Chevrolet introduced the Mark IV generation of their big block engine in 1965 with the 396 V8. Chevy based the new 396 on both the outgoing first generation big block 409 and 427, as well as the Mystery Motor they used for racing in 1963. These new V8s were known as Chevy Rat Motors,...
Engine Type: Chevy Big-Block V-8 Displacement (cu. in.): 502 Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.470 x 4.000 Block (P/N 19170540): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps Crankshaft (P/N 10183723): Forged steel Connecting Rods (P/N 19170198): Forged steel, shot-peened ...
Engine Type: Chevy Big-Block V-8 Displacement (cu. in.): 427 (7.0L) Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.250 x 3.750 Block (P/N 19170538): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps Crankshaft (P/N 19171620): Forged steel Connecting Rods (P/N 19211226): Forged steel ...
The engine uses a relatively simple overhead valve design with 16 valves total (2 valves/cylinder). This was long before the days of variable valve timing, and the engine uses a single in-block camshaft. Most versions used hydraulic lifters and some had hollow pushrods for reduced weight. ...
Engine Type: Chevy Big-Block V-8 Displacement (cu. in.): 454 Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.250 x 4.000 Block (P/N 19170538): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps Crankshaft (P/N 14096983): Forged steel Connecting Rods (P/N 19170198): Forged steel ...
Engine Type: Chevy Tall Deck Big-Block V-8 Displacement (cu. in.): 572 Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.560 x 4.375 Block (P/N 19212195): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps Crankshaft (P/N 88961554): Forged steel Connecting Rods (P/N 88962926): Forged steel, shot peened ...