The 4.8 LS engine is a salvage yard bargain vs the typical 5.3 or 6.0 LS and can still make great power for your LS swap needs.

Vortec 4.8 LS Build: Horsepower Recipes, Specs, & Upgrades

Learn about the specs of the V8 Ford Flathead Engine. Check out these Flathead firing order diagrams and torque specifications chart created by the experts.

Ford Flathead V8 Firing Order and Specs

Concerned about a transmission swap? Our engine transmission compatibility checker will help confirm what you need to make it happen.

Transmission Interchange List Chevy, Ford, Mopar V8 Compatibility

Inside GM’s Gen V LT engine family: history, tech, and performance of each LT engine option available.

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We can teach you some of the major differences between the Ford and GM-style T5 Flathead transmission adapter kits. We'll also walk you through choosing the correct parts in order to make this installation a breeze!

Adapting Tremec's Popular T5 5-speed Manual to Ford's Flathead V8 Engine

Check out some cool overhead conversions to the Ford flathead V8 on display in the Museum of American Speed!

Vintage Overhead Valve Conversions for the Ford Flathead

Rebuilding an engine? Stay organized by using a valvetrain rocker arm organizer tray while disassembling the valvetrain components. Learn some tips on why you shouldn't mix up lifters if you intend on using them again.

Disassembling Valvetrain Components

Once you're ready to start selecting valve train components, we have some useful tips and tools that should boost your performance. We discuss proper valve-springs, pushrod length, and rocker arm ratios.

Engine Building - Valvetrain Tips

Heath P. tells his story on how the passion for 'hot rodding' was instilled in him by his grandfather. From driving tractors on their family farm to becoming a Ford family, you are in for a good read.

For the Love of the Flathead V8

Picking the right camshaft can be a challenge. Use our camshaft selection guide to learn how to select the right cam for your street rod's best performance.

Camshaft Selection Explained

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