The LS3 V8 did not just become a popular crate motor. It quietly turned into the default answer for enthusiasts who want big power, modern reliability and parts support in one package. From classic ...

The Hurricane inline-6 has finally arrived as a crate engine The crate engine is called the HurriCrate and is available in two tunes and two block sizes Pricing ranges from $7,995 to $13,745 ...

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...

Crate engines are hardly a new concept, with examples going back around sixty to seventy years. Originally, these powerplants were used in the racing world as a more expeditious way of swapping out a ...

Enthusiasts who hold originality in high regard are fully aware that it's extremely hard to keep a decades-old engine running just so. Tuning the carburetor(s) and changing the spark plugs of a ...

There are any number of reasons you might find yourself on the hunt for a new V8 engine. Whether you're replacing a failed engine, upgrading a vehicle's current power output, or looking to drop a ...

One of the most anticipated V8 thrillers of 2025 is finally available to purchase. Direct Connection is asking $34,995 for the Hellephant A30 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI, a 7.0-liter behemoth that ...

Wrenchers and fans of Chevrolet’s small-block V8s may need to spend a little time today mourning the death of two of the automaker’s popular engines. Reddit user bissellpowerforce first shared the ...

General Motors’ attempt at taking down the Dodge Hellcrate with the C7 ZR1-derived, 755-horsepower LT5 crate engine didn’t exactly go as planned. Sure, the LT5 was smaller, cheaper, and more powerful ...

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