Ford’s 427 and 428 FE V8s came from the same basic big-block family, yet they ended up with very different personalities on the street and track. Small changes in bore, stroke, and intended use turned ...

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 ...

In 1958, Ford introduced its new FE series of V8 engines (short for Ford-Edsel) to replace the short-lived Y-block — itself a replacement for the truly antiquated flathead V8s. The FE was a tremendous ...

The day started out badly for Austin Bittle. After making a single pass down the Las Vegas quarter-mile, a loud clatter erupted from the engine compartment of his 1966 Ford Fairlane hardtop. The ...

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 ...