If you want a fresh powerplant, nothing beats the ease and value of a new crate engine. But, since many of us always crave "just a bit more power," it's nice to know it's only a few speed parts away.

The School of Automotive Machine (SAM) team has built an enviable reputation for building power with GM's LS-series engines, and they were out to show their capabilities at HOT ROD's 2015 AMSOIL ...

To this day, Shelby American can build the Cobra of your dreams if your pockets are deep enough to own a piece of history. For example, the aluminum-bodied 427 S/C without the engine and transmission ...

Back in 1971, the second-generation Camaro left much to be desired because of the switch to low-lead and unleaded gas. The LT1 small-block V8 in the Z/28, for example, dropped from 360 to 330 gross ...

Stroked 416-inch LS3. Eagle forged rotating assembly with Mahle pistons. Edelbrock Super Victor single-plane intake with Holley Ultra-HP 850 CFM carburetor. Holley valve covers, Holley oil pan. COMP ...

Obviously, these valve-control-related issues, associated with insufficient valvespring pressure, are the reason why camshaft manufacturers offer valvespring upgrades. The obvious answer might seem to ...

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, ...