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Chevrolet Performance ZZ502/502 Base Big Block Crate Engine

$10,360.61

Chevrolet Performance

Model #19331576


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It's simple: We offer the ZZ502/502 Base crate engine for builders who want the super-strong bottom end and high-flow aluminum oval-port cylinder heads, but also want to finish the engine their way.

The ZZ502/502 Base engine uses our new cylinder block casting that is stronger and better suited to high-performance combinations. A forged-steel crankshaft, forged rods, and forged pistons form the reciprocating assembly, with a smooth-operating hydraulic roller camshaft delivering big 0.527/0.544-inch lift. The lightweight aluminum heads boast 110-cc combustion chambers and big, 2.25-inch intake and 1.88-inch exhaust valves.

We rate the ZZ502/502 Base engine at 508 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque when it is finished with Chevrolet Performance aluminum intake manifold (P/N 12363406) and Holley 870-cfm carburetor (P/N 19170094). The other parts you need to complete the engine ? including chrome dress-up parts ? are available from your dealer and chevrolet.com/performance.com.

The ZZ502/502 Base is a great foundation. It's up to you to make the most of it.

Tech Specs:

  • Engine Type: Chevy Big-Block V-8
  • Displacement (cu. in.): 502
  • Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.470 x 4.000
  • Block (P/N 19170540): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps
  • Crankshaft (P/N 10183723): Forged steel
  • Connecting Rods (P/N 19170198): Forged steel, shot peened
  • Pistons (P/N 12533507): Forged aluminium
  • Camshaft Type (P/N 12366543): Hydraulic roller
  • Camshaft Lift (in.): .527 intake / .544 exhaust
  • Camshaft Duration (@.050 in.): 224° intake / 234° exhaust
  • Cylinder Heads (P/N 12499255): Aluminum oval port; 110-cc chambers
  • Valve Size (in.): 2.250 intake / 1.880 exhaust; stainless steel
  • Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
  • Rocker Arms (P/N 12368082): Stamped steel
  • Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.7:1
  • Recommended Fuel: 92 octane
  • Ignition Timing: Base 8° BTDC, 30° total
  • Maximum Recommended rpm: 5800
  • Balanced: External
  • Ignition Timing: 36-degrees @4,000 rpm
  • Maximum Recommended rpm: 6,000
  • Balanced: Internal

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Who is Chevrolet Performance?

Chevrolet Performance is the high-performance division of Chevy. Chevrolet is one of the most respected automotive brands in the world. The company has provided Chevy owners with the opportunity to upgrade their vehicles and perform even better. Chevy Performance has also sponsored race cars from different racing disciplines such as Nascar, Indy, IMSA and NHRA.

More Than An Engine

The company does not just provide its clients engines but allows them to experience the kind of feeling their race cars offer. Having an Engine Crate from Chevrolet Performance is the closest thing one could have in driving their specially built race cars.

From Small Blocks to Big Blocks

Chevrolet Performance offers engines ranging from 383 small block engine to their race-ready tall deck big-block engines. These engines are capable of putting down 9 seconds run on a quarter-mile. 

They offer ready-to-run engine crates which are good, especially to those who are planning to upgrade their stock engine or for someone who wanted something better for their project vehicle. All their engines are built by master engine builders, making sure that what you get is the best.

Purchase Chevrolet Performance Engine Crates at Vivid Racing

Tired of your stock engine and want something with a little more horsepower to give? Then get your new engine from Chevrolet Performance. They offer engines designed to run on the streets and race engines for those who wish to go all out. 

Visit Vivid Racing and check out what Chevrolet Performance has to offer and find the engine that would fit your specific needs.



Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty

Coverage is for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Chevrolet is committed to ensuring satisfaction with your new vehicle. Your Chevrolet dealer also wants you to be completely satisfied and invites you to return for all your service needs, both during and after the warranty period. To help keep things in proper working order, Chevrolet will warrant each 2020 model year new vehicle from bumper-to-bumper for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first; see dealer for details). There is no deductible for eligible warrantable repairs that are required due to defects to material and/or workmanship from the delivery date of the vehicle.

Chevrolet Optional Extended Limited Warranty

The optional Extended Limited Warranty may be selected for new 2018-2020 Chevrolet vehicles at the time of vehicle purchase. When you choose the optional Extended Limited Warranty, your coverage is 5-years/60,000-miles, whichever comes first. Extended Limited Warranty is only available at the time of new vehicle purchase. Chevrolet's optional Extended Limited Warranty has no deductible and coverage is the same as the standard term Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty. Covered repairs will be performed using new, remanufactured, or refurbished parts. As with the standard Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty, the optional Extended Limited Warranty transfers automatically with vehicle ownership during the warranty period.

Powertrain Limited Warranty

For most new 2019-2020 Chevrolet vehicles, coverage is for the first 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, see dealer for details.

The 2020 1500 Series Light Duty (LD) pickups equipped with a 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel Engine and 2500 and 3500 Series Heavy Duty (HD) pickups equipped with a Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine are covered for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, see dealer for details. Qualified commercial fleet/government vehicles purchased are covered for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, see dealer for details. Please refer to the Limited Warranty Owner Assistance Information or a Chevrolet Dealership for additional details.

Emission Control System Limited Warranty

Defects and performance for car and light-duty truck emission control systems are covered for the first 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, see dealer for details.

From the first 2 years or 24,000 miles to 3 years or 36,000 miles, defects in material or workmanship continue to be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. Specified major components are covered for the first 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first, see dealer for details. Defects and performance for light-duty trucks equipped with a heavy-duty gasoline engine and with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 lbs. are covered for the first 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, see dealer for details. Light duty trucks equipped with heavy-duty 6.6L Duramax® Diesel Engines are covered for the first 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, see dealer for details. For more information, see ""How to Determine the Applicable Emissions Control Systems Warranty"" under Emission Control System Warranty in your Chevrolet Limited Warranty booklet for more information.

Electric and Hybrid Warranty

For vehicles sold in the United States, in addition to the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage described previously, Chevrolet will warrant certain components for each Electric and Hybrid vehicle for 8 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, see dealer for details) from the original in-service date of the vehicle, against warrantable repairs to the specific electric propulsion components of the vehicle. For complete details, refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance information book.

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