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If you’re a big-block sort f guy, then you’re going to really like our smallest rat motor; 540 Extreme. Using a proven combination of top-quality parts with meticulous machining and assembly, then dyno tuning and testing each one, this engine puts out enough horsepower and torque to melt the pavement with a slightest tickle of the throttle. Like all Smeding Performance crate engines, the 540 Extreme runs on 91-octane pump gas and works with either a stick or automatic transmission, with overdrive. This engine will fit where any earlier model standard-deck (9.800”) big-block fits, so things like headers and other accessories will bolt right up. You do have to use an electric fuel pump and block adapter for a clutch linkage pivot ball, but other than these two items, everything else bolts right up. And don’t forget our other options such as a high-flow water pump or our high-lustre polish package.
• Individually dyno tested and calibrated with print out
• Strong exhaust tone
• Requires 2,200 stall converters
• Works with power brakes
• Requires electric fuel pump
• 2 year limited warranty, unlimited mileage
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Smeding 540 Extreme Features

Block: Gen VI, 4 Bolt Mains, C.N.C machined, 4.500" Bore, Standard Deck Height, 1 piece seal
Crankshaft: 4340 Steel, Non-Twist Forging, Micro Polished, and Chamfered, Internal Balance, 4.250" Stroke
Rods: 4340 Steel "H" Beam with 7/16" ARP Cap Bolts, 6.385" Length
Pistons: Light Weight Forged, 8cc Dome, 10.0 Compression, Full Floating
Rings: Low Friction Single Moly 1/16” x 1/16” x 3/16”
Camshaft: Custom Ground Hydraulic Roller .544”/.573” lift 238°/248° Duration @.050”
Rocker Arms: 1.7 Ratio, Full Roller To Reduce Friction
Intake: Performer RPM Air Gap
Cylinder Heads: Smeding / AFR, 305cc Intake Port, 2.25" / 1.88" valves, 119cc Chambers
Carburetor: Quick fuel 850, Dual Feed, Double Pumper, Calibrated and tuned
Distributor: Hall Effect, Electronic, MSD compatible
Warranty: Limited 2 Year, Unlimited Mileage
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