Posts tagged ‘Crate Engines’

The Best Chevy Crate Engine Is…

Are you looking to drop a new Chevy crate engine into your vehicle? If so, you may be wondering which Chevy crate engine you should get. We wish we could answer the question for you. Only you can determine the best Chevy crate engine for your vehicle. We’ll help you make an educated decision, though.…

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How To Unbox A Crate Engine

So you got a new Chevrolet crate engine Congratulations! Now what? The first thing you need to do when you receive it is to unbox it. What Does It Mean To Unbox A Crate Engine? Unboxing a crate engine is pretty self explanatory. It’s the process of taking the engine out of the box when…

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LS Crate Engines

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…

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New Budget-Friendly GM LS364/450 Crate Engine

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…

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LS3 6.2L Crate Engine Options And Part Numbers

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,…

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Chevrolet Performance ZZ502/502 Deluxe Crate Motor

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…

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SuperMatic 8L90-E 8-Speed Automatic Transmission

When it comes to world-class performance and technology, the Corvette and Camaro run with the best. Their advanced Gen V Small-Block LT4 engines are among the most power-dense in the industry.  Chevrolet Performance has adapted the production-based SuperMatic 8L90-E 8-Speed Automatic Transmission for use with the LT4 crate engine.

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Chevrolet 350/290 Base Crate Engine

For the ultimate in crate engine convenience, Chevrolet offers three versions of the Chevrolet 350/290 Crate Motor. This article is the first in a series that features the Chevrolet 350/290 Crate Engines. (Follow these links for the second and third articles in the 350/290 series.) No other manufacturer offers the range of factory-engineered crate engines you’ll…

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604 IMCA Crate Motor

The foundation for the 604 IMCA Crate Motor is the Fast Burn Engine. With four bolt mains, high-strength pistons, durable iron block, and performance pistons, the CT400 is tuned for power! Today’s 604 IMCA A-Mod/Modified Crate Engine (P/N 19318604 P/N 88869604) comes available with or without an IMCA-seal from the factory. Eight bolts in key…

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602 Sport Mod Crate Motor

The 602 Sport Mod Crate Motor is one of the racing engines GM debuted in 2002. After seeing the success others had in adapting street crate engines for the circle track, why not? Today’s 602 Sport Mod Crate Engine (P/N 19258602 P/N 19370602) comes IMCA-sealed. It is also available without a seal. Eight bolts in…

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