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 ...

Anyone who ever wrenched on a 1950s- or '60s-era Ford pickup is familiar with the Y-block V-8. Introduced in 1954, it was Ford's first overhead-valve V-8 and powered millions of cars and trucks in ...

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 ...

Ford Division's first overhead valve V-8, the Y-Block, remains one of the sexiest V-8 engines ever with its perfect symmetry, finned and studded Thunderbird Special valve covers, dual-plane "stacked ...

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 ...

It was considered a major breakthrough when Ford launched its Flathead V8 engine in 1932. Up until that point, V8 engines were expensive and limited to just luxury cars, but Henry Ford wanted one that ...

A gentleman by the name of George Stirrat and eight of his colleagues started the development of the Ford small block in 1960. This group of engineers – internally referred to as Canadian X Project – ...

Ford Motor Company has led the industry in V-8 engine development since it introduced the flathead back in 1932. The mass-produced flathead gave customers excellent power and reliability (for the era) ...

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