502 into C5?
Drifting
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: 502 into C5? (dads01dream)
Hey all,
So, is this a possibility with the crate motor? If so, what's involved & can we use any stock driveline components?
Thx!
So, is this a possibility with the crate motor? If so, what's involved & can we use any stock driveline components?
Thx!
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita KS
Re: 502 into C5? (dads01dream)
502? Why go with just another "small block"? What about one of the new ZZ572 or ZZ620 engines?
620 HP @ 5500 RPM, 650 ft lbs @ 4500 RPM, 9.6:1 compression, 92 octane recommended. See page 47 of your 2003 GM Performance Parts catalog. :)
620 HP @ 5500 RPM, 650 ft lbs @ 4500 RPM, 9.6:1 compression, 92 octane recommended. See page 47 of your 2003 GM Performance Parts catalog. :)
Drifting
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From: cAshburn VA
Re: 502 into C5? (mapman)
502? Why go with just another "small block"? What about one of the new ZZ572 or ZZ620 engines?
620 HP @ 5500 RPM, 650 ft lbs @ 4500 RPM, 9.6:1 compression, 92 octane recommended. See page 47 of your 2003 GM Performance Parts catalog. :)
620 HP @ 5500 RPM, 650 ft lbs @ 4500 RPM, 9.6:1 compression, 92 octane recommended. See page 47 of your 2003 GM Performance Parts catalog. :)
If any of my numbers are off, anyone feel free to correct.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita KS
Re: 502 into C5? (IFLUBYU)
... The ZZ502 is a big block. The two you mentioned are the next evolution of the ZZ502. ....
[Modified by mapman, 4:11 AM 7/7/2003]
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Re: 502 into C5? (dads01dream)
I wonder how much all aluminum big block weights. :) Probably not THAT much more than an LS1. I know Danovan makes aluminum blocks for BBC.
Also I don’t see a reason to make it a 502ci
If you’re putting a big block might as well punch out to like 540ci :D
I know street 540ci BBC can put out 700-800HP on pump gas and everything w/o braking a sweat.
Still, to shoehorn one into C5 most likely a ridiculous project :eek: and I doubt it’s worth it.
If GM only made a factory fit Ls1 style big block :rolleyes: …..we can always dream…..
Also I don’t see a reason to make it a 502ci
If you’re putting a big block might as well punch out to like 540ci :DI know street 540ci BBC can put out 700-800HP on pump gas and everything w/o braking a sweat.
Still, to shoehorn one into C5 most likely a ridiculous project :eek: and I doubt it’s worth it.
If GM only made a factory fit Ls1 style big block :rolleyes: …..we can always dream…..
