The BOSS is back

StangFlyer · 10-31-2006, 10:16 PM

Ford resurrects legendary 5.0-liter V-8 engine with all new Ford Racing BOSS 302. New line of BOSS crate engines are capable of delivering up to 500 horsepower Race ready and affordably priced, starting at $4650 Ford today announced at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that it is reviving the legendary 5.0-liter 302 cubic inch V-8 engine for the aftermarket with a new line of BOSS 302 crate engines, which will go on sale in early 2007. Making ...

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AlleyGirl5.0 · 11-01-2006, 10:24 AM

*drools*

Unit 5302 · 11-03-2006, 01:46 AM

If Ford were to place the 5.0L back into the Mustang once again, it just might peak my interest in buying another new Mustang. I'm not sure how succuessful a high volume crate engine will be considering the 5.0 was retired over a decade ago.

Rev · 11-03-2006, 11:49 AM

Wondering if it will be OHC or push rod? A DOHC 302 would be immensely appreciated by a lot of us.

Rev

69fastback · 11-03-2006, 02:52 PM

It is a push rod motor. They have different horspower ratings all the way up to 500hp 331.
You can get a DOHC 302 right out of the Ford catalog ready to run. I think they are like 13k though. These motor are from 4600 to 10k.

Unit 5302 · 11-04-2006, 12:40 PM

I wondered whether or not it would be OHV or OHC as well, but when you look at the block, you can clearly see the lifter bores in the galley.

I had to make sure that it was OHV before posting because I would much rather have a 5.0 OHV V-8 than some OHC imposter. I don't know how I feel about resurrecting the 4.00x3.00 302ci V8 in OHC form. It seems kinda wrong.

bmxmon · 11-05-2006, 12:58 AM

I think it'd be sweet to have a 5.0 dohc engine, especially if it would mount right up to the stock 302 motor mounts and everything else. I dont believe I would ever be able to afford one, but hey, still cool, haha.

BLOCKER · 11-05-2006, 02:57 PM

I think bringing back the "boss" is great, I too was at SEMA and noticed that Mopar has a huge performace push, they are all about the new 392 hemi and doing their best to resurect the sport. after being at SEMA if forsee a muscle car war reminceint of the 60's once again... It is an exiting time if you ask me.

On the same note, I agree that ford should some effort into developing some bolt in crate engines for the new mustang.. how cool would that be? a OHC or DOHC 302 or 351 that bolts directly in place of the 4.6 with little computer mods... if they have already done this they should start to push it into the market.

just my two cents...

10-31-2006, 10:16 PM	#1
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	The BOSS is back Ford resurrects legendary 5.0-liter V-8 engine with all new Ford Racing BOSS 302. New line of BOSS crate engines are capable of delivering up to 500 horsepower Race ready and affordably priced, starting at $4650 Ford today announced at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that it is reviving the legendary 5.0-liter 302 cubic inch V-8 engine for the aftermarket with a new line of BOSS 302 crate engines, which will go on sale in early 2007. Making ... Read the news __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

11-01-2006, 10:24 AM	#2
AlleyGirl5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TX Posts: 3	Re: The BOSS is back drools __________________ 1989 Red LX hatchback in the middle of complete resto Ready to drive by thanksgiving

11-03-2006, 01:46 AM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: The BOSS is back If Ford were to place the 5.0L back into the Mustang once again, it just might peak my interest in buying another new Mustang. I'm not sure how succuessful a high volume crate engine will be considering the 5.0 was retired over a decade ago.

11-03-2006, 11:49 AM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: The BOSS is back Wondering if it will be OHC or push rod? A DOHC 302 would be immensely appreciated by a lot of us. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

11-03-2006, 02:52 PM	#5
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	Re: The BOSS is back It is a push rod motor. They have different horspower ratings all the way up to 500hp 331. You can get a DOHC 302 right out of the Ford catalog ready to run. I think they are like 13k though. These motor are from 4600 to 10k. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

11-04-2006, 12:40 PM	#6
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: The BOSS is back I wondered whether or not it would be OHV or OHC as well, but when you look at the block, you can clearly see the lifter bores in the galley. I had to make sure that it was OHV before posting because I would much rather have a 5.0 OHV V-8 than some OHC imposter. I don't know how I feel about resurrecting the 4.00x3.00 302ci V8 in OHC form. It seems kinda wrong.

11-05-2006, 12:58 AM	#7
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: The BOSS is back I think it'd be sweet to have a 5.0 dohc engine, especially if it would mount right up to the stock 302 motor mounts and everything else. I dont believe I would ever be able to afford one, but hey, still cool, haha. __________________ Alex

11-05-2006, 02:57 PM	#8
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	Re: The BOSS is back I think bringing back the "boss" is great, I too was at SEMA and noticed that Mopar has a huge performace push, they are all about the new 392 hemi and doing their best to resurect the sport. after being at SEMA if forsee a muscle car war reminceint of the 60's once again... It is an exiting time if you ask me. On the same note, I agree that ford should some effort into developing some bolt in crate engines for the new mustang.. how cool would that be? a OHC or DOHC 302 or 351 that bolts directly in place of the 4.6 with little computer mods... if they have already done this they should start to push it into the market. just my two cents... __________________ -1988 MUSTANG COBRA GT (Canadian...eh!) -1987 Mustang LX coupe (2.3L) -1978 Harley Davidson FLH -2008 Harley Davidson Nightster 1200 -2008 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special -1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertable

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