With the 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine currently sitting on the top rung of Ford’s street-performance ladder, let’s take this look back at OG small-block power, brought about through a big-bored and ...

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 ...

Factory horsepower ratings have never told the whole story, and nowhere was that more obvious than with a small-block Ford that quietly punched well above its weight. On paper, it looked like a modest ...

The Ford 302 Windsor V8 remains a favorite for classic car enthusiasts thanks to its versatility, reliability, and rich aftermarket support. From ignition timing tweaks to camshaft upgrades and fuel ...

However, Ford was thinking in another direction, deciding to focus on efficiency and balance. The result was the small-block V8, a compact, lightweight engine that proved you didn't need massive ...

While there have been some iconic big-block engines over the last few decades, it's difficult to argue with the success of the small-block engine. Small-block engines not only weigh less — allowing ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...