this high-performance big-block was built with a special high-rise aluminum intake manifold, larger high-compression heads, and an aggressive solid-lifter camshaft to maximize airflow and horsepower.

The Coast High Performance 496 big-block came with domed pistons for just $3,700.</br>4. 2 1/8-inch headers were used and we added 18-inch ... Coast High Performance High-compression short-block ...

No doubt about it, building a big-block Chevy is a more expensive proposition ... some earlier engines came with a forged crankshaft and high compression pistons; however, don't feel the need ...

The factory-rated compression ratio of the L72 was ... cues that signify this as a stock early Corvette big-block. The factory high-rise aluminum intake manifold would sit between the heads ...

Engine 454 CID V8 Horsepower 450 hp Torque 500 lb-ft Compression The monster 454 ... and the future of the high-performance ...

I recall that you once owned a 1968 Camaro with a 396 and 375 horsepower big block ... two-bolt main block and milder cam. The Corvette engine had higher compression pistons, higher lift solid ...

With three high-capacity ... 4-inch stroke) big-block. Wearing option RPO LS6, itwas rated at 425 hp at 5,600 rpm and sported aluminum cylinder heads, a9:1 compression ratio, an aluminum intake ...

This usually translates into more power and torque, making big-block engines the go-to choice for high-performance applications ... With a 12.0:1 compression ratio and a 430 horsepower rating ...

1 compression ratio. Equipped with dual four-barrel Carter AFB carburetors mounted on a two-piece high-rise aluminum intake manifold, the first-generation big block 427 produced 430 horsepower.

Featuring the then-new E-body platform and a sportier design, the third-gen Barracuda also became available with Chrysler's high-compression big-block V8 engines. The redesign Cuda was joined by a ...

Redesigned for the second time in 1971, the Charger carried over into 1972 without its high-compression big-block V8 engines. Chrysler discontinued the 440 Six-Pack and 426 HEMI, so customers had ...