The engine crate market is not for the faint-hearted. It's a place where enthusiasm, power, and mechanical complexity all converge to allow car geeks to turn an empty engine bay into something special ...

Crate engines are hugely popular choices when it comes to replacing a failed or faulty engine in a vehicle, or for upgrading a standard engine in the pursuit of more performance. Put simply, a crate ...

The LS3 V8 did not just become a popular crate motor. It quietly turned into the default answer for enthusiasts who want big power, modern reliability and parts support in one package. From classic ...

The Camaro LS3 crate engine makes the LS series of engines legit. Up until now, you had to either spend ahoy on the gigabuck LS7, be happy with the iron 6.0L and its weird truck accessory drive, or ...

The first thing you should know about crate engines is that most manufacturers offer a variety of options to best suit the needs of their customers. You might think ...

The idea of ordering a mail-order engine would never occur to some hot rodders, any more than buying a finished hot rod would. For such people, building a car at home--including the engine--from ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...