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The best crate engines for your dream build

When it comes to building your dream car, choosing the right crate engine is crucial for achieving the performance and reliability you desire. Whether you’re restoring a classic or upgrading a modern ...
Hot Rod

First Look: Performance Design’s XS Intake Manifold for LS3 V-8

A stock LS3 rec-port intake manifold is hard to beat and only costs $299. When Chevy went back to the drawing board after the success of the cathedral-port Gen III LS1 small-block V-8, it realized ...
TopSpeed

The Best Bang For Your Buck V8 Crate Engine You Can Buy

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...
Hot Rod

Driveline in a Box: BluePrint Engines Offers Plug-n-Play Engine and Transmission Combos

Has it really been 13 years since Chevrolet Performance first introduced its Connect and Cruise LS3 engine and 4L70E transmission combo at the 2011 SEMA show?! Today, the concept seems like a ...
SlashGear

GM's LS3 Vs. LSA Engine: What's The Difference & Which Is Better For Your Needs?

The GM small block has been the gold standard for quality American V8 engine design for 70 years at this point. GM small block engines have seen 13 U.S. presidents serve office, and has been a pillar ...
SlashGear

GM's LS3 Vs. LS7 Engine: What's The Difference Between Them?

The small-block Chevrolet (SBC) V8 has undergone several refinements over the decades since its creation. While every true SBC generation uses the same 4.40-inch cylinder bore spacing, single camshaft ...