The Chevy 454 big block V8 is an iconic powerhouse in American automotive history, and it sat under the hood of some absolute GM classics.

Introduced in 1970, the Chevy 454 -- affectionately known as the Rat Motor -- was the largest displacement Chevrolet engine to enter the big-block engine showdown of the muscle car era.

The 1990s was a heyday for American prosperity and that was also reflected in its pickup trucks, including these.

The Chevy 454 SS was introduced for the 1990 model year. This ten-mile example will cross the Mecum Auctions block at their ...

The first big block Chevy engine was introduced way back in 1958 ... displacements ranging from the venerable 396, 409, 427 and 454 to, finally, the 496-cubic-inch Vortec 8100 that ended the ...

the catalog illustrates a pair of modern day dealer built ‘supercars’ centering around these two engines. The first, built by DeNooyer Chevrolet in New York, showcases the LX 454 big-block ...

This 35-year-old Chevrolet 454 SS pickup truck has only 11 miles on the odometer and still has the plastic covers on the ...