The Chevy 454 big block V8 is an iconic powerhouse in American automotive history, and it sat under the hood of some absolute GM classics.

Rat Where It's Needed. For a combination of power and visual impact, it's hard to beat a Chevy big-block. The 454 Rat motor in the Green Machine was machined to 468 cubic inches.

1970: The Chevy 454 was unbeatable in power, offering 390 hp in the LS5 and 450 hp in the LS6 compared to the Pontiac's ...

Social Distance Shop Tour: 454 Big-Block Chevy Powered Wrecker and a Sweet Barn for a Shop. Douglas Glad Writer Apr 13, 2020. 0:00 / 0:00.

Read about this custom 1955 Chevy truck with a 454 big block chevy engine, JL Audio subwoofer and amps, and Michelin tires, only on truckinweb.com, the official website of Truckin' magazine.

It’s no big secret that the current generation Chevy Camaro is fast becoming one ... ZR1’s formidable supercharged LS9 small block V8 that cranks out 638 hp.And ... LX 454 big-block, ...

His latest build is an award-winning recreation of the Chevy 454 big block V8 from the 1970s. “It took me one pandemic to build it,” says Koblentz, showing pride in his life-size replica.

The final version of the ZR-2, aka “Big Doggie,” was very impressive. Scott Leon chose to use one of Chevy’s marine 454 short-block engines and added a set of L88 aluminum heads.

Interestingly enough, Chevy also offered a third version of the 454 called LS7 (not to be confused with the modern, small-block of the C6 Z06 Corvette) that was capable of producing 465 hp and 610 ...

The big-block 454 V8 was designated the LS5. Chevy rated it at 360 HP and a whopping 500 lb-ft of torque, making it the highest-horsepower big-block available on the Chevelle Super Sport.

Introduced for the 1970 model year, the Chevy Monte Carlo was the Bow Tie's personal luxury car. ... optional 454 cubic-inch Turbo-Jet Big Block V8 rated at 235 horsepower.