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Big-Block Chevy Crate Engines - Have It Your Way - 582 Cubes At A Time!

Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
To ensure a proper seal, Cometic... 
   
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Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
To ensure a proper seal, Cometic MLS (multilayered steel) cylinder head gaskets are being utilized containing a compressed thickness of .040-inch (a necessity in any blown or nitrous-injected application).
Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
To keep the valvetrain in... 
   
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Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
To keep the valvetrain in check, SSRE utilized Harland Sharp Wide Body 1.7:1 ratio roller rockers at this particular customer's request (the HHR package includes Comp Cams Pro Magnum steel units).
Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
Crane Hi-Rev .842-inch hydraulic... 
   
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Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
Crane Hi-Rev .842-inch hydraulic roller tie-bar lifters were employed for precise valve actuation.
Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
Pictured is the completed... 
   
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Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
Pictured is the completed long-block beyond the valve lash being properly adjusted.
Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
An Edelbrock 454R intake manifold... 
   
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Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
An Edelbrock 454R intake manifold is used and, as seen here, SSRE was kind enough to tap the runners for the nitrous, which will be employed at a later date.
Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
Here the engine is completed... 
   
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Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
Here the engine is completed with a 1-inch spacer, SSRE/Holley blueprinted 950cfm carburetor, MSD Pro billet distributor, MSD Custom 8mm wire set, and custom-engraved SSRE valve covers. It's now off to the dyno!
Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
Here Scott Shafiroff proudly... 
   
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Scott Shafiroff Big Block Chevy Crate Engines
Here Scott Shafiroff proudly displays one of the many 582s shipped daily. This particular engine was built using an aluminum block (as per the customers request-have it your way). All SSRE engines are shipped utilizing an enclosed wooden crate, custom-made engine stand and contain all necessary warranty information, as well as startup instructions and dyno sheets.
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