Ford’s 427 and 428 FE V8s sit at the heart of some of the most mythologized American performance cars, yet even seasoned enthusiasts often blur the line between them. I want to unpack where these two ...

Ford’s 427 and 428 FE V8s came from the same basic big-block family, yet they ended up with very different personalities on the street and track. Small changes in bore, stroke, and intended use turned ...

Vintage F-Series Ford trucks have never been the first choice for a restomod. The Chevy C10 has a larger catalog for engine, body, and suspension parts, and the small-block Chevy is cheaper and more ...

Ford's big block engines are among the best-known and most respected V8s in American history. From the pure-blooded racing heritage of the 427 and its derivatives to the massive torque-happy 429 in ...

Vintage F-Series Ford trucks have never been the first choice for a restomod. The Chevy C10 has a larger catalog for engine, body, and suspension parts, and the small-block Chevy is cheaper and more ...

Some engines weren’t just built—they were summoned. Ford’s 427 FE V8 thundered into existence in 1963, forged for battle in NASCAR, NHRA, and at Le Mans. It was a racing engine that somehow slipped ...

American carmakers in the 1960s chased trends like Metallica cutting their hair. Seemingly, every brand had to have a large displacement V8, even producing ...

During what was arguably the most exciting period of the American automotive industry, Ford helped take the American V8 to new performance heights. Last year (2023), Ford celebrated its 120th ...

During the mid-1960s, many Americans were obsessed with automobiles. Teenagers cruised the main drag through countless small towns on warm summer evenings. Families loaded up in their cars to attend ...