Flathead V8 engines were the first mass-produced V8 engines sold in production cars, with Ford’s first example dating back to ...

That engine was the Ford Flathead V8. Though V8s had already ... In the mid-1950s, the new Chevrolet small block again started a V8 revolution. However, this didn't slow down the popularity ...

Other than the 6.2-liter V8, the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 can also be had with a 5.3-liter small block ... engine layout popularized by Ford's revered flathead V8. The heavy-duty pickup ...

One of only 404 units produced in 1940, this Lincoln Zephyr kickstarted the iconic Continental line. It's also one of only 54 ...

Set to be used in full-size trucks and SUVs, the GM Gen Six Small Block V8 engines are expected “to deliver stronger performance than today’s engines while benefitting fuel economy and reducin ...

The Ford Ranger Raptor is a pretty sweet little truck. With Fox live valve shocks, locking diffs front and rear, and the ability to jump over sand dunes to your heart's content, there is plenty to ...

See All 15 Photos When it came time to selecting a driveline for the roadster, it was obvious only a traditional Ford Flathead would fill the bill. Pete surfed his parts bin and came up with an ...

At the HOT ROD How-To section, you’ll learn how to make improvements to your own special hot rod, drawing from the DIY knowledge of the HOT ROD team to learn more about how-to make more power ...

The original shoebox Ford ditched the old-timey transverse springs of Henry I’s antiquated predecessors and it looked very modern. Sales for 1949 topped a million units and stayed at that level for ...