The Chevy 454 Big Block V8 is one of the most legendary powerplants in American automotive history. Known for its massive ...

Chevy revealed its largest crate engine yet at SEMA—the 776hp LSX454R. A cast iron block is crowned with 6-bolt LSX aluminum heads which together with forged aluminum pistons help deliver a ...

Big-money engines are cool. We all drool over them, but the reality is that for a good street engine, there’s such a thing as too much power. For most working-class people, anything over 500 hp is ...

This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle, a work-in-progress with a rebuilt 454 V8 and 700R4 transmission, features BMR suspension, 4.56 gears, and a blasted/coated frame, ideal for enthusiasts seeking a custom ...

We’ve heard all the stories through the years about crate engines: Missing parts, poorly machined or bad castings, and even the hassle of having to replace a failed crate engine and fighting with the ...

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The Chrysler Hemi and Chevrolet big block did more than power quarter-mile passes. They became shorthand for two rival philosophies of American horsepower, each with its own mythology and fan base.

The Chevy 454 Big Block V8 is one of the most legendary powerplants in American automotive history. Known for its massive displacement and stump-pulling torque, it powered everything from muscle cars ...