5 cheap crate engines you can get for under $5,000

Let's say you're building a custom car, but you're on a strict budget when it comes to the powertrain. What sort of crate ...
Hot Rod

Boost a Junkyard LS Engine Without Breaking the Bank

We like to think that words such as "cheap" or "easy" apply to some of the things we do with our cars. When it comes to budget builds, the LS family of engines is a great platform, especially when a ...
Motor Trend

Dyno test of budget friendly 5.3L LS engine that makes 416 hp on 87 octane gas

We put together a budget 5.7L LS engine (327 cubic inches) to show that you don't have to go broke to enjoy the benefits of an EFI-equipped LS engine in your classic Chevy. The engine ended up making ...