Car enthusiasts and car builders alike turn to crate engines for all sorts of reasons, whether it be for drag racing, muscle car restoration, or extreme street performance. These pre-assembled, ...

Preassembled ready to run performance crate engines have become the predominant source of power for classic truckers and rodders over the course of the last decade or so-and for good reason. The ...

To get the most power out of your hot rod or performance car, the most sensible approach may be to simply replace the engine.

We've heard all the stories through the years about crate engines: Missing parts, poorly machined or bad castings, and even the hassle of having to replace a failed crate engine and fighting with the ...

Chevrolet Performance Connect & Cruise-series engines are perfectly made for all lowriders, classics, or customs. We have seen this performance trend taking over hundreds of lowrider engine ...

Earlier this week, Chevrolet Performance teased us with a brief video overlaid with the sound of some impressive internal combustion noise. Now, the go-fast brand has pulled the sheets on the source ...

Developed by the folks at Nelson Racing Engines, this 572-ci (9.4-liter) twin-turbo big-block is probably the most insane crate engine that one can buy for a custom, road-legal build. While most ...

Amidst all the craziness that was the 2013 SEMA show, Chevrolet sneaked in an important announcement, the introduction of the fifth generation LT1 crate engine concept. Based on the 460 horsepower 6.2 ...

Although the average transaction price for a new car recently broke the $50,000 barrier, $40,250 can still get you a fair amount of vehicle. For example, that kind of budget could just about get out ...

Engine swaps are nothing new – we've seen them all, from old and rusty Rat Rods to the most high-end British luxury SUV. And everything in between. But, as the saying goes, never say never – and so ...

Direct Connection doubles down on HEMI® power for the 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The performance parts brand is refueling its crate engine lineup with the ...