GILBERT CHEVROLET - ZZ545/440 GMPP Performance Crate Engine
GILBERT CHEVROLET - ZZ454/440 GMPP CRATE ENGINES
The ZZ454/440 offers tremendous value in a big-block
crate engine. GM based on the ZZ454/440 on the proven 454 HO with its Gen VI 454
block, then added the GMPP Signature series aluminum heads to reduce weight and
increase the horsepower to 440. The end result is a exciting and streetable 454
crate engine whose horsepower is up from the GMPP’s 454 HO’s 425 HP
rating.
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The
ZZ454/440 offers tremendous value in a big-block crate engine. Based on the proven
454 HO with its Gen VI 454 block, the addition of GM Performance Parts Signature
series aluminum heads, reduces weight and increases horsepower to 440, which is
up from the 454 HO’s 425 HP rating.
The ZZ454 shares its forged crankshaft and connecting rods with GMPP’s 454 HO and the family of famous 502 crate engines, so you
know it’s strong. Forged pistons fill the block, and a steel roller camshaft times the valves. Complete with dual-plane intake manifold, water pump, torsional
damper and automatic transmission flexplate, the ZZ454 is on valve packed big-block crate engine.
With its throttle responsive 9.6:1 compression ratio, the pump gas friendly ZZ454 is a great choice for muscle cars, bracket racers
and off-road truckers. Just add your 850 cfm carburetor, GM HEI distributor, and 2-1/4” primary headers and you’re ready to rip.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
• Requires addition of carburetor, starter, distributor and ignition system (not included)
• Clutch linkage boss is cast into block, but must be drilled and tapped.
• When using cast iron exhaust manifolds, lower head bolts may need to be replaced with shorter heads, for clearance.
• Comes with a 14” automatic transmission flexplate.
• For manual transmission applications, use flywheel P/N 14096987 and a suitable 11” clutch assembly.
• Distributor P/N 93440806 or melonized distributor gear P/N 10456413 must be used on all crate engines with steel camshafts.
• Intended for 1979 and earlier pre-emissions street vehicles or all off-road vehicles.
• The ZZ454/440 is not intended for marine applications. There is no warranty if used for marine applications.
PARTS THAT WILL WORK WITH THE ZZ454/440:
12498733 - Deluxe Serpentine Accessory Belt Drive System
12485506 - Holley 750cfm Carburetor
12366996 - Holley 850cfm Carburetor (Recommended and this is the one used to obtain the ZZ454/440 HP and Torque rating.)
93440806 - HEI Distributor
12495078 - Spark Plug Wires and Loom Kit
09000852 - Lightweight Starter
25534323 - Black Powder Coated Valve Covers
ZZ454/440 SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower
440 @ 5250 RPM
Torque
500 Ft. Lbs. @ 3250 RPM
Max. Rec. RPM
5500 RPM
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Displacement
454 c.i.d. Big-Block
Block
12550307 Gen VI Bare Cast Iron, Standard 454 Deck Height (Short Deck 9.800”), Four-bolt Main Bearing Caps, Fuel Pump Pad, 4.25” Cylinder Bores,
One-piece rear main seal design. Maximum cylinder bore is 4.25” plus .060” O.S. (Casting number 12550313)
Bore
4.250”
Stroke
4.000”
Crankshaft
14096983 Forged 1053 Steel, One-piece Rear Main Seal Design, Externally Balanced
Connecting Rods
10198922 Forged 4340 steel, Magnaflux Inspected, Shot Peened, HD 7/16” Dia. Rod Bolts With Knurled Shanks, Pressed Pin
Pistons
10215228 Forged Aluminum, Wrist Pin, Std., 8.75 To 1 Compression
Piston Rings
12523921 Std.
Camshaft
24502611 Steel Roller (Valve lift: .510” I, .540” E; Duration @ .050” 211° I, 230° E), Lobe Center Line 112°
12363399 Signature Series 356-T6 Aluminum Alloy Bare Head With Seats And Guides.
Oval port, 110cc simi-open combustion chamber, 7/16” Rocker Stud Holes.
Accepts all stock accessory brackets except Gen VI where the bracket holes have
been enlarged to 7/16” The roller studs and exhaust bolt holes are heli-coiled
for strength. High velocity 290cc intake runners enhance mid range throttle response
and torque. 110cc exhaust runner volume. Casting number 14097088.