Ford wanted to go bigger: instead of the small-block V8 that had powered the Boss 302, the company opted for a 7.0-liter big-block, semi- hemispherical headed engine.

Multi-branded rotating pieces give this small-block Ford V-8 engine cubic inches we didn’t know were possible.

The Ford Mustang has been an icon of American automotive culture since its debut. Over the years, various models have pushed ...