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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

When someone mentions the Ford Thunderbird, it's the first-generation model that comes to mind. Built from 1955 to 1957, the first-gen Thunderbird is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful coupes of ...

Ford has arguably changed the game more than any other manufacturer in the American automotive market. From the Model T that brought an affordable car to the everyday consumer, to the first ...