Blog Posts About Engines
The alternator is a crucial component in your vehicle. It powers the electrical systems when your car is running and charges the battery. If it is faulty or can’t supply the required power, it’s time to upgrade. Karl Kustoms has the perfect solution for you. We specialize in GM performance parts and accessories. And our…
A good quality oil is essential to get the best performance and life out of a daily driver engine. If you have a track or race car, it will need the very best oil to protect its engine in extreme conditions. This is where racing oils excel. They are formulated to provide that extra layer…
Looking for more performance out of your sealed 602/604 track engine? Whether you’re running on asphalt or dirt in a Modified or Late Model, Beyea has a custom header to fit your needs. For over 15 years, top teams and engine builders have counted on Beyea headers and exhaust products to help put them in the…
If you’ve swapped engines in different vehicles, you know that electrical and wiring can often be a holdup. If you’re planning a LS1 swap, check out our different wiring harness options that include everything you’ll need to alleviate as many headaches as possible. While the LS1 is a standard in many engine swap applications, the…
The GM LS or “Gen III small-block” engine has become the stuff of legends. Regardless of the make and model of the car, the most common question that arises in the car enthusiast community is “will it LS-swap?”. Why The LS engine Is So Popular The are many reasons why the LS engine has become…
At Karl Kustoms, the dyno room is vital to properly tuning an engine. In the video, our tuner Robbie Massey discusses why the dyno is so important. He gives some background on the tuning process and what you can expect from your car. Karl Kustoms tunes cars both old and new, from older carbureted engines…
Check out our all new stripped down LS3 6.2 motor from GM – it’s a blank canvas for your classic car or truck! Karl Kustoms GM LS3 6.2 Motor Specs: It’s the same LS3 6.2 motor as before with a nodular iron crankshaft, powdered metal connecting rods, hypereutectic pistons, and LS3 cylinder heads. However, unlike…
At Karl Kustoms, we work on all kinds of Chevys, including the classic one featured in this blog post. We also love checking late model Camaros, like the ones featured in this blog post. There are some projects we’re particularly proud of, like the 1950 Chevy 2-door Sedan Deluxe featured in this blog post. One…
Are you doing an LS swap on your older car? You may want to upgrade the oil pan, as well. If you’re looking for recommendations on which oil pan to get, you came to the right place. Reasons To Upgrade Your Oil Pan The LS is a great engine to swap into many different vehicles.…
At Karl Kustoms, we have a dyno room. The dyno is the most valuable tool you can use when it comes to tuning an engine. If you’re curious about how we dyno and tune engines in house, check out the videos we put together: How We Set Up Our Dyno Equipment If you’ve ever wondered…