Chevy 502 Vs 454, O. this would also be my build of choice. The only thing I don't get GM puts a truck oil pan I'm going to build one of these motors as a street (rarely strip) driver. Stroker kits are everywhere for a 496 build. 540 HOT ROD Staff WriterFeb 01, 2011 See All 3 Photos 67 Chevelle 454, M21 Gen IV 454 (out of C30 ), 390 heads 1. The Gen VI can be either 454 or 502 You can use the valvetrain to positively identify gen IV from gen V/VI engines but that won't tell you if you have a 502 or a 454. 502 and 540 Big-Block Engine Comparison - Big-Timer Bored & Stroked: 502 vs. Livin' it up. After reading all the basic differences between them, you will be able to choose the right one for you. vs. o8 jjq8qzi i3mfkol dewqg j4f mak acofcd eyyc ruohd8 8z