Ford once came remarkably close to putting a mid-engine supercar into American driveways, and at its heart sat a Yamaha-tuned V6 that later became famous in a family sedan. Conceived to challenge European exotics on their own terms,

Ford’s modern crate catalog is stacked with giant V8s that can transform everything from classic pickups to late-model muscle into serious powerhouses. At the center of that lineup is the 7.3-liter Gas V8, sold by Ford Performance as the Godzilla crate ...

Known as a classic car enthusiast, Jarro loves classic Porsches, Toyotas and everything in between. Though he used to manage a local speed shop and had a short stint with a race team, he now prefers a brisk therapeutic drive over the adrenaline of racing.

Ford is no stranger to producing powerful engines. From the heyday of the muscle car to the racetrack to the Special Vehicles Team to today's Ford Performance division, the company has carved out a part of its legacy to create some hulking engines that ...