Ford Y-Block: A Performance History
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (978 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0989114929 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 196 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Charlie resides in Normandy Beach, New Jersey, with his wife, Gale. . He is the author of four previous books on Ford drag racing (including two from Stance & Speed, Ford Drag Team and Thunderbolt) and two books on rebuilding and modifying Ford engines. A long-time fan of any style of racing in which Ford products participa
Ford Y Block: A Performance History is packed with previously unpublished photos and personal accounts from those who actually made the history. A renewed interest in the Y-Block has fostered the development of modern aftermarket speed equipment. This has led to heretofore unheard of horsepower numbers and performances that have returned the Y-Block to the winner's circle more than six decades after its debut.. Here is a true accounting of the many racing accomplishments of one of the most maligned engine series ever to roll out of Detroit. This book will document the wins recorded and records set by Y-Block-powered vehicles on the Salt Flats of Bonneville, on NASCAR and USAC stock car tracks, the lofty heights of Pike's Peak, and on drag strips and bullring dirt tracks from coast to coast. Long-time Ford fanatic Charlie Morris delivers the ultimate vindication of this sturdy, historic performing engine series as reflected in the current trend tow
He was most recently the engine builder/crew chief for a championship-winning Nostalgia Super Stock Ford Galaxie. About the Author Charlie Morris has been a die-hard Ford man from the day he watched the 1960 Daytona 500 and decided it was the Blue Oval for him. . Charlie resides in Normandy Beach, New Jersey, with his wife, Gale. He is the author of four previous books on Ford drag racing (including two from Stance & Speed, Ford Drag Team and Thunderbolt) and two books on rebuilding and modifying Ford engines. A long-time fan of any style of racing in which Ford products participated, his personal experiences have been in drag racing. He has raced a 1954 Ford in M/Stock and a Super Stock 1962 Ford, crewed an Alcohol Funny Car and a Pro Stock Ford Thunderbird
Five Stars Fine book, much good information.. love the history of engines James Demas Impressed love the history of engineswhere they were and where they are.. One of my favorite engines, now this is one of my favorites books. Al Amazing info on the Y-Block. A great engine and a great book.