and the 454 SS certainly lived up to the name. Offering a big block V8, a 454 cubic-inch, specifically, the Chevy truck sent 230 horsepower to the rear wheels, cementing
This particular relic was built in the closing days of November 1978 and sports the Z28 mandatory V8, the LM1 350-cubic-inch (‘5.7 litre,’ as Chevrolet advertised it) small-block. Far from being a heavy hitter, the eight-cylinder plant was rated at 175 ...
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The standard engine is a 2.7-liter turbo-4 that provides plenty of power and is quick, quiet, and calm during daily use and for drivers who don’t tow too frequently. It makes 310 hp and 348 lb-ft at 1,500 rpm and comes with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. A brie...
For the third year running,Trick Flow Specialtiesis building the engine that will be part of the prize package awarded to theIHRA’s Summit Racing SuperSeriesTop Class Champion. Trick Flow’s first two engines—a 565 cubic inch big block Chevy in 2012and a598 cubic inch 460 Ford in 2...
simple upgrades can push the 454 close to 500 horsepower. Plenty more is possible if you’re willing to spend up and address the top-end of the engine. For those looking to go further, the 454 cubic inch motor can make well beyond 1,000hp if you’re willing to drop some serious ...
“SS” hub emblem. It also included 15×7 inch sport wheels, F60x15 white-lettered bias ply tires, a sports-type remote control outside body colored rearview mirror, power disc brakes, and high output battery. Interestingly, only the LS5 carried external engine ID; they carried “SS 454”...
For comparison, the Ford Expedition goes from 20.9 to 104.6 cubic feet. If that still isn’t enough, the longer Chevy Suburban maxes out at 144.5 cubic feet. One of the few options in the base LS is a 3-person bench for the front row, turning the Tahoe SUV int...
built in 1979, with a 79 Auburn title, Chevy V8 396 cubic inch, auto, power brakes & steering, tan top & curtains, burgundy interior, new tires, wire wheels, etc. Another fine example of our most popular 1935 Auburn Boattail Speedster replicas. this one has a nice rich 2 tone paint...
You know, that new TCI TH400 transmission and 10" converter just didn't seem to be up to the task of holding together under all of that 500 cubic inch nitrous fed big block power any longer. Time for a nitrous capable trans and converter from Turbo Action. And while we're at it, ...