Ford V8 with intake manifold removed showing open head ports and…

Looking straight down into the valley of a big-block Ford V8 with the intake manifold pulled off, exposing the black-painted lifter valley and the eight open intake ports in the cylinder heads. Bare rusty exhaust manifolds sit on either side and the head gasket surfaces are still coated in sealant residue.

AI caption September 2010 · Photo 5260 of 8450