The Chevrolet 409 V8 had a significant, but brief moment in the history of American big-block, high-performance engines.While the 409 V8 may be best known as the title of a popular Beach Boys song ...

She’s So Fine, My 409. The 348/409 Mk.1 big-block, aka the W-engine, was no match for Chevrolet’s newest V-8 and its free-breathing “porcupine” cylinder heads.

The story of the SS 409 began in late 1960 when Chevrolet announced plans to enlarge the W-series, 348-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) V8 to 409 cubic inches. Offered in single and multi-carb induction in ...

This incredible garage find was uncovered by San Antonio’s Gordon Chisenhall, who seems to have a penchant for unearthing ...

You could order a 409 V-8 in any of Chevy’s full-size offerings, but the burly Impala SS formed the majority of the big-block/manual transmission sales.

The 409 wasn’t a model in its own right, but an engine option for Chevy’s full-size sedan, which was all-new for 1961. The brand’s 348 (348 cu.in/5.7-liter) V8 made a solid 350 hp (355 PS ...

The Mighty Fine Chevy 409 Engine - Back From The Grave. Edelbrock Breathes New Life, Literally, Into The Venerable W-Engine. HOT ROD Staff Writer Feb 01, 2009. See All 21 Photos. Mighty Fine 409.

The uniquely designed, fully-customized Chevrolet Camaro Z/409 is backed by a 500-horsepower, 472-cubic inch V8. It's now on sale for $195,000.

Check out this 409 Chevy Engine get restored with a Isky solid roller cam and a Melling oil pump, Featured in the 2008 February issue of Car Craft Magazine or at carcraft.com.

Classics • 1963 chevrolet impala SS 409. 1963 Impala SS 409 Is Almost Too 'Real Fine' To Be True; the Price Might Surprise You. Published: 15 Oct 2024, 15:27 UTC • By: Razvan Calin.

Q: Hi, Greg, I enjoy reading your articles and wonder about the 1962 Chevy Biscayne 409. When I was a lad of 5 years old, I went to the local dealer with my dad and he bought one right off the ...