In 1958, Ford introduced its new FE series of V8 engines (short for Ford-Edsel) to replace the short-lived Y-block — itself a replacement for the truly antiquated flathead V8s. The FE was a ...

In the world of chemistry, FE is the ... of the famed 427 side oiler. Although it is a staple in hot rod nomenclature like "Hemi" or "ZL1," not many outside the big-block Ford world know the ...

The FE design was available in multiple displacements, including 360, 390, and 427 cubic inches. In addition to the 427 Cammer, Ford built another version of the 427 big-block V8, nicknamed the ...

So last month we removed the old, heavy 390 big-block Ford out of our '67 ... last year were 14.81 with the 390 FE and 13.51 with the new Ford Racing 427. The new engine knocked 1.3 seconds ...

When Ford was developing and racing its legendary 427 FE big-blocks back in the 1960s, it endured a tremendous learning curve that was proven out in dynamometer laboratories and racing venues ...

Vintage F-Series Ford trucks have never been the first choice ... and took a good look at the 427 block that had been sitting next to it since the 1990s. Jim sent the NOS 427 and other ancillary ...

Even though it's one of the most desirable classic cars from the 1960s, the first-generation Ford ... 427-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) mill instead. According to our host, the engine features FE-type ...

This humongous V8 proved that American muscle was better than sophisticated Italian V12s on the biggest stage of them all: the 24-Hours of Le Mans. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 24 ...

Over the years, the 427-cubic-inch crate engine has taken many forms. Originally, the 427 was offered as a big block engine by both Ford and Chevrolet. In the 1960s, Ford's 427 big block dominated ...