540 Chevy Big Block Turn-Key Crate Engine With 650 HP

Estimated Price $15,895

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Big block Chevy 540 stroker with 650 Hp performance aluminum head engine combination was designed for maximum street/strip performance on pump gas. All engines can be custom painted to match your vehicle at your request. We can outfit your engine with the exclusive CVF Racing serpentine belt system. We can also assist you in choosing the proper transmission and stall speed converter combination for your vehicle and have it shipped directly to you as your performance crate engine is being built.

  • Fully machined GM Performance 4 bolt main Chevy block
  • Block painted with 3 coats of high temp ceramic engine paint
  • Forged steel crankshaft 4.250 stroke
  • H-Beam connecting rods
  • Forged high performance pistons
  • Performance rod and main bearing (Clevite, King or Federal Mogul)
  • Performance rings hand filed to match application
  • ARP main bolts
  • Rotating assembly is balanced
  • Custom roller performance camshaft
  • Roller lifters
  • Three piece double roller timing set
  • Performance cylinder heads
  • 7/16 Screw in studs and hardened guide plates
  • Chrome moly push rods
  • Performance roller rockers
  • Oil pan
  • Dipstick and tube
  • Aluminum timing cover
  • Performance balancer
  • Fel-Pro gaskets
  • Performance aluminum intake manifold
  • Chrome thermostat housing
  • Holley Sniper EFI Kit
  • Holley HyperSpark Distributor (Requires CDI Box)
  • Autolite spark plugs
  • Taylor 8mm ignition wires
  • Water pump
  • Chrome valve covers
  • Chrome breather
  • Engines are photo documented during the building process
  • Your engine will be hot run tested-base tune loaded
  • 2 Year Unlimited Miles Warranty Fuel Injected Version

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Pulley Systems

Alternator Only

Alternator Only

This system includes the following items:

  • Chrome 140 Amp Alternator
  • Polished Alternator Pulley
  • Polished Crankshaft Pulley
  • Polished Water Pump Pulley
  • Polished Aluminum Brackets With Fan & Nose Cover
  • 8 Rib Serpentine Belt
  • Installed On Your Engine

Add $975

Alternator & Power Steering

Alternator & Power Steering

This system includes the following items:

  • Chrome 140 Amp Alternator
  • GM Type 2 Power Steering Pump With Reservoir
  • Polished Alternator Pulley
  • Polished Crankshaft Pulley
  • Polished Water Pump Pulley
  • Polished Aluminum Brackets With Fan & Nose Cover
  • Polished Idler Pulley
  • Spring Loaded Belt Tensioner
  • 8 Rib Serpentine Belt
  • Installed On Your Engine

Add $1,875

Alternator, Power Steering &  Air Conditioning

Alternator, Power Steering & Air Conditioning

This system includes the following items:

  • Chrome Plated 140 Amp Alternator
  • GM Type 2 Power Steering Pump With Reservoir
  • Chrome Plated AC Compressor
  • Polished Alternator Pulley
  • Polished Crankshaft Pulley
  • Polished Water Pump Pulley
  • Polished Aluminum Brackets With Fan & Nose Cover
  • Spring Loaded Belt Tensioner
  • 8 Rib Serpentine Belt
  • Installed On Your Engine

Add $2,300


Dyno Testing

Have your new crate engine Dyno tested!

Have your new crate engine Dyno tested!

Proformance Unlimited measures over 30 parameters that are monitored and logged to the computer during each engine test. A complete printout, including graphs.

We tune your engine on the dyno for maximum power. No more endless trial and error methods at the track are required. You see your results instantly! Dynamometer testing costs a fraction of what you have invested. Take the guesswork out of tuning - by dynoing !

This system includes the following items:

  • Your engine will be broken in under various load conditions
  • Tested in real world conditions through headers and mufflers
  • Precise horsepower and torque rating with graph and numerical print out
  • Induction system tuned for optimal performance
  • Dyno session video taped

Add $650


Fuel Delivery Systems

Holley Terminator X Multi-Port Fuel Injection

Holley Terminator X Multi-Port Fuel Injection

This system includes the following items:

  • Multi-Port EFI Intake
  • Terminator X ECU
  • Holley Wiring Harness
  • Handheld Controller
  • (8) Injectors Matched To Application
  • Billet Fuel Rail
  • Internal MAP Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Idle Air Control
  • Coolant Temp Sensor
  • Wide band O2 Sensor
  • Hyper Spark Distributor
  • -06AN Fuel Inlet Fitting

Add $1,200


Parts

MSD Mini High Torque Starter

MSD Mini High Torque Starter

This system includes the following items:

Add $375

MSD Street Fire CD Ignition

MSD Street Fire CD Ignition

MSD Street Fire CD ignitions are perfect for budget-minded enthusiasts. Street Fire CD ignitions offer capacitive discharge technology that fires a series of multiple sparks for 20 degrees of crankshaft rotation when the engine is running under 3,000 rpm. This ensures complete combustion and produces great throttle response with a smooth idle. MSD’s Street Fire CD ignitions are built within a durable cast aluminum housing and easily connects to points, amplifiers, and magnetic pickup distributors. There’s even an adjustable rev limiter (100 rpm increments) for overrev protection!

This system includes the following items:

  • Ignition Control Module; Street Fire CDI

Add $225

Flywheel - Chevy

Flywheel - Chevy

This system includes the following items:

  • 153 or 168 tooth

Add $475


Dress Up

Custom Painted Engine

Custom Painted Engine

Have a custom painted car? Why not have a custom painted engine? Give us your paint code and we'll do the rest.

This system includes the following items:

  • Custom paint

Add $350

GM Performance Black Crinkle Kit

GM Performance Black Crinkle Kit

Engine Dress-Up Kit, High-Tech Collector's Series, Valve/Timing Covers, Air Cleaner, Breather, Black Crinkle

This system includes the following items:

  • Dress Up Code 758
  • Valve Covers - Tall Design
  • Wing Nuts and Valve Cover Hold-Down Clamps
  • Air Cleaner (14'' dia.) with Bow-Tie Center Nut
  • Timing Chain Cover
  • Breather Cap

Add $275


Transmission

Automatic Transmission Package TH-350 or TH-400

Automatic Transmission Package TH-350 or TH-400

This system includes the following items:

  • 3 Speed Auto Transmission
  • Shift Kit
  • Improved Valve Body
  • Adjustable Servo
  • Stall Speed Converter To Match Application

Add $2,750

Tremec TKX 5 Speed Manual Transmission Package

Tremec TKX 5 Speed Manual Transmission Package

This system includes the following items:

  • New TKX Street and Strip, 26-spline input shaft, full factory warranty
  • Gear Ratios: 2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, .68
  • Main Case Streamlining - Modified to fit your tunnel
  • AP Revolution Shifter Mechanism - Original 4-speed shift position
  • Driveshaft Slip Yoke - Cryogenically hardened steel
  • Cross Member - Modular T6061 Aluminum, bolt-in
  • Transmission Mount - Polyurethane
  • Pilot Bearing - Stainless rollers, grease pre-pak
  • Reverse Light Harness
  • Speedometer Conversion
  • Shifter Knob
  • Hardware
  • Instructions
  • Bell Housing
  • Billet Steel Flywheel
  • FLYWHEEL BOLT, SET OF 6, Race Grade 8
  • SBF 8mm PP Bolt Set
  • CLUTCH KIT
  • 10.5" LOW FLEX FORMED PRESSURE PLATE
  • FULL FACE WOVEN KEVLAR SPRUNG HUB DISC
  • ALL STEEL RELEASE BEARING
  • STAINLESS PILOT BEARING
  • LIGHT PEDAL EFFORT
  • Hydraulic Clutch Actuator System Kit Includes:
  • Concentric Slave Bearing - Dual line, double width seals
  • Steel Braided Lines - Teflon Lined Stainless Steel
  • 3/4" Bore Master Cylinder-Black Powder Coated
  • Hydramax Firewall Mount - Patented Adjustable Mount w/Firewall Stiffener
  • Reservoir Kit - Remote or local mount, plastic (billet upgrade available)
  • Pedal Rod and Hardware - Model Specific, Adjustable Length
  • Fittings, hardware and complete instructions.

Add $Call for custom quote


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