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The original Lincoln V8 was also known as a Y-Block. Lincoln introduced their engine in 1952, but it was a different design from the Ford Y-Block, and was used on large cars and Ford heavy-duty trucks. One of the design qualities of the Y-Block V8 is its deep skirting which makes for a very rigid block for added strength in the bottom end.
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Sep 23, 2021 · Last updated on 03/08/2022. (Image/Jim Smart) Ford’s first overhead valve V8, the Y-Block, remains the engine of choice for a lot of hotrodders. By modern standards, the Y-Block is dated with its stacked intake ports and solid tappets that must be installed first. It is also—by far—the most handsome V-8 ever done.
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Dec 20, 2023 · The first iterations of the Y-block V8 engines showed a considerable increase in brake horsepower. With 130 bhp, the 239 cu-in Y-block V8 delivered 18% more power to the wheels than the Flathead ...
