Its One Heavy Box:...
Its One Heavy Box: The most common shipping method for a crate engine is by Road Way to your nearest holding station. You can collect it with your own truck and a cherry picker, or for an additional fee you can have it delivered to your drivewayalthough youll still need the cherry picker to shift it into your garage.
Sooner or later the project car in your garage is going to be ready for a new engine. When that time comes, you have two options: build your own or buy one thats ready to go. While the DIY route sounds tempting, remember that engine building requires enormous time and skill. The simpler path is to get a preassembled crate motor.
In the sidebars below we list seven well-known crate engine suppliers. These motors are available in almost every size and power rating for racing, cruising, or just commuting. Remember that the engines in our photos are shown in a complete state, whereas the crate motor buyer usually gets the basic long-block assembly and will have to add items such as a carburetor, distributor, pulleys, and wiring (all prices in this guide are for long-block applications). Even so, we reckon that the crate option represents a terrific deal for enthusiasts.
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To get an idea of the performance potential of these engines, we created a virtual 70 drag-test Nova on our PC using Quarter Jr. software from Racing Systems Analysis. Our test Nova weighs 3,500 pounds, with a TH350 transmission, and a set of 3.07 rear gears. Within the program, we optimized the weather conditions and eliminated tire spin. Unless your cars suspension is optimized, you can expect the figures to be off by approximately 2 to 3 tenths.