I started learning to work on cars in the late 1970s by helping my stepdad turn salvaged mid-1960s Chevy Chevelles into street-stock-class race cars. Throughout that period, I had my hands on a number ...

Because of their prevalence, there are a lot of small-block Ford crate engines to choose from. There are two basic flavors of Windsor V-8: short-deck and tall-deck. The short-deck versions (8.2-inch ...

Balancing performance and price is always tricky when it comes to deciding which crate engine is the right one for your project. It's safe to assume that most enthusiasts would opt for a few extra ...

Both the Ford 351 Windsor and Chevy 350 small block V8s need no introduction — they're pretty much ubiquitous in the aftermarket scene. While forum users are almost always fighting over which past-era ...

Ford Racing has released a new performance engine block based on the architecture of the automaker's famed Windsor 351. The Boss 351 block is suitable for use in race cars and street rods. It carries ...

We wouldn't say that the Chrysler is a tried-and-true race car, or that the Chevrolet had a four-speed, or that we were penalized by having to ballast the Mustang beyond the weight of any stock ...