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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While Lincolns began getting modern overhead-valve V8 engines for the 1952 model year, their Ford-badged brethren had to make do with the antiquated flathead V8 through 1953. Finally, the Ford Y-Block ...

Since the dawn of the internal combustion engine, the search for power has been paramount in internal combustion engine development and advancements over the years. Ranging in all sorts of different ...