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Old Feb 17, 2002 | 05:28 PM
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What is the biggest crate engine...

What is the biggest crate engine youve seen in or can pt in a3rd generation camaro without many complications? Im planning on getting a Chevy crate engine putin and iwant lots of powe for around 5 grand but dont know what to get any tips. I plan on using this as my daily driver!
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Old Feb 17, 2002 | 06:44 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
ZZ502 is the biggest "crate engine" offered by GM. The 502/502 package is just another big block and big blocks fit with little to no problems.
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Old Feb 17, 2002 | 08:52 PM
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Did you need to be more specific, like, "What is the biggest SBC crate engine..."? For a daily driver, I would assume that's what you meant.

In front of me, April 2002 edition of "Popular Hot Rodding" magazine, top of cover: "443 SMALL BLOCK: BIGGEST YOU CAN BUY?" Inside, the article tells all about the Motwon small-block from World Products. Cost? Not stated, but implied to be in the 10-grand range.

Back down to earth - you're probably looking at a 383.

Oh, you said "without any complications". That rules out a 383, even the 350 HO and ZZ4. Looks like a Caprice replacement 350 or something like that. Meets all your criteria.
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