Big block Mopar engines have powered some of the best muscle cars of the era in the 1970s, and even more modern vehicles like the first-gen Dodge Viper.

How Much Power Did This 571-Inch Big-Block Chevy Make? If an 8,000-rpm big-block doesn’t get your heart pumping, then maybe it’s time to reevaluate your life choices! The peak power of 1,058 ...

The last big block in Chevrolet's lineup, the Gen VII 8.1-liter Vortec, displaced 496 cubic inches using the same 4.25-inch cylinder bore as the 454 but with a longer 4.37-inch crankshaft stroke.