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 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 ...

500-to-600-horsepower-capable small-blocks join 302ci and 347ci on engine giant’s growing roster of Ford crate V-8s. It was only a few months ago that we shared news about the launch of three ...

The American V-8 engine represents one of the automotive world's most enduring symbols of power and performance. For generations of car enthusiasts, these engines have defined what it means to drive ...