Chevy's W-Series engines laid the foundation for the iconic 396, 427, and 454 big blocks of the 60s and 70s. The W-Series 348 and 409 engines evolved into the Mystery Motor 427, eventually leading ...

The Z11 V8 was a powerful drag racing engine based on enhancements made to the 409 ci V8, with output between 480-525 HP. The ZL1 V8 was another rare Chevrolet engine, producing around 550 HP and ...

The top engine this year was the Turbo-Fire 409, available in multiple versions. The most powerful configuration used dual four-barrel carburetors, a lightweight valve train, a solid lifter ...