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.

The rare car features a color combo that was rarely ordered with the particular V8, and the owner brought it home all the way ...

The Chevrolet 454 Big Block V8 was created during the muscle car era and was one of the largest engines of its time, with a displacement of 7.4 liters. The engine could produce 450 horsepower ...

Key takeaways: A small-block engine is smaller than a big-block engine, but size doesn't always determine power output. Small-block engines like the Chevy 327 and 454 big-blocks are iconic and have ...

Instead of fitting the 1971 Corvette ZR1 with that monstrous 454 big-block engine, GM gave the ZR1 a gnarly 350 cubic-inch V-8 engine that produced 390 horsepower. Other remarkable features of the ...

The 327-cubic-inch E-ROD 5.3L engine is rated at 326 horsepower – approximately 80 horses more than the available 454-cubic-inch big-block engine in 1978 – and it's matched with a 4L70-E ...

We have to admit that our first thought on seeing a Frankenlathe made from old engine blocks was that it ... The trick is to find big castings for the bed and headstock – Mopar slant 6 blocks ...

The 1992–1996 Ford F-150 and its heavy-duty pickup siblings are modern classics. Why the Ford OBS is fast becoming the most ...

The Pennsylvania man who owns the cars has his Plymouth Road Runner Superbird under restoration, and wants to revive a former drag racer 1967 Coronet R/T ...

• Lately, I’ve seen automakers advertising which of their cars come recommended by Consumer Reports. I thought CR had a no-advertising policy. Do these ads not fall under this policy? • In ...

The Old Body Style GM pickup trucks are modern legends. How do they compare to their curvier Silverado successors? Read on to find out.