Cylinder heads are a major contributing factor to power production on the 4.6L modular motor. Since the 2-valve heads flow nowhere near as well as the 4-valve Cobras, it’s not surprising that the 4-valve motors produced a great deal more power. The new 3-valve heads seem to be positioned right between the two in terms […]
How to Identify a Ford Big-Block: Cams & Valvetrain
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 […]
Choosing the Right Brakes for your SN95 Mustang
Along with all the upgrades to the rest of the Mustang for the 1994 model year, the brakes were also improved. Four-wheel disc brakes were now standard on every model – rear drum brakes were gone. ABS also became optional on all Mustangs beginning in ’94. PBR two-piston front calipers, similar to the ones used […]
The Ultimate Ford Big-Block Induction Guide
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 […]
Camshaft Shootout: Best Cams for the 4.6/5.4 Ford V8
One of the most misunderstood performance components on any motor has to be the camshaft or camshafts. The difficulty is only compounded when you add things like forced induction to the mix. From an anatomical standpoint, camshafts can be likened to the brain, as the cam profile determines how effectively (when and where) breathing takes […]
How to Identify A Ford Big Block
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 […]
How to Install a Crankshaft into a Ford FE Engine
Original-equipment Ford FE crankshafts were made from either cast-nodular iron or forged steel. The nodular-iron cranks have proven to be extremely durable and are found in the majority of production engines. A steel crankshaft is inherently superior, especially in severe service where exposed to extremes in terms of power or cycle fatigue. A road-race engine […]
Choosing the Right Restoration Level for Your Ford Galaxie
Identifying which route to take with your Ford is exciting and very important. The approach of restoration makes your car a blank canvas; you pick its future and level of restoration. My love for the 1960–1964 Fords runs so deep that I don’t have a favorite type of restoration; I enjoy them all. Four-door drivers […]
Installing Mustang Fox Body Gauges: A Step-by-Step Guide with Photos
Although the Ford Fox Mustang instrument clusters were basically the same from 1979 to 1986, and again from 1987 to 1993, variations surfaced as Ford weaved improvements into the Mustang. Basic instrumentation function didn’t change from 1979 to 1993. Speedometers are cable-driven mechanical units. Electronic speedometers were never factory installed in 1979–1993 Mustangs. The rest […]
How to Easily Identify Ford Big-Block Cylinder Heads
Ford’s family of big-block engines encompasses a wide variety of cylinder heads and applications. Ford engineers stayed busy focusing on engineering changes that drive enthusiasts crazy. Most of these engineering changes are hard to see on the surface, but each had a purpose. Few of these changes have any effect on power. Port size variation […]
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