Chevrolet's 454 big block engine had a nice long life, first hitting the scene in 1970 for use in El Caminos, Chevrolet Corvettes, and Monte Carlos. Later iterations, like the L19 introduced in 1987, ...

Chevy's small-block V8 is bound to pop up in conversations thanks to its omnipresence in American automotive culture. But it had a larger sibling that made a strong case for the phrase "There is no ...

What’s the perfect truck? Something old school, with a big V8 and looks to kill. Oh, and, of course, it needs to be a single cab with a short bed. No. I didn’t guess right. That’s just what the ...

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The Big Block motor that spearheaded the muscle car era. We dive into the details behind this impressive engine and its legacy. Debuted in 1970, the Chevy 454 Big Block became iconic for power and ...

In the early 1990s, General Motors built two different hot rod pickups that would both haul stuff, haul a couple people, and haul the mail in glossy, blacked-out fashion. In 1990, Chevrolet rolled out ...

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 ...

This 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS pickup truck is the exact definition of a "time capsule." Nothing has ever been a better representation of the expression. The model has only 11 miles on the clock and still ...

Introduced in 1970, the Chevy 454 — affectionately known as the Rat Motor – was the largest displacement Chevrolet engine to enter the big-block engine showdown of the muscle car era. At 454 cubic ...

Though not as famous as other SS-badged legends, these five high-performance legends deserve a lot more respect and recognition. The iconic SS (Super Sport) badge traces its roots to the 1956 Corvette ...