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Is your current Chevy motor tired and worn out? Are you unable to keep up with the Honda Civic owned by the young punk that lives down the street from you? If so then you are in need for a serious upgrade from us at Proformance Unlimited. With that being said, we bring you our turn-key Chevy 454 stroker! This is truly one badass motor that is a force to be reckoned with!

This motor began its life as a seasoned Chevy 454 block with little chance of putting fear into anyone. However, our skilled machinists and engine builders breathed new life into this 454 block to create the stroker crate engine that you now see. Featuring an Eagle cast steel crankshaft with a 4.00 stroke, Keith Black pistons, and Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads, this turn-key Chevy 454 crate engine, unleashing 550 HP, is certain to create nightmares for anyone that crosses your path.

From custom painted engine blocks to our exclusive March Performance serpentine belt system, Proformance Unlimited can supply you with the crate engine that you have dreamed of and others fear! With over 50 years of shop experience, you can rest assured that we are here to help design and build the engine combination that best suits your vehicles needs. Unlike our competition, we stand by our turn-key crate engines with a one year, unlimited mile warranty.

Chevy 454 Crate Engine Options

  • 454 ci Crate Motor - 450 HP
  • 454 ci Crate Motor - 550 HP
454 ci Crate Engine - 450 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • Seasoned 454 block w/ 1 or 2 Piece Rear Main Seal
  • Bored & Honed w/ Deck Plate
  • Mains have been Align Honed
  • Block has been Decked .020
  • Dura Bond Bearing Installed
  • Brass Freeze Plug & Oil Galley Kit
  • Block Painted Color of Your Choice
  • Eagle Cast Steel Crankshaft w/ 4.00 Stroke
  • Eagle I-Beam Connecting Rods w/ ARP Bolts & Bushed Pins
  • Keith Black Hypereutectic Coated Skit Pistons
  • Clevite P Series Rod & Main Bearing
  • Hastings Hand Filed Performance Rings
  • Complete Rotating Assembly will be Balanced


Long Block Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Custom Ground Hydraulic Flat Tappet Performance Camshaft
  • Anti-Pump Up High Rev Lifters
  • Dart Cast Iron Cylinder Heads
  • Stainless Steel 2.300 Intake Valves
  • Stainless Steel 1.880 Exhaust Valves
  • High Performance Valve Springs & Retainers
  • 7/16 Screw-In Studs & Hardened Guide Plates
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Performance Long Slot Rocker Arms w/ 1.7 Ratio
  • Three Piece True Roller Timing Set
  • Melling High Volume Oil Pump & Screen
  • Chrome Oil Pan1
  • Chrome Dip Stick & Tube
  • Chome Timing Cover
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock RPM or Air Gap Intake Manifold
  • Chrome Thermostat Housing
  • Edelbrock Carburetor w/ Electric Choke2
  • MSD Pro Billet Distributor
  • MSD 6AL Ignition Control Box
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • AC Delco Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • Hi-Flow Cast Iron Water Pump
  • Professional Products Performance Balancer
  • Starter & Flex Plate for Auto Transmission3
  • Chrome Valve Covers
  • Chrome Air Cleaner
  • PCV Ventilation System

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.

1 Rear & Double Sump Oil Pan - Additional $150
2 Holly Carburetor - Additional $300
3 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200

Chevy 454 ci Naturally Aspirated Turn-Key Crate Engine
 
454 ci Crate Engine - 550 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • Chevy 454 Block w/ 1 Rear Main Seal
  • Block Painted Color of Your Choice
  • Eagle Cast Steel Crankshaft
  • Eagle I-Beam Connecting Rods w/ ARP Bolts & Bushed Pins
  • Keith Black Performance Pistons
  • Tri-Metal Clevite 77 Rod & Main Bearing
  • Hastings Hand Filed Performance Rings
  • Complete Rotating Assembly will be Balanced


Long Block Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Custom Ground Hydraulic Roller High Performance Camshaft
  • Roller Lifters
  • Lifter Guides
  • Roller Lifter Retainer Tray
  • Edelbrock Performer RPM Rectangular Port Aluminum Heads
  • Stainless Steel 2.19 Intake Valves
  • Stainless Steel 1.88 Exhaust Valves
  • High Performance Valve Springs & Retainers
  • 7/16 Screw-In Studs & Hardened Guide Plates
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Performance True Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms
  • Three Piece True Roller Timing Set
  • Melling High Volume Oil Pump & Screen
  • Painted Oil Pan1
  • Dip Stick & Tube
  • GM Aluminum Timing Cover
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock RPM Air Gap Intake Manifold
  • Chrome Thermostat Housing
  • Edelbrock Carburetor w/ Electric Choke2
  • MSD Pro Billet Distributor
  • MSD 6AL Ignition Control Box
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • AC Delco Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • Hi-Flow Cast Iron Water Pump
  • Professional Products Performance Balancer
  • Starter & Flex Plate for Auto Transmission3
  • Chrome Valve Covers
  • Chrome Air Cleaner
  • PCV Ventilation System

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.

1 Rear & Double Sump Oil Pan - Additional $150
2 Holley Carburetor - Additional $300
3 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200

Chevy 454 ci Naturally Aspirated Turn-Key Crate Engine
 

Available Upgrades:

Polished Engine Kit

For the ultimate show look, add this polished engine upgrade to your engine.

This kit includes:
  • Polished Aluminum Oil Pan
  • Polished Timing Cover
  • Polished Ball Milled Valve Covers
  • Polished Edelbrock Cylinder Heads
  • Polished Edelbrock Intake Manifold
  • Polished Edelbrock Water Pump
  • Polished Billet Ball Milled Wire Looms
  • Edelbrock Endura Shine Carburetor
  • Polished Air Cleaner
Polished Engine Kit - Only $1,250
Polished Engine Kit

March Pulley Serpentine Systems

AlternatorAlternator & Power SteeringAlt., Power Steering & AC

March Alternator Serpentine Pulley System


March Alternator & Power Steering Serpentine Pulley System


March Alternator,  Power Steering & Air Conditioning Serpentine Pulley System

Additional $870Additional $1,430Additional $1,870

Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit

Add this EFI kit to your engine for the latest technology.

Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit Includes:
  • Mass-Flow EFI Custom Intake Manifold
  • 4 Valve 1000cfm Throttle Body
  • 8 Fuel Injectors
  • Fuel Rails
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Pre-Tuned ECM
  • Wiring Harness
  • All Sensors Required to Make System Operate
Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit - Only $2,800
Mass Flo EFI Kit
 

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