Crate Engines Kansas City MO

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AAMCO Transmission & Total Care Care
(816) 974-8947
7320 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO
AAMCO Transmission & Total Care Care
(913) 538-1954
6144 Merriam Lane
Merriam, KS
Carquest Auto Parts
(816) 241-5717
7806 E Highway 24
Kansas City, MO
Autozone
(816) 836-8277
1550 S Noland Road
Independence, MO
Napa Auto Parts
(816) 241-3099
5117 Independence Ave
Kansas City, MO
AAMCO Transmissions Total Car Care
(816) 427-1995
2319 S Lees Summit Rd
Independence, MO
AAMCO Total Car Care
(816) 368-1914
7609 Raytown Rd
Raytown, MO
Carquest Auto Parts
(816) 333-4400
8900 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO
Carquest Auto Parts
(816) 524-6060
315 SE Main Street
Lees Summit, MO
Carquest Auto Parts
(816) 765-2800
1502 Main St
Kansas City, MO

Crate Engines: When You Need to Replace Your Engine

By DriverSide Staff

Crate Engine
Ask any classic car enthusiast, restoring an old car is not cheap or easy. Not only are there issues with rust, paint and aging components, but just getting it to start can be a challenge. While certain parts can be rebuilt, when it comes to an engine, many people choose to simply rip out the old and put in the new. 
 
Swapping out an engine requires purchasing a replacement engine, and that’s when crate engines come into play. These engines are made in a number of ways, pieced together from used parts, salvaged from a wreck or built new, and they are available in a range of power outputs, from original factory specification to high output, high performance variations for those looking for a little more punch. All come packaged in a protective wooden crate – hence the name ‘crate engine’ – and are ready for installation upon arrival. 
 
Crate engines aren’t just useful for classic car owners; improper maintenance, manufacturer error or other unforeseen circumstances can cause newer car engines to expire before their time. If this is the case, it may make economic sense to replace the engine. Like their classic counterparts, these new OEM replacement engines are shipped from the factory, ready for installation. 
 
Depending on the crate engine’s condition, prices can range from $1,500 to $3,500 – plus the cost of shipping – and i...

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