Ford's effort to catch up with competitors in the overhead-valve V8 sweepstakes hit the market in 1954 and was called the "Y-Block." That's in reference to the engine block's deep skirting surrounding ...
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Why Ford's 1954 V8 Engine Was Called A Y-Block
When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.
What did your teenage custom truck look like? If your name is Victor "Reno" Sevilla, then it would've looked just like this gorgeous gold 1959 Ford F-100. Reno was a 16-year-old 11th grader when he ...
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