Ford Y-block engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:bore 3.5 in
gptkbp:compressionRatio 8.5:1 to 10.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:displacement 239 cu in
272 cu in
292 cu in
312 cu in
gptkbp:drivetrain OHV
gptkbp:engine cast iron
approximately 600 lbs
gptkbp:engineType naturally aspirated
overhead valve
gptkbp:exhaustSystem cast iron or aluminum
gptkbp:fuel_capacity wet sump
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
distributor
carburetor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ford Y-block engine
gptkbp:introduced 1954
gptkbp:is_popular_among hot_rod_culture
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Ford_cars
gptkb:Mercury_cars
gptkb:Lincoln_cars
marine applications
gptkbp:isMarketedAs strong
gptkbp:legacy influential_in_V8_design
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Ford_Motor_Company
gptkbp:material aluminum
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:NASCAR
drag racing
gptkbp:notable_feature high performance
lightweight design
good torque characteristics
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 300 hp
gptkbp:produces 1964
gptkbp:productionYears 1954-1964
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Ford_Modular_engine
gptkb:Ford_Windsor_engine
gptkb:Ford_Flathead_V8
Y-block family
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Ford_FE_engine
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V8
gptkbp:stroke 3.3 in
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ford_FE_engine
gptkbp:timePeriod chain-driven
gptkbp:torque up to 400 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high