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PERFORMANCE NEWS
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e is the six-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion with more
national event wins (an astounding 95) than any driver in the
history of the class, and we are proud to announce that
Warren Johnson, at the age of 62 years, is going to be a part of the
GM Performance Parts family for another three years! Thats right,
The Professor has put his retirement party on hold, as he will
continue to school the competition in his GM Performance Parts
Pontiac GTO.
That news was released at the 2005 NHRA Mac Tools US Nationals
in Indianapolis, Ind., to the delight of drag racing fans around the
world. Jim Moloney, General Director of Marketing for GM Service
and Parts Operations, made the announcement that Warren Johnson
will drive for GM Performance Parts through the 2007 season with an
option to drive in 2008 as he searches for his successor.
When GM Performance Parts started this sponsorship in 1986, no
one would have imagined the success that both Warren Johnson
| CRATE ENGINES SMALL-BLOCK
An aluminum-headed 350 that makes 355 horse!
As far as crate engines go, this one is a winner. The ZZ4 350 Turn-Key crate engine has been one of our most popular
high performance crate engines since we started GM Performance Parts. Its legendary status is based on an incredible
performance level that is stone cold reliable. Weve packed the ZZ4 350 crate engine with a forged steel crankshaft,
hypereutectic pistons, hydraulic roller camshaft and lifters, and aluminum cylinder heads. The ZZ4s Corvette-derived
high-performance heads feature high velocity intake runners and D-shaped exhaust ports to promote efficient and
unobstructed flow through the engine providing strong power and torque at all RPM levels.
The ZZ4 350 is delivered with an aluminum dual-plane intake manifold, HEI distributor, cast iron water pump, damper,
and flexplate. Our Turn-Key ZZ4 350 crate engine also ships with all the parts you need to get it running. That includes
an acce
| CRATE ENGINES LS SERIES
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25534322*
LS1
GM Performance Parts offers this complete LS1
engine assembly, with electronics and wire harness.
It provides a quick and easy way to get great power
on the ground with a minimum of hassle.
The LS1 crate engine comes complete with a
composite intake manifold, single-bore throttle
body, fuel rail with injectors, balancer, log-style
exhaust manifolds, water pump and a 14" flexplate
for automatic transmissions. It has the popular
F-car (Camaro/Firebird) oil pan installed. The LS1
is easily adapted to older cars and street rods.
GM Performance Parts does not utilize any used or
remanufactured parts in this crate engine.
GM Performance Parts crate engines include
a twelve-month, 12,000-mile warranty.
W
88959384
LS1 Engine Kit Installation Guide
Installing an LS Family engine, such as the LS1 or LS6, in your
older vehicle? This helpful guide illustrates all you need to do to
make it fit. It includes notes and technical ex
| WHATS HOT?
502 cubic inches
Rectangular-port cylinder heads
550 lb.-ft. of torque
CRATE ENGINES BIG-BLOCK
12568778
502 HO
NOTE: Distributor with melonized steel gear MUST be used with engines with steel camshafts, or engine damage will occur.
GMPP HEI distributor P/N 93440806 is recommended.
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GM Performance Parts does not utilize any used
or remanufactured parts in this crate engine.
GM Performance Parts crate engines include
a twelve-month, 12,000-mile warranty.
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502 HO TECH SPECS:
Part Number:
12568778
Engine type:
Chevy big-block V-8
Displacement (cu in):
502
Bore x stroke (in):
4.47 x 4.00
Block (P/N 10237292):
Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps
Crankshaft (P/N 10183723):
Forged steel
Connecting rods (P/N 10198922):
Forged steel, shot peened
Pistons (P/N 12533507):
Forged aluminum
Camshaft type (P/N 24502611):
Hydraulic roller
Camshaft lift (in):
.510 intake .540 exhaust
Camshaft duration (@.050 in)
211 intake 230 exhaust
Cylinder
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CHEVY SMALL-BLOCK V-8
t has been over 50 years since GM introduced the
Chevrolet small-block V-8. In that time, it has come
to be widely regarded as the most significant performance
engine to have ever been designed. Today, the Mouse is
stronger than ever, and GM Performance Parts has every
part you need to build the small-block that youve been
dreaming of. You can take full advantage of over five decades
of technical improvements and design advances with the
GM Performance Parts line of small-block heads, blocks,
and components.
The block is the foundation of any high performance engine
build, and GM Performance Parts has the most diverse
selection of custom-manufactured, custom-machined aftermarket performance blocks on the market! Whether you are
looking for a cast iron Production block for a quick rebuild, a
Bowtie Block to own the street or strip, a Rocket Block to go
racing, or one of our all-out Bowtie aluminum race blocks to
rule your local track, al
| Cast Aluminum Valve Cover, Splayed-Valve V-8
F
Aluminum Valve Cover, SB2.2 "Chevrolet Logo"
G
Aluminum Valve Cover, SB2.2 "Pontiac Logo"
H
Adapter, Center Bolt Design to Flange Mount
I
Bolt Kit, Center Bolt Design J
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NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
F. 10185045
Cast Aluminum Valve Cover, Splayed-Valve V-8
For use only with splayed-valve V-8 cylinder head
P/N 24502517. Cover has Chevrolet name and Bowtie logo.
Sold as single piece. Order two per engine.
G. 12480006
Aluminum Valve Cover, SB2.2 "Chevrolet Logo"
Attractive cast aluminum valve cover with Chevrolet name is
used only on SB2.2 cylinder head.
Sold as single piece. Order two per engine.
Cover does not fit first design SB2 head.
GM no longer offers a first-design SB2 cover.
H. 12480012
Aluminum Valve Cover, SB2.2 "Pontiac Logo"
Similar to P/N 1248006 described above, but embossed
with the Pontiac name. Sold as single piece.
88958653
ROX Aluminum Valve Cover (not shown)
Fits ROX head P/N 889
| Magnetic Drain Plug E
Information Manual on LS1/LS6 and LQ9 G
OIL PANS ACCESSORIES
12561828
Corvette Oil Pan (2002-04 LS6) (not shown)
Used on 2002-2004 Corvettes with LS6 V-8.
D. 12558762
F-Car Oil Pan
Used on 1998-2003 Camaro and Firebird LS1 V-8.
E. 23011420
Magnetic Drain Plug
Catches and holds small pieces of metal before they can
cause damage.
17801830 NEW
High Volume LS Oil Pump Kit (not shown)
High Volume pump assembly for your LS Series engine
(except LS7 applications). Pump pick up seal included.
OIL FILTERS AND ADAPTERS
25534412
LS7 Oil Hose Adapters (not shown)
This kit is to adapt the production LS7 Oil Pan to aftermarket
AN style hoses for aftermarket dry sump oil tanks. Bolts
directly to LS7 Oil Pan and has AN male outlet for -12 AN
fittings. Kit includes (2) fitttings, (2) bolts, and
(2) sealing gaskets.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD/HEADER
12480130
Header Flange (not shown)
These 3/8" thick steel header flanges are a great way to start
a fabricated
| Timing Chain, 502 (second design Gen VI)
B
Camshaft Bolt
C
Timing Chain Kit, 502 (second design Gen VI)
A
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TIMING CHAINS SPROCKETS
The timing chain is the vital link for engine timing between the
crankshaft and camshaft. GM Performance Parts timing chains
and sprockets deliver strength and accuracy for many miles of
dependable service.
A. 12371053
Timing Chain Kit, 502 (second design Gen VI)
Heavy-duty timing chain kit for all second-design 502
Gen VI roller-lifter engines with aluminum front timing cover.
Kit includes chain P/N 10114177, crankshaft sprocket P/N
12550039, camshaft sprocket P/N 12551401, camshaft
retainer and bolts. Also used in 572.
B. 10114177
Timing Chain, 502 (second design Gen VI)
Single-roller design for all second-design 502 Gen VI
engines. Use with crankshaft sprocket P/N 12550039 and
camshaft sprocket P/N 12551401.
12554553
Camshaft Dowel Pin (not shown)
C. 9424877
Camshaft Bolt
5/16-18 x 0.75" bolt.
3975949
Shim (not shown)
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NOTE:
Carburetor, Demon 1090
E
Throttle Body
F
Carburetor, Demon 850 D
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D. 88961560
Carburetor, Demon 850
Custom-calibrated for the ZZ572/620 crate engine. This 4150
style 4-bbl carburetor is rated at 850 cfm and features
mechanical secondaries, electric choke, power valve blowout
protection, four-corner idle adjustment, glass sight window
to set float levels, and billet base plate and metering blocks.
Carburetor can be recalibrated for use with
other large-displacement engines.
E. 88962217
Carburetor, Demon 1090
Custom-calibrated for the ZZ572/720R crate engine. This
Dominator style 4-bbl carburetor is rated at 1090 cfm and
features mechanical secondaries, power valve blowout
protection, four-corner idle adjustment, glass sight window
to set float levels, and billet base plate and metering blocks.
Throttle Bodies
F. 17096144
Throttle Body, Ram Jet 350
Used on the Ram Jet 350 crate engine. Use throttle body
gasket P/N 12551240 and bolt P/N
| ZZ Engines (350 345 355HP) Small Blocks
ZZ Seires Engines Service Parts List
Part #
Description
ZZZ
ZZ1
ZZ3
ZZ4
TK
CT
12561723
Partial Engine (ZZ4)
x
x
x
x
x
x
10105123
Block, Bare Cast Iron 4-Bolt Main
x
x
x
x
x
x
12513961
Front Engine Cover w/Pointer
x
x
x
12562818
Front Engine Cover (Plastic W/Pointer)
x
x
x
12556463
Head, Complete w/Valves -alm
x
x
x
x
x
x
12550909
Intake Valve 1.94"
x
x
x
x
x
x
10241743
Exhaust Valve 1.50"
x
x
x
x
x
x
10134358
Valve Springs, Hi Perf (Orange)
x
x
x
12551483
Valveprings, LT4
x
x
x
10185066
Shim/Spacer, Under Spring
x
x
x
10212809
Shim/Spacer, Under Spring (LT4)
x
x
x
14003974
Valve Spring Cap
x
x
10045007
Valve Spring Cap
x
10212808
Valve Spring Cap (LT4)
x
x
x
24503856
Key, Valve Keeper
x
x
x
x
x
x
10168410
Rocker Arm Stud
x
x
x
12552126
Rocker Arm Stud
x
x
x
10111771
Push Rod Guide Plate
x
x
x
460483
Seal, Intake Stem
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