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Chevrolet - 502CI/502HP BASE ENGINE KIT CRATE ENGINE | ![]() |
The 502/502 base kit includes a fully assembled short block with 2.25” intake aluminum heads, valve train, aluminum valve covers, torsional damper and 14” automatic transmission flexplate. Keys - allengine, scperformanceeng, gmperformanceeng, gmgoodwrencheng. Use allengine for a complete list of all three. |
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ZZ 502/502 BASE ENGINE KIT DESCRIPTION | ![]() |
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502ci / 502 HP Base Engine Kit
P/N 12371204
This 502/502 base engine kit is similar to the premium kit P/N 12371171. This kit includes partial
engine P/N 24502619 and two oval port aluminum cylinder heads with all the attaching gaskets and bolts. Premium die
cast aluminum valve covers, pushrod, rocker arms, torsional damper, and 14” automatic flexplate and a pint of EOS oil
supplement are also included. See P/N 12371171 for the recommended part numbers to complete this engine.The ZZ502/502 is not intended for marine use, and should be used in 1976 and earlier pre-emissions street vehicles or any off road vehicles. |
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ZZ 502/502 BASE ENGINE KIT SPECIFICATIONS | ![]() |
Displacement: | 502 cubic inches |
Horsepower: | 502 @ 5,200 RPM |
Torque: | 567 @ 4,200 rpm |
Max. Rec. RPM: | 5,800 RPM |
Fuel: | Premium Unleaded 92 Octane |
Spark Plugs: | #4 Rapid Fire Gap .035, R43XLS Gap .035 (not included) |
Bore & Stroke: | 4.47” x 4.00” |
Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 |
Engine Block: | Cast Iron, for bolt main caps (P/N 10237292) |
Crankshaft: | Forged Steel (P/N 10183723) |
Connecting Rods: | Forged Steel shot peened, 7/16” bolts (P/N 101988922) |
Piston: | Forged Aluminum (P/N 12533507) |
Piston Rings: | P/N 12524293 |
Camshaft: | Steel Hydraulic Roller (lift: .527” I, .544” E) (Duration @ .050”: 224° I, 234° E) (P/N 12366543) |
Timing Chain: | (P/N 3891519) Single Roller |
Cylinder Heads: | High Velocity 356-T6 Cast Aluminum Alloy Oval Port, 110cc Semi-Open Combustion Chamber, with valves and springs. (P/N 12363390) |
Intake Valve: | 2.25” Stainless Steel (P/N 12366987) |
Exhaust Valve: | 1.88” Stainless Steel (P/N 12366988) |
Valve Springs: | (P/N 12462970) |
Valve Lash: | Zero |
Rocker Arm Ratio: | 1.7:1 Stamped Steel (P/N 12368082) |
Valve Covers: | Premium Die Cast Aluminum |
Flexplate: | 14” for Automatic Transmission |
Spark Timing: | 36° total at 5000 RPM, 8° BTDC @ 800 RPM |
Technical Notes: Distributor P/N 1104067 or melonized distributor gear P/N 10456413 must be used on all crate engines with steel camshafts. |
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