GM's LS7 engine is a well-known platform, and a modified one recently sold on Bring a Trailer for a lot of money. Upon closer ...

Dodge and Direct Connection have announced two new HEMI V8s, including a new run of the 1,000-hp Hellephant HEMI crate engine ...

We get a 1,000-hp Hellephant crate V8, but Dodge still won’t reveal power figures for the upcoming Charger V8, fueling fan ...

Just a few days ago, we learned that Mopar Direct Connection was reviving the Hemi Drag Pak for its aftermarket crowd. Since ...

Saying that most crate engines are of the V8 variety is somewhat erroneous, depending on your definition of "crate engine." Before entering into this discussion, the first thing you know anything ...

The 1,000-horsepower 426 Hellephant is improved for 2026, and the latest 354 Hemi race engine should have upwards of 1,500 hp.

As car enthusiasts, we often believe that cars are more than just machines — that they carry a soul and even a part of us inside. We often draw parallels between a car's engine and the human heart, ...

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Of course it does! Who doesn't want that formula for their muscle car? It's quintessential, really. That's why the rise of crate engines has been such a blessing for hot rodders, restorers, and speed ...

A motorcycle's engine will make or break the vehicle's existence. Over the years, major brands have built their fair share of ...