Crate Engines
GM 10-Bolt Identification and Upgrades | 7.625, 7.5, 8.2, 8.5, 8.6
10/19/2026
GM’s 10-bolt rear axle has been around since the 1960s, here’s how to determine if your junkyard find is worth taking home
Chevy Small Block Casting Numbers
10/19/2026
Decode small block Chevy engine suffix codes and block casting numbers with our SBC decoding info guide. Learn how to find and decipher your small block Chevy engine codes quickly and easily!
What's in a BluePrint Crate Engine?
by Jason Lubken
2/25/2026
There are a lot of options out there when you're ready for a replacement performance crate engine. But if you compare the competition to BluePrint Engines, you'll find the value is hard to beat.
LS vs LT Engine: Which Swap is Better? HP, Specs & Fitment Differences
3/27/2025
Comparing GM’s LS V8 engine to the high-tech LT V8 engine. Which is better for your performance needs and budget?
Chevy 454 Big Block Budget Build: Recipes for 400-600 HP
4/22/2024
The 454 big block Chevy is still a popular build option for when there is no replacement for displacement!
What is a Stroker Engine | Stroker Motor Chart for Chevy, Ford, and Mopar
1/17/2024
Wondering what a stroker motor is and how to build one? Speedway Motors has the answers with this stroker motor build guide.
Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It?
5/1/2023
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.
Gen 4 LS Engines - Junkyard LS Swap Identification Guide: Part 2
10/11/2018
Learn how to identfy motors for your LS Swap. In this guide we cover generation 4 small block engines and some of the cheaper options for more power.
Junkyard LS Swap Identification Guide: Part 1
10/11/2018
Trying to decide which power plant to use in your latest project? Here's a quick guide of modern V8 engines for hot rodders to consider.
Racing a 602 GM Crate Engine
5/10/2018
All you need to know about racing a 602 GM crate engine and the necessary parts to make a race ready engine.
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