Chevrolet’s big-block V8s have never been subtle, and few pairings spark more debate than the 396 and the 454. Both are Mark IV “Rat Motor” legends, yet they deliver power, character, and practicality ...

The Chevy 454 Big Block V8 is one of the most legendary powerplants in American automotive history. Known for its massive displacement and stump-pulling torque, it powered everything from muscle cars ...

Ford's 428 Cobra Jet, Mopar 440 Six Pack, and Chevy 454 LS6 fueled the muscle car horsepower wars of the late 1960s and early ...

Big blocks are fun, and we freely admit to being addicted to their easy torque and big horsepower numbers. Two months ago, we assembled a dirt-cheap 454 big block that made 408 hp and 511 lb-ft of ...

This slammed 1959 Chevy two-door station wagon is well-known around the beach communities of Southern California. Marc Magid, also known as Squid, keeps his pistachio-hued big-block Chevy street ...

“There’s no replacement for displacement” is the catchphrase used as a forced-induction-curse-fending mantra by segregationist gearheads convinced the Earth is a four-barrel-carbureted V8. Agreed, ...

Chevy's 454 was part of the big-block's Mark IV generation, hitting the scene in 1970, right before the oil crisis, securing its status as one of the last great powerplants of the American muscle car ...

Chevrolet has had many accomplishments over the years, from being the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history to producing the world's first affordable fully automatic transmission. However, one ...

Not all Chevrolet El Caminos were created equal. For instance, while Gen III and Gen IV models built between the late 60s and the late 70s were muscle bruisers, their Malaise Era successor wasn't as ...

In the winter of 2002 Tracey Morgan set out to find a 1972 Chevelle SS he could drive to local cruise nights and have some fun with. The New York native had only limited knowledge about the cars and ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...