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.

Ford’s 427 and 428 FE V8s sit at the heart of some of the most mythologized American performance cars, yet even seasoned ...

Triple two-barrel intake manifold is the alltime winner for the Y-block. Linkage may be constant or progressive. This manifold is still being produced or you might find one 'W used. One of the great ...

Ford is no stranger to producing powerful engines. From the heyday of the muscle car to the racetrack to the Special Vehicles Team to today's Ford Performance division, the company has carved out a ...

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird has been modified for vintage racing with lightweight components, tuned engine, and period-performance upgrades. The Ford Thunderbird defined the "Personal Luxury Car" ...

1963 Ford Y-Block Stroked to 355-Inches makes over 600 HP on Westech’s Dyno!

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The 460-cubic-inch big block Ford V8 is a massive engine equating to a displacement value of over 7.5 liters. For reference, that's bigger than a Rat, a Hellephant, and a Godzilla, making the 460 one ...

“This is not a marketing exercise,” general manager Will Ford says. Ford Performance is being rebranded as Ford Racing as the Blue Oval aims to emphasize the connection between its many racing ...