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

Chevrolet's Performance division has launched a new crate engine in the form of the L8P, namely a free-breathing small block that combines the best of both worlds. For starters, L8P is derived from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chevrolet created the crate-motor craze with the introduction of the 345hp High Output (H.O.) 350 in 1989. The concept of a factory-built high-performance engine assembly has since proven irresistible ...

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 ...

I started learning to work on cars in the late 1970s by helping my stepdad turn salvaged mid-1960s Chevy Chevelles into street-stock-class race cars. Throughout that period, I had my hands on a number ...

Chevrolet Performance launched the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T crate engine back in December, offering up the same capability provided by GM’s heavy-duty pickup trucks, but with availability to ...

Chevrolet Performance has unveiled the new 525 RLB racing crate engine, a long-block assembly based on the CT525 that is well-suited for spec-based off-road competition. The 525 RLB is designed as a ...

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 ...

Although the average transaction price for a new car recently broke the $50,000 barrier, $40,250 can still get you a fair amount of vehicle. For example, that kind of budget could just about get out ...