Hey guys I know I never post much here, but I visit every day. I have learned alot and look forward to much more. I am raising the question of the Y-block family history because to be honest I haven't really heard or read much about it. The story of the OHV GM engines that debuted in 1949 is well documented. The hemi's from Chrysler that is a well known story too. Heck even the Studebaker V8 seems to have more written about how it came about. So I tee up the questions. When did the Y-block go on the drawing board? Were the Lincoln and Ford versions developed simultaneously? How long was the gestation period? Who were the chief designers? Was the Y-block designed for a specific car line or was it originally intended to meet a wide variety of cars and trucks? Was Ford equal to or ahead of it's rivals on matters of technical advancement? Anything else you can add would be appreciated and enjoyed. Thanks!