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Chevrolet Performance 454 HO Crate Engine

Chevrolet Performance’s 454 HO crate engine is a Big-Block bargain – an affordable engine with performance specs that will make you think it’s 1970 all over again, including 438 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque.

The latest generation block casting with four-bolt main caps is this Big Blocks engine’s foundation.The 454 HO features an all-forged rotating assembly for great strength and durability. It also uses a smooth hydraulic roller camshaft for excellent drivability and a broad performance range. Rectangular-pot cylinder heads with large, 2.19/1.88-inch valves round out the assembly.

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Part # 12568774

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All GM Performance Parts Crate Engines includes a 24-Month or 50,000 Mile Limited Warranty through GM Performance Parts.

Tech Specs
Part Number:12568774
Horse Power:438 hp @ 5,300 rpm
Torque:500 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
Engine Type:Chevy Big-Block V-8
Displacement (cu in):454
Bore X Stroke (in):4.250 x 4.000
Block:Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps
Crankshaft:Forged steel
Connecting Rods:Forged steel
Pistons:Forged aluminum
Camshaft Type:Hydraulic roller
Valve Lift (in):.510 intake / .540 exhaust
Camshaft Duration (@ 0.050 in):211° intake / 230° exhaust
Cylinder HeadsIron rectangular port; 118-cc chambers
Valve Size (in):2.190 intake / 1.880 exhaust
Compression Ratio:8.75:1
Rocker Arms (intake):Stamped steel
Rocker Arms (exhaust)Stamped steel
Rocker Arms Ratio:1.7:1
Water Pump:Cast-iron, long-style
Recommended Fuel:Premium unleaded
Ignition Timing:36° Total @ 4,000 rpm
Maximum Recommended RPM:5500
Balanced:External
Flexplate:14"