*Engine Shown Above With Optional Upgrades

540 CI BBC Crate Engine 650HP

Estimated Cost From: $16,095.00

Build Options

Custom Paint

Front Drive Accessory Kit

Testing And Tuning

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 CVF Racing serpentine belt system if you would like. We can also assist you in choosing the proper transmission and stall speed converter combination for your vehicle.

Custom Built 540CI 650HP BBC Long Block:
Fully Machined 502 4 Bolt Main Block
Block painted with 3 coats of high temp ceramic engine paint
Forged Steel Stroker Crankshaft (Eagle, or Scat)
Forged Connecting Rods (Eagle, or Scat)
Performance Forged Pistons (Mahle, Icon, DSS, or Diamond)
Performance rod and main bearing (Clevite, King or Federal Mogul)
Hand Filed Performance Rings
Rotating Assembly Is Balanced (Internal)
Custom Ground Hydraulic Roller Camshaft
Hydraulic roller lifters
Lifter Clips And Spider Tray
Three Piece True Double Roller Timing Set
Performance Aluminum Cylinder Heads (AFR)

High Performance Valve Springs And Retainers
ARP Head Bolts
7/16 Screw In Studs And Hardened Guide Plates
Chrome Moly Push Rods
Performance Roller Rocker Arms
High Volume Oil Pump And Screen
Oil Pan
Dip Stick And Tube
Aluminum Timing Cover
Performance Balancer
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets
Performance Aluminum Intake Manifold
Aluminum Valve Covers
Engines are photo documented during the building process
1 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty

Holley 750CFM Double Pumper
MSD Pro-Billet Distributor (Requires CDI Box)
MSD Blaster II Coil
Coil Bracket
Spark Plugs
MSD 8.5MM Ignition Wires
Taylor Wire Looms
Breathers
Thermostat
Thermostat Housing
Above Items Installed On Engine.

Holley Sniper II TBI Unit
Holley Hyper Spark Distributor (Requires CDI Box)
MSD Blaster II Coil
Coil Bracket
Spark Plugs
MSD 8.5MM Ignition Wires
Taylor Wire Looms
Breathers
Thermostat
Thermostat Housing
Above Items Installed On Engine
2 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty!

Multi-Port EFI Intake
Universal 4-Barrel 4150 Flange Throttle Body
Holley Terminator X ECU
Holley Wiring Harness
Holley Tuning Cable
Fuel Injectors Matched To Application
Billet Fuel Rail
MAP Sensor
Throttle Position Sensor
Idle Air Control
Coolant Temp Sensor
Wide band O2 Sensor
Holley Dual Sync Distributor
Coil Bracket
Spark Plugs
MSD 8.5MM Ignition Wires
Taylor Wire Looms
Breathers
Thermostat
Thermostat Housing
Above Items Installed On Engine.
2 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty!

Multi-Port EFI Intake
Universal 4-Barrel 4150 Flange Throttle Body
Holley Terminator X ECU
Holley C.O.P Wiring Harness
Holley Tuning Cable
Fuel Injectors Matched To Application
Billet Fuel Rail
MAP Sensor
Throttle Position Sensor
Idle Air Control
Coolant Temp Sensor
Wide band O2 Sensor
Holley Dual Sync Distributor
LS Style Coils Mounted To Valve Covers
Spark Plugs
MSD 8.5MM Ignition Wires
Taylor Wire Looms
Breathers
Thermostat
Thermostat Housing
Above Items Installed On Engine
2 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty!

Break In And Tune Yourself

Customer Is responsible for
Setting The Timing
Tuning carburetor, or EFI
Ring Break-In

Hot Run Tested

Proformance Unlimited will do the initial break in.
Adjust the carburetor/create base tune.
Break in rings
Check for leaks
Heat cycle the engine
Check for proper oil pressure

Dyno Tested And Tuned (Doug's Way)

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 !

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

Custom Crate Engines takes great pride in all of our Chevy performance engines. Whether your vehicle is a Corvette, Camaro, Nova, Chevelle, or just an early 60’s muscle car, we are here to help design and build the engine combination to match you with your vehicle. Please browse our engine combinations listed below.

Custom Crate Engines is best known for our precision custom designs. From that special built stroker engine, 383, 427, 502, 632 to that turn-key drop in ready crate engine, we strive to build custom engines at an affordable price. Take a look at our crate engine videos. I guarantee we have the best engines on the World Wide Web. Give us a call today and ask for Doug or Steve and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.