Factors to consider when choosing between rebuilt engines and new crate engines

If your project car has a busted engine, you may be trying to choose between a new crate motor and a rebuild. Here's how to ...
Top Speed

The Toyota Engine That Still Dominates 1,000-HP Builds

And yet, builders, hobbyists, and enthusiasts will take one look at a stock engine and ponder what sort of mad science they can apply. Just how much power could you possibly wring out of this lovingly ...
Motor Trend

MCE Engine Build - Street Road Racer 427W - Part 2 In Our Two-Part Series

Last month, we introduced you to Blair Jennings of Santa Barbara, California ("Eight Barrels-No Waiting," Mar. '06). When Blair started planning his '66 Mustang fastback project car more than five ...
autoevolution

5 Sub-$4,000 Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines for Your Budget Truck Build

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...
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High-Performance Kit Cars That Are More Affordable Than They Look

Sure, building a car model is fun, but putting together a life-size, working version of a car you can actually drive is so much more satisfying. Kit cars are essentially prefabricated parts you ...