Editing Automobile engine replacement (section)

===Common crate engines used in North American racing===
[[File:IMCA Southern Sportmod.jpg|thumb|Open Wheel Modifieds are a common type of application for crate engines]]

General Motors began developing several small block crate race car engines in 2001 and they were released into production in 2002. The engines are sealed and repairs being done by certified rebuilders.<ref name="HotRod03282012" /> 

====Chevrolet 602====
The Chevrolet engine debuted in 2002 with part number 1958602 and sold for a little under $4000 in 2012.<ref name="HotRod03282012" /> It has 350 cubic inch displacement via a 4.000 inch bore and 3.480 inch stroke.<ref name="Chevrolet 2018">{{cite web |title=CT 350 Circle Track Crate Engine |website=Chevrolet |date=20 May 2018 |url=https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/ct-350 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520200215/https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/ct-350 |archive-date=20 May 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=16 June 2019 }}</ref> The 602 engine is equipped with iron heads, a cast-iron block, and aluminum pistons.<ref name="HotRod03282012">{{cite news |last1=Huneycutt |first1=Jeff |title=Crate Motor - Repurposed Crate |url=https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ctrp-1207-repurposed-crate-motor/ |access-date=June 13, 2021 |work=Hot Rod |date=March 28, 2012 |language=en}}</ref> It produces about 350 horsepower and 390 foot-pounds of torque at 9.1:1 compression.<ref name="HotRod03282012" />

Applications for this engine include: [[International Motor Contest Association|IMCA]] Hobby Stock, IMCA Northern Sport Modified, IMCA Southern Sport Modified,<ref name="IMCANewPartNumbers">{{cite web |title=New part numbers announced for GM 602, 604 crate engines |url=https://www.imca.com/2018/01/05/new-part-numbers-announced-for-gm-602-604-crate-engines/ |website=IMCA (International Motor Contest Association) |access-date=June 13, 2021 |date=2018-01-05}}</ref> [[Mid-American Stock cars]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2018 Mid-American rules package |url=https://crateinsider.com/content/2018-MASCS-Rules.pdf |access-date=June 13, 2021 |date=2018}}</ref> Northeastern (United States) Sportman,<ref name="LeaderHerald">{{cite news |last1=Ellis |first1=James A. |title=Racing Around: Point chase at Fonda heating up |url=https://www.leaderherald.com/sports/local-sports/2021/06/racing-around-point-chase-at-fonda-heating-up/ |access-date=June 26, 2021 |work=[[The Leader Herald]] |date=June 24, 2021}}</ref> Crate Racing USA,<ref name="CrateRacingUSA">{{cite web |title=Page 1of 15National Touring Series Rules 2021 |url=https://www.crateracinusa.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=621518 |publisher=Crate Racing USA |access-date=July 4, 2021 |format=pdf}}</ref> and others.

====Chevrolet 603====
The Chevrolet engine has part number 88959603.<ref name="GMTechnicalManual">{{cite web |title=Circle Track Crate Engine Technical Manual |url=https://staffordmotorspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/GM-602-CRATE-ENGINE-TECH-MANUAL.pdf |publisher=[[General Motors]] |access-date=June 25, 2021}}</ref> It has 355 cubic inch displacement and 405 foot pounds of torque at 10.1:1 compression.<ref name="GMTechnicalManual" /> The 603 engine is equipped with aluminum heads, steel crank, and high silicon pistons.<ref name="GMTechnicalManual" /> The [[American Canadian Tour]] (ACT) late model sportsman utilize this engine.<ref>{{cite web |title=ACT Late Model Sportsman 2021 Rules |url=https://crateinsider.com/act-late-model-sportsman/ |website=crateinsider.com |access-date=July 5, 2021}}</ref>

====Chevrolet 604====
The Chevrolet engine debuted in 2002 with part number 88958604 and sold for about $5000 in 2012.<ref name="HotRod03282012" /> The 604 engine is equipped with aluminum heads, forged steel crankshaft, and an aluminum intake.<ref name="HotRod03282012" /> It produces about 400 horsepower and 400 foot-pounds of torque with a 9.6:1 compression.<ref name="HotRod03282012" />

Applications for this engine includes [[IMCA Modified]]s (starting in 2013),<ref>{{cite web |title=GM 604 Crate Engine Becomes IMCA Modified Option In 2013 |url=https://www.performanceracing.com/magazine/industry-news/08-17-2012/gm-604-crate-engine-becomes-imca-modified-option-2013 |website=www.performanceracing.com |access-date=June 25, 2021}}</ref> [[Champion Racing Association|CRA]] All Stars Tour (allowed but not required),<ref name="IMCANewPartNumbers" /> United Crate Racing Alliance,<ref name="InsideDirtRacingHowMuchCheating">{{cite web |last1=Allen |first1=Richard |title=How much "cheating" is actually taking place in Crate Late Model racing?|url=https://insidedirtracing.com/how-much-cheating-is-actually-taking-place-in-crate-late-model-racing/ |website=Inside Dirt Racing |access-date=June 26, 2021}}</ref> Big 8 Series,<ref>{{cite web |title=Big 8 Series Rules |url=https://www.elkospeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2016-Big-8-Rules.pdf |publisher=[[Elko Speedway]] |access-date=June 25, 2021 |date=2016}}</ref> RUSH Late Models,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Doug |first1=Kennedy |title=Sweeney RUSH Racing Series Offering a Viable Option With Crate Engine Racing to Veteran Racers Throughout the Northeast |url=https://www.rushlatemodels.com/Crates%20veteran%20story.html |access-date=June 25, 2021 |agency=RUSH Late Models |date=June 26, 2015}}</ref> Crate Racing USA,<ref name="CrateRacingUSA" /> and others.

====Ford 347====
Ford Performance 347 Cubic Inches 415 HP Sealed Racing Engine<ref name="Parts 2017">{{cite web |last=Parts |first=Ford Performance |title=347 Cubic Inch 415 HP Sealed Racing Engine |website=Ford Performance Parts |date=29 December 2017 |url=https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6007-D347SR |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229112315/https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6007-D347SR |archive-date=29 December 2017 |url-status=live |access-date=16 June 2019 }}</ref>