How many miles can you get out of a 454?

Engines older than 1997 need oil with zddp. Newer engines don’t need it so most oil dosn’t have it. 454 will run 200k with the right oil.

When did Chevy stop making the 454 engine?

Unfortunately the Chevy 454 was the right engine at the wrong time. Uncle Sam started to tighten down on emission controls in 1971 which affected a lot of the power of the 454. Another big blow for the 454 was the gas crisis of 1973 which pretty much sealed the fate for the motor during this period.

How to build a Chevy 7.4L 454 engine?

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What kind of gas mileage does a Chevy 454 get?

The 454 is a big-block carbureted engine found in most older model Chevrolet cars and trucks. The engine uses eight cylinders to provide high-end torque and speeds. The combination of larger bore and eight cylinders equates to very poor gas mileage. The engine runs an average of 10 to 15 mpg.

What should the idle RPM be on a Chevy 454 Eng?

You want the idle to be around 800 to 900 rpm with the vehicle in park and around 700 rpm with the vehicle in neutral. Monitor your tachometer while adjusting. Adjust the idle by sound if you do not have a tachometer. Listen for the engine rpm to drop until just before it starts to sputter.

What kind of car is 1993 Chevy Suburban?

It is a Two-tone blue and silver color. It has the factory hubcaps because at the time they didn’t have Alloy rims for the big spindle on the rear axle. He used to sell cars and tow cars from the auction with it as a kid.

What kind of transmission did the Chevy Suburban have?

This model generation was based on the Chevrolet Advance Design series of pickups. Beginning in 1953, the Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission was available in GMC models and in the 1954 model year Chevrolet Suburbans.

What kind of engine does a Chevy 454 have?

The Chevy 454 first hit the market in the 1970s. The 454 is a big-block carbureted engine found in most older model Chevrolet cars and trucks. The engine uses eight cylinders to provide high-end torque and speeds. The combination of larger bore and eight cylinders equates to very poor gas mileage.

When does the Chevy Suburban go out of production?

It would return as an exclusive to rental, fleet, and government services with the eleventh generation starting with the 2016 model year with a 4WD LS and LT trim option, but soft sales would result in Chevrolet discontinuing production on this feature in 2020.