This iron bare block is a Mark IV / Gen VI style Big Block Chevy casting for 454 cubic inch class builds. It ships as a bare block with four-bolt main caps and a one-piece rear main seal register.
Specifications:
- Type: bare engine block
- Family: Mark IV / Gen VI Big Block Chevy
- Bore: 4.250 in
- Deck height: 9.800 in
- Main caps: 4-bolt
- Rear seal: 1-piece
- Material: iron
- Quantity: each
- Part number: 19170538
Applications:
- Big Block Chevy Mark IV and Gen VI based engine builds (454 cubic inch class)
FAQ
What bore and deck height does this block have?
It has a 4.250 in bore and a 9.800 in deck height.
Does the block use two-bolt or four-bolt mains?
It uses four-bolt main caps for added bottom-end strength.
Is this a complete engine?
No. Part number 19170538 is a bare block only, without rotating assembly or cylinder heads.
What rear main seal style does it accept?
It is machined for a one-piece rear main seal.

