As crate engines go, GM Performance Parts' 454 H.O. crate engine is not only a bargain at its street price of around $4,600, its forged crank, pistons, and rods also make it capable of handling nearly ...

I purchased a set of what I believed to be Pro Comp PN 3021 rectangular intake-port heads for my 454, but after cc'ing them my machine shop said that although the intake runner volumes were close at ...

Building and modifying a Big Block Chevy 454 involves precision machining, performance parts selection, and tuning for maximum power and reliability. This video covers key upgrades such as ...

When it comes to turning raw metal alloys into useful things, two processes dominate: casting and forging. Both have their place, but when strength and light weight are priorities, forging is the ...

Chevrolet is known for producing a lineup of powerful small block Chevy crate engines. However, the biggest Chevy crate engines include big block varieties as well. Chevrolet's largest displacement ...

Pistons are an engine-building element we like to brag about, but you won't catch many of us boasting about having cast pistons. Cast pistons are for wimps. Many of us like to talk up hypereutectic ...