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454 HO 454ci Crate Engine 438 HP @ 5300 RPM
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CHEVROLET PERFORMANCEPART NUMBER: 809-12568774

454 HO 454ci Crate Engine 438 HP @ 5300 RPM

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454 HO 454ci Engine
    454 HO 454ci Engine
  • 438 HP @ 5300 RPM
  • 500 ft/lbs TQ @ 3500 RPM

    INSTALLATION NOTES:
  • Requires addition of carburetor, starter, fuel pump, distributor and ignition system (not included)
  • Clutch linkage bosses are now drilled and tapped. When using cast-iron exhaust manifolds, lower head bolts may need to be replaced with bolts with shorter heads, for clearance
  • Comes with an externally balanced 14' automatic transmissionflexplate; use flywheel P/N 809-14096987 and 11' clutch assembly for manual transmission applications
  • Designed for pre-1976 street vehicles or any off-road vehicle
  • Not intended for marine applications
  • Motor equipped with truck style oil pan and pickup. Vehicle specific oil pan and pickup required for installation.

    Engine Break-In Procedure

    Use conventional or break-in oil (non-synthetic) for the first oil change, be sure to check the oil level in the engine and prime the oil system with an engine priming tool. 

    Engines with flat tappet hydraulic cams only - Run the engine between 2,000 and 2,500 RPM's, with no-load on the engine for the first 30 minutes. This is critical to break in the camshaft.

    Drive the vehicle with varying speeds and loads on the engine for the first 30 miles. Be sure not to use a lot of throttle or high RPM.  Run five or six medium-throttle accelerations to about 3000 RPM (40 to 50 MPH), then letting off in gear and coasting back down to 20 MPH. Run a couple of hard throttle accelerations up to about 5000 RPM (55 to 60 MPH), then letting off in gear and coasting back down to 20 MPH.

    Let the engine cool and change the oil and filter using conventional (non-synthetic) oil and check coolant level, top off if necessary. Drive the next 500 miles normally, without high RPM's (below 5000 RPM), hard use, or extended periods of high loading.  Change the oil and oil filter again using conventional (non-synthetic) oil.  Keep an eye on oil level during the first thousand or so miles.

    It would be suitable to use synthetic motor oil after the second recommended oil change and mileage accumulation. 

     

Part TypeEngine
BrandCHEVROLET PERFORMANCE
Package Height35.75
Package Width38.0
Package Length43.0
Weight735.0 PG
Part CategoryPerformance Parts
Wiring Harness IncludedNo
Spark Plug Wires IncludedNo
Air Cleaner IncludedNo
Carburetor IncludedNo
Carb Eo NumberN/A
Water Pump IncludedYes
EmissionNot Legal
Flexplate IncludedYes
AssembledYes
Engine Assembly StyleLong block
Intake Manifold IncludedYes
Engine Make/SizeChevy Big Block
Flywheel IncludedNo
Rear Main Seal Style1-piece
Valve Covers IncludedYes
Horsepower438
Distributor IncludedNo
Camshaft StyleHydraulic roller tappet
Cylinder Heads IncludedYes
Computer IncludedNo
Throttle Body IncludedNo
Harmonic Balancer IncludedYes
QuantitySold individually
Fuel DeliveryOne Carb
Rpm Power Range1750-5250
Engine BalanceExternal
Compression Ratio8.75:1
Oil Pan IncludedYes
Part FitmentSemi Universal
Timing Cover IncludedYes
Spark Plugs IncludedNo
Vendor Part Number12568774
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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