The Ford FE Series V-8

The Ford “FE” (Ford-Edsel) big block was in continuous use in cars and trucks from 1958 through 1976. It spawned major performance engines: 352 CID 360 HP, 390 CID 401 HP, 406 CID 405 HP, 427 CID 425 HP and the famous SOHC 427 CID 650 HP NASCAR engine shown here.

All About The Ford FE Engine
1958 – 1976

The Ford “FE” engine got its nomenclature from the realignment of the Divisions at Ford for 1958. “FE” stands for “Ford-Edsel” which were the vehicles where it was intended to be used. The truck version was revered to as the “FT” engine. The huge V-8 that was developed for Lincoln was an entirely different design and was set at 383-410-430 CID (and later 462 CID) and called the “MEL” block. It was used in Edsel Citation, Mercury, and Lincoln lines.

The FE engine uses a typical wedge combustion Chamber

The FE engine uses a typical wedge combustion Chamber

The Ford FE engine has conventional wedge combustion chambers in the head whereas the MEL has the chamber in the block due to the block being cut 10 degrees off square with the bore axis, rather than the standard 90 degree cut.

Ford had recognized, like other makers, that cars were growing in size, and that larger powerplants would be required to move them as well as their successors. The “Y Block”, introduced in 1954, was designed to only grow to a bit over 300 CID, but no further, and in fact had reached its limitations at 312 CID by 1956. A significant modification would have been needed to grow the engine beyond 312, and as such, Ford decided to use a clean sheet of paper. The FE V-8 was the result.

Some unique features of the Ford FE engine were the distributor located at the front of the engine to ease maintenance, and cylinder heads that were very narrow requiring the intake manifold to be part of the valve cover area, with the pushrods reaching the rocker arms through it, rather than the head. The intake also acted as the valley cover – at that time a newer idea. The cylinder heads had large ports and the valve sizes were large for an engine of its original size at 2.02″ for the intake and 1.56″ for the exhaust.

The Ford FE engine and and its truck counterpart, the FT V-8s are “deep skirt” designs—so-called because the cylinder block casting extends below the crankshaft centerline, giving great rigidity and support to the crankshaft’s bearings. In these engines, the casting extends 3.625 in (92.1 mm) below the crankshaft centerline, which is more than an inch below the bottom of the crank journals. Later, this would allow for “cross-bolting” the main bearing caps for added rigidity necessary for long distance racing.

All Ford FE engines have a bore spacing (distance between each cylinder center) of 4.630″, and a deck height (the distance from crank center to top of block) of 10.170″. The main crankshaft journal bearing diameter is 2.749″.

Originally the blocks were cast as a “top oilier”, meaning the oil was sent to a line above the camshaft first. This was to ensure that the lifters received enough oil to keep them quiet. Ford would learn that this inhibited oiling at high RPM and would result in the famous 427 CID “side oilier, that oiled the bearings first.

The FE engine uses a typical wedge combustion Chamber

Showing “deep skirt” design and cross bolted mains of the 427

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

The following tabs allow you to view the specs for each different FE engine for that period. Click a tab to see the complete specifications!

Early FE V-8s: 1958-1960

Early Ford FE engines: 1958-1960 versions were offered in three variants: 332 CID, 352 CID, and 361 CID. In 1958 and 1959, the performance V-8 was the Police and Edsel 361 CID. In 1960, things got serious with a high performance 352 with special cylinder heads, pistons, intake and camshaft. Compression ratios went from 8.6:1 to 11.6:1

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240 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “G” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 332 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.3 inches. Compression ratio: 9.5:1. Horsepower: 240 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 360 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.399″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) R-1406-A; (automatic transmission) R-1552-A.

265 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “G” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 332 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.3 inches. Compression ratio: 9.6:1. Horsepower: 265 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 360 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.399″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) R-1406-A; (automatic transmission) R-1552-A.

300 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “H” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 10.2:1. Horsepower: 300 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 395 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.399″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model B8A-9510-E; Carter 2640S or SA or SC. Dual exhaust standard.

NOTE: This was the standard Thunderbird V-8.

303 HP Police V-8. Engine Code “W” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 361 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 303 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 400 @ 2800 RPM. Five main bearings. Solid lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.411″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) R-1482-A; (automatic transmission) Holley R-1483-A . Dual exhaust standard.

NOTE: This was the Edsel Ranger and Pacer base V-8 and the Ford cars Police Interceptor V-8.

225 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “B” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 332 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.3 inches. Compression ratio: 8.9:1. Horsepower: 225 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 325 @ 2200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 44 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 2-barrel Model (manual transmission) R-1843-A; (automatic transmission) R-1844-A.

300 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “H” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 10.2:1. Horsepower: 300 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 395 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.401″. Overlap 44 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model 5752304; or Holley 4160-C. Dual exhaust standard.

NOTE: This was the standard Thunderbird V-8.

303 HP Edsel V-8. Engine Code “W” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 361 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 9.6:1. Horsepower: 303 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 390 @ 2900 RPM. Five main bearings. Solid lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 44 degrees. Carburetor:  Holley 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) R-1847-A; (automatic transmission) Holley R-1848-A . Dual exhaust optional.

NOTE: This was the Edsel Ranger, Corsair & Villager optional V-8.

300 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “X” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 8.9:1. Horsepower: 235 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 350 @ 2400 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 44 degrees. Carburetor: Ford/Holley 2-barrel Model (manual transmission) COAE-9510-R; (automatic transmission) COAE-9510-S.

NOTE: Dual exhaust optional. Export code “G”.

300 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “Y” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 9.6:1. Horsepower: 300 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 381 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 49 degrees. Carburetor: Ford/Holley 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) COAE-9510-J (automatic transmission) COAE-9510-K. Dual exhaust standard.

NOTE: This was the standard Thunderbird V-8.

360 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “Z” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 10.6:1. Horsepower: 360 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 380 @ 3400 RPM Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.479″. Overlap 78 degrees. Intake manifold: special high flow aluminum. Carburetor: Ford/Holley 4-barrel Model 4160 C0AE-9150-AA.

NOTE: This was the high performance V-8 available on all Fords except Thunderbird. Special exhaust system with free flowing cast iron headers and larger diameter dual exhaust system.

Mature FE V-8s: 1961-1965

The period of 1961 through 1965 was an age of maturity for the FE. The engine size went from 352 CID to 428 CID. Horsepower went from 220 to 425. Racing improved the efficiency and durability of the engine, which proved to be very durable, especially when fitted with cross-bolted main bearings and side oiling, that fed the main bearings first.

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220 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “X” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 8.9:1. Horsepower: 220 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 336 @ 2400 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 2-barrel Model

  • 1961 (manual transmission) C1AE-9510-AE; (automatic transmission) C1AE-9150-AD.
  • 1962 (manual transmission) C2AE-9510-AE; (automatic transmission) C2AE-9150-AD.

NOTE: Export engine used code “G”.

220 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “X” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 8.9:1. Horsepower: 220 @ 4300 RPM. Torque: 336 @ 2600 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 44 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 2-barrel Model (manual transmission) C3AF-9510-N; (automatic transmission) C3AF-9150-M.

250 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “X” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 9.3:1. Horsepower: 250 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 352 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 44 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model:

  • 1964: (manual transmission) C4AF-9510-DH; (automatic transmission) C4AF-9150-DF.
  • 1965: (manual transmission) C5AF-9510-AA; (automatic transmission) C5AF-9150-AK.

300 HP V-8. Engine Code “Z” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 9.6:1. Horsepower: 300 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 49 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model

  • 1961 (manual transmission) C1AE-9510-AG; (automatic transmission) C1AE-9510-AH.
  • 1962 (manual transmission) C2AE-9510-AJ; (automatic transmission) C2AE-9510-AK.
  • 1963 (manual transmission) C3AF-9510-AT; (automatic transmission) C3AF-9510-AU.
  • 1964 (manual transmission) C4AF-9510-DH; (automatic transmission) C4AF-9510-DJ.
  • 1965 (manual transmission) C5AF-9510-AL; (automatic transmission) C5AF-9510-AK.

NOTE: This was the standard Thunderbird V-8 and optional for full-size Ford.

300 HP V-8. Engine Code “Z” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 300 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 49 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model

  • 1961 (manual transmission) C1AE-9510-AG; (automatic transmission) C1AE-9510-AH.
  • 1962 (manual transmission) C2AE-9510-AJ; (automatic transmission) C2AE-9510-AK.

NOTE: This was the standard Thunderbird V-8 and optional for full-size Ford.

330 HP “Police” V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 9.6:1. Horsepower: 330 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 3200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 286 degrees, Exhaust: 286 degrees, Lift: 0.446″. Overlap 58 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model

  • 1961: (manual transmission) C1AE-9510-AJ; (automatic transmission) C1AE-9510-AK
  • 1962: (manual transmission) C2AE-9510-AJ; (automatic transmission) C2AE-9510-AK.

NOTE: This was the optional Ford police engine. It was available in all full-size Fords except Thunderbird. Dual exhaust standard.

330 HP “Police” V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 330 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 3200 RPM Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 282 degrees, Exhaust: 282 degrees, Lift: 0.440″. Overlap 54 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model

  • 1963: (manual transmission) C3AE-9510-AY; (automatic transmission) C3AE-9510-AU
  • 1964: (manual transmission) C4AE-9510-BY; (automatic transmission) C4AE-9510-BZ.
  • 1964: (manual transmission) C5AE-9510-D; (automatic transmission) C5AE-9510-J.

NOTE: This was the optional Ford police engine. It was available in all full-size Fords except Thunderbird. Dual exhaust standard.

Thunderbird 340 HP V-8. Engine Code “Z” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 340 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 430 @ 3200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 286 degrees, Exhaust: 286 degrees, Lift: 0.453″. Overlap 58 degrees. Carburetor: Three Ford 2-barrel Model

  • 1962 (front) C2SE-9510-E (center) C2SE-9510-A; (rear) C2SE-9510-B.
  • 1963 (front) C2SE-9510-E (center) C2SE-9510-A; (rear) C2SE-9510-B.

NOTE: This was optional on Thunderbird ONLY.

Ford 375 HP V-8. Engine Code “Q” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.6:1. Horsepower: 375 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1961 (manual transmission) C1AE-9510-AG (automatic transmission) C1AE-9510-AG
  • 1962 Holley R-3228A

NOTE: This was optional on Ford Full Size ONLY – not available on Thunderbird. This engine was superseded by the 406 CID version in early 1962.

Ford 401 HP V-8. Engine Code “M” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.6:1. Horsepower: 401 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 430 @ 3500 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 2-barrel Model

  • 1961 (center) C1AE-AV (front and rear) C1AE-AU
  • 1962 (center) C1AE-AV (front and rear) C1AE-AU

NOTE: This was optional on Ford Full Size ONLY – not available on Thunderbird. This engine was superseded by the 406 CID version in early 1962.

Ford 385 HP V-8. Engine Code “B” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 406 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.9:1. Horsepower: 385 @ 5800 RPM. Torque: 444 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1962 – 1963 R-3228A

NOTE: This was optional on Ford Full Size ONLY – not available on Thunderbird. This engine was superseded by the 427 CID version mid 1963.

Ford 405 HP V-8. Engine Code “G” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 406 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.9:1. Horsepower: 405 @ 5800 RPM. Torque: 448 @ 3500 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Three Holley 2-barrel Model

  • 1962 (center) C1AE-AV (front and rear) C1AE-AU
  • 1963 (center) C1AE-AV (front and rear) C1AE-AU

NOTE: This was optional on Ford Full Size ONLY – not available on Thunderbird. This engine was superseded by the 427 CID version mid 1963.

Ford 410 HP V-8. Engine Code “Q” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 427 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.24 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 11.4:1. Horsepower: 410 @ 5600 RPM. Torque: 476 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration:

  • Early: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees.
  • Late: 324 degrees, Exhaust: 324 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 112 degrees.

Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1963-1964: C3AE-9510-C or C3AE-9510-B
  • 1965: C5AE-9510-BV or C5AE-9510-BE

NOTE:

  • This was optional on Ford Full Size ONLY – not available on Thunderbird.
  • This engine received different cylinder heads and intake manifold between 1963 and 1965. 1963: Low riser; 1964: High riser; 1965: Medium riser and Tunnel Port.
  • This engine initially was a “top oilier” in 1964 it became a “side oilier”

Ford 410 HP V-8. Engine Code “R” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 427 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.24 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 12.0:1. Horsepower: 425 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 480 @ 3700 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration:

  • Early: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees.
  • Late: 324 degrees, Exhaust: 324 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 112 degrees.

Carburetor: Two Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1963: (front) C3AF-9510-BK (rear) C3AF-9510-BJ
  • 1964: (front) C4AF-9510-CV (rear) C4AF-9510-CU
  • 1965: (front) C5AF-9510-BD (rear) C5AF-9510-BC

NOTE:

  • This was optional on Ford Full Size ONLY – not available on Thunderbird.
  • This engine received different cylinder heads and intake manifold between 1963 and 1965. 1963: Low riser; 1964: High riser; 1965: Medium riser and Tunnel Port.
  • This engine initially was a “top oilier” in 1964 it became a “side oilier”

Long Standing FE V-8s: 1966-1976

While there were few advances in the FE during this period, a few new displacements were introduced: the 410 CID Mercury, the 428 CID “7-Litre”, the 428 CID Police, and the famous 428 Cobra Jet. A 360 CID Truck version was also developed in this period.

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250 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “X” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 9.3:1. Horsepower: 250 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 352 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 44 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model: C6AF-9510-AJ.

215 HP Truck V-8.  Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Horsepower: 215 @ 4100 RPM. Torque: 375 @ 2600 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 49 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 2-barrel

275 HP Regular Fuel V-8. Engine Code “Z” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 9.5:1. Horsepower: 275 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 405 @ 2600 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 49 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 2-barrel Model

  • 1966 C6MF-9510-D
  • 1967 C6MF-9510-D

NOTE:

  • This was the regular fuel engine for all full-size Fords.
  • This engine was rated at 270 HP and 403 ft. lbs. of torque in Fairlane models

265 HP Regular Fuel V-8. Engine Code “Z” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 9.5:1. Horsepower: 265 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 390 @ 2600 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.427″. Overlap 36 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 2-barrel Model

  • 1968 Ford (closed emission control) C8AF-9510-M; (regular emission) C8AF-9510-AN.
  • 1969 Ford (manual transmission) C9AF-9510-B; (automatic transmission) C9AF-9510-C.
  • 1970 Ford (manual transmission) D0AF-9510-Y; (automatic transmission) D0AF-9510-Z; D0AF-9510-AA w/Air Conditioning.
  • 1971 Ford (automatic transmission) D1YF-9510-DA.

NOTE:

  • This was optional for full-size Ford and Fairlane vehicles in 1968, but only Ford full-size in 1969 and 1970.
  • the 1971 version had compression reduced to 8.6:1. Horsepower: 255 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 376 @ 2600 RPM Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 266 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.427″; (exhaust) 0.431″; Overlap 36 degrees.

315 HP Premium Fuel V-8. Engine Code “Z” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 315 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.437″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model

  • 1966 Thunderbird (closed emission control) C6SF-9510-A; (regular emission) C6SF-9510-C.
  • 1966 Ford (closed emission control) C6AF-9510-AB; (regular emission) C6AF-9510-F.
  • 1967 Thunderbird (closed emission control) C7AF-9510-AD; (regular emission) C7AF-9510-AY.
  • 1967 Ford (closed emission control) C7AF-9510-AB; (regular emission) C7AF-9510-F.

NOTE: This was the standard Thunderbird V-8 and optional for full-size Ford.

335 HP GT/GTA V-8. Engine Code “S” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 335 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 3200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.4809″, Overlap 40 degrees. Carburetor:  Ford Holley 4-barrel Model C60F-9510M (manual transmission), Ford Holley 4-barrel Model  C60F-9510N (Automatic transmission)

320 HP Optional GT/GTA V-8. Engine Code “S” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 320 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 3200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.4809″ (exhaust) 0.4896″, Overlap 46 degrees. Carburetor:   Ford Holley 4-barrel Model  (manual transmission) C70F-9510A, (automatic transmission) C70F-9510B.

NOTE: Ford lowered the rated HP of this engine to 320 from the 1966 version, though it was essentially the same.

320 HP Optional GT/GTA V-8. Engine Code “S” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 320 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 3200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.4809″ (exhaust) 0.4896″, Overlap 46 degrees. Carburetor:   Ford Holley 4-barrel Model  (manual transmission) C70F-9510A, (automatic transmission) C70F-9510B.

NOTE: Ford lowered the rated HP of this engine to 320 from the 1966 version, though it was essentially the same.

Mercury 330 HP V-8. Engine Code “M” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 410 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.98 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 330 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 444 @ 2800 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.437″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1966 Mercury (manual transmission) C6MF-9510-B (automatic transmission) C6MF-9510-C
  • 1967 Mercury (CC emission manual transmission) C7AF-9510-AE; (manual transmission) C7AF-9510-AG
  • 1967 Mercury (CC emission automatic transmission) C7AF-9510-BJ; ( automatic transmission) C7MF-9510-E

NOTE: This engine was unique to Mercury cars

Ford 428 340 HP V-8. Engine Code “Q” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 428 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 345 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 462 @ 2800 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.437″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1966 Ford (manual transmission) C6AF-9510-AD (automatic transmission) C6AF-9510-AE
  • 1966 Thunderbird (automatic transmission) C6SF-9510-C
  • 1967 Ford (manual transmission) C7AF-9510-AD (automatic transmission) C7AF-9510-AE
  • 1967 Thunderbird (closed emission) C7AF-9510-AV; (emission) C7AF-9510-AY.
  • 1967 Ford (manual transmission) C7AF-9510-AD (automatic transmission) C7AF-9510-AE
  • 1968 Ford (manual transmission) C8AF-9510-AR (automatic transmission) C8AF-9510-B

NOTE: This was optional in Thunderbird and on Ford full size cars.

Ford 428 360 HP Police V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 428 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 360 @ 5400 RPM. Torque: 459 @ 3200 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.516″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model 1966 Ford (manual transmission) C6AF-9510-AD (automatic transmission) C6AF-9510-AE

NOTE: This was optional in Ford full size cars. Dual Exhaust standard.

Ford 428 360 HP Police V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 428 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 360 @ 5400 RPM. Torque: 459 @ 3200 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″, Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) C7AF-9510-AD (automatic transmission) C7AF-9510-AE

NOTE:

  • Late engine equipped with the following camshaft: Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: Intake: 0.481″, Exhaust 0.490″, Overlap 46 degrees.
  • This engine was optional in Ford full size cars.
  • Dual Exhaust Standard

Ford 428 360 HP Police V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 428 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 360 @ 5400 RPM. Torque: 459 @ 3200 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: Intake: 0.481″, Exhaust 0.490″, Overlap 46 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1968 (manual transmission) C7AF-9510-AD (automatic transmission) C7AF-9510-AE
  • 1969 (automatic transmission) C8AF-9510-BG

NOTE:

  • This engine was optional in Ford full size cars. Not available on Thunderbird.
  • Dual Exhaust Standard

Ford 428 335 HP Cobra Jet V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 428 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Compression ratio: 10.6:1. Horsepower: 335 @ 5200 RPM. Torque: 440 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: Intake: 0.481″, Exhaust 0.490″, Overlap 46 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) C8OF-9510-AB (automatic transmission) C8OF-9510-AA

NOTE:

  • This engine was optional in Mustang and Fairlane (1968-69) and Mustang (1970) only. Its HP was under-rated for competition purposes.
  • An outside air induction model was called “Super Cobra Jet” and was available in 1969 & 1970. It had the same specifications as the standard Cobra Jet, but its internals were based upon the 427 competition engine. (it was sometimes designated as “360 HP”, but Ford never used this rating.
  • Dual Exhaust Standard

Ford 428 360 HP Police Interceptor V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 428 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.98 inches. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 360 @ 5400 RPM. Torque: 459 @ 3200 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: Intake: 0.481″, Exhaust 0.490″, Overlap 46 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) C8OF-9510-AB (automatic transmission) C8OF-9510-AA

NOTE:

  • This engine was essentially the Cobra Jet and available in full-size Fords only.
  • Dual Exhaust Standard

Optional Fairlane 390 HP V-8. Code “W”. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 427 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.23 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.6:1 – 11.5:1. Horsepower: 390 @ 5600 RPM. Torque: 460 @ 3200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 290 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.481″ (exhaust) 0.490″, Overlap 46 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1967 (manual transmission) C70F-9510 AB (automatic transmission) C70F-9510 AA.
  • 1968 (automatic transmission only) C8AF-9510 AD.

NOTE:

  • This engine was listed as available on 1967 and 1968 Fairlane models as well as the 1968 full-size Ford.
  • This engine was a “top oilier”, non cross-bolted main engine. It was likely an early 1963 427 block based on the former 406 CID.
  • This engine was superseded in Spring 1968 with the Cobra Jet 428.

Ford 410 HP V-8. Engine Code “Q” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 427 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.24 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 11.0:1. Horsepower: 410 @ 5600 RPM. Torque: 476 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: 324 degrees, Exhaust: 324 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 112 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model

  • 1966: C6AF-9510-BF or C6AF-9510-BV
  • 1967: C5AE-9510-BV

NOTE:

  • This was optional on Ford Full Size ONLY – not available on Thunderbird.
  • This engine had different cylinder heads and intake manifold: Standard: Medium riser and over the counter: Tunnel Port.
  • This engine initially was a “top oilier” in 1964 it became a “side oilier”

Ford 425 HP V-8. Engine Code “R” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 427 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.24 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 11.5:1. Horsepower: 425 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 480 @ 3700 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: 324 degrees, Exhaust: 324 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 112 degrees. Carburetor: Two Holley 4-barrel Model: (front) C5AF9510-BD (rear) C5AF-9510-BC

NOTE:

  • This was optional on Ford Full Size ONLY – not available on Thunderbird.
  • This engine had as standard: Medium Riser, and over the counter: Tunnel Port.

In most cases, all FE engines were available in the Mercury Line concurrently and in the same models as Ford cars. Two exceptions were FE engines unique to Mercury:

  • 361 CID (though available on special order as a “police” variant in 1959-59.
  • 410 CID – exclusive to the Mercury Monterey line in 1966-1967.

We endeavor to deliver as accurate specifications as possible from multiple sources, however, when conflicts occur, we revert to the AMA specifications sheets submitted by Ford Engineering to the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA).

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