Blog Posts About Engines
For decades, Chevrolet has channeled the technology and experience from racing on road courses, ovals, and drag strips into high-performance crate engines with engineering no aftermarket manufacturer can match. The Street Performance (SP) line of engines offers great power at a great value, and Chevrolet SP383 Performance Crate Motor Deluxe (part number 19355722) is more…
As the latest in Chevrolet Performance’s Street Performance (SP) crate engine lineup, the SP350/357 Turn-Key Crate Motor is designed as an affordable performer to match just about any budget. It uses stronger components and modern technology to make it a better alternative to rebuilding. Based on the value-driven 350 HO crate engine, Chevy Performance engineers swapped…
The Chevrolet Performance ZZ502/502 Deluxe Crate Motor is one of the most popular Big-Block crate engine for street and strip. It is a benchmark crate motor for the industry and offers an excellent value with a proven combination of performance features. Its 508 horsepower and 580 lb.-ft. of torque demand your full attention, and it…
The LS3 is known as a high-revving, deep-breathing crate engine, and it is available in a variety of configurations. Read all about the engine’s specs and find a list of part numbers for the currently available LS3s. By the way, this post was written in 2017. We do our best to update links and info,…
It’s that time of year again! The SEMA show is going on in Las Vegas, and Chevrolet Performance has released a bunch of new parts. While most people are talking about some of the newly released high-power, high-cost crate engines, we’re excited about a new budget crate motor that’s sure to be a hit for…
USMTS – United States Modified Touring Series – is one of the fastest-growing race series in the United States. Popular for its unique combination of entertainment and top tier competition, many USMTS events take place in front of sold-out crowds. At Karl Kustoms, we’ve been building engines for USMTS racers for more than a decade.…
Breaking in your GM crate motor can be stressful. If you’re not experienced, or if you don’t have the right equipment, there are plenty of opportunities to make a mistake. Worst case, a mistake can result in a damaged motor. Best case, a mistake leads to frustration and wasted time. Breaking in an engine sounds…
When the LS Crate Engines were introduced in 1997, an evolution in crate engines occurred. Just like that, there was a factory engine that was affordable, durable, lightweight, and capable of producing the horsepower people were looking for. This earliest version was called the Gen III Small-Block. Truck engines had an iron-block. The all-aluminum LS1…
All Chevy 350 Crate Engines start with a spanking new cast-iron block. Modern technologies such as large intake runners and beehive-style valve springs are then incorporated. GM Performance engineers have continually enhanced and refined the performance and capability of its 350 small-block offerings. These powerful, tough crate engines are a great alternative to rebuilding your…
When Chevrolet started building modern engines more than 50 years ago, it started with a six-cylinder engine. At the time, these vehicles had an acceleration of zero to 50 in about 15 seconds. Top speed was about 65 MPH depending on the vehicle. They have not looked back since. Chevrolet has channeled the experience and…