It seems that lately the 348/409 engines have been experiencing a Lazarus effect. Since their introduction in 1958 until their demise in 1965 (with the introduction of the 396), the Chevrolet W-motors ...

The W-series engine broke new ground for Chevrolet as the company's first big-block. Introduced in 1958, and produced in displacements of 348 and 409 cubic inches, the W-motors achieved success in ...

We can't really put our finger on just what it is that makes the 409 such an iconic engine with such a huge following. There's more to it than just the song. (And frankly, if we never hear the song ...