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Corvette ZR1 Crate Engine: What You Need to Know
By Jakob Hansen

The 755 HP Corvette ZR1 engine is going to be available as a crate motor, and it has me thinking of all the possible engine bays to drop it into.

Avanti

Not quite right... what I "...need to know" about it is exactly 0.

Zaphod B

OK, for ***** & giggles let's say I have ~$20K to spend on this crate motor. I have a '17 GS. Do I need additional driveline upgrades to handle the power increase?

Curated Content Editor

That is a good question. If I'm not mistaken, the ZR1 and the Z06 have pretty much the same drivetrain. The GS, however, has a similar gear ratio as the Z51, I believe.
Here's a discussion thread that might answer your question:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...hp-limits.html

PatternDayTrader

It would be cool as all get out to have this engine in an old Chevelle. Especially if you made all the belt driven accessories such as power steering and air conditioning, all function properly …

Zjoe6

Just gotta figure out where to put all the radiators.

z06inVB

Frodo

Imagine, putting this kind of power in an old Chevelle with NO nannies to help you stay in the road. Things are gonna happen real fast. YMMV

PatternDayTrader

Sounds awesome to me...

DGXR

"The head bolts measure 12mm in length." Seriously?

PatternDayTrader

Lol … A little proof reading goes a long way.