Chevrolet enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with the custom 383 Stroker and stock 454 engines. The Stroker is a small-block, and is a favorite of any buyer wanting to get a power boost without the ...

Attention all hot rodders and gearheads! Edelbrock has just given the classic 383-cube SBC crate engine from Chevrolet a significant modernization overhaul. And let's just say this bad boy is no ...

Chevrolet is celebrating 65 years of the Small Block with a new fuel-injected SP383 V8 crate engine, a modern-day take on the classic 383 Small Block “stroker” motor. The SP383 V8 is based on ...

Crate motors. We're sure as readers you've noticed those two words cropping up more frequently in magazine car features over the past few years. I know those of us writing the features have seen it.

Sometimes, in order to appreciate where we are, we need to look back at where we were. 25 years ago, the crate engine world wasn't even close to what it is today. A 468 was a "big" big-block, and the ...

Chevy will celebrate 65 years of the Small Block engine in 2020, and to help kickstart the anniversary, the Bow Tie brand dropped a brand-new Chevrolet crate engine at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

This Mad Adder series started way back with a 540-inch big-block offered by BluePrint Engines. After running all manner of power-adders on the dedicated BBC stroker, we affectionately dubbed the crate ...

OK, we get it. LS engines are more awesome than a unicorn carrying a six-pack of beer, but going LS can be a bit hard on the wallet. Part of this is the cost of that luscious aluminum engine, but ...

If you're considering a new engine for your street rod, choosing a crate engine over building one can save time and reduce frustration levels. You should know some facts about crate engines, including ...

The late 1940s were a time before the auto industry had gotten into the rhythm of naming cars in a way that excites their audience. One glaring exception has to be the 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster. Even ...

Straight off the bat, it's the engine sizes. The Mopar 383 V8 displaces 383 cubic inches (6.3 liters), sitting between the 340 (5.6 liters) and 440 (7.2 liters). The 340, 383, and 440 all are part of ...