11 Best Chevy Big Block (2022 Updated)

From workhorse to racehorse, the big-block Chevy provided the power demands of the mid-‘60s. used in everything from medium-duty trucks to Corvettes, these engines are worth rebuilding. Do it right with this book! Clear, concise text guides you through each engine-rebuilding step.

Includes complete specifications and more than 500 photos, drawings, charts and graphs. Covers troubleshooting, parts reconditioning and engine assembly. Tells you how to do a complete overhaul or a simple parts swap.

One whole chapter on parts identification tells how to interchange parts for improvised durability or performance. Includes comprehensive specifications and casting numbers.

COMP Cams CL11-600-4 Camshaft, Lifters, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 279/296, Lift. 498/. 483, Chevy, Big Block – COMP Cams is bringing the muscle car sound back, and it’s nastier than ever Let’s face it–few things serve to grab our attention at a car show or cruise night more than a car with a thumping, high performance idle.

In an ongoing quest to provide you with the performance and sound you demand, COMP Cams engineering team proudly introduces the Thumpr Series cam and lifter kits. The lobe profile and grind characteristics of these Thumpr camshafts use a combination of an early exhaust valve opening, a long exhaust duration, and a generous amount of intake and exhaust overlap to maximize the rough-idling characteristics of the cams.

This gives you a seriously aggressive exhaust note without negatively impacting the power output or streetability of the engine. Thumpr camshafts are available in different grind profiles; each one will produce a rough, racy exhaust note and impressive amounts of horsepower and torque within a different rpm range.

Thumpr Series cam and lifter kits deliver a substantial power increase over an identical hydraulic flat tappet grind without sacrificing reliability or ease of maintenance.

COMP Cams CL11-600-4 Camshaft, Lifters, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 279/296, Lift. 498/. 483, Chevy, Big Block – COMP Cams is bringing the muscle car sound back, and it’s nastier than ever Let’s face it–few things serve to grab our attention at a car show or cruise night more than a car with a thumping, high performance idle.

In an ongoing quest to provide you with the performance and sound you demand, COMP Cams engineering team proudly introduces the Thumpr Series cam and lifter kits. The lobe profile and grind characteristics of these Thumpr camshafts use a combination of an early exhaust valve opening, a long exhaust duration, and a generous amount of intake and exhaust overlap to maximize the rough-idling characteristics of the cams.

This gives you a seriously aggressive exhaust note without negatively impacting the power output or streetability of the engine. Thumpr camshafts are available in different grind profiles; each one will produce a rough, racy exhaust note and impressive amounts of horsepower and torque within a different rpm range.

Thumpr Series cam and lifter kits deliver a substantial power increase over an identical hydraulic flat tappet grind without sacrificing reliability or ease of maintenance.

BluePrint Engines BP3961CTC: Crate Engine, Dressed Long Block, Chevy, Small Block, 396 Stroker, SBC, 350 Crate Motor, BluePrint Heads – BluePrint GM 396 c. i. d. 491hp stroker dressed long block crate engines are planned and tested for brute, honest horsepower to lead the pack–not follow! BluePrint engines are built by professionals–enthusiasts just like you–who are serious about getting you serious horsepower.

Their GM 396 c. i. d. stroker dressed crate engines begin as an all-new, cast iron BluePrint casting 4-bolt main blocks that are specially designed and precision-built to exacting specs to afford your muscle years of dependable performance.

BluePrint outfits your powerplant with a carburetor, distributor, and more, and then it’s dyno-tested and the printout is included for proof of power. Get a complete crate engine with performance plus bragging rights when you purchase GM 396 c.

i. d. stroker base dressed long block crate engines from BluePrint. Features include:491hp/510 ft. lbs. New BluePrint cast iron block. Forged crankshaft. Forged connecting rods. Forged pistons. BluePrint aluminum heads (64cc chambers, 2.

08/1. 60 in. valves. 10. 4:1 compression ratio. Hydraulic roller camshaft (230/236 duration and 0. 544/0. 555 lift). Aluminum intake. 850 cfm carburetor.

Sanderson Headers BB7-BEC: Headers, Blockhugger, Steel, Black Ceramic Coated, 3 in. Collector, Chevy, Big Block, Pair – You’ll have no more blown gaskets, warped flanges, or header exhaust problems with Sanderson blockhugger headers.

They feature a patented, leak-free flange design that works! With over 50 years of American-made know-how, Sanderson Headers have one of the tightest engine block fits available. These hand-assembled headers include flanges that are precision laser-cut from 3/8 in.

thick steel plate. A weld bead is built up and ground to a uniform thickness that’s so precise, all you’ll need is a bead of Permatex Ultra Black gasket maker silicone no gaskets are required! Plus, these headers afford you that extra bit of clearance needed for complex steering setups and narrow frame rails, while still allowing adequate spark plug clearance.

The headers are available in a variety of finishes and sizes for fitment on hundreds of applications. Sanderson Headers BB7-BEC fits these applications: 1964-1967 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE, 1964-1967 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO, 1964-1967 CHEVROLET MALIBU,.

High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle. – CL-KIT – Cam and Lifter Kit Includes: Camshaft, Lifters, Assembly Lube, Decals and Instructions.

FeaturesIntake Duration at. 050 Inch Lift: 235Exhaust Duration at. 050 inch Lift: 249Advertised Intake Duration: 291Advertised Exhaust Duration: 311Lobe Separation: 107Intake Valve Lift: 0. 558Exhaust Valve Lift: 0.

542Lifters Included: Yes – Valve Springs Required: Yes – Assembly Lubricant Included: No – Camshaft Gear Attachment: 3-Bolt – Camshaft Material: Austempered Ductile Iron – Lifter Type: Hydraulic Roller – Timing Chain and Gears Included: No – Valve Stem Seals Included: No – Retainers Included: No – Locks Included: No – Gaskets Included: No – Title: Mutha Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454California Proposition 65: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm P65Warnings.

ca. gov – Engine Family: Chevrolet 396-454 c. i. 8 Cylinder (1967-1996)Amazon ASIN: B001GEPC7UC. A. R. B. Exempt for Racing and Off-Road Only Vehicles?: Yes, but must be a race/competition only vehicle.

– C. A. R. B. Exempt for Federally Certified Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?: Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle. – C. A. R. B. Exempt for California Certified Vehicles Manufactured Before 1965?: Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle.

– C. A. R. B. Exempt for Foreign Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?: Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle. – C. A. R. B. Exempt for On-Road Vehicles?: No – C. A. R. B. Exemption Reason: N/AC.

A. R. B. E. O. Number: N/AKit Type: CL-Kit – Cam and Lifter Kit – Camshaft Series: Thumpr – Usage: Street/Performance – Cam Type: Hydraulic Roller – Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,200-5,800Notes:

BluePrint Engines BP38318CTC1: Crate Engine, Dressed, Long Block, 383 Stroker, 436 HP, 443 TQ, New Block, Aluminum Heads, 750 cfm Carburetor, Chevy, Small Block, Each – BluePrint Engines GM 383 c. i.

d. 436 hp base dressed stroker long block crate engines provide you a great foundation to return your vehicle to the performance level you desire. They feature a new one-piece rear main BluePrint engine block with 4-bolt mains and passenger side dipstick.

Inside the block is a cast crankshaft and connecting rod rotating assembly, with 10. 1:1 compression hypereutectic pistons hung on the end. The full roller camshaft provides. 528 intake/536 exhaust Lift with 221 intake/226 exhaust Duration at.

050 with a 110 degree lobe separation. Up top is a dual-plane intake manifold with 750 cfm 4-barrel carburetor. The engines also include a distributor, an oil pan, a set of valve covers, and a timing cover to finish them off.

HP: 390TQ: 410Block: 4 bolt main, 1 piece rear main seal, passenger side dipstick only – Rotating Assembly: Cast steel crank – 3. 48″ stroke and 5. 7″ rods – Cylinder Heads: Aluminum, 64cc chamber – Cam: Roller,.

495 Intake. 503 Exhaust, 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust duration @. 050 – 110 degree lobe separation – Pistons: Hypereutectic – Compression Ratio: 10. 0:1Intake Manifold Included: No – Cylinder Heads Included: Yes – Carburetor/Fuel Injection Included: No – Distributor Included: No – Oil Pan Included: Yes – Valve Covers Included: Yes – Timing Cover Included: Yes – Water Pump Included: No – Harmonic Balancer Included: No – Recommended Harmonic Balancer: Non Weighted – 8″ diameter – Flexplate/Flywheel Included: No – Recommended Flywheel/Flexplate: Late 350 Weighted – Air Cleaner Included: No – Spark Plugs Included: No – Recommended Spark Plugs: Champion 792Recomennded Spark Plug Gap:

045″Spark Plug Wires Included: No – Rear Main Seal Style: 1 pc – Recommended Stall Converter: 2000-2400 rpm – Recommended Octane Fuel: 91 Octane – Timing Requirements: Initial timing – 10-16? and Total timing 32-34? Firing Order: 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2Notes: Recommended oil for your BluePrint Crate Engine: 10W30, Non-Synthetic, Not for EGR.

BluePrint Engines BP38318CT1: Crate Engine, Long Block, 383 Stroker, 436 HP, 443 TQ, New Block, Aluminum Heads, Chevy, Small Block, Each – BluePrint Engines GM 383 c. i. d. 436 hp base stroker long block crate engines will provide you a great foundation to return your vehicle to the performance level you desire.

They feature a new one-piece rear main BluePrint engine block with 4-bolt mains and passenger side dipstick. Inside the block is a cast crankshaft and connecting rod rotating assembly, with 10. 1:1 compression hypereutectic pistons hung on the end.

The full roller camshaft provides. 528 intake/536 exhaust lift with 221 intake/226 exhaust duration at. 050 with a 110 degree lobe separation. The engines also include a new oil pan, a set of valve covers, and a timing cover to finish them off.

Sanderson Headers BB8-SEC: Headers, Shorty, Steel, Silver Ceramic Coated, 3 in. Collector, Chevy, GMC, Big Block, Pair – No gaskets, please! Sanderson headers provide the only leak-free flange design that works! Their patented headers stem from over 50 years of performance.

And, like your special project that you’ve upgraded to be better than the original, Sanderson headers are well-crafted and unique to many types of engines for many types of cars offering you the best fit for your swapped, modified, and accessorized hot rod.

They’re crafted from 16-gauge steel with precision, laser-cut, 3/8 in. thick flanges. A weld bead is built up and uniformly ground around exhaust ports and bolt holes to such a precise thickness, all that’s needed is a bead of Permatex Ultra Black gasket maker silicone.

You’ll have no more worries of warped flanges and blown gaskets! Choose the style, finish, and fitment tailored for your vehicle. Sanderson handmade performance headers for your one-of-a-kind build!.

Sanderson Headers BB8-SEC fits these applications: 1975-1986 CHEVROLET C10 , 1975-1986 CHEVROLET C20 , 1981-1986 CHEVROLET C20 CUSTOM, 1975-1986 CHEVROLET C20 SCOTTSDALE, 1975-1986 CHEVROLET C20 SILVERADO, 1975-1986 CHEVROLET C30 , 1981-1986 CHEVROLET C30 CUSTOM, 1975-1986 CHEVROLET C30 SCOTTSDALE, 1975-1986 CHEVROLET C30 SILVERADO, 1975-1986 CHEVROLET K10 , 1980-1986 CHEVROLET K30 , 1981-1986 CHEVROLET K30 CUSTOM, 1984-1986 CHEVROLET K30 SCOTTSDALE, 1982-1986 CHEVROLET K30 SILVERADO, 1979-1986 GMC C1500 , 1979-1986 GMC C2500 , 1979-1986 GMC C2500 BASE, 1979-1986 GMC C2500 HIGH SIERRA, 1979-1986 GMC C2500 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1979-1986 GMC C3500 , 1979-1986 GMC C3500 BASE, 1979-1986 GMC C3500 HIGH SIERRA, 1979-1986 GMC C3500 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1979-1986 GMC K1500 , 1979-1986 GMC K3500 , 1979-1986 GMC K3500 BASE, 1979-1986 GMC K3500 HIGH SIERRA, 1979-1986 GMC K3500 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1979-1982 GMC C2500 SIERRA GRANDE, 1979-1982 GMC C3500 SIERRA GRANDE, 1979-1982 GMC K3500 SIERRA GRANDE, 1978-1980 CHEVROLET C10 BIG TEN, 1975-1980 CHEVROLET C10 CHEYENNE, 1975-1980 CHEVROLET C10 CUSTOM DELUXE, 1975-1980 CHEVROLET C10 SCOTTSDALE, 1975-1980 CHEVROLET C10 SILVERADO, 1975-1980 CHEVROLET C20 CHEYENNE, 1975-1980 CHEVROLET C20 CUSTOM DELUXE, 1975-1980 CHEVROLET C30 CHEYENNE, 1975-1980 CHEVROLET C30 CUSTOM DELUXE, 1979-1980 CHEVROLET K10 CHEYENNE, 1979-1980 CHEVROLET K10 CUSTOM DELUXE, 1979-1980 CHEVROLET K10 SCOTTSDALE, 1979-1980 CHEVROLET K10 SILVERADO, 1979-1980 GMC C1500 BASE, 1979-1980 GMC C1500 HEAVY HALF, 1979-1980 GMC C1500 HIGH SIERRA, 1979-1980 GMC C1500 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1979-1980 GMC C1500 SIERRA GRANDE, 1979-1980 GMC C1500 STREET COUPE, 1979-1980 GMC K1500 BASE, 1979-1980 GMC K1500 HIGH SIERRA, 1979-1980 GMC K1500 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1979-1980 GMC K1500 SIERRA GRANDE, 1976-1978 CHEVROLET K20 , 1976-1978 CHEVROLET K20 CHEYENNE, 1976-1978 CHEVROLET K20 CUSTOM DELUXE, 1976-1978 CHEVROLET K20 SCOTTSDALE, 1975-1978 GMC C15 , 1975-1978 GMC C15 BASE, 1977-1978 GMC C15 HEAVY HALF, 1975-1978 GMC C15 HIGH SIERRA, 1975-1978 GMC C15 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1975-1978 GMC C15 SIERRA GRANDE, 1975-1978 GMC C25 , 1975-1978 GMC C25 BASE, 1975-1978 GMC C25 HIGH SIERRA, 1975-1978 GMC C25 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1975-1978 GMC C25 SIERRA GRANDE, 1975-1978 GMC C35 , 1975-1978 GMC C35 BASE, 1975-1978 GMC C35 HIGH SIERRA, 1975-1978 GMC C35 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1975-1978 GMC C35 SIERRA GRANDE, 1975-1978 GMC K15 , 1976-1978 GMC K25 , 1976-1978 GMC K25 BASE, 1976-1978 GMC K25 HIGH SIERRA, 1976-1978 GMC K25 SIERRA CLASSIC, 1976-1978 GMC K25 SIERRA GRANDE, 1976-1977 CHEVROLET K20 SILVERADO, 1967-1974 CHEVROLET C10 PICKUP , 1968-1974 CHEVROLET C10 PICKUP BASE, 1968-1974 CHEVROLET C20 PICKUP , 1968-1974 CHEVROLET C20 PICKUP BASE, 1968-1974 CHEVROLET C30 PICKUP , 1968-1974 CHEVROLET C30 PICKUP BASE, 1967-1974 CHEVROLET K10 PICKUP , 1968-1974 CHEVROLET K10 PICKUP BASE, 1968-1974 CHEVROLET K20 PICKUP , 1968-1974 CHEVROLET K20 PICKUP BASE, 1968-1974 CHEVROLET K30 PICKUP , 1968-1974 CHEVROLET K30 PICKUP BASE, 1967-1974 GMC C15/C1500 PICKUP , 1968-1974 GMC C15/C1500 PICKUP BASE, 1968-1974 GMC C25/C2500 PICKUP , 1968-1974 GMC C25/C2500 PICKUP BASE, 1968-1974 GMC C35/C3500 PICKUP , 1968-1974 GMC C35/C3500 PICKUP BASE, 1967-1974 GMC K15/K1500 PICKUP , 1968-1974 GMC K15/K1500 PICKUP BASE, 1968-1974 GMC K25/K2500 PICKUP , 1968-1974 GMC K25/K2500 PICKUP BASE, 1968-1974 GMC K35/K3500 PICKUP , 1968-1974 GMC K35/K3500 PICKUP BASE.

Sanderson Headers BB10-SEC: Headers, Blockhugger, Steel, Silver Ceramic Coated, 3 in. Collector, Chevy, Big Block, Pair – You’ll have no more blown gaskets, warped flanges, or header exhaust problems with Sanderson blockhugger headers.

They feature a patented, leak-free flange design that works! With over 50 years of American-made know-how, Sanderson Headers have one of the tightest engine block fits available. These hand-assembled headers include flanges that are precision laser-cut from 3/8 in.

thick steel plate. A weld bead is built up and ground to a uniform thickness that’s so precise, all you’ll need is a bead of Permatex Ultra Black gasket maker silicone no gaskets are required! Plus, these headers afford you that extra bit of clearance needed for complex steering setups and narrow frame rails, while still allowing adequate spark plug clearance.

The headers are available in a variety of finishes and sizes for fitment on hundreds of applications. Sanderson Headers BB10-SEC fits these applications: 1969-1972 CHEVROLET NOVA, 1965-1970 CHEVROLET IMPALA, 1967-1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO,.