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, ...

Ford’s modern crate catalog is stacked with giant V8s that can transform everything from classic pickups to late-model muscle into serious powerhouses. At the center of that lineup is the 7.3-liter ...

Crate motors. We're sure as readers you've noticed those two words cropping up more frequently in magazine car features over the past few years. I know those of us writing the features have seen it.

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 ...

In production since 2010 for the 2011 model year, the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 was updated for the 2024 model year Mustang. The biggest change over the Gen 3 Coyote is the introduction of dual throttle ...

Turnkey crate engines for kit and other project cars have grown enormously in popularity. The reasons are obviousbuilding an engine yourself can be time-consuming and laborious. In contrast, a ...

Throughout the history of Harley-Davidson, there have been a great many engines offered across various models. And for decades, these engines have presented buyers with a rather unique issue. In terms ...

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 ...

The second edition of the Direct Connection parts catalog, with updated information on the full Direct Connection lineup, is also available for digital download at DCPerformance.com starting today.

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 ...

1,000-horsepower Direct Connection Hellephant A30 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI® engine relaunches with suite of new engine upgrades Updated NHRA championship-winning Direct Connection 354 Supercharged ...