To get the most power out of your hot rod or performance car, the most sensible approach may be to simply replace the engine.

A crate engine, sometimes delivered as a turn-key crate engine, is an engine that comes to you in a crate fit for upgrading or replacing an engine already in your car. Manufacturers such as Dodge and ...

Way back in December 2022, Chevrolet Performance launched a crate version of the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine found in the Silverado HD and Sierra HD pickup trucks. As the only Gen ...

There is an old adage among the hot rod set that says, "There is no replacement for displacement." In this case, how about 572 cubic inches of displacement of nothing but Bow Tie Rat? Yes, you read ...

There is a huge number of crate engines to choose from out there, and while some crate engines will be perfect for big power builds, others are tailored to more specific needs. Both the GM 602 and 604 ...

If we’re being honest, not every home-built project car needs a fire-breathing V-8. Maybe you just need a reliably built, roadworthy V-8 to get you down the highway—fire to be added at a later date.

The debut of the Impala in 1958 and the full-size overhaul the same year pushed Chevrolet's sales through the roof. The GM brand became the new sensation in the United States, reclaiming the number ...

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...

Get our GM news straight to your inbox. We'll send you one or two emails a day with the latest GM news coverage. It's totally free.