Let's say you're building a custom car, but you're on a strict budget when it comes to the powertrain. What sort of crate ...

A remanufactured crate engine can be three or four times cheaper than a brand-new one. This makes such powerplants an appealing option for those who are looking to restore or customize their dream ...

If you need a new engine, but want extra horsepower, there are options. Here are four budget crate engines that are worth ...

Last year's L87 engine recall stipulates that some units will need an engine replacement. Which raises a question - are the ...

When it comes to buying a used engine, there are several options. One option to get your engine like-new again, assuming the existing engine isn't damaged beyond repair, is an engine overhaul or ...

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 ...

Car enthusiasts and car builders alike turn to crate engines for all sorts of reasons, whether it be for drag racing, muscle car restoration, or extreme street performance. These pre-assembled, ...

WhereAre ZZ632 Crate Engines Built? The Performance and Racing Center isn't a place that's easy to get into. Why? Well, because this is where GM builds many of its all-out race engines like this LT6.R ...

Procedures for “breaking in” new, remanufactured or rebuilt engines are evolving. Standard procedure in past decades was to use break-in oil in a “new” engine for the first 100 hours. During that time ...

With more than 160,000 miles on the 4.0L I-6 in our 1997 Jeep Cherokee, engine performance and reliability are not as great as they once were. The engine suffered from various gasket and seal leaks, ...

In the May 02 issue of Kit Car, we offered a Crate Engine Buyers Guide and a treatise on how to buy a crate engine. This time out, we advise you on how to install and start up your new engine-in-a-box ...

JASPER Engines & Transmissions remanufactures automotive and marine engines and transmissions. Established in 1942, the company provides rebuilt engines, transmissions, differentials and performance ...