When it comes to bolting pure Blue Oval muscle into
your Ford performance car or truck project, nothing beats a crate engine
from Ford Racing Performance Parts.
For 2012, Ford Racing is expanding its range of
quality engineered and built crate engines that are designed to fit
nearly every performance application and budget.
Adding FRPP's just-announced I-4 Crate Engine
'Concept' into the mix, Ford Racing's line of high performance crate
engines now grows to become one of the most comprehensive in recent
memory. Whether it's one of the modern, high-tech Coyote-based 5.0-liter
engines or any of the nine unique pushrod engines, all of Ford Racing's
crate engines leverage Ford Motor Company's engineering resources to
deliver high quality and real value.
The Ford "Small-Block" V-8 has been a longtime
favorite among racers, and the Ford Racing Performance Parts 2012
pushrod crate engine offerings range from 302 to 427 cubic inches, and
from 340 up to 600 horsepower!
The new offerings added to 2012 FRPP Crate Engine lineup includes:
Following the hot-rodding adage that there's no
substitute for cubic inches, Ford Racing has taken the popular 302-based
stroker to the max with the 500 horsepower Z363 crate engine. By
pushing the bore out to 4.125 inches, displacement of the popular 347
stroker has been increased to 363 cubic inches. Combined with improved
Mahle pistons, the Z363 makes 50 more horsepower and 50 more
foot-pounds of torque than the Z347 that it replaces. Nothing but the
best parts are used inside, including: forged crankshaft; forged I-beam
connecting rods; floating piston pins; and a high-performance oiling
system.
Built with the BOSS 302 block and Z304D aluminum
heads, Z363 fits many of the vehicles originally built with a 289 or 302
block with 8.2-inch deck height. Ford Racing engineers designed the
Z363 to work both on the street and at the strip, with a strong torque
curve that delivers more than 390 foot pounds from 3,500 rpm up to the
6,500 rpm redline. With a compression ratio of 10.0:1, Z363 runs on
unleaded premium pump gas, and is also available as a short block for
those who want to build the engine to their own specifications.
The company that created the famous 427 FE engine now
offers another modern version of the legendary motor. The X427,
designed for street use, has joined the Ford Racing Z427 that was
introduced in 2010. Fitted with the legendary Ford Racing X-Heads, the
X427 delivers 520 foot-pounds of torque. Built on Ford Racing's new BOSS
351 block, this new 427 crate engine is engineered and built to deliver
a strong, flat torque curve. That translates into tire-smoking
acceleration for street rods, kit cars and muscle cars, and plenty of
power and torque for light-duty pickups and SUVs.
Ford Racing has taken the 5.0 Mustang GTs 4-valve
V-8 with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and created
another in its series of "Aluminator" crate engines that deliver even
higher performance than before. The 5.0 Aluminator NA, with 11.0:1
compression ratio, is designed specifically for naturally aspirated,
high-performance applications. Mahle forged pistons are hard anodized
with Graphal low-friction coating. The connecting rods are premium
Manley H-beam with ARP 2000 bolts, and fitted with BOSS 302
high-performance bearings.
The 5.0 Aluminator NA is a direct bolt-in for 2011-12
Mustang GT. It can be used in street rod or resto-mod builds using Ford
Racing's 5.0L engine controls pack (p/n M-6017-A504V).
This second new offering in Ford Racing's 5.0 Mustang
"Aluminator" crate engine line is another modern 5.0-liter, 32-valve
DOHC V-8 that uses advanced features like Ti-VCT to deliver big power.
This "Aluminator" is built with a 9.5:1 compression ratio, forged
pistons and H-beam connecting rods to meet the demands of forced
induction applications.
The popularity of today's Mustang 5.0 "Coyote" engine
has led to strong interest by sanctioning bodies to create new
spec-racing classes for the engine. These spec engines are the same as
the production Mustang GT's 5.0 V-8, and are sealed by Ford Racing to
ensure that none of the engine internals are changed.
The first organization to employ these engines will
be the National Mustang Racer's Association (NMRA) in a class called,
"Coyote Stock." All engines will use a spec engine controller.
Ford Racing designs and engineers components that fit
perfectly and deliver optimal performance and durability. Only Ford
Racing has access to proprietary design, testing and production
resources that are vital in developing components worthy of wearing the
Blue Oval. From engine internals and bolt-on power-adders to chassis
kits designed and tuned for specific applications, Ford Racing has
upgrades that are track-tested and race-proven.
Part of the expanded crate engine lineup that Ford
Racing Performance Parts has announced for 2012 includes a naturally
aspirated, 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder "Crate Engine Concept." This
engine is the precursor for a range of production-based I-4 offerings.
With the introduction of several all-new B- and even
C-Segment Ford cars and small utilities now powered by Ford's latest
global 2.0-liter I-4 engine architecture, Ford Racing will be making a
variety of these new four-cylinder powertrains available to enthusiasts
as part of its FRPP Crate Engine program.
The "Concept" that kicks off the I-4 lineup is a
direct-injection, 2.0-liter engine that features independent variable
valve timing and will be available in the spring of 2012. Other
offerings will mirror the new line of powerful and technologically
advanced engines in production Ford vehicles, including those with
"EcoBoost" turbocharging.
All engines will be available as "plug and play" kits
that include the necessary interface components for proper
installation. The range of applications for this new line of
production-based I-4 crate engines is enormous from race cars to
street rods, kit cars to off-road buggies and even marine installations.
The new four-cylinder lineup will form the widest range of
production-based crate engines since the debut of FRPPs successful 5.0
V-8 crate engine program.
Ford Racing Performance Parts 2.0L NA "Concept" Crate Engine Specs:
- 2.0L Ti-VCT direct-injection I-4, as used in the 2012 Ford Focus
- Displacement: 122 cubic inches
- Induction: naturally aspirated, gasoline direct injection
- Horsepower range: 160 to 175 (estimated)
- Torque: 145 to 155 lb.-ft. (estimated)
- Compression ratio: 12.0:1
- Bore x stroke (in.): 3.44 x 3.27
- Valvetrain: DOHC with twin independent variable camshaft timing
- Fuel delivery: engine-mounted, high-pressure, direct-injection pump
