BASE MARINE ENGINES
GM V8 7.4 L

454 HIGH PERFORMANCE

392 Horsepower Marine Engine

454 CID

Displacement 7.4 liter (454cid)

Cylinders V8

Propshaft HP 392

Operating RPM 4400-4800 rpm

Bore 4.25 in. (107.95 mm)

Stroke 4.00 in. (101.60 mm)

Compression 8.4:1

Engine Rotation Left Hand Only

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GM MARINE ENGINES

• Engine is shipped with High-rise intake manifold.

• Cylinder head features sintered powdered-metal exhaust valve seat inserts for durability.

• Cylinder head features an open combustion chamber with high-velocity, high torque ports and canted valves for excellent performance.

• Connecting rods are forged from 4340 SAE steel (shot-peened and magnafluxed) and use 7/16" large diameter connecting rod bolts.

• Crankshaft is forged from 1053 SAE steel with ground fillets and nitrided bearing journals for durability.

• Heavy-duty marine camshaft with hydraulic roller valve lifters provides maximum performance.

• High-silicon forged aluminum pistons for strength.

• Superior engine sealing system features one-piece viton rear main seal, one-piece oil pan gasket and O-ring rubber rocker arm cover gasket. Engine also features a composite graphite cylinder head gasket.

• Common rear face on all GM marine engines for easy hook-up with housing.