Chevrolet 454
Last updated: 6/14/2007

Prices:   Long block (This combination does not include an intake manifold as the manifold will ultimately be determined by the engine management system. This combination includes the stock oil pan; others available at additional cost…please ask.)   $7,495

This engine package is capable of 600+ horsepower depending upon ultimate compression ratio and camshaft selection. The roller cam option will raise the horsepower level close to 700+ and the “4 & 7 swap” cam option will add a minimum of 25 horsepower on top of the roller cam upgrade.

Prices, services and equipment are subject to change without notice. Shipping & handling charges for parts and/or services are extra. Tax is not included in the prices listed. Core charges (if any) are extra. Labor to disassemble your engine is also not included. This document is for informational purposes only; formal proposals will be provided upon request. Due to their intended racing and/or performance usage, no warranty is expressly or otherwise provided with these engines unless otherwise noted in the proposal.

Block preparation:

The engine is disassembled and all parts are hot tanked. The block is then bored on precision stand and torque plate hone using a three step process. The block is then rinsed and washed. The Federal Mogul cam bearings and brass core plugs are installed; the block is shrink wrapped and stored for later assembly.

Short Block Assembly:

The crankshaft is precision index ground prior to being spin balanced. Diamond Racing Products 2618 light weight forged pistons (11.5:1) are installed on SCAT “I” beam 6.385” connecting rods; rods include 7/16” cap screw bolts. Speed Pro “Plasma” moly piston rings are installed on the pistons. Federal Mogul aluminum main bearings are installed in the block. The piston/ rod assembly is installed using Federal Mogul connecting rod bearings. Comp Cams “Xtreme energy” hydraulic camshaft (custom grind) installed using Comp Cams HD double roller timing set. Camshaft is degreed-in according to cam card.

Components to complete Assembly:

A Mellings high volume oil pump is installed along with a Moroso bolt-on oil pump pick-up. Topline hydraulic lifers installed. Engine assembled using a Fel Pro full engine gasket set.

Cylinder Heads & Valvetrain:

Pro Comp rectangular port aluminum cylinder heads (320cc intake runners) receive “bowl & chamber” porting. The heads then receive a 4 angle valve job with radius top cut. Manley 2.30”/1.88” valves utilized in the application; valves are back cut to enhance airflow. Manley Teflon valve seals are installed during assembly. Manley valve springs, steel spring retainers installed along with machines 7 degree keepers; spring rates matched to the camshaft. Comp Cams “Pro Magnum” roller rocker arms installed along with Manley rocker arm studs, 3/8” pushrods and Comp Cams pushrod guide plates. The cylinder heads are installed using ARP head bolts.