The Chevy 454 Big Block V8 is one of the most legendary powerplants in American automotive history. Known for its massive ...

Big block engines might have been a product of the golden age of the muscle car, but these robust designs outlasted their high-performance progenitors by shifting over to the truck world, where their ...

While they've since been discontinued due to emissions standards and gas crises, many older American cars used to have massive (and massively awesome) engines.

Chevrolet first introduced the 454ci big block V8 in 1970, and the engine quickly became a favorite for high-performance and heavy-duty applications. With a displacement measuring 454 cubic inches ...

Chevrolet's 454 SS truck hit the streets in 1990. It was powered by a massive big-block V8, delivering up to 255 hp. On sale until 1993, the 454 SS made truck fans go oooh and aaah while the oil ...