454 HO Crate Engine | Big Block (2024)

454 HO BIG-BLOCK CRATE ENGINE

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QUALITY PARTS.
HIGH-CALIBER BUILD.

Offer Valid 1/1/24 to 12/31/24

$250 rebate*on the purchase of a Chevrolet Performance Transmission within 180 days of the purchase of any Chevrolet Performance CrateEngine**. Rebate amount dependent on the package purchased.

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QUALITY PARTS.
HIGH-CALIBER BUILD.

Offer Valid 1/1/24 to 12/31/24

$250 rebate*on the purchase of a Chevrolet Performance Transmission within 180 days of the purchase of any Chevrolet Performance CrateEngine**. Rebate amount dependent on the package purchased.

Rebate Details

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OFFER VALID 1/1/23 TO 12/31/23.

$250 rebate on the purchase of a Chevrolet Performance Transmission within 180 days of the purchase of any Chevrolet Performance Crate Engine

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PARTS INTENDED FOR COMPETITION USE ONLY.
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PARTS INTENDED FOR COMPETITION USE ONLY.
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Big torque on a budget

Chevrolet Performance’s 454 HO crate engine is a Big-Block bargain – an affordable engine with performance specs that will make you think it’s 1970 all over again.

$19,157 MSRP

PART NO. 12568774

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438HP @5300 RPM

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500 LB/FT @3500 RPM

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Updated Design

The 454 HO features an all-forged rotating assembly for great strength and durability. It also uses a smooth hydraulic roller camshaft for excellent drivability and a broad performance range.

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Connect & Cruise Powertrain System

Connect & Cruise Crate Powertrain Systems provide factory-matched engine-and-transmission combinations that include specially calibrated controllers and wire harnesses designed for retrofit installations in older vehicles.

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CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

CONNECT & CRUISE CRATE POWERTRAIN SYSTEM

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE ENGINE (PART-ONLY)

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION (PART-ONLY)

Limited Warranty-Backed by Chevrolet

24 Months/50,000 Miles

(E-Rod: 36 Months/50,000 Miles)

24 Months/50,000 Miles

(E-Rod: 36 Months/50,000 Miles)

12 Months/Unlimited Miles

Designed, engineered, and tested to stringent Chevrolet specifications

Installation Kit included for ease of installation

Packaged solution with conveniently matched engine, transmission, torque converter, and transmission controller to fit your customized needs

Simplified part-sourcing process, eliminating the need to independently source compatible components

Factory tuned and calibrated to fit your unique application

Eligible for $500, $750, or $1,000 mail-inrebate See Rebate website for details

CONNECT & CRUISE CRATE POWERTRAIN SYSTEM

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

CONNECT & CRUISE CRATE POWERTRAIN SYSTEM

Limited Warranty-Backed by Chevrolet

24 Months/50,000 Miles

(E-Rod: 36 Months/50,000 Miles)

Designed, engineered, and tested to stringent Chevrolet specifications

Installation Kit included for ease of installation

Packaged solution with conveniently matched engine, transmission, torque converter, and transmission controller to fit your customized needs

Simplified part-sourcing process, eliminating the need to independently source compatible components

Factory tuned and calibrated to fit your unique application

Eligible for $500, $750, or $1,000 mail-inrebate See Rebate website for details

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE ENGINE (PART-ONLY)

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE ENGINE (PART-ONLY)

Limited Warranty-Backed by Chevrolet

24 Months/50,000 Miles

(E-Rod: 36 Months/50,000 Miles)

Designed, engineered, and tested to stringent Chevrolet specifications

Installation Kit included for ease of installation

Packaged solution with conveniently matched engine, transmission, torque converter, and transmission controller to fit your customized needs

Simplified part-sourcing process, eliminating the need to independently source compatible components

Factory tuned and calibrated to fit your unique application

Eligible for $500, $750, or $1,000 mail-inrebate See Rebate website for details

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CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION (PART-ONLY)

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION (PART-ONLY)

Limited Warranty-Backed by Chevrolet

12 Months/Unlimited Miles

Designed, engineered, and tested to stringent Chevrolet specifications

Installation Kit included for ease of installation

Packaged solution with conveniently matched engine, transmission, torque converter, and transmission controller to fit your customized needs

Simplified part-sourcing process, eliminating the need to independently source compatible components

Factory tuned and calibrated to fit your unique application

Eligible for $500, $750, or $1,000 mail-inrebate See Rebate website for details

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Must be purchased from a participating U.S. dealer or Chevrolet Performance Authorized Reseller. Mail-in rebate offer not available with other offers. See gmpartsrebates.com for details, applicable rebate amounts, and rebate form. Rebates must be submitted by 1/31/25. Rebates may be submitted over two invoices within 120 days of each other. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery of debit card. Offer valid 1/1/24 - 12/31/24.

††Unless specifically noted to the contrary herein, vehicles equipped with Chevrolet Performance parts that are emissions-related may not meet U.S., Canadian, and state and provincial laws and regulations relating to motor-vehicle emissions. These parts are designed and intended for use in vehicles operated exclusively for competition: in racing or organized competition on courses separate from public roads, streets, or highways. Visit www.chevroletperformance.com/emissions for more details.

Parts and labor warranty when installed by a GM Dealer or qualified installing independent Service Center (ISC) or when sold over the counter and REPAIRED by a GM Dealer or qualifying ISC. Parts only when consumer repaired or installed in non-highway application. Coverage limited to defects in material and/or workmanship of the specific part only. Warranty valid when all required components are installed on the same vehicle and purchased on one invoice.

††Must be purchased from a participating U.S. dealer or Chevrolet Performance Authorized Reseller. Mail-in rebate offer not available with other offers. See gmpartsrebates.com for details, applicable rebate amounts, and rebate form. Rebates must be submitted by 1/31/25. Rebates may be submitted over two invoices within 120 days of each other. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery of debit card. Offer valid 1/1/24 to 12/31/24. Unless specifically noted to the contrary herein, vehicles equipped with Chevrolet Performance parts that are emissions-related may not meet U.S., Canadian, and state and provincial laws and regulations relating to motor-vehicle emissions. These parts are designed and intended for use in vehicles operated exclusively for competition: in racing or organized competition on courses separate from public streets or highways. Visit www.chevroletperformance.com/emissions for more details. Rebate form and details available at chevrolet.com/performance/offers.

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Find everything from vital data about your engine’s capabilities to how to install it into your build.

454HO Long Block I Sheet

454HO Short Block I Sheet

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454 HO Tech Specs

  • Part Number: 12568774
  • Engine Type: Chevy Big-Block V-8
  • Displacement (cu. in.): 454
  • Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.250 x 4.000
  • Block (P/N 19170538): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps
  • Crankshaft (P/N 14096983): Forged steel
  • Connecting Rods (P/N 19170198): Forged steel
  • Pistons (P/N 10215228): Forged aluminum
  • Camshaft Type (P/N 24502611): Hydraulic roller
  • Camshaft Lift (in.): .510 intake / .540 exhaust
  • Camshaft Duration (@.050 in.): 211° intake / 230° exhaust
  • Cylinder Heads (P/N 12562920): Iron rectangular port; 118-cc chambers
  • Valve Size (in.): 2.190 intake / 1.880 exhaust
  • Compression Ratio: 8.75:1
  • Rocker Arms (P/N 12523976): Stamped steel
  • Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.7:1
  • Water Pump (P/N 19168606): Cast-iron, long-style
  • Flexplate (P/N 10185034): 14"
  • Recommended Fuel: Premium pump
  • Ignition Timing: 36° Total @ 4,000 rpm
  • Maximum Recommended rpm: 5500
  • Balanced: External
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Unless specifically noted to the contrary herein, vehicles equipped with Chevrolet Performance parts that are emissions-related may not meet U.S., Canadian, and state and provincial laws and regulations relating to motor-vehicle emissions. These parts are designed and intended for use in vehicles operated exclusively for competition: in racing or organized competition on courses separate from public streets or highways. Visit www.chevroletperformance.com/emissions for more details.

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