We take a junkyard 454 short-block, and without taking it apart, bolt on a new top end and other parts to make 700 hp for less than $2,500.
Chevy 454 Marine Engine Manual. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
...Just purchased this 454 Chevy engine. Had been sitting for 10 yrs. 86,000 actual miles on it. Switched to the electronic distributor and it started right ...
How to Build Chevy Big-Blocks: Intake Manifold Guide Includes in-depth instruction and photos. Also covers how to disassemble and rebuild any manual transmission. More info on performance mods, clutches and shifters.
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Veteran drag racer Wayne Scraba does an in-depth side-by-side comparison of some popular intake manifold designs to see which one is better.
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Holley Sniper Fabricated Manifolds continues to push the aftermarket by introducing Low Profile intakes for GM LS Engines. These Intakes are a good looking, perform well, and offer an extremely good value for a performance sheet metal style intake manifold for the very popular GM LS engine family. Each manifold is ready to bolt on out of the box and are designed to accept our Sniper high-flow throttle bodies and include high flow fuel rail kit. This updated design was developed to allow the end user to fit under a stock hood. Each manifold is precision fixtured and welded for a perfect fit and maximum structural integrity. Choice of Throttle Body opening sizes of 92mm & 102mm are available
Making great horsepower on a budget is the LS engine family’s claim to fame, but just like any other engine, the more power you ask of it the more you’ll need to spend.
The "right" cylinder head on an engine will deliver peak power in the RPM range you want. Head selection, therefore, is a key ingredient in building a winning engine.
The all-new 392 Hemi block casting from Bear Block Motors is in the final stages of refinement. The company plans to debut the block by the end of the year.
Steve Morris Engines recently finished this Chevy Malibu with a twin-supercharged 454 big block Chevy engine for drag-and-drive.
Kenny Thomas' Boss Nine-headed big-block Ford twists the dyno at Terry Walters Precision Engines up with big horsepower. Check it out!
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We Rank the Most Influential Iterations of the World-Changing Engine Family By Barry Kluczyk – Photography by the Author and General Motors Hard as it is to believe, we’re quickly approaching the 25th anniversary of the LS engine and the cultural phenomenon it established within the automotive world. It started with the 5.7L LS1, but […]
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Description Summary Ground-up restoration with a modern drivetrain, suspension, brakes and steering. Powered by a GM 6.2-liter LS3 V8 crate engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Has air ride, custom interior and wood bed. Title in transit. Details This 1968 C10 short-bed received a complete ground-up, professional restoration and custom build that took over five years and has less than 2,000 miles driven since completion. Starting with a clean original frame and cab, this truck was built to keep that classic look, while adding modern technology throughout. Powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 GM V8 crate engine with added COMP cam, Jet Black-coated Billet Specialties front-drive system along with Vintage Air and hidden wiring and air conditioning lines. The candy-painted engine is paired with a 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission connected to a narrowed 12-bolt rear-end housing Eaton Truetrac gears and Dutchman axles. Underneath the body showcases custom black Jet-coated MagnaFlow exhaust, aluminum gas tank and mandrel bent airlines. The original frame has been boxed and notched with a rear-flowing subframe to allow the rear drop, and upfront is fitted with an independent Scott's Hotrods Super Slam independent front suspension kit with 4-wheel Baer disc brakes all around. The air-ride has Slam Specialties air bags, RideTech billet adjustable shocks, AccuAir valves and an e-Level air management system. This custom C10 rides on one-off, three-piece, 22x9-inch and 22x10.5-inch U.S. Mags wheels powder-coated in Transparent Lollypop Red and wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires. The trucks steering wheel is cut to the same style to match the wheels. Subtle modifications include shaved locks, antenna, smoothed wiper cowl, one-piece power windows, double-wall inner bed, custom-fabricated metal inner fenders and a rear window that is stretched 2.5 inches lower to match the side-window profile. Professionally finished in BMW two-tone Space Gray and Alpine White II with custom black Volvo perforated leather interior. Full hidden JL Audio sound system that has speakers mounted in custom kick panels with subwoofers behind the custom Glide Engineering seat. Feature articles in C10 Builders Guide and Truckin' magazines and winner of a Goodguys 29th Pacific Northwest Nationals Top 10 Builders Choice award. **TITLE IN TRANSIT** Summary Ground-up restoration with a modern drivetrain, suspension, brakes and steering. Powered by a GM 6.2-liter LS3 V8 crate engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Has air ride, custom interior and wood bed. Title in transit. Details This 1968 C10 short-bed received a complete ground-up, professional restoration and custom build that took over five years and has less than 2,000 miles driven since completion. Starting with a clean original frame and cab, this truck was built to keep that classic look, while adding modern technology throughout. Powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 GM V8 crate engine with added COMP cam, Jet Black-coated Billet Specialties front-drive system along with Vintage Air and hidden wiring and air conditioning lines. The candy-painted engine is paired with a 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission connected to a narrowed 12-bolt rear-end housing Eaton Truetrac gears and Dutchman axles. Underneath the body showcases custom black Jet-coated MagnaFlow exhaust, aluminum gas tank and mandrel bent airlines. The original frame has been boxed and notched with a rear-flowing subframe to allow the rear drop, and upfront is fitted with an independent Scott's Hotrods Super Slam independent front suspension kit with 4-wheel Baer disc brakes all around. The air-ride has Slam Specialties air bags, RideTech billet adjustable shocks, AccuAir valves and an e-Level air management system. This custom C10 rides on one-off, three-piece, 22x9-inch and 22x10.5-inch U.S. Mags wheels powder-coated in Transparent Lollypop Red and wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires. The trucks steering wheel is cut to the same style to match the wheels. Subtle modifications include shaved locks, antenna, smoothed wiper cowl, one-piece power windows, double-wall inner bed, custom-fabricated metal inner fenders and a rear window that is stretched 2.5 inches lower to match the side-window profile. Professionally finished in BMW two-tone Space Gray and Alpine White II with custom black Volvo perforated leather interior. Full hidden JL Audio sound system that has speakers mounted in custom kick panels with subwoofers behind the custom Glide Engineering seat. Feature articles in C10 Builders Guide and Truckin' magazines and winner of a Goodguys 29th Pacific Northwest Nationals Top 10 Builders Choice award. **TITLE IN TRANSIT**
