Its block and heads were made out of cast iron (later ... The first batch of vehicles with the Chevy 454 big block engine, including the C3 Corvette, was produced between 1970 and 1976.

Reputed YouTube mechanic tests a freshly built 460-cube LS6 V8; the motor’s Achilles’ heel is a tiny piece nobody noticed being blocked off ...

The LT-1 V8 could produce 370 horsepower and featured an innovative design, which included a high-lift camshaft and a revised cylinder head design ... The Chevrolet 454 Big Block V8 was created ...