The LS3 crate engine is an iteration of the V8 that boasts ... in a decent bit above or below that number. The extra-powerful LS376/525 hits a loftier sum of $11,289.50, while the LS3 long block ...

Gone is our old 383ci small-block and in its place is a Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 all-aluminum, fuel-injected crate engine that is probably underrated at 525 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque.

We wasted no time in adding that terrific combination – dubbed LS376/480 – to our crate engine portfolio. The key to the power boost is the Hot Cam’s 0.525-inch lift on both the intake and exhaust ...