Engine profile

1962 Ford Galaxie engine range

Ford Mileage Maker Six, Y-block, and FE · 223 cubic inches · Ford

Nine Documented Paths 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Ford
Family: Ford Mileage Maker Six, Y-block, and FE
Displacement: 223 cubic inches

Also Known As

1962 Galaxie 223 Mileage Maker Six1962 Galaxie 292 Thunderbird V81962 Galaxie 352 Thunderbird V81962 Galaxie 390 Thunderbird Special1962 Galaxie 390 High Performance1962 Galaxie 406 High Performance

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

G-code 406 High Performance

Value: 406 cu in solid-lifter three-two-barrel FE, stated 405 gross hp
Application: Late high-performance path requiring four-speed, heavy-duty equipment, and coherent provenance
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1962 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria 406 four-speed , 1962 Ford Galaxie high-performance AMA specifications

M-code 390 High Performance

Value: 390 cu in solid-lifter three-two-barrel FE, stated 401 gross hp
Application: Early high-performance path requiring four-speed and car-specific evidence
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1962 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1962 Ford Galaxie high-performance AMA specifications

B-code 406 High Performance

Value: 406 cu in solid-lifter four-barrel FE, stated 385 gross hp
Application: Late high-performance path requiring four-speed, heavy-duty equipment, and coherent provenance
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1962 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1962 Ford Galaxie - Higher Power , 1962 Ford Galaxie high-performance AMA specifications

P-code 390 V8

Value: 390 cu in four-barrel police V8, stated 330 gross hp
Application: Police and special-duty context; confirm body and order eligibility
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1962 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1962 Ford Galaxie AMA specifications

Q-code 390 High Performance

Value: 390 cu in solid-lifter four-barrel FE, stated 375 gross hp
Application: Early high-performance path requiring four-speed and car-specific evidence
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1962 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1962 Ford Galaxie high-performance AMA specifications