25 Hot EFI Crate Motors- The List

Golen 383ci/440hp LT1 Long-BlockGolen Engine Service specializes in LT1 crate motors and long-blocks and this 383 is one of their most popular. It'll run on 91 octane pump gas will pass emissions tests in all 50 states when all emissions controls are used and with a proper computer tune. Golen recommends the following to achieve the 440hp rating: 30 lb/hr FMS injectors; 52mm throttle body; long tube headers; adjustable fuel pressure regulator; and custom computer tuning from PCMforless.

Gen I Small Block (L98/TPI/etc.)CHP 383 S/S 440 HP Long-BlockWith over 16 years of experience in the industry, California-based Coast High Performance offers a wide variety of old-school small- and big-block Chevrolet engines. Small-blocks can be had up to 434 ci in size and big-blocks go all the way up to 496 ci. This 383ci engine, while pictured with a carburetor and intake manifold, does not include either and so it is ready for an EFI system to be slapped atop it, whether it be a TPI system or an aftermarket unit. Headers and distributor also not included.

Edelbrock Performer RPM E-Tec EFI 9.5:1 Crate EngineEdelbrock offers many a carb-equipped crate engine, and also a few with its own Pro-Flo EFI system. This is one of those elite few. With 440 hp and 425 lb-ft, it's sure to wake up your old-school ride. Edelbrock starts with a brand new GM 224 short-block and builds from there, adding its own heads, cam, and valvetrain. It's available both unpolished and polished (for a little over $300 extra).

Shafiroff Ultrastreet 434 Long-BlockThis big 434ci small-block is internally balanced and includes features like coated pistons, polished aluminum valve covers, and Moroso oil pan; the EFI intake is not included in the price however. Shafiroff Racing Engines & Components offers a complete line of both small-block Chevy (434/454/472) and big-block Chevy (540/598/632) engines. New to the company lineup are 383ci LS1 short-blocks. All of these engines are pump-gas friendly with power ratings from 495 to 1,000 hp without turbos, blowers, or nitrous.

Big-Block (all years)Musi Edelbrock 555ci Pump-Gas Crate EngineDon't let the carb perched atop this engine fool you; Pat Musi Performance just didn't have a photo of its ACCEL EFI-equipped setup available, which comes complete with Gen VII DFI. This crate engine is advertised as making 700 hp. Since 1970, Pat Musi's company has been building race engines. You've likely seen his car winning NMCA/NSCA Pro Street championships, and his current green Fourth-Gen Trans Am racer is a 6-second EFI screamer.