In the 1950s, Ford’s original V8 engine was long overdue for a redesign. Although the iconic Flathead V8 design boomed in popularity upon debuting in the ’30s and became a Hot Rod staple, rivals offered innovative alternatives that overshadowed Ford’s conservatism. Introduced to the market in 1954, the Y-block engine got its name from its distinctive deep skirting, which made the powertrain block resemble the letter ‘Y’ when looking from the front. As Ford’s first-ever overhead valve (OHV) engine, the
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