Big-block Ford valvetrain systems cover the gamut from shaft-mounted adjustable and non-adjustable rocker arms on the FE Series, MEL, and Boss 429 to adjustable stud and bolt-fulcrum non-adjustable on the 385 Series. Ford big-block valvetrain systems are plenty rugged from the factory unless you’re running an aggressive camshaft. The stamped steel rocker arms on the […]

A Ford big-block’s induction sys­tem has always been a quick bolt-on source for performance. All three vin­tage Ford big-blocks (FE, MEL, and 385 Series) yield an array of perfor­mance options from both the factory and the aftermarket. Swap meets and online auctions remain good sources for big-block Ford induction sys­tems. The FE big-block is undoubt­edly […]

The very heart of any big-block Ford build is the cylinder block. Block selection contributes to the success or failure of an engine proj­ect. Whether you’re building a mild 332 for a vintage Ford restoration or erecting a stump puller of a 460, it’s important to know the difference between a good block and a […]