Actually the Y block came out before the Cheverolet V-8.
The small block Ford was named the Challenger V-8 in 1962 when it was first introduced at 221ci.
Later, Ford engines were named after the plants they were manufactured in hense
Windsor - 351 and eventually the 302
Cleveland (actually the 335 series)- 351 351M (for modified) 400
Lima (385 series)- 370, 429, 460
Kent 1.6 liter
etc.
More trivia what was the real first year for the small block chevy?
ps it's not what you think!
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Originally posted by speed220mph
Good try, Mike. The Y block was Ford's answer to the SB Chevy. Not too good of an answer, I might say, even though it did have some successes. The Y block got its name from the deep-skirt design, much like the FE's, whose pan rails extend below the crank center. The small block's pan rails are essentially even with the crank main centers.
Again, what was the original name of the small block?
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