Crate engines seem like they would be a good entry point for people to get into modding their cars. These are engines shipped in wooden crates — hence the name — that are made to be ready to fit right ...

Over the years, the 427-cubic-inch crate engine has taken many forms. Originally, the 427 was offered as a big block engine by both Ford and Chevrolet. In the 1960s, Ford's 427 big block dominated ...

Enthusiasts who hold originality in high regard are fully aware that it's extremely hard to keep a decades-old engine running just so. Tuning the carburetor(s) and changing the spark plugs of a ...

To that end, BluePrint has just announced two big developments of its own within the company’s premier, hand-built ProSeries brand: a 700-hp LSX-style 376ci V-8 and an 800-hp LSX-style 427ci V-8—both ...

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 ...

To send off the current-generation Challenger, Dodge created the Demon 170, a 1025-hp street-legal drag-strip monster. Just 3300 170s will be built, but its burly 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 will enjoy ...

Volkswagen offers a range of powerful four-cylinder engines, giving today’s cars a terrifying level of performance compared to the humble Beetles it grew famous for. There’s something special about ...

The new mill bolts on to the original Touring chassis, so installation will be straightforward. It will feature a bevy of premium Screamin’ Eagle components as well. These include new 10.7:1, ...

Introduced last fall, the ZZ632 makes for a perfect pairing with the purpose-built 2023 COPO Camaro racer. The COPO Camaro is an icon in the world of Bow Tie performance after originally debuting in ...

After two years of waiting Ford finally revealed its "Megazilla" crate engine last week at a trade show event in Indianapolis. An upgraded version of its 7.3-liter "Godzilla" V-8, the Megazilla gets a ...