Some true old-school hot-rodders might mention the Ford Flathead V8 or the Oldsmobile ... making it a popular crate engine ...

While the Small Block Chevy may be the most tunable and the Chrysler HEMI the most powerful, Ford’s Flathead V8 engine has been around for nearly a century and is the grandfather of every V8 ...

It is possible to create simpler engines than the Ford Flathead, but there is something ... Jokes abound about being able to rebuild an American car with only a 1/2″, 9/16″, and a big hammer ...