Famously featured under the hood of the 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454, the 454 V8 is a big-block engine that helped define the golden age of muscle cars. Very few engines ever came close to the power ...

The 454 SS pickup was sold new in 1990, but has covered just 12 miles. Chevy’s big 7.4-liter V8 was rated at just 230 hp, but has 385 lb-ft of torque. Modern small-capacity turbocharged engines ...