Top 10 Chevrolet Crate Engines for Your Next Swap Project

If you’re looking for the right crate motor bring your Corvette back to life, our 10 fave Chevrolet crate engine are sure to get it done!

No matter how old your Corvette is, it’s going to be the belle of the ball at the show’n’shine. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to perform a heart transplant to really rev-up your ‘Vette like never before. There are tons of choices out there, and as many places to find them, too.

Thus, there’s only one question to answer: ‘Which motor do I drop into my Corvette?’ Chevrolet Performance features several crate engines on the table, including the E-ROD family of V8s (for those living in California dealing with strict CARB standards). More than a few are also part of Chevrolet Performance’s Connect & Cruise program, where you pick your V8 and your transmission together, and receive the ECUs to make it all work together.

Anyway, here’s our list of the top 10 Chevrolet crate engines of all time.

10) 350/265

We can’t start this list without this go-to Chevy V8. Found in everything from Camaros to ’32 Fords, the 350 is a versatile mill with tons of aftermarket parts to get the most out of it. This version is Chevrolet Performance’s most affordable block, built tougher than the original, packing 265 horses within.