The 10 Most Popular Engines Of 2022
At Karl Kustoms, we know a thing or two about engine performance, which is why we offer services like late-model performance upgrades and have a complete machine shop to help build and test your engine. We also sell a lot of engines at Karl Kustoms, including crate engines from Ford, GM, or Mopar, racing engines, and even engines for marine applications.
That’s why we put together this list of the 10 most popular engines of 2022. It includes everything from LS crate engines to big block motors to Connect & Cruise systems. Hopefully, it will give you some ideas for your project!
1. Chevrolet Performance LS3 6.2L LS376/430 HP Crate Engine
The Chevrolet Performance LS3 motor is a great option to upgrade the performance of any newer GM car or truck or as a starting point for a restomod build. It is rated at 430 horsepower and features rectangular-port heads and a high-lift camshaft to maximize airflow and torque. Use it with your existing transmission or combine it with an engine controller kit and one of several modern transmission options.
2. Chevy Performance LS376/480 Connect & Cruise Powertrain System with 4L70-E Automatic Transmission
If you want a little more power, the LS3 376/480 may be just what you need, with 495 horsepower and 473 lb-ft of torque. The Connect & Cruise Powertrain System offers an ideal pairing, combining the LS3 engine with the smooth-shifting 4L70-E transmission and all of the necessary controllers and wiring harnesses in one package.
3. Chevy Performance LS376/480 Connect & Cruise Powertrain System with T56 Manual Transmission
Check out Bela, a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air sedan restomod! Underneath that gorgeous patina is an all-new 6.2-liter Connect & Cruise powertrain system that lets Bela cruise effortlessly down the highway. The Connect & Cruise system comes with everything you need and can be installed by a custom shop or at home over a weekend and will provide reliable power for years to come.
4. Chevy Performance LS3 Connect & Cruise Powertrain System with 4L70E Automatic Transmission
Here’s a little more info on the LS3 Connect & Cruise powertrain system with the 4L70E automatic transmission. As the power behind the C6 Corvette and Camaro SS, it makes an ideal swap for an older vehicle. The aluminum cylinder block, aluminum heads, and a composite intake manifold add power and reduce weight, improving the overall balance and performance of your hot rod or muscle car. Best of all, it comes in one package that includes the engine, automatic transmission, electronic controllers, and all the necessary wire harnesses at a cost cheaper than buying the components separately.
5. Chevrolet Performance ZZ502/502 Deluxe Crate Engine
Whoever said “go big or go home” could have been talking about the ZZ502/502 Deluxe Crate Engine! It’s just the ticket if you’re looking for a big-block engine to generate massive amounts of horsepower and torque.
6. Chevy Performance ZZ502/502 Deluxe Connect & Cruise Powertrain System
If you’ve ever watched Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives then you’ve seen the awesome 1968 Camaro Guy Fieri drives in every episode. When the stock 396 cubic inch V8 needed a rebuild, Guy turned to his guys at Chevy Performance for a 502 big block Connect & Cruise system. Delivering over 500 horsepower, it’s just what he needs to cruise to Flavortown.
7. Chevy Performance LS376/525 Connect & Cruise Powertrain System with 4L75-E Automatic Transmission
Looking for big-block horsepower from a high-revving LS motor? You’ve found it in the LS375/525 Connect & Cruise powertrain! Featuring Chevrolet Performance’s aggressive ASA camshaft, it’s easily the most powerful naturally aspirated LS 6.2-liter motor with 525 horsepower. The complete package includes the engine, automatic transmission, and all the necessary hardware.
8. 602 Crate Engine – Chevrolet Performance CT350/602 Circle Track Crate Engine
If you need a powerful, durable, and affordable IMCA legal circle track engine, check out this Chevrolet Performance CT350/602 crate engine. Specially designed for circle track use in the IMCA Sport Mod and Hobby Stock classes, it delivers 396 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm allowing you to hold gears longer, keeping the engine in its sweet spot for quicker laps.
9. Chevrolet Performance CT525 6.2L Crate Engine
Want high-revving LS power for your super late model or modified racer? The 6.2L CT525 crate engine has it, producing 533 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 477 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm. This engine is very similar to other LS offerings here at Karl Kustoms but includes a carbureted intake manifold, racing oil pan, and coil-on-plug ignition.
10. Chevy Performance LS376/525 Connect & Cruise Powertrain System – 525hp Engine with T56 Manual Transmission
If you’re looking for high-revving LS power for your pro-touring Camaro or restomod Chevelle, the LS376/525 Connect & Cruise powertrain is it. You get 525 horsepower worth of fuel-injected ferocity in a turn-key package with a T56 Super Magnum transmission and all of the necessary controllers and wiring.
Order Your Engine From Karl Kustoms
This list of the 10 most popular engines is just a few of the dozens of options we have for your Ford, GM, or Mopar vehicle. If you don’t see what you want, we have a world-class machine shop that will build any short block or complete engine to your specifications. Plus, we offer fast, free shipping on orders over $99 to the lower 48 states.
Questions? Contact us online or give us a call at 866-697-8615.