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 ...

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 ...