The Chevrolet 409 V8 had a significant, but brief moment in the history of American big-block, high-performance engines. While the 409 V8 may be best known as the title of a popular Beach Boys ...

and its heydays came in the early sixties when Chevrolet released one of its legendary entities, the 409-cubic-inch big-block V8 engine. As a full member of the full-size line, the moniker was ...

Chevy fans who want only the most powerful engine in the brand's lineup need not look any further. The Chevy 409 V8 hit the ...