In the bad old days, Ford engine builders knew that Blue Oval power would always cost them at least 50 percent more than building a comparable Chevy. The reason for the price disparity was volume. A ...

“Too few cubes, too much legend.” That’s what some of the old-time drag racers might call the Ford 289 Hi-Po V8 a small but mighty powerhouse that, in spite of its relatively modest displacement, ...

During the course of a restoration, there are hundreds of decisions to be made. Some are made up front before a single wrench is turned, while others are often made on the spur of the moment because ...

Significant automotive innovations and history were made during the 1960s, with some of the most memorable engines ever developed. One of these engines was the Ford 289ci small block V8, which powered ...

The Ford small block 302 is one of the most reliable V8 engines ever built. It powered some of the Blue Oval's most famous vehicles, including the Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, and Mercury Cougar. But ...

We love the Ford 302. Its short, 3.00-inch stroke encourages flinging the tach needle to 7,000 or even 8,000 rpm, and its fat, 4.00-inch bore allows mucho cylinder head breathing. We've punished a ...

This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 was refurbished back in 2007, losing its original Boss 302 engine in favor of a 351 ci Cleveland V8. As far as this car being a collectible, the engine swap was ...