aluminum heads. The fuel-injected 502-horse, 565 lb.-ft. monster is just
like the small-block Ram Jet V-8 — it needs only a 12-volt ground to
make it ready to ride.
GM’s ZZ 572 crate V-8 is described as being “for those who consider
excess to be barely enough.” Judging from the specs, there’s no
argument here. It packs 620 hp from 572 cubic inches and 650 lb.-ft. of
torque to boot, but it comes at a five-figure price.
The last GM big-block crate on the list is the ZZ 572 Race Engine,
which puts out 720 hp. The engine will certainly put a dent in your
wallet and is intended for serious racers.
GM crate engines can be found at www.gmpartsdepot.com.
This “Powered By Ford” factory crate engine was on display in the
auto company’s booth at the SEMA Show.Ford Factory Crate Engines
Ford Motor Co. also offers five families of crate engines through its
racing parts division (www.fordracingparts.com). They are called: