Direct Connection Unleashes New Series of HEMI® V8 Crate Engine Packages

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2026

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Direct Connection 345 Crate HEMI® Engine Package – Super Stock

Direct Connection, the official factory-backed performance parts arm of Stellantis' SRT Performance division, unveils an all-new series of crate engine packages at the 2026 SEMA Show, delivering a new lineup of turnkey solutions engineered to simplify builds and maximize performance for enthusiast builders, racers and restoration specialists.

Every new engine package combines a Direct Connection crate engine and matching controller kit into a single, coordinated offering designed to put projects on the road faster and with greater efficiency. The series also introduces exclusive Direct Connection branding, serialized engine identification plaques and premium branded crate packaging.

"Our philosophy is simple: one part, one solution. If you're going to build something serious, you shouldn't have to guess whether all the pieces are going to work together," said Tim Kuniskis, head of American Brands, SRT Performance and Direct Connection division, Stellantis North America. "That's what these new Direct Connection crate engine packages are about. Everything you need, engineered to work together, in one turnkey package. Whether you're bringing a classic muscle car back to life or building something for the street or the track, we're making it easier to get the performance you want and the confidence that comes with it."

Expanding Product Lineup: Six New Packages With Manual and Automatic Transmission Options

345 Crate HEMI® Engine Package - Street Strip
(automatic P/N: DC345000AA, manual P/N: DC345010AA)

New Direct Connection 345 Street Strip Crate Engine Package includes:

345 Crate HEMI Engine Package - Super Stock
(automatic P/N: DC345001AA, manual P/N: DC345011AA)

345 Super Stock upgrades:

New Direct Connection 345 Super Stock Crate Engine Package includes:

392 Crate HEMI Engine Package - Street Strip
(automatic P/N: DC392000AA, manual P/N: DC392010AA)

New Direct Connection 392 Street Strip Crate Engine Package includes:

392 Crate HEMI Engine Package - Super Stock
(automatic P/N: DC392001AA, manual P/N: DC392011AA)

392 Super Stock upgrades:

New Direct Connection 392 Super Stock Crate Engine Package includes:

Hellcrate Redeye 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine Package - Super Stock
(automatic P/N: DC376101AA, manual P/N: DC376111AA)

New Direct Connection Redeye 6.2L Supercharged Super Stock Crate Engine Package includes:

Hellephant C170 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine Package - Super Stock
(automatic P/N: DC376201AA, manual P/N: DC376211AA)

New Direct Connection Hellephant C170 6.2L Supercharged Crate Engine Package includes:

All new engine packages are designed for plug-and-play use with new TorqueFlite 8HP90 automatic transmission crates, as well as the TREMEC manual transmission.

New TorqueFlite 8HP90 automatic transmission crates include:

Experience Direct Connection Crate Engine Packages at SEMA 2026
SEMA attendees can visit the Direct Connection display to view the complete engine portfolio, speak directly with technical experts and learn more about the newest HEMI crate engine package and transmission offerings.

Also on display, and first shown at SEMA in 2024, is a restored 1967 Plymouth GTX that has been elevated to true modern muscle-car form and proudly returns as the first build with the newly announced Hellcrate Redeye 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine Package - Super Stock paired with the TorqueFlite 8HP90 automatic transmission kit.

"When we showed this GTX at SEMA in 2024, the original owner we bought it from wasn't exactly thrilled that we had turned his muscle car into an EV," said Kuniskis. "We heard him. So this year, we fixed it. We put a supercharged HEMI back under the hood, and I have a feeling he's going to like this version a whole lot better."

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Direct Connection crate engine packages will be available starting in the first quarter of 2027. Production content may vary. Pricing to be announced.

Direct Connection
The Direct Connection portfolio, available online and through the Mopar dealer network, includes modern performance, crate engine, race and vintage muscle high-performance products for Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles. Direct Connection offers factory street, strip and track performance parts developed by SRT engineers and leading aftermarket brands with warranty coverage for added peace of mind. Performance enthusiasts and racers can access the Direct Connection hotline at (800) 998-1110 for technical and race support. More information on Direct Connection is available at DCPerformance.com.

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