Vehicle Fitment
- Fits Following Engines: 454 CID Chevy Big Block V8.
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Cylinder Bore Diameter: 4.500" |
Bore & Stroke: 4.600" x 4.500" Max Recommended |
Cam Journal OD: Standard BBC |
Cam Plug: 2.215" Dia. Cup Plug |
Cylinder Wall Thickness: 0.300" min @ 4.600" Bore |
Deck Height: 9.800" |
Deck Thickness: 0.600" Min |
Fuel Pump: Standard Mechanical Provision |
Fuel Pump Pushrod: Standard Length |
Freeze Plugs: 1-5/8" Press In Cup Plugs |
Lifter Bores: BBC 0.8427-0.8437" +.300 (Gen V. VI Style) |
Main Bearing Size: STD BBC |
Main Bearing Bore: 2.937" - 2.938" |
Main Cap Bolts: |
#1 1/2" (2) 3/8" (2) |
#2, 3, 4 1/2" (2) Splayed (2) |
#5 1/2" (2) 3/8" (2) |
Main Cap Press: 0.005" |
Main Caps: All 5 Billet Steel. 3 Center Caps Splayed |
Main Cap Register: Deep Stepped Register (No Need for Dowels) |
Oil System: Wet Sump - Main Priority Oiling (Can Use Dry Sump) |
Starter: Standard BBC/ Gen IV |
Stud Holes, Head: Blind Tapped |
Timing Chain/Gears: Standard BBC Gen IV |
Timing Cover: GEN IV |
Torque Specs: All 1/2" Bolts - 105ft lbs. |
Weight: 160 Lbs @ 4.500" Bore |
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