When Chevrolet Performance tinkers with a big-block to adapt it into a crate engine, it’s needless to say that project car propulsion options don’t get any better than this. But if you want something special garnish on top of the Chevrolet Performance 427 V8, then look no further than this limited edition V8.
Officially dubbed the Chevrolet Performance Anniversary Edition 427 big-block V8 crate engine, this thing complements the Corvette-derived 6.2L LT1 small-block V8 crate engine and the DR525 sealed drag racing crate motor for the NMCA LS Stock class.
It goes without saying that the old school 427 big-block V8 of the Yenko Super Camaro was the bee’s knees of 7-liter vee-eight rumble, but most enthusiast remember the 427 motor in its L72 guise, a variant that created the legendary Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. This mill right here follows the same go-faster recipe.
So how can we sum up the new Anniversary Edition 427? If you don’t gulp after seeing the $28,625 sticker, then you will like what you hear next: 427 units to be manufactured, 430 HP at 5,800 rpm, almost 450 lb-ft (610 Nm) at 3,800 rpm, an all-aluminum block with four-bolt main caps, forged steel connecting rods and crankshaft, as well as eight pistons made from forged aluminum.
Other things that may interest prospective buyers are are the 6,400 rpm redline, the 10.1:1 compression ratio, 770-cfm carb and HEI type distributor and the 92-octane gas it requires to operate at optimal specifications. Before you check out the detailed technical info in the gallery below, be warned that the Anniversary Edition 427 big-block is designed for pre-1976 street and off-road vehicles.
It goes without saying that the old school 427 big-block V8 of the Yenko Super Camaro was the bee’s knees of 7-liter vee-eight rumble, but most enthusiast remember the 427 motor in its L72 guise, a variant that created the legendary Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. This mill right here follows the same go-faster recipe.
So how can we sum up the new Anniversary Edition 427? If you don’t gulp after seeing the $28,625 sticker, then you will like what you hear next: 427 units to be manufactured, 430 HP at 5,800 rpm, almost 450 lb-ft (610 Nm) at 3,800 rpm, an all-aluminum block with four-bolt main caps, forged steel connecting rods and crankshaft, as well as eight pistons made from forged aluminum.
Other things that may interest prospective buyers are are the 6,400 rpm redline, the 10.1:1 compression ratio, 770-cfm carb and HEI type distributor and the 92-octane gas it requires to operate at optimal specifications. Before you check out the detailed technical info in the gallery below, be warned that the Anniversary Edition 427 big-block is designed for pre-1976 street and off-road vehicles.