The LS3 crate engine has earned a reputation as one of Chevrolet's most trusted and versatile powerplants. Churning out 430 hp at 5,900 rpm, in addition to 425 lb-ft of torque, which arrives at 4,600 ...

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...

Chevrolet's LS-series ("luxury sport") is one of the most popular V8 engines ever with literally dozens of different iterations available. Of those, the LS3 is at the top of the desirability heap, ...

Enthusiasts who hold originality in high regard are fully aware that it's extremely hard to keep a decades-old engine running just so. Tuning the carburetor(s) and changing the spark plugs of a ...

Higher pressure and more volume. Those two basic elements are what's required to pull 720 hp and 695 lb-ft from Edelbrock's hard-charging LS3 crate engine. The higher pressure results from the forced ...

The “Hot One,” as Chevrolet marketed it, the second-generation Bel Air is a sought-after collectible regardless of condition. Rebuilt from the ground up with high-quality parts, this particular ...

Why do we love Chevrolet Performance crate engines? The answer is easy; GM has done most of the hard work already. Don’t get us wrong, we like a good engine build as much as the next guy but there is ...

"We don't want to break it," said Chris Johnson, senior calibration engineer at Edelbrock, as he tossed us the keys to our '65 El Camino project car. He wasn't referring to the engine or the car but ...

Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is one of the best parts of any build. Knowing you're close to finishing a significant upgrade or restoration can be insanely gratifying and we are happy to ...