How much HP can a big block make?
For a big block with the same stock components it can make in the area of about 400 to 475 or so HP and handle upwards of about 500 HP before you exceed the reliability of the stock cast pistons. This would also ring true for similar cubic inch sized engines of Ford, Chrysler, Olds, Buick, Pontiac, etc.
What is the biggest big block ever made?
At 1,005.8 ci, the “Godfather” is the biggest big-block engine ever built.
What is Ford’s biggest big block?
Ford 385 engine
| Ford 385 V8 | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1968–1998 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated Big-block V8 |
| Displacement | 370 cu in (6.1 L) 429 cu in (7.0 L) 460 cu in (7.5 L) |
How much HP can a 572 make?
Supercharged 572 Chevy Makes 950 HP.
How much HP is a 454?
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.
How many horsepower does a big block Chevy have?
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Which is better 598 CID or short deck?
“What that does is, yes, it’s harder on pistons, but in a 598 cid tall deck, the piston speed is very slow,” Wilson says. “A better cylinder head and faster piston speed is what you get with the short deck.
Where can I get a big block engine?
The folks at Wilson Race Engines, LLC specialize in big block Chevy SR 20 engines, and build them for reliability and durability. The shop recently rebuilt this 598 cid SR 20 engine with updated cylinder head porting and manifold CNC work to make it even faster.