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It was one of the best muscle car motors. It was Gm's response to the horsepower wars of the late 60's. It was a solid lifter 454 cubic inch V8 engine usually found in chevelles, later detuned version found in corvettes. It had the highest factory horsepower rating of 450hp of any street engine, also made 500 lb-ft of torque. Actual horsepower was around 500. Stock it would push a 4,000lb. chevelle to 13.1@107mph.
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Who invented the 454 engine?
general motors
Where is the engine size marked on the engine?
normal on the front face of the engine or the right hand side of the engine
What is the engine of an old train?
The engine of an old train would be a steam engine.
What is TCI engine?
direct ignition engine
What is a FC engine?
An FC engine is a 16b Rotary wankle engine out of a Mazda RX7-FC3s
What is faster a Chevelle SS or a Toyota Supra with no Modifications?
The Chevelle... Especially if it has a solid lifter engine like the L78 396 or the LS6 454.
Could you buy a Chevy Monte Carlo in 1970 with an LS6 engine?
you could get the 454 but I don't remember the LS-6 being offered in the monte.
How much horsepower does a 1970 stock 454 have?
The 1970 Chevrolet 454 engine, part of the big-block V8 family, was rated at 450 horsepower in its stock configuration. This power output was achieved through a combination of a high compression ratio and a performance-oriented design. It's worth noting that this rating was for the LS6 version, which was the high-performance variant of the 454 engine offered that year.
What stall converter did the 1970 Chevelle ss 454 ls 6 450hp auto come with?
The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 with the 450 hp engine typically came equipped with a TH400 automatic transmission, which featured a torque converter with a stall speed of around 2,200 to 2,400 RPM. This combination was designed to provide strong performance and smooth operation while handling the power of the LS6 engine. The TH400 was known for its durability and effectiveness in high-performance applications.
How do you convert 454 CID to HP?
You cannot just convert Cubic Inches to Horsepower. Take the 454 you are referring to. When this engine was produced it came with different horsepower ratings depending on year and what vehicle it was installed in. The 454 in 1970 cranked out 450 hp in LS6 trim. The LS5 version of this engine only produced 390 hp the very same year. Same 454 engine but 60 hp difference the same year. You would have to know the year and what trim the engine was to know the actual hp.
1970 Chevelle SS with a 454 engine what should the timing be without the vacuum advance then with the vacuum advance and at what RPMs?
Which 454? The LS5 and LS6 are two VERY different engines even though they are both 454's. Timing specs are different as well. 8 degrees before TDC at idle will work for either, but may not be optimal.
How do you convert cid to hp?
You cannot just convert Cubic Inches to Horsepower. Take the 454 you are referring to. When this engine was produced it came with different horsepower ratings depending on year and what vehicle it was installed in. The 454 in 1970 cranked out 450 hp in LS6 trim. The LS5 version of this engine only produced 390 hp the very same year. Same 454 engine but 60 hp difference the same year. You would have to know the year and what trim the engine was to know the actual hp.
Year of Chevelle?
The Chevelle was built from 1964 to 1977. After 1977 the Chevelle name was dropped and all "Chevelles" were called Malibus after that. The most popular year for the Chevelle is 1970 thanks to the LS6 engine option. the LS6 is a 454 CID V8 rated (grossly under rated) at 450 HP, and it was the highest rated factory installed, regular production ever built at the time. It held that record for decades. 1970 is the ONLY year the LS6 engine was available, and the Chevelle was the ONLY model it was ever installed in.
Is there such thing as a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454?
Oh yes!!! There were two engine options for the 1970 Chevelle SS454. The LS5 was a mild, hydraulic lifter engine rated at 360 HP. The LS6 was a solid lifter fire breather rated at 450 HP.
What do these letters and numbers mean that are on the engine deck passenger side of a 454 ci Chevrolet motor?
They are the engine serial number and the suffix code. The suffix codes can easily be decoded. For example, a CRV suffix code is a 454, 450 HP, 4-speed transmission. If the serial numbers that precede "CRV" match the VIN of the car, then you have a numbers matching LS6 4-speed car.
What is the gas mileage on a 1971 Chevelle?
A 1971 Chevelle was available with every engine in the Chevrolet line-up from the LS6 454 to the 250 cid inline six. With that in mind, the mileage would be somewhere between 4 mpg and about 25 mpg.
How much horse power does the 2003 corvette have?
ls6 engine 405hp ls1 engine 350hp
