What LS engine is a 454?

7.4L V8 LSX 454.

Is the 454 a LS?

The first version, the LS5, featured a four-barrel carburetor and developed 360 horsepower for the Chevelle and 390 horsepower for the Corvette. However, tighter government emission standards and safety concerns prompted Chevy to detune the LS 454, which was the most common 454, in 1972 to 270 horsepower.

Is there a big block LS motor?

The LS6 454 big-block has been something special in the muscle car world and was considered the top dog of muscle car factory engines for a long time. Until the LS series hit its stride in the 2000s, big block Chevy engines were still the go-to platform for large displacement and high horsepower.

How much horsepower does a 454 V8 have?

Surprisingly, the 454 laid down an impressive 330 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. Naturally, the truck-based 454s were tuned for torque, so having nearly 500 pound-feet wasn’t a big surprise. But like any stock engine, there was tons of power left to be squeezed out.

Is a 454 a good motor?

Is 454 a good motor? The Chevrolet 454 remains a favorite among performance enthusiasts because of the its power output and the availability of aftermarket parts for the engine.

What is the biggest Chevy LS engine?

LS7
The LS7 is the standard engine in the Corvette Z06 and its 7.0L displacement (427 cubic inches) makes it the largest LS engine offered in a production car. Unlike LS1/LS6, LS2 and LS3 engines, the LS7 uses a Siamese-bore cylinder block design – required for its big, 4.125-inch bores.

How many miles will a 454 last?

454 will run 200k with the right oil.

Which LS engine is the most powerful?

LS9The most powerful production engine ever from GM, the LS9 is the 6.2L supercharged and charge-cooled engine of the Corvette ZR1. It is rated at an astonishing 638 horsepower.

What does the LS stand for on Chevy engines?

LS was Luxury Sport and LT was Luxury Touring. LS used to be the high-end (save SS) model back in the ’80s with the CL (Custom Luxury) package.

How much horsepower can you get out of a 454?

In staying with the standard bore/stroke combination of 4.25/4 inches, however, it is not uncommon to yield power outputs of greater than 650 horsepower from the 454 in race engine configurations.

What LS motor makes the most power?

LS9The most powerful production engine ever from GM, the LS9 is the 6.2L supercharged and charge-cooled engine of the Corvette ZR1. It is rated at an astonishing 638 horsepower. The LS9 uses the strengthened 6.2L block with stronger, roto-cast cylinder heads and a sixth-generation 2.3L Roots-type supercharger.