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Driving Project X - PHR Project Car

Engine
Type: GMPP Anniversary Edition
427 all-aluminum big-block crate engine
(one and only prototype)
Block: GMPP, from original ZL1 tooling
Oiling: GMPP
Rotating assembly GMPP, 4.25x3.76-inch bore
and stroke, forged steel crank,
forged steel rods,
forged 10.1:1 pistons
Cylinder heads: GMPP aluminum oval port,
110cc chambers
Valvetrain: GMPP aluminum 1.7:1 roller rockers,
2.19/1.88-inch valves
Camshaft: GMPP hydraulic roller (PN 12366543)
Induction: GMPP aluminum oval-port intake
with 870-cfm carburetor
Ignition: GMPP
Exhaust: custom
GM Performance Division headers
with fender-mounted cutouts
Cooling: Griffin radiator
Built by: GM Performance Parts
Drivetrain
Transmission: Richmond five-speed
Clutch: Hays
Driveshaft: GMPP custom
Shifter: Hurst
Rear axle: Strange S60 with 3.73:1 gears
CHASSIS
Front suspension: GM Performance Division
custom C6 suspension
spliced into original ’57 Chevy frame
Rear suspension: GM Performance Division
custom triangulated four-link
Brakes: 14-inch Wilwood
Wheels & Tires
Wheels: Budnik,
20x15-inch, rear;
18x7-inch, front
Tires: Mickey Thompson

GM Performance Parts

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