Chevrolet 572ci 13.36:1 Specs
Chevrolet Chevrolet 572ci · 4.560" × 4.375" · 13.36:1 engine specs: 572 ci (9.4L), 8-cylinder, 4.56" bore x 4.375" stroke, 13.36:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 572 ci / 9.4 L |
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| Bore | 4.56" |
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| Stroke | 4.375" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Configuration | V8 |
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| Compression ratio | 13.36:1 |
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| Rod length | 6.535" |
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| Rod ratio | 1.494 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.042 |
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| Piston deck clearance | 0.01" |
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Construction
| Block material | cast iron |
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| Head material | cast iron |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 500 hp |
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| Years | 2022–2023 |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.042 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 4,375 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Rod ratio | 1.494 — short — more side loading and piston dwell at TDC, typical of stroker combinations |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 71.5 ci |
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| Static compression | 13.36:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required |
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Cylinder head
| Intake valve diameter | 2.25" |
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| Exhaust valve diameter | 1.88" |
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Variants sharing these dimensions (2)
These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
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| 2022 | 500 hp | — |
| 2023 | 500 hp | — |
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Source: NHRA blueprints — nhra.net blueprints
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