We have to hand it to Mopar enthusiasts.

The Mopar crowd is arguably the most vocal, most passionate group of people in the hot rodding community. So it wasn’t much of a surprise when this group responded to our recent Chevrolet crate engine guide with:

“Where’s the crate engine guide for Mopars?”

Ask and you shall receive. We’ve put together some of our favorite crate engines for Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler vehicles and other custom hot rods.

ATK High Performance Chrysler 360 290HP Stage 3 Crate Engines

ATK High Performance Chrysler 360 290HP Stage 3 Crate EnginesWhy we like it: For us street cruiser guys, you can’t ask for much more than this small block delivers. You get good power—about 35 more horsepower than the original LA 360 small block—excellent streetability and stock idle. And because it’s a Stage 3 setup, it’s ready to drop right in with minimal headaches.

Specs

Assembly: Long block
Displacement: 360 cubic inches
Compression: 10.0:1
Power: 290 horsepower/385 ft.-lbs. of torque

What You Get/What You Need

This turnkey engine comes with everything from the carburetor down to the oil pan—all for less than $5,000. Highlights include cast iron block, cast crankshafts, OE steel rods, hypereutectic pistons, stock Magnum camshaft, 360 Magnum cylinder heads, intake, carburetor, and just about everything else you might need. You will need to top it off with your own air cleaner.

Warranty/Price

Warranty: 24-month
Price:* $4,699.00

ATK High Performance Chrysler 440 520HP Stage 2 Crate Engines

ATK High Performance Chrysler 440 520HP Stage 2 Crate EnginesWhy we like it: Drop in classic big block Mopar performance with this 440 big block. It delivers big power and 560 ft.-lbs. of torque with a vintage lopey street idle.

Specs

Assembly: Long block
Displacement: 440
Compression: 10.0:1
Power: 520 horsepower/560 ft.-lbs. of torque

What You Get/What You Need

ATK starts with a hand-picked, remanufactured block and adds performance aluminum cylinder heads. It has a nodular steel crankshaft, I-beam connecting rods, and forged pistons inside. The valvetrain includes a .480-inch lift hydraulic flat tappet camshaft. You also get a timing set, oil pan, oil pump, and valve covers. The rest is a blank canvas—add your own intake, carb, and accessories.

Warranty/Price

Warranty: 24 months/unlimited miles
Price:* $7,999.97

ATK High Performance Chrysler 408 Stroker 430HP Stage 3 Crate Engines

ATK High Performance Chrysler 408 Stroker 430HP Stage 3 Crate EnginesWhy we like it: ATK takes the small block 360 to another level with 48 more cubic inches of performance. That makes this mill a perfect choice for muscle car enthusiasts who want a good lopey idle with excellent low and midrange grunt.

Specs

Assembly: Long block
Displacement: 408 cubic inches
Compression: 10.0:1
Power: 430 horsepower/500 ft.-lbs. of torque

What You Get/What You Need

Another drop-in option for the guy or girl who wants instant performance, this Stage 3 crate engine is dressed from carb to oil pan, too. Internals feature a nodular iron crankshaft, forged connecting rods, and forged pistons. It’s topped off with Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder heads and uses a hydraulic cam for optimum street performance. Again, all you really need is an air cleaner to complete the setup.

Warranty/Price

Warranty: 24-month
Price:* $7,299.97

Mopar Performance 440 C.I.D. 530HP Super Commando Crate Engines

Mopar Performance 440 C.I.D. 530HP Super Commando Crate EnginesWhy we like it: You get big block power and displacement in a small block package! There’s 440 cubic inches and over 500 horsepower cleverly hidden in a compact small block 340.

Specs:

Assembly: Long block
Displacement: 440 cubic inches (340-cubic-inch block)
Compression: 10.0:1
Power: 530 horsepower/540 ft.-lbs. of torque

What You Get/What You Need:

This crate setup has specially designed to deliver maximum horsepower on pump gas. The siamese block has four-bolt mains, aluminum cylinder heads, a big lift (.603-inch) hydraulic camshaft, single plane intake, and all forged internals. Other components include oil pan, distributor, timing cover, water pump, harmonic balancer—even plugs and plug wires. Just add your own carb and air cleaner!

Warranty/Price

Warranty: 90 days against defects in material and workmanship
Price:* $13,787.97

Mopar Performance 426 C.I.D. Hemi 465 HP Crate Engines

Mopar Performance 426 C.I.D. Hemi 465 HP Crate EnginesWhy we like it: It’s the legendary Elephant—what’s not to like? This is your chance to put a classic 426 under your hood. Or, if you’re lucky enough to have a numbers-matching 426 HEMI, you can remove and store it for safekeeping by swapping in this high-powered crate motor.

Specs:

Assembly: Long block
Displacement: 426 cubic inches
Compression: 8.7:1
Power: 465 horsepower/ 465 ft.-lbs. of torque

What You Get/What You Need:

Legendary performance. Based on the classic 426, this engine comes with all-new components: cast-iron block with cross-bolted mains, cast-iron heads, forged crank and pistons, hydraulic cam with heavy-duty valve springs, double roller timing chain, aluminum dual plane intake, electronic distributor, oil pan, spark plug wires, and chrome valve covers. Add your own carb—Mopar recommends a 750 cfm Holley—and air cleaner to top it off.

Warranty/Price

Warranty: 90 days against defects in material and workmanship
Price:* $15,995.97

BluePrint Engines Chrysler 493 C.I.D. 525HP Stroker Base Crate Engines with Aluminum Heads

BluePrint Engines Chrysler 493 C.I.D. 525HP Stroker Base Crate Engines with Aluminum HeadsWhy we like it: Have it  your way–carbureted or fuel injected. This block gives you the option of making big power (rated at 525 horsepower) the old school way or with new age technology. It takes the classic 440 big block up a notch with an extra 53 cubic inches.

Specs

Assembly: Long block
Displacement: 440-cubic-inch block stroked to 493 cubic inches
Compression: 10.0:1
Power: 525 horsepower

What You Get/What You Need

The perfect block to make big block power for your Mopar. Built on a seasoned 440 block, this engine comes with balanced internals and a complete valvetrain. The crank, pistons, and rods are all forged, and the engine is topped with aluminum cylinder heads. The valvetrain is built around a hydraulic flat tappet cam, double roller timing set, and swirl polished intake and exhaust valves. It comes with an aluminum intake, distributor, high-volume oil pump, oil pan, and valve covers. Add your choice of carburetor or fuel injection. You’ll also need accessories like a water pump, harmonic balancer, air cleaner, etc.

Warranty/Price

Warranty: 30-month/50,000-mile
Price:* $7,395.97

Mopar Performance 472 C.I.D. Hemi 525 HP Crate Engines

Mopar Performance 472 C.I.D. Hemi 525 HP Crate EnginesWhy we like it: If you’re looking to take a step up from the traditional 426, this is the block for you. With 540 ft.-lbs. of ground-chewing torque, the 472 put its extra cubic inches to good use.

Specs

Assembly: Long block
Displacement: 472 cubic inches (426-cubic-inch block)
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Power: 525 horsepower/540 ft.-lbs. of torque

What You Get/What You Need

As you may have guessed, this setup starts with a heavy-duty cast-iron block with cross-bolted mains. Inside, everything is forged for maximum strength. You also get cast-iron cylinder heads, hydraulic camshaft, heavy-duty valve springs, dual-plane M1 intake, double roller timing chain, chrome valve covers, oil pan, electronic distributor, spark plugs, and wires. You add your own carburetor and air cleaner, but this engine is essentially ready to run on high-octane pump gas.

Warranty/Price

Warranty: 90 days against defects in workmanship
Price:* $16,329.97

Mopar Performance 528 C.I.D. 640 HP Engine Assemblies

Mopar Performance 528 C.I.D. 640 HP Engine AssembliesWhy we like it: 640 horsepower. 612 ft.-lbs. of torque. That’s 1,252 reasons to like this engine. It runs on high-octane pump gas and looks great with the iconic Cross Ram intake (shown here) for a truly Mopar-centric look.

Specs

Assembly: Long block
Displacement: 528 cubic inches
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power: 640 horsepower/612 ft.-lbs. of torque

What You Get/What You Need

Mopar went all-out on this particular engine. Forged internal components deliver strength to go along with the heavy-duty, siamesed block with cross-bolted mains. Lightweight aluminum cylinder heads flow gobs of air with help from a special cam grind from Ray Barton. A single-plane intake manifold keeps the air coming at high rpm (Mopar recommends a 850 or 900 cfm carburetor) but the engine works great with Mopar Cross Ram intake (sold separately). Oil pan, balancer, water pump, valve covers, spark plugs, and wires are all included in the package.

Warranty/Price

Warranty: 90 days against defects in workmanship.
Price:* $18,599.97

*Prices as of 7/17/2015.

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ATK Engines, Blueprint Engines, crate engines, Dodge, Mopar, Mopar Performance
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Author: David Fuller

David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing.