F ord has been building its popular line of Aluminator small-block V-8 crate engine since before the Coyote was even a thing ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is published in ...

Crate engines seem like they would be a good entry point for people to get into modding their cars. These are engines shipped in wooden crates — hence the name — that are made to be ready to fit right ...

Over the years, the 427-cubic-inch crate engine has taken many forms. Originally, the 427 was offered as a big block engine by both Ford and Chevrolet. In the 1960s, Ford's 427 big block dominated ...

Sadly, Dodge doesn't make the Viper anymore. Up until it ended production in 2017, America's brash supercar was one of the few places you could find a naturally aspirated V10 engine. Now, amazingly, ...

The Vortec 6.0 V8 was a tough-as-nails truck and SUV V8, but this story proves that even the best engine can be killed by a ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

One of only 427 made, this crazy rare 427 crate engine has sat untouched for nearly 20 years. Now, it’s looking for a new home. We’re no strangers to seeing perfectly preserved bits of automotive ...

I'm going to come out here, right now, as an LS swap hater. They're boring, over-done, and just downright uncreative. Oh, you wanted more power, so you added displacement? From the same engine ...