Fall Restoration And Repairs At Karl Kustoms

From brake jobs to collisions, paintwork to performance, our crew at Karl Kustoms had a blast this October helping each and every customer. October was another busy month for the Karl Kustoms crew. Once again, we worked on a variety of makes and models from old school to new. Check out these rad rides and…

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Chevrolet’s New LS Long-Block Assemblies

Are you looking for a LS long block engine to drop into your vehicle? If so, you may be excited to hear that Chevrolet just came out with three new LS long block engines. A Little Bit About Long Block Engines Long block engines are not complete engines. They’re cheaper than crate engines because they’re…

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How To Unbox A Crate Engine

So you got a new Chevrolet crate engine Congratulations! Now what? The first thing you need to do when you receive it is to unbox it. What Does It Mean To Unbox A Crate Engine? Unboxing a crate engine is pretty self explanatory. It’s the process of taking the engine out of the box when…

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Inside The Paint Shop: What Makes Karl Kustoms The Go-To Paint Shop In Iowa

At Karl Kustoms, we have a state-of-the-art paint shop. We use modern equipment and we stock a variety of high quality automotive paint. Our set up makes us a good paint shop, but that’s not what makes us a great paint shop. What makes us great, then? Two words: Ed Birmingham. Ed Birmingham is our…

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GM’s New ZZ6 Turn-Key EFI Crate Engine

At Karl Kustoms, we’re excited to announce that we have a new GM crate engine in stock! Allow us to introduce GM’s newest ZZ6 turn-key EFI crate engine. GM designed this engine to produce a lot of power – this bad boy produces an amazing 420 HP and 408 lb-ft of torque. It also boasts:…

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5 Must-Have Silverado Upgrades And Accessories

Do you have a Silverado you’d like to customize? You came to the right place. The Silverado is already a great work of engineering, but customizing your Silverado makes it truly yours. Plus, the right upgrades will have your truck looking like a million bucks. Just take a look at this Silverado we customized for…

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December Update: New And Classic Builds Plus A New LS3 Motor

Holiday lights, a new GM engine, a Jeep accessory build, and classic builds made December 2020 a memorable month at Karl Kustoms! We all can agree that 2020 was a very weird year. At Karl Kustoms, we still got to end the year with a bang. December was a great month for us. We had…

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The Best Chevy Crate Engine Is…

Are you looking to drop a new Chevy crate engine into your vehicle? If so, you may be wondering which Chevy crate engine you should get. We wish we could answer the question for you. Only you can determine the best Chevy crate engine for your vehicle. We’ll help you make an educated decision, though.…

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Here Comes The Chevy K5 Blazer-E

Have you ever seen a classic car that has gone electric? If not, check out this 1977 K5 Blazer-E. Chevrolet acquired this classic Blazer and turned it into an electric vehicle with its new eCrate package. Chevrolet unveiled this classic EV to the attendees of the virtual SEMA360 Show that took place in November 2020.…

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Popular Accessories For The 2020 Ram 1500

The perfect accessories can make your new truck much more “you”. Whether it’s a brand new set of wheels, a tow hitch, or something else, they can take your truck to the next level. At Karl Kustoms, we make a point to carry all kinds of high quality accessories for the 2020 Ram 1500. Here…

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