Knowing popular engine dimensions and weights are critical to a successful engine swap in your project vehicle

Engines That Fit My Car: Dimensions for Common Engine Swaps

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

Learn how to ID a Ford 8.8 rear end by tag, width, and code. Compare 8.8 vs 9-inch axles, decode gear ratios, and find which Ford models used them.

Ford 8.8 Rear End ID Guide | Widths, Codes & 8.8 vs 9" 

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

Learn how to assemble one of our bolt on nine-inch Ford disc brake kits in this step-by-step guide.

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Ford’s 302ci small block V8 is one of Ford’s best engine designs and is capable of great power with the right parts

Ford 302 Build Combinations: Recipes for 300-500+ HP

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

In this Tech Tip, John responds to a customer looking to upgrade the 8” stock differential in his Cougar to a 9” open diff.

8 Inch to 9 Inch Upgrade

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

Upgrading to (or updating a poorly designed) independent front suspension, or IFS, will vastly improve your classic muscle car, hot rod, or pickup truck’s braking and handling

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