Michael Rasmussen; Massaprqua, NY: I have a 454 big-block from a Chevy truck in my Chevelle. I just purchased the Edelbrock Performer RPM 60459 heads, an 800-cfm carb, and an Air-Gap manifold. I ...

The LS7 big-block was never installed in factory cars, but it was offered as a crate motor from 1970 till late 1980s, it made over 520 hp and around 600 lb-ft ...

While they reached their performance zenith during the golden age of muscle, these legendary big-block V8s managed to thrive in different guises long before that exciting era was over. Combining a ...

When adding upgrades such as a temperature gauge or fuel-injection temp sensors you might just run out of threaded ports in which to screw in the needed extra water temp sensor. It would be nice if ...

It’s impossible to discuss the history of the Chevrolet Corvette without discussing Zora Arkus-Duntov. Back in 1954 he convinced GM to hire him as an engineer, but he wasn’t your run-of-the-mill ...

Check out some of GM’s and Ford’s most enduring engines. Big block engines might have been a product of the golden age of the muscle car, but these robust designs outlasted their high-performance ...

When you think about classic Chevy muscle cars, there are two models that immediately come to mind for just about everyone - The 1969 Chevy Camaro and the 1970 Chevy Chevelle. What gave these cars ...

The Chevy 454 SS muscle truck debuted for the 1990 model year, the obvious result of designers’ study hall dreams brought to life. They started with the lightest full-size pickup they could get their ...

"There's no replacement for displacement!" This has been the battle cry of big block fans everywhere, and for good reason. A Chevy big block brings the thunder, whether you're roasting tires with a ...

This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Wagon, a California survivor with a 454 big block, is a performance-upgraded classic with a solid body, ideal for enthusiasts seeking a project with a strong foundation.