Leading up to the peak of the muscle car era, automakers like Ford and Pontiac were locked in a battle of one-upmanship. While smaller, higher revving engines were popular among hot rodders, there was ...

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 ...

As far as Ford Motor Company's big-block V8s go, few are as iconic as the Cobra Jet engine. First announced in late 1967 and made available in April 1968, the 428 Cobra Jet was the pinnacle of Ford's ...

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 ...

Full-size Fords were playing the varsity game in 1968, with half of the total automobile production from FoMoCo rolling on the big platform. In fact, full-size cars were still the number one choice ...

The Ford Total Performance era has achieved mythic status in the annals of racing and street automotive culture. From the small-block V8s that shaped the muscle car era to the Le-Mans-winning 427 ...