Though not designed for high performance, Ford's first overhead-valve (OHV) V8 was a solid engine. These days, when it's equipped with modern tech, the Y-Block can make some respectable output figures ...

In the 1950s, Ford's original V8 engine was long overdue for a redesign. Although the iconic Flathead V8 design boomed in popularity upon debuting in the '30s and became a Hot Rod staple, rivals ...

Ford's effort to catch up with competitors in the overhead-valve V8 sweepstakes hit the market in 1954 and was called the "Y-Block." That's in reference to the engine block's deep skirting surrounding ...

When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.

We love engines that fall into the "different" category and, thankfully, so does Steve Brule over at Westech Performance. When he's not co-hostingEngine Masters, he's running countless mills through ...

There's a reason why the LS platform is an incredibly popular candidate for engine swaps in everything from pre-war hot rods, to pro-touring muscle cars, and even drift cars that in stock form never ...