Chevy 540?

shortiron · February 04, 2012, 02:07:12 PM

What block is used,or is it a custom one? Thanks

betterbeaters · February 04, 2012, 02:10:54 PM

10.2 tall deck I think

xjs3667 · February 04, 2012, 03:16:28 PM

540's are either a custom made block or It can be made from a bored and stroked 440

Squirell · February 04, 2012, 03:19:42 PM

Quote from: shortiron on February 04, 2012, 02:07:12 PM
What block is used,or is it a custom one? Thanks

you use a 502 block nothing custom really just a longer stroke is all. 4.500 bore 4.250 stroke...

DirtyChevy · February 04, 2012, 04:11:41 PM

ask badhabit

4-play · February 04, 2012, 04:53:42 PM

Can be short or tall deck
most are GM bowtie 502 blocks stroked to 540
nothing special

Jjay78 · February 05, 2012, 01:34:25 AM

there any not expensive ways to get a 502 block?

shortiron · February 06, 2012, 03:05:27 AM

Thanks guys

fordguy · February 06, 2012, 04:22:10 PM

My Buddies building one useing a 502 marine block

bigdawg41 · February 06, 2012, 04:58:36 PM

use a 427 truck block