Let's say you're building a custom car, but you're on a strict budget when it comes to the powertrain. What sort of crate engine can you get for around $5,000?

Two historically significant 1932 Ford roadsters are set to take center stage at the upcoming Mecum Auction in Glendale, Arizona, where both vehicles will cross the block on Friday, March 20, 2026.

If you need a new engine, but want extra horsepower, there are options. Here are four budget crate engines that are worth considering.

We don’t see too many people working on an old Chevy Suburban, so to see a car YouTuber rescued a 1972 and do an LT1 engine ...

The Chevy "Stovebolt" name is not the result of a marketing effort. When Chevrolet unveiled its inline six-cylinder engine of 1929, enthusiasts were quick to pick up on the slotted fasteners holding ...

Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X buyers will get access to an awesome experience in the spring, and they’ll get some cool goodies to remember the occasion. Corvette announces Engine Build Experience for Z06, ZR1, ...

After getting your (gloved) hands dirty putting together the LT6 (Z06) or LT7 (ZR1 and ZR1X) engine for your Corvette alongside a master technician, Chevy will ensure your mark is left on your power ...

The new Chevy Corvette ZR1X is one of the quickest cars you can buy, thanks to the mighty small-block V-8 between its cabin and rear axle. Now, you can build its powerful LT7 engine yourself. Well, ...

For decades, car enthusiasts have debated which engine truly deserves legendary status. BMW loyalists swear by the inline-six for its refinement and balance, exemplified by models like the E46 330i ...

Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

Aaron, a 27-year automotive technician and lifelong car enthusiast, attended Specs Howard School of Media Arts and learned the fundamentals of digital video and editing, shot composition and writing.

Between its timeless looks, rugged construction and extensive off-road heritage, the original Land Rover Defender remains an incredibly popular platform for restoration projects (even if there are a ...