Top 5 (Gasoline) Ford Crate Engines for Your Next Swap

3) Big Blocks

Ford guys hate it when people refer to any Blue Oval engine as a “big block,” because it’s really a Chevy term. But Ford calls its line of 572-inch crate engines big blocks, so we’re going to roll with it. These two mighty mills are rated at a lofty 655 horsepower and 710 pound-feet of torque right out of the box, naturally-aspirated. They also come completely ready to drop in your street/strip application and are fitted with iron blocks and forged internals to make them virtually bulletproof. They aren’t cheap, but some things in life are worth the splurge.

Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

You can follow along with his builds and various automotive shenanigans on Instagram: @bfoote.