V8 Engine Parts and Performance Upgrades

The Greatest attribute of a V8 Engine is its Performance !

Lets face it, you don't buy a V8 for the fuel economy, although it has to be said, the latest models of V8 with AEM Advanced Engine Management which can switch of cylinders when not needed, actually do produce some outstanding fuel economy statistics. Anyway, back on topic, Power and Torque is what the V8 engine is all about. Whether you're wanting to pull 2 tonne of Boat out the boat ramp, or Race around the touring car circuit at over 300 km/h, a V8 has the Grunt and Flexibility to be all these things.
 
Try doing either of these tasks in a 4 Cyl and you'll soon discover why the V8 engine is so heralded and sought after. Ever since the first Flathead 8 cyl engines were introduced to Ford Motor Vehicles back in the early 1920's there was a recognition that large capacity engines were of great demand and purpose for the "heavy lifting" side of motoring. Once the first V8 Engine design was revealed in the 1930's an instant cult was born. The Performance Minded Enthusiast now had a home.

V8 Performance is one of the greatest achievements of modern motoring engineers. No where else in the world is the V8 more sought after and accoladed than right here in the USA. Tourings Cars, NASCAR's, 1/4 Mile Drag Racers and performance minded motorists would all not exist without the mighty V8. There is a simple notion that if you want Performance ... Go Buy a V8 !