How to Choose the Right 454 Chevy Engine Setup by Chad Golen September 4, 2026 0 Key Takeaways: A 454 delivers its best street performance when you build around broad low and midrange torque, then match that power curve to the gearing, axle ratio, and converter instead of chasing peak horsepower alone. Reliable drivability comes from a matched package of compression, camshaft, heads, balance, and fuel and ignition tuning; over-camming, over-carbing, … Read More