Ford Standard Engine Service

It may feel like a daunting task attempting to determine the best leaf spring for your traditional hot rod straight axle build, but our buyer's guide will surely help.

Learn correct spark plug firing orders for SBC, LS, Mopar, AMC, and Ford V8s, and learn what the correct firing order means for performance.

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

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

Classic cars ran on normal motor oils for decades, so why change now? The answer lies in the evolution of gasoline engines and how motor oil has co-evolved.

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.

Is it OK to put Diesel oil in my gas engine? When is diesel oil bad for my car? Do I need to any additives in addition to diesel oil in my gas engine?

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!

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

While everyone is looking for a 6.0 LS, don’t count out the original 5.7 LS1 engine for your next LS swap performance build