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.

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 ...

By the late 1970s, American performance looked like it had been left in the rearview mirror. After a decade of tightening ...

The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 arrived at a moment when Detroit’s muscle wars were defined by quarter-mile bragging rights, yet it quietly rewrote the rules for how a street car could handle, rev and ...

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" ...

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 ...

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 ...