Even though the Chevy 454 big-block engine is no longer in production cars, you can still buy it as a crate engine. Here's a look at its hp and cost.

Rare LS-7 Crate Engine Finally Fired Up After Sitting in a GM Crate for 44 Years A N.O.S. LS-7 454 big-block Chevy from 1979 runs for the first time at Westech Performance—read what happens!

We take a junkyard 454 short-block, and without taking it apart, bolt on a new top end and other parts to make 700 hp for less than $2,500.

We take a junkyard 454 shortblock, and without taking it apart, build a new top end and other parts to make a 700 HP big-block for less than 2500 dollars.

I recently bought a 454 big-block for it and am having trouble with matching the numbers to books that I have bought over the years, online lists, etc.

From the Chevy C3 Corvette to the GMC Sierra, these cars and trucks all shared a powerhouse in the iconic 454 big block V8 engine.

I bought a 69 Camaro from a guy in Texas with an old Chevy crate engine in it called an LS7 Big Block. He installed the LS7 in the car in the late 1980's and the number stamped on the block is ...

Additionally, part #3965774 454 LS7 engine was a “long block” crate engine, which means it came less intake manifold, distributor, ignition, carb, starter and water pump.

The American big box store has partnered with several crate engine retailers, which means horsepower is now for sale right on its website.

However, this variant was only available as a crate engine, so it was never fitted onto a factory-built vehicle. As impressive as it was, the 454 arrived late to the muscle car party.