Shop crate engines (also called crate motors) for sale from BluePrint Engines, GM Performance, Ford Performance and Quicksilver. The range covers long blocks, base-dressed and fully dressed carbureted and EFI engines, from a $4,899 SBC 350 long block to supercharged LT4 and Hemi builds. Each listing shows the part number and the manufacturer's description, and many include a full specification table. Orders ship with $75 flat-rate shipping to any US state.
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Find your crate engine by engine family
- Small block Chevy crate engines: SBC 350, 383 stroker, 396 and 400 cubic inch, plus the GM ZZ6, 350 HO and Vortec L31.
- Big block Chevy crate engines: 454, 502, ZZ502, 572 and 632 cubic inch.
- GM LS and LT crate engines: LS3 430 and 495 HP, LSX 376-B15, CT525, LS 376 and 427 builds and the supercharged LT4.
- Small block Ford crate engines: 302, 347, 363, 408, Z427 and the Boss 351-based Z460.
- Big block Ford crate engines: the Ford Performance 572 cubic inch big block.
- Ford Coyote and Godzilla crate engines: Gen 3 and Gen 4 5.0L Coyote, Aluminator XS and the 7.3L Godzilla.
- Mopar crate engines: 426 Gen III Hemi (naturally aspirated and supercharged) and a 408 small block Mopar.
High performance crate engines
For more power, look at the 383 and 400 small blocks, the BluePrint 632 big block (815 HP), the GM ZZ572 and LT4, the BluePrint 427 LS and the supercharged 426 Hemi. Check each product page for the manufacturer's rating.
How to choose a crate engine
Start with the dressing level. A long block gives you the block, rotating assembly, cylinder heads and valvetrain. You supply the intake, fuel system, ignition and accessories. A base-dressed engine adds parts such as the intake manifold and timing cover, and a fully dressed engine is close to drop-in ready. Our guide to long block vs short block engines explains exactly what each level includes.
Then match carburetor or EFI to the car. Carbureted engines suit classic muscle cars and simpler wiring. EFI versions need an engine controller and a suitable fuel system, and some listings say the controller is sold separately.
Finally, check the use. Several GM Performance engines are sold for competition use only, and the product page says so. Make sure the engine you pick is legal for how the vehicle will be used where you live.
Frequently asked questions
What is a crate engine?
A crate engine is a complete, new engine assembled by the manufacturer and shipped ready to install, usually in a wooden crate. Read what a crate engine is for the full explanation.
Do crate engines come with a carburetor or EFI?
It depends on the dressing level. Long blocks come without a fuel system. Dressed carbureted engines include a carburetor, and EFI versions include the injection hardware. Where a listing has a specification table, it shows what is included and what is not; otherwise check the product description.
How much does shipping cost?
Every order ships at a flat $75 to any US state. See our shipping policy for delivery times.
What is the cheapest crate engine?
In our range the lowest-priced crate engine is the BluePrint SBC 350 long block (341 HP) at $4,899. Long blocks cost less because you supply the intake, fuel system and ignition. See our long block vs short block guide.
What is a turn key crate engine?
A crate engine supplied with the intake, ignition, fuel system and accessories already fitted, so it is close to ready to run once installed. You still connect the transmission, exhaust, cooling, fuel supply and wiring. Our best crate engine guide shows what each dressing level of one engine includes and which engines suit each kind of build.
Can you still buy new crate engines?
Yes. GM Performance, Ford Performance and BluePrint Engines still build new crate engines, and we list about 100 of them across the small block, big block, LS, Coyote and Mopar families. Every engine we sell is new; what is a crate engine explains how they compare with used or rebuilt engines.
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