We have noticed many early-model custom-truck Ford engines substituted with Chevrolet muscle. Personally, I feel it is disrespectful to Ford's heritage; it's a slap in Henry's face. Why would a person ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

Chevy's prototype H.O.T. crate motor is based on the '96 Corvette 35Oci, 33Ohp LT4 small-block. A single-four-barrel manifold replaces the LT4's electronic fuel injection, and an aggressive ...

If you're considering a new engine for your street rod, choosing a crate engine over building one can save time and reduce frustration levels. You should know some facts about crate engines, including ...

All of this being said, there are truly a fantastic amount of crate engines and speed parts on the retailer’s website, whether or not you can actually go down to a Walmart to pick them up. Pretty much ...

Chevrolet is probably the most popular brand when it comes to crate engines, often being a go-to brand for engine swaps. The Chevy small-block 350 is the most successful crate engine ever made. While ...

For years, Ma Mopar has had a reputation for being the biggest supplier of crate engines for Mopar enthusiasts, bar none. Well, it's 2006, and the guys at Mopar are still at it. They have come out ...

Doc Johnson Restorations makes a compelling case for pushrod power. He shows why Ford Performance’s Boss 351 crate engine is ...

Antonio is a chemical engineering student pursuing his master's degree in chemical engineering and sustainable processes. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial knowledge in areas ...

While there have been some iconic big-block engines over the last few decades, it's difficult to argue with the success of the small-block engine. Small-block engines not only weigh less — allowing ...

We're used to the unexpected from World Products--things like 454-cube small-blocks and big-blocks with cylinders large enough to warrant their own ZIP codes. But this is something altogether new and ...