Ford big block engines

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:community enthusiast clubs exist
restoration projects common
performance events held
gptkbp:compressionRatio varies by model
gptkbp:constructionMaterial cast iron
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in movies and TV shows
gptkbp:cylinderCount 8
gptkbp:displacement 460 cubic inches
428 cubic inches
427 cubic inches
360 cubic inches
352 cubic inches
390 cubic inches
330 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain OHV
gptkbp:engine varies by model
cast iron
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V8
overhead
gptkbp:exhaustSystem dual exhaust
carbureted or fuel injected
gptkbp:famousFor 1960s
1970s
1980s
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
distributor ignition
wet sump
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ford big block engines
gptkbp:introduced 1965
gptkbp:isMarketedAs performance upgrades available
high availability of parts
gptkbp:legacy influential_in_American_automotive_history
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular oil changes
requires cooling system checks
requires valve adjustments
gptkbp:notableModels M series
385 series
FE series
gptkbp:powerOutput varies by model
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Ford_Motor_Company
gptkbp:racingSeries gptkb:NASCAR
drag racing
off-road racing
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Ford_small_block_engines
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ford_modular_engine
gptkbp:torque varies by model
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Ford_cars
gptkb:Ford_trucks
Ford_performance_vehicles