LS3 crate engines can cost between $7,000 to $13,000, depending on configuration. By default, they make 430 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque.

In Part 2, it’s time to drive the 550hp LS3 V8 Defender by Squire Editions. This isn’t just a classic 4x4 — it’s a torque-loaded muscle truck with the heart of a Corvette. In short: it’s wild, and I ...