Editing Ford flathead V8 engine (section)

===Modern performance flatheads===
Ford flatheads are still [[hot rod]]ded today, with a special [[land speed record]] class for flathead engines. The current record holder achieves {{cvt|700|hp|0}} and {{cvt|300|mph}}.<ref>"[http://www.bluebird-electric.net/flatfire.htm Flatfire Racer Sets 300 Miles per Hour Record at Bonneville Salt Flats 2004 Using 1946 Ford Flathead Engine; Ron Main Speed Ace on Land]." ''bluebird-electric.net,'' 7 October 2006.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flatfire.com/Flathead300mph.htm |title=Flathead Engine Breaks 300 mph Barrier |date=14 September 2002 |website=Flatfire Racing Team |publisher=Main Attractions |location=Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah }}</ref> The current land speed record for a Ford flathead V8 stands at 302.462mph.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://scta-bni.org/bonneville-rulebook-recs |title=Bonneville Rulebook Records}}</ref>