Even after 343,000 miles and a major crash, the 1FZ-FE still showed clean internals, balanced wear, and a bottom end that could likely run again. The 1FZ-FE engine became famous for its reliability ...

Brett T. Evans has more than a decade of experience driving, writing about, and evaluating automobiles. His early career comprised writing about pre- and post-war classic cars, as well as late-model ...

Over the years, the 427-cubic-inch crate engine has taken many forms. Originally, the 427 was offered as a big block engine by both Ford and Chevrolet. In the 1960s, Ford's 427 big block dominated ...

One of the first things you should know about crate engines is that they come in a variety of sizes, configurations, and ...