Chevrolet's lineage of big block engines started with the W-series from 1958, and eventually encompassed iconic engines like ...

For its cool factor, though, the 454 SS packed plenty, and a bit of mystique, too. After all, Chevy hasn't built a follow-up, a true muscle truck—although the 2003 Chevy Silverado SS came close.

When it comes to the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, nothing beats an SS 454 LS6. A one-year wonder, this muscle car was equipped with one of Chevrolet's greatest big-block V8 engines, the 454-cubic-inch ...

With the 1969 model, Oldsmobile's 455-cubic-inch Rocket engine was rated for 380 horses and 500 lb-ft of torque, giving it a few extra ponies compared to Chevy's 360-horsepower LS5 454.

come and Corvettes go, but every year Chevrolet Division, like , gives us an excuse to test another one by doing some kind of new thing. This year it's the 454 engine.

Say what you will about taking out the big-block in a 454 SS and replacing it with an LS or (in this case) LT engine, it's hard to argue with the logic. Lucky told us he and Dax discussed several ...

Engine Type: GM LSA small-block Block: factory 4.065-inch bore aluminum Oiling: stock pump and pan Rotating assembly: GM 3.622-inch forged steel crank, powdered metal rods, and 9.1:1 hypereutectic ...

Say what you will about taking out the big-block in a 454 SS and replacing it with an LS or (in this case) LT engine, it's hard to argue with the logic. Lucky told us he and Dax discussed several ...

The big-ticket item for the Chevy 454 SS is under the hood, where we find a 454 cubic-inch V8 engine paired to a three-speed automatic transmission and locking 3.73:1 rear differential.

There were still good times to be had at Chevrolet in 1973. This Chevelle SS 454 here before us is proof positive. But partially because muscle car fans tend to hyper-fixate on model years between ...

The Chevy 409 V8 hit the proverbial store shelves in 1961 and was one of Chevy's best engines during its run. It was a part of Chevy's W-Series engines alongside its stablemate, the smaller but ...

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 ...