Engine Top End Kits

Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It? Crate engines are often the more affordable option over a purpose-built engine. Some still think a rebuild is cheaper than a crate engine. But is it? That’s what we’re here to find out.

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

Fuel injection is here to stay and we delve into the benefits of such retrofit systems for your classic muscle car or street rod in our EFI retrofit buyer's guide!

Making great horsepower on a budget is the LS engine family’s claim to fame, but just like any other engine, the more power you ask of it the more you’ll need to spend.

A guide on how to check piston to valve clearance to prevent interference. See what tools are used to make this process easier.

Preventative maintenance is crucial for hot rods. In this article, Jess shows you how to place a front wheel cylinder on an early Ford.

We look at the basics of performance carburetion and what you need to properly supply your street or race car with enough fuel in this buyer's guide

The 1964 Corvette L79 327 is legendary, learn more about this storied engine and what you need to build a clone.

Upgrading to electronic ignition is a huge improvement in performance, reliability, and lower maintenance that you can add to just about any engine your project may be running. Learn all about your electronic ignition choices in this buyer's guide.

There is a lot to consider when choosing the proper spark plug for your engine's intended application and power level. Let us take some of the guesswork out with our spark plug buyer's guide.