Chevrolet BB 540

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Engine

Chevrolet Prodrag BB (ex. Skinne/Laine Riolo Pro Stock RRE.498 CMPS)

   Volume 540 cid (8,9 l)
   Power estim. 875 hv / 7600 rpm
   Torque estim. 741 lbs/ft / 6000 rpm
   Block 4-bolt, Bowtie, MkIV, Short deck, CNC prep, 4.500" siamesed bores (P/N 10051107)
   Crank 4,25" Star Racing Pro Series Forget 4140 nitrited (CRF-C425)
   Damper Fluidampr SFI 18.1 internal balance 8" (712100)
   Flexplate TCI SFI 29.1 (399273)

   Connecting rods

Manley 7075 T6 Forget Aluminum 6.385" (14012-8), 605 g
   Main Bearing Federal Mogul (141M)b
   Rod Bearing Federal Mogul (8-7200-CH)
   Cam Bearing Federal Mogul (1404M)
   Pistons Ross 4.500" custom made
   Piston rings Childs & Albert (RS-10451-5)
   Cam drive Jesel belt drive (KBD-32000)
   Cam Comp Cams Roller
   Lifters Comp Cams (819-16)
   Cylinder Heads EPD Racing Heads # 2045, BBC Signature Series Racing GM Bow Tie Aluminum, Raised Port (P/N 14044861)
   Intake valves Manley 2.300", 11/32", 0.350 Longer 5.610" (11878-8)
   Exhaus valves Manley 1.880", 11/32", 0.100 Longer 5.522" (11845-8)
   Valve Springs Comp Cams 1.625" H-11 (996-16)
   Rockers Crane Gold Race 1.70:1 (13750-16)
   Stud girdles Webster Industries/ DART (64110001)
   Pushrods Manley 3/8x9.300 (25930-8), 3/8x8.500 (25850-8)
   Head Gasket Milodon Copper 0.040" (40015)
   Oil Pan Milodon Race (31190) and Pickup (18302)
   Oil Pump Moroso Bluepinted Racing (22162)
   Water pump Moroso electric (63546) + (63544)
   Starter Hamburger’s super high-torque racing
   Distributor MSD Low Profile (84697)
   Coil MSD Pro Power (8201)
   Trigger MSD / Moroso Crank trigger

   Fuel delivery

Barry Grant BG Holley Dominator
   Manifold Edelbrock Victor 454-R (2907)
   Fasteners ARP bolts and studs