The 1981 GM 454 engine is a big block Chevy (BBC) engine. The engine was used in Chevrolet passenger cars until 1976 but was still used in Chevrolet and GM trucks after that. The Chevy P30 van and the Chevy K30 pickup truck are two examples of trucks that used the 1981 GM 454 BBC engine.
The 1981 GM 454 engine uses gasoline for fuel. A carburetor delivers fuel to the engine. Buyers had the option of a three-speed automatic transmission or four-speed manual transmission on the 1981 K30. The engine's regular production option (RPO) code is LE8.
The 1981 GM 454 engine has eight cylinders and a displacement of 454 cubic inches. The bore and stroke of the engine measure 4.25 inches and 4.0 inches, respectively. The engine has a deck height of 9.3 inches.
The 1981 GM 454 engine has a peak rating of 230 horsepower and a peak torque of 360 foot-pounds.
