The 454 Chevy V8 engine is widely considered as one of the most iconic engines in General Motors’ history. The fourth generation of the Chevy Big Block was only produced for a few years in the early- ...

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 ...

It seems a certainty that Chevy guys would rather eat dirt than drive a Ford, but not all Chevy guys agree about their choice of powerplant. The original small-block has a lot going for it, including ...

Chevy's small-block V8 is bound to pop up in conversations thanks to its omnipresence in American automotive culture. But it had a larger sibling that made a strong case for the phrase "There is no ...

Few vehicle phrases roll off the tongue as beautifully as 'Chevy 454 big block.' This selection of words can and has put a smile on many a car enthusiast's face for decades, owing to how good the 454 ...

Chevrolet’s big-block V8s have never been subtle, and few pairings spark more debate than the 396 and the 454. Both are Mark IV “Rat Motor” legends, yet they deliver power, character, and practicality ...

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 ...

A short while ago, we showcased a late 60s Chevrolet Caprice with the iconic 454 GM V8 most Camaros of the period only wished they had under the hood. Now, it's time for another perpetually underrated ...

In recent months Chevrolet has begun to offer some rather unique crankshafts in their parts catalog. These crankshafts are forged units, designed for high-performance applications. The unique thing ...

Introduced in 1970, the Chevy 454 — affectionately known as the Rat Motor – was the largest displacement Chevrolet engine to enter the big-block engine showdown of the muscle car era. At 454 cubic ...