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EnginesFeatured Powerplant: 335 Series Cleveland
Ford's Total Performance mantra was enhanced by the introduction of the Cleveland engine (named for the Cleveland Engine Plant) family. Referred to by their engineering designation "335 Series", Cleveland small-blocks were originally tuned... Featured Powerplant: Ford FE
In 1958, Ford introduced their new FE big-block, designed to replace the Y-block. Offered in factory displacements up to 428 cubic inches, the 4-inch plus bore allowed for larger valve sizes. Featured Powerplant: Ford's Y-Block
Closely based on the 317 cubic inch OHV engine introduced in the 1952 Lincoln, Ford's Y-block was introduced in 1954. Overall engine design goals included room for increased displacements and compression ratios. Featured Powerplant: 221-302 Windsor Engine Magic
No doubt about it, the Windsor series of Ford engines are some of the finest in the world. With their introduction in the 1962 model year at a modest 221 c.i.d. in the then new intermediate Fairlane, all the way up tot he ground pounding Boss 302... Featured Powerplant: 427 SOHC "Cammer"
Ok, if you were to name the top ten engines Ford has built over the last forty years...Ok, ok, let's say the top five engines Ford has built in the last forty years, this one has to be on the list. You've got the Boss 302, Boss 249, the 427 "high riser". |
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