Posts tagged ‘Crate Engines’

Connect And Cruise 101: What You Need To Know

When it comes to upgrading, modifying, or rebuilding a classic or performance car, getting all the right parts can be a daunting task. That’s where Connect and Cruise comes in. This term refers to the full package of parts you need to get your vehicle up and running. At Karl Kustoms, we always put the…

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The 10 Most Popular Engines Of 2022

At Karl Kustoms, we know a thing or two about engine performance, which is why we offer services like late-model performance upgrades and have a complete machine shop to help build and test your engine. We also sell a lot of engines at Karl Kustoms, including crate engines from Ford, GM, or Mopar, racing engines, and even…

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Karl Kustoms Crate Engines: Chevy CT525 6.2L Circle Track Racing Motor

Check out our 6.2L CT525 motor backed by Chevrolet Performance: This crate engine is designed specifically for Circle Track Racing and the high RPMs out on track! To learn about our other racing engine applications, click here. Factory Modified For Durability This racing Engine is specifically designed for circle track applications and is based on…

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GM LS3 Long-Block – A Blank Canvas For Your Build

Check out our all new stripped down LS3 6.2 motor from GM – it’s a blank canvas for your classic car or truck! Karl Kustoms GM LS3 6.2 Motor Specs: It’s the same LS3 6.2 motor as before with a nodular iron crankshaft, powdered metal connecting rods, hypereutectic pistons, and LS3 cylinder heads. However, unlike…

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The Karl Kustoms Crate Engine Program

At Karl Kustoms, we know dirt track engines quite well. We’ve been building championship-proven engines and selling Chevrolet Performance dirt track engines for decades. In fact, we’ve been around the whole time these crate engines have been used for racing. We know these engines like the back of our hands. If you buy a turn-key…

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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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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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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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New Budget-Friendly GM LS364/450 Crate Engine

It’s that time of year again! The SEMA show is going on in Las Vegas, and Chevrolet Performance has released a bunch of new parts. While most people are talking about some of the newly released high-power, high-cost crate engines, we’re excited about a new budget crate motor that’s sure to be a hit for…

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LS Crate Engines

When the LS Crate Engines were introduced in 1997, an evolution in crate engines occurred. Just like that, there was a factory engine that was affordable, durable, lightweight, and capable of producing the horsepower people were looking for. This earliest version was called the Gen III Small-Block. Truck engines had an iron-block. The all-aluminum LS1…

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