Popular Crossflow Engine in Classic Ford

As a popular engine in a wide range of classic Ford models that are constantly increasing in value, the Ford Kent Crossflow engine was – and still is – a beautifully straightforward compact powertrain capable of road and race performance. 

In Classic Hot Rods the engine was a durable and reliable unit that could take considerable abuse and combined with its world-wide motorsport success in the well supported Formula Ford 1600 class, the Kent engine is the stuff of legend. 

Formula Ford 1600 Kent Engines have been in use for over 50 years.  The Classic Clubmans formula has also used the engine since 1965 – a series that remains well supported to this day.  You could say the Kent Engine has been a pivotal part of Ford’s and club-level motorsport since it’s arrival back in 1959 in the Ford Anglia.

The Scholar Ford Kent Engine

Ford Kent engines have been built at Scholar for more than 50 years, in regulated race specifications for Formula Ford 1600, and in many variations of for classic Fords, Caterhams, Lotus Sevens and kit cars alike.  The Ford Kent is one of Scholars flagship products and has remained popular since we started working with them in 1968.

Using a selection of in-house reworked components and high quality off-the-shelf parts from established manufacturers, our Ford Kent Engines are precision machined and assembled in our workshops to the highest level of detail. 

Our long-term dedication and investment in the Ford Kent Crossflow engine means that your rebuilt engine will benefit from increased durability, achieve better performance for longer and can be rebuilt to the same specification time and again if required (e.g. for race purposes).

All engines can be dyno tested and engine break-in/running-in carried out to ensure that you get the best from your build before it heads for your intended use.

Based on your requirements, our Ford Kent Engines can feature:

• Typical power outputs are between 85bhp and 165bhp in full race specification.
• Single or Twin Carb configurations
• Ported, Gas-Flowed Cylinder Heads
• Rebore up to 1700cc
• New parts including blocks, cylinder heads, cams

Covering Popular Applications:

• Popular in classic Ford models including Anglia, Cortina, Capri, Fiesta, Escort, and even Transit van.
• Caterham, Lotus 7 & alike kit cars
• Classic Hotrod
• Classic Clubmans Formula
• Formula Ford for over 50yrs

Quality new and used parts readily available for all applications.