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.

Either way, the 454 SS is always worth revisiting, because who isn't interested in a short-box, big-block, blacked-out performance truck? Here's what makes the Chevy 454 SS great. Vehicle ...

However, some estimate that the L88's true output was around 560 horsepower. The Chevrolet 454 Big Block V8 was created during the muscle car era and was one of the largest engines of its time ...