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 ...

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 ...

Automotive Specialists updates the classic Ford Y-Block to be a contender in a world of computer-controlled horsepower. There's a reason why the LS platform is an incredibly popular candidate for ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

This Ford Thunderbird from 1957 is currently on auction and has been reworked by race car driver-turned builder Chuck Daigh ...

Ford has created some iconic vehicles over its long history in the industry, from the Explorer to the classic Model T. The vehicles themselves, of course, serve as the most prominent work an auto ...

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 – ...

Customizing vehicles tends to be a family affair. Whether it's father and son, a pair of brothers, or husband and wife, an affinity for wrenching usually rubs off on family members. As for Dave Timm ...