Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

Building or restoring any classic car is a daunting task. Before you can turn a single wrench, though, you have some important decisions to make. Namely, what to power it with in the first place?

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...

Power Brokers:LSX Crate MotorsGM Performance Parts has just released the first pair of crate engines based on the LSX Bowtie block: the LSX376 and LSX454. The LSX Bowtie block is the foundation of ...

It's hard to believe that General Motor's LS series of engines have been with us for 20 years. Introduced in 1997, performance enthusiasts quickly learned all this new design had to offer—these ...

Crate engines seem like they would be a good entry point for people to get into modding their cars. These are engines shipped in wooden crates — hence the name — that are made to be ready to fit right ...

One of the first things you should know about crate engines is that they come in a variety of sizes, configurations, and stages of completion. You can find a crate engine to replace the engine in your ...

When General Motors rolled out the LS, the Ford Motor Company found itself between a rock and a hard place. Chevy squeezed out 345 hp and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) from the LS1 of the 1997 model year ...