It get's better. Boss 302 crate engine to be available

[PhyrraM]

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110429/CARNEWS/110429841#ixzz1Kw5WLS00



By ROGER HART on 4/29/2011

In an about-face from information given at the February launch of the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, Ford said on Friday that the high-revving, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 will be sold as a crate engine through Ford Racing Performance Parts. All the fun can be had for $11,995.

With a redline of 7,500 rpm, part No. M-6007-M50B produces 444 hp and 380 lb-ft torque with features such as CNC ported cylinder heads, forged pistons and "runners in box" composite intake manifold.

Here are the details on the crate engine:

-- 11.0:1 compression ratio.

-- Lightweight aluminum cylinder block with cross-bolted main bearing caps and thick main bearing bulkheads for bottom-end strength.

-- Large-sump 8.5-quart oil pan with revised oil-pan baffling for improved oil control under hard cornering.

-- Revised composite intake system with shorter runners, inspired by Ford Racing's Daytona Prototype engine program.



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[OregonDave]

I'm not really familiar with the Boss engine so maybe someone can help me understand the value proposition of this $12K engine. I spent $6200 on my Coyote base engine (plus computer, alternator, oil pan, etc.) and I'll get 412hp and 380 lb-ft torque. Maybe my redline isn't quite as high, but I wouldn't pay another $5K just for higher RPM and 32hp more. Am I missing something here?

[astglenn]

I don't get the concept either Dave. I believe that you will get better numbers than that from your Coyote when the tuners get a computer mod's done for it. I think you will see 425-450 HP, pretty much as a certainty.

[BigLeo69]

i have a friend that has an original boss 302 this was available years ago, i mean years ago, he has it broke down it was never ran, the question i have does anyone know where to get headers for this older 302 boss to work into an early cobra kit manufacturer that no longer is around.

[riptide motorsport]

Id have to agree.

[efnfast]

Doesn't seem like a good $$$ deal to me either.

[Someday I Suppose]

I didnt realize this was a Boss Coyote at first, hmmmm interesting for sure. I am guessing Ford is being a little conservative with its numbers there, for the price I better see more then 30-40 HP over a non Boss Coyote.

I think it will be interesting to see how quickly we start seeing cool billet parts for these motors too, a billet engine cover maybe??? :-)

[Lex]

i have a friend that has an original boss 302 this was available years ago, i mean years ago, he has it broke down it was never ran, the question i have does anyone know where to get headers for this older 302 boss to work into an early cobra kit manufacturer that no longer is around.

That motor was used in a 69-70 Mustang. It was basically a 302 with 351 Cleveland heads on it. It was rated at 290 HP but that was for insurance purposes only. It really produced close to 400 HP. Headers would have to be made for this engine to be used in a Cobra.