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 ...

Chevrolet is probably the most popular brand when it comes to crate engines, often being a go-to brand for engine swaps. The Chevy small-block 350 is the most successful crate engine ever made. While ...

And among them stands the undisputed king: a massive big-block crate engine with more displacement than any other bowtie V8 ...

Over the years, the 427-cubic-inch crate engine has taken many forms. Originally, the 427 was offered as a big block engine by both Ford and Chevrolet. In the 1960s, Ford's 427 big block dominated ...

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.

Antonio is a chemical engineering student pursuing his master's degree in chemical engineering and sustainable processes. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial knowledge in areas ...

It seems that lately everybody thinks we should all be satisfied to make 400 hp on 92 octane with a Chevy 350. That's great if you think 400 ponies is a lot of power. But the pace of development in ...

Since Dodge revealed the 2024 Charger Daytona and 2025 Charger Sixpack as the eighth generation of the iconic muscle car with ICE and EV powertrains but also a surprising return of the four-door sedan ...

From humble origins in the late 19th century to the refined modern builds of today, automakers continue to forge ahead with new engine designs. Throughout the decades, some engines have made more ...

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 ...

GM has launched a new design for the Chevrolet Performance parts website. The new website design went live last month. As has been the case for nearly six decades now, Chevrolet Performance offers ...

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 ...