The venerable Modular V8 didn't just power FoMoCo's models, it was also used as the piston pumping heart of these five ...
In Part 1 of this story we introduced you to Ford's new-generation overhead cam Modular V-8 engines first introduced in 1991 in the Lincoln Town Car. We showed you the differences between Modular V-8 ...
As Jalopnik's new Weekend Editor, one of my first acts will be to bring back a series I rarely had time for during the weekday grind: Engine Of The Day! Today we're honoring Detroit's first ...
What's a 700hp engine look like? Usually, we conjure up images of big-blocks with multiple carburetors, massive and convoluted headers, and an idle that sounds like a jackhammer. But hidden under the ...
The year 1996 had a lot of Mustang enthusiasts scratching their heads. The body of their beloved ponycar looked the same, but under the hood was something quite unfamiliar. It was the debut of the ...
Ryan de Villiers is a budding automotive journalist based in South Africa and serving as one of the newest additions to the CarBuzz team. He immediately pursued a career in journalism after finishing ...
Ford’s modular V8s offer modern performance and proven durability, but installing one in an older chassis requires more than just dropping it in. Their size and unique accessory layouts can create ...
I have a passion for big-inch motors, and this has led me to ignore Ford's 4.6 Mod motor and its potential. What a mistake, and one we're about to rectify. The reality is that Ford's modular engine, ...
A close-up of a Ford blue oval emblem on a car's front grille. - Yousef Osman 8/Shutterstock Ford is one of the biggest car markers in the world, and its V8 engines are arguably some of the biggest ...