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.

The Mystery Motor showcased significant advancements in design that influenced the Chevy 427 big block, powering the golden age of muscle cars. Chevrolet's 'W-Series' 348 and 409 engines from the ...

Monster motors were the order of the day in the late 1960s, and GM's 427 was a part of that class. The drawback to a big-block's burly output was, and still is, the increased weight of the engine.

Chevrolet initially introduced a new big block line of engines in 1965 with its popular 396 and slightly larger 427. This ...