NEWS
SUV
>
This is some text inside of a div block.

Chevy’s V8 engine is the largest and most powerful crate engine in the brand’s history

The V8 reaches peak power at 6,600 r/min and revs to a recommended maximum of 7,000 r/min.

TopGear Reporter
February 9, 2022
No items found.

Following its appearance in November 2021 at the SEMA show, Chevrolet's latest crate engine has finally gone on sale as an engine that one can buy and have delivered in a wooden crate. 

That’s why it is referred to as a ‘crate engine’. The engine can also be used for projects or as a replacement. Boasting the ZZ632/1000 name due to its 632 cubic inches or 10.35-litre capacity, the V8 has a bigger cylinder block and it is naturally aspirated with power outputs rated at 738 kW and 1,188 Nm of torque at. 

According to Chevy, the engine is capable of producing just under 372 kW and around 950 Nm at 3 500 r/min, thanks to a relatively high compression ratio and its designation to only run on 93-octane fuel. 

The engine features CNC-machined alloy cylinder heads with eight fuel injectors with each delivering up to 39 kg worth of fuel-flow per hour. If our maths serves us well, that’s more than seven litres of fuel per minute. 

The unit comes with no overhead cams thanks to valves that operate by pushrods and rocker arms from a single camshaft in the block. 

On the other hand, the intake and exhaust valves are made of titanium while the four-bearing crankshaft is made of forged steel as well as connecting rods. The pistons are made of forged aluminium. 

However, the engine can only be used on the track and not on public roads due to emission regulations. To make sure it is durable, Chevrolet says it has performed the equivalent of 200 drag-strip runs on a dynamometer. 

Over the past years, the crate engine trend saw the introduction of Dodge’s Hellcat Redeye V8, Honda’s Civic Type R and it’s alleged that Ford is working on a twin-turbo Godzilla engine. 

If you’re interested expect to part with around R450,000 for the crate engine…



Newsletter

Get Top Gear SA news and reviews in your inbox

Enter your email address to receive regular Top Gear SA newsletters

By clicking below you agree to receive news, promotions and offers by email from Top Gear SA. Your information will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Newsletter

Get Top Gear SA news and reviews in your inbox

Enter your email address to receive regular Top Gear SA newsletters

By clicking below you agree to receive news, promotions and offers by email from Top Gear SA. Your information will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.

Verify Your Email
To be part of the PETROLHEAD club please verify the email that has been sent to you.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

RETRO

MORE TOP GEAR SOUTH AFRICA