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 ...

A lifelong Ford enthusiast, Flip Cooper would gaze upon the iconic 427 SOHC engine on display in his Casper, Wyoming, office, often fuming over the injustice of seeing so many Chevy-powered FoMoCo ...

In terms of sheer horsepower, the 1960s were truly the golden decade for American cars. Car manufacturers were locked in fierce competition, challenging what was possible both on the streets and the ...

Steve Magnante:Grant, your Ford 427 is a rare bird! Today when we speak of Ford 427s, most folks envision stealthy, poked-and-stroked Windsor small-blocks in Fox Mustangs wearing 5.0 fender badges.

Out of the smoky haze created by the hordes of Chevy tri-five Gasser’s choking-up dragstrips across the country, comes a new and refreshing take on the straight axle form. This stunning jacked-up ...

You meet very few engines that can change how you think about American performance, but the Ford 427 and Chrysler 426 Hemi V8 both do exactly that. Here are two big blocks that did not just win races; ...