Chevy's 454 was part of the big-block's Mark IV generation, hitting the scene in 1970, right before the oil crisis, securing its status as one of the last great powerplants of the American muscle car ...

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 ...

The Chevrolet big-block V8 that came to symbolize the classic muscle era did more than win stoplight races. It reset expectations for what a family-brand coupe or sedan could do, forced rivals into an ...

If you're considering a new engine for your street rod, choosing a crate engine over building one can save time and reduce frustration levels. You should know some facts about crate engines, including ...

With thousand-horsepower production cars—both gas-powered and electric—hitting the streets in significant numbers, some hot rodders have been left scratching their beards about what to do, making this ...

Oooh, two General Motors V8s within a cubic inch of each other! They have to be nearly the same engine, right? After all, the Chevrolet 454 and Pontiac 455 come from the same corporate parent, and ...

Back in the day, we had the ZZ502 crate engine from Chevrolet Performance. It was a solid performer for its time and was a great package for hot rodders who wanted the instant gratification of a ...