Ford’s Boss 302 V8 arrived as a purpose-built weapon for road racing, yet it ended up redefining what a small-block could be on both track and street. By blending high-rpm cylinder heads with a ...

Among the many variations of the iconic small-block Chevy, the short-lived but ferocious 302 aka DZ302, stands out as a high-revving race-bred V8 built for one purpose: Trans-Am dominance. Introduced ...

For a number of years prior to 1957, efforts on the part of domestic auto makers to produce normally aspirated engines of 1-hp/cubic-inch power capabilities had proven to be somewhat disappointing.

During what was arguably the most exciting period of the American automotive industry, Ford helped take the American V8 to new performance heights. Follow us: Last year (2023), Ford celebrated its ...

The Ford small block 302 is one of the most reliable V8 engines ever built. It powered some of the Blue Oval's most famous vehicles, including the Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, and Mercury Cougar. But ...