351W Crate Engines Available
Working in conjunction with Hi-Tech Engine Components, Year One Inc., a supplier of muscle car restoration products, has developed a new 400 horsepower 351W crate engine for Ford applications. These engines feature new high-performance aluminum heads with 2.02 and 1.60 stainless steel valves, dual plane aluminum intake manifolds and new high-quality, dual bolt pattern harmonic
Crate Racing Engines – Thinking Outside The Box
For many performance engine builders, the end of the year may be much busier than expected. While there is no racing going on in most parts of the country, there’s still plenty of preparation for next year. No doubt, some engine builder haven’t been able to keep racing off their minds lately – even while
How to Properly Crate a Performance Engine for Shipping
PPLUS Global Logistics, a freight management provider, recently released a guide outlining the proper steps for crating a performance engine for shipping. Obviously, given the expense and potential for damage to these high-value engines, shipping them requires careful attention to detail to ensure their safe transportation. These engines are not just valuable investments, they are
Pat Musi Racing Engines, Edelbrock Group Extend Partnership
Mooresville, North Carolina-based Pat Musi Racing Engines and Olive Branch, Mississippi-based Edelbrock Group has extended its longtime partnership through 2023. The Edelbrock/Musi Signature product line, including the popular Edelbrock/Musi 555 crate engine and race-ready cylinder heads and manifolds, will continue to be developed and offered as part of the collaboration. “It means a lot to me
Honda Performance Development Announces Talon Crate Engine
Honda Performance Development (HPD) has announced the expansion of its crate engine portfolio to include the Talon Crate Engine for off-road Talon racers. The same engine that propelled the Honda off-road Factory Racing team to victory at the 2022 King of Hammers (UTV Stock NA Class) is now available to the public. The Talon Crate
The World of Off-Road Race Engines
While there’s no concrete formula for building a quality off-road race engine, some shops follow individual steps that help them to craft the perfect engine for the customer.
Edelbrock Group, Musi Racing Engines Continue Partnership
The Edelbrock Group has announced a continued partnership with Musi Racing Engines. “We are thrilled to continue this long-time partnership,” said Edelbrock Group Chief Commercial Officer Chris Douglas. “Pat Musi has a reputation in the industry for winning and excellence, as do we. It makes us perfect partners. Our Edelbrock Race Center, located within Pat’s
Pat Musi Racing Engines to Host Open House at New Race Facility
Pat Musi Racing Engines and Musi Racing will celebrate the grand opening of their new race facility and the Edelbrock Race Center in Mooresville, North Carolina, with an open house event on Saturday, April 30. Fans will have the opportunity to tour the two facilities, including the new Edelbrock Race Center, home to Pat Musi’s restoration-mod
BluePrint Engines’ Builder Series 632 Engine & Transmission Packages
The 632 ProSeries stroker big block is the largest displacement crate engine that BluePrint Engines produces.
Harley-Davidson’s Screamin’ Eagle 131 Crate Engine
Harley-Davidson offers power-hungry street riders a new performance option with the introduction of the Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 131 Crate Engine for select Softail model motorcycles. The new 131 cid V-Twin engine delivers the biggest, most powerful street-compliant engine Harley-Davidson has ever created. The Screamin’ Eagle 131 is a bolt-in replacement engine for select 2018-later model Harley-Davidson Softail
Edelbrock Creates and Hires New Crate Engine Product Manager
Edelbrock has appointed William Philippin as its new Product Manager for Crate Engines. In his new position Philippin is responsible for all of Edelbrock’s crate engines, including the Edelbrock-Musi 555 crate engine. Philippin’s duties include product planning and execution throughout the crate engine lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the crate engine product vision and
Chevrolet Announces 7.0L LS7 Crate Engine
Chevrolet has announced it will be making an enhanced version of its 7.0L LS7 engine available in crate form. GM says the new LS427/570 engine offers more horsepower than the standard unit, coupled with increased ease of installation, thanks to a wet-sump lubrication system. A new, high-lift camshaft developed specifically for this engine helps produce
GM 604 Crate Engine
These GM 604 and 602 crate engines have found favor with some racers, and just as with any engine, they do wear out and break. There is a need for shops that can rebuild these engines.
Harley-Davidson to Offer New Screamin’ Eagle 131 Crate Engine
The Screamin’ Eagle 131 is a bolt-in replacement for 2017-later model Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles originally equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight oil-cooled or twin-cooled engine.
Holley Accessory Drive Upgrades for LT Gen V Engines
These two new accessory drive upgrades for GM LT Gen V engines are the perfect add-on for your next LT4/LT5 swap.
Edelbrock Partners with Pat Musi Racing Engines
Building on a successful relationship that spans nearly two decades, Edelbrock has announced an enhanced partnership with Pat Musi Racing Engines that will cater to the hardcore drag racing market.
Repurposed Race Engines
No Shortage of Used Race Engines in a Crate Motor World Today, there is no shortage of used engines of many categories. The recycle yards are full of them. Used, moderate mileage engines are often seen as a viable alternative to remanufactured or rebuilt engines today. Many things work against us, including modern fuel injection,
Building Better Cylinder Heads for Harley-Davidson’s Big Twin Engines
The Harley-Davidson cylinder head aftermarket is broad and deep with offerings from mildly modified stock castings to all-out racing billets. We see the whole range of this market on a daily basis here at GMS.
The Great Crate Debate – Profit Potential From Packaged Engine Programs Actually Exists
Right now I know of no other term that draws as much negativity among some engine builders as the term “Crate Motor.” It immediately brings feelings of sales lost. We all know the story. The customer sees his car project like one big plastic model. When it comes time to pick a rear differential, write
Secrets Engine Builders Can Use to Make a Beast of a Factory Crate Motor Even More Impressive
Any bozo can slap a supercharger on a stock 505 horsepower LS7 small-block and pick up another 200 hp. Yawn. Increasing output that same 200 hp through natural aspiration should be harder, but all it takes is some head work, long-tubes, and a big hydraulic roller cam. Thanks to the incredible untapped potential of GM’s