In the Chevy world, very few engines have the wow factor of a 409. Be it a bone-stock restoration or a high-end race engine, the allure of a 409 lies in its unique design and rarity. When Chevrolet ...

In the Aug. '08 issue, we did a full rundown of Edelbrock's new aluminum Performer RPM 409 cylinder heads for Chevy W-series 348/409 engines, in addition to a line of foundry-fresh dual-quad intake ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Although engines last longer today than they did years ago, when it finally does give out, you have several choices. The most expensive route ...

We left off last month having just begun the 409 assembly process. The crankshaft is installed, and the remaining components are ready for final assembly. We had to send the connecting rods to the ...