In the late 1960s, Ford’s ambitious plans for high-performance vehicles led to the development of the iconic Boss 429 Mustang ...
When muscle car enthusiasts talk about the mightiest engines produced by Ford during the 1960s and 1970s, the Boss 351 rarely gets mentioned. However, this underappreciated eight-cylinder gem, which ...
Perception and reality are often widely disparate things. That couldn't be truer than with the legendary Boss 429 Mustang and the semi-hemi engine for which it was named. It is the darling of the ...
Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...
The Boss 6.2 V8 is known for toughness, but lack of care left this Super Duty engine with shattered pistons and destroyed rods. Endowed with a cast-iron block, SOHC valvetrain, and featuring two spark ...
We love the Ford 302. Its short, 3.00-inch stroke encourages flinging the tach needle to 7,000 or even 8,000 rpm, and its fat, 4.00-inch bore allows mucho cylinder head breathing. We've punished a ...
When it comes to classic Ford Mustangs, I like them in high-impact colors. My top five first-gen Mustang colors include Lime Gold, Silver Jade, Grabber Orange, Grabber Green, and Calypso Coral. But I ...
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 ...
Ford is no stranger to producing powerful engines. From the heyday of the muscle car to the racetrack to the Special Vehicles Team to today's Ford Performance division, the company has carved out a ...
"Ohio George" Montgomery was racing long before the Ford Boss 429 showed up on the scene in 1969. He had raced at Bonneville as early as 1951, but became a legend in drag racing after building a light ...