Author Topic: Chev 572 C.I.D. - 9:1 Compression Crate Engine (Read 10799 times)

rebel · « **on:** March 25, 2003, 12:05:29 AM »

Check this monster out and not bad lookin' either! Beauty and the Beast all in one package!!

http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Sneak/Previews.html

Adam · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2003, 09:15:41 PM »

Whats the definition of a "crate engine"? Is it old style so its immune from emmision control?

rebel · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2003, 11:15:08 PM »

"Crate" means complete in the box and ready for install. Kinda like what Holden do .... take a magnificent Chev engine and drop it into a Commodore body giving people the impression it's Holden's work. Ford on the other hand, build their own ( .... sheilds up);laugh

Once dropped into the car, registration laws of that country will determine issues like emmission control, computer etc etc.

Adam · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2003, 09:40:13 AM »

Hmmm, why does that "new" chev 572 run a carburrator?

rebel · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2003, 09:52:21 PM »

.... and an awesome 4bbl it is too! Did you also notice the rocker covers are similar to mine except painted red. Actually I wouldn't be surprised if they're the big block version out of the catalogue.

The answer to your question though, is that particular engine is optioned like that in the crate. Other's are optioned as fuel injected etc ...

Adam · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2003, 02:28:39 PM »

U gonna paint yours red too? I'd say thats an easy way to keep em clean. Then you'd have the "son of 572"

rebel · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2003, 04:37:27 PM »

nah mate, I like the aluminium look. There's enough red paint on the outside of the car .... ;laugh

Patrick96LT4 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2003, 05:18:35 PM »

A 572ci would be pretty handy if you want to pull a tree-stump out of the yard.

The only downside is all the extra weight in the front of the car. The Corvette is pretty balanced as it is, and a heavy nose can cause handling problems.

Adam · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2003, 07:59:22 PM »

...enter the c6...