Chevrolet ZZ454 7.4 Liter 454CID V8 Big Block with 440HP established Quality direct from General-Motors Performance Parts! GM part Number 19419001 (supercedes old Number 19331574)

Technical Datas:

Engine Family Chevrolet Big Block GEN VI
Size: 7.4 Liter 454 CID
Bore & Stroke: 4.25" x 4,00"
Compression Ratio: 9,6:1
Power: 469HP (ca. 328 kW) at 5500 RPM
Torque: 519 ft/lbs (approx. 703,67 Nm) at 3700 RPM
Block with 4-Bolt Main Bearings
Cast Iron Engine Block (19170538)
Aluminium-Cylinder Heads "Oval-Port" 110cc (12363392)
Intake & Exhaust valves: 2,19" Einlass / 1,88" Auslass
Camshaft (24502611): 211° Intake / 230° Exhaust @ 0,050"
Lifter: Hydraulic Roller
Steel Rocker Arms (12368082) with Ratio: 1,7:1
Forged Aluminum Pistons (10215228)
Forged Steel Crankshaft (14096983) & forged Connecting Rods (19170198)
One Piece Rear Main Bearing Seal
8" Torsional Damper (10216339)
14" Flexplate / Flywheel (10185034) (for Automatic Transmission) (for Manual Transmission recommended Flywheel (not included!) (designed for 11" Clutch - not included): 14096987
Aluminum Dual-Plane Intake Manifold
Aluminum Water Pump (Short Style)
Aluminium Valve Covers satin black
Max Ignition Advance Timing: 26° BTDC
Ignition Timing at Idle: 4° BTDC
Firing-Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Max RPM: 5500 RPM
Fuel: 92 Octan and higher
Recommended Carburetor (not included): 850 CFM
Recommended Ignition Distributor (not included): e.g. AC-DELCO H.E.I (93440806)
Recomended Spark Plugs: AC-DELCO RAPIDFIRE (not included - see below RSI4659)
Cast-Iron Water Pump (19168606) (long Style)
Block has Provision for mechanical Fuel Pump Mounting

This Engine is not designed for Marine-Applications (Corrosion), rather for Vehicles 1978 and older or Off-Road Use.

Engine Weight is approx. 370 kg!

Engine is shipped complete assembled with Cylinder Heads, Valve Covers, Dual Plane Intake Manifold, Water Pump (Short Style), 8" Torsional Dampener, Flexplate 14" (for Automatic Transmissions), Oil Pan & Timing Chain Cover, Oil Filter, Aluminum Intake Manifold, Spark Plugs, in a Wood Crate.

Which Gaskets do I need for an Engine Replacement?

In most Cases you need the following Gaskets (Suggestions):

- Intake Manifold Gasket (excluding Engines which come with a new Intake Manifold already installed - check Photos))

- Exhaust Manifold Gaskets (Position: between Cylinder Head and Exhaust Manifold)

- Water Pump Gaskets (many GM V8 need 2 Pieces) (excluding Engines which come with an new Water Pump installed - see Photos!)

- Ignition Distributor Mount Gasket (excluding Engines which come with a new Distributor already installed (see Photos) or Engines which which do not use a Distributor at all))

- Fuel Pump Mount Gasket (only on older Models which still use mechanical Fuel Pump)

(Further Gaskets could be needed depending on Type and Model Year...)