Classic Cars Deserve Better

Your engine build,
done right.

CrankForge connects classic car owners with vetted performance engine builders. Transparent pricing. Documented builds. No guesswork.

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$40.8B

Classic car market in 2025

8.7%

Annual market growth

Platforms doing this well

Vetted Builders

Every builder is credentialed and reviewed before joining the network.

Transparent Pricing

Ballpark estimates upfront. No "call for a quote" runarounds.

Build Tracking

Photo updates, parts logs, and milestone check-ins at every stage.

12-Month Warranty

Every build comes with a 12-month parts and labor warranty.

The Problem

Finding a good engine builder shouldn't feel like gambling.

You ask around forums and Facebook groups. Everyone has a different recommendation and a horror story.
You call three shops. One never calls back. One quotes double. The third says "six months, maybe."
You send your block across the country to someone you've never met, on trust and a handshake.
No build updates. No documentation. No way to know if you're getting what you paid for until the crate shows up.

How CrankForge Works

From bare block to break-in, we keep it straight.

Spec Your Build

Select your make, model, and year. Choose a performance tier: stock rebuild, mild street, or full race. Get a ballpark estimate before you talk to anyone.

Match With a Builder

We connect you with vetted engine builders who specialize in your platform. Read reviews, see past builds, compare timelines and pricing.

Track Every Detail

Follow your build with photo updates, parts lists, and milestone tracking. When it's done, you get a complete digital build record with dyno numbers and specs.

Meet Your Builder

One builder. Total accountability.

Michael Collins builds every engine that comes through CrankForge — no subcontractors, no mystery shops. You know exactly who's working on your engine before you sign anything.

Michael Collins

Mopar 318, 360, 440 & Cummins Diesel Specialist

Las Cruces, NM

575-449-5165

DieselNomadNm@gmail.com

Mopar muscle and Cummins diesel — built right in Las Cruces. Michael specializes in the classic Chrysler A, B, and RB engine families (318, 360, 440) and brings the same precision to Cummins diesel builds. Every engine is documented start to finish so you see exactly what went in and why.

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Build Tiers

Every engine tells a story. Pick yours.

Stock Rebuild

Bring it back to factory spec. The right way, with the right parts.

OEM-spec machining and balancing
Factory replacement components
Compression and leak-down tested
Full build documentation

Street Performance

More power, better drivability. Built for the road, not just the dyno.

Performance cam and valve train
Ported intake and exhaust
Forged internals available
Dyno-tuned and documented

Full Race

Maximum output. Built for competition, track days, and bragging rights.

Fully forged rotating assembly
CNC-ported heads
Race-spec oiling and cooling
Dyno sheet and build certification

The engine is the soul of the car. Build it like it matters.

CrankForge exists because classic car owners deserve the same transparency and quality assurance that every other industry figured out years ago. Your build. Your builder. Your records. No mystery.

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Your engine build,done right.