Boss Mustang

stacy's stang · 03-15-2004, 06:42 PM

Okay, at the risk of sounding really dumb, I have to ask. What is a Boss Mustang? I've tried researching and it looks like they first made the Boss in '70 or '71. It's gone thru several versions and the last version was a Boss 429? Is that right? What made it different? Supercharger? They don't make them now right? When I got my Boss decals I just thought they looked cool. Now people are asking me about it and I realized I don't really know . Please help!

surfbeast · 03-15-2004, 07:00 PM

The BOSS mustangs came out late 60's early 70"s. They were designed by Larry Shinoda, a Ford engineer. It was mainly an engine upgrade and a few options. More or less a bigger engine than the stockers. I think they came out after Carol Shelby stopped working with Ford???? Larry Shinoda started putting out limited addition BOSS Shioda stangs in the early 90'S and they still make them in limited quantities I believe. You should be able to find lots of info on BOSS mustangs and Larry Shinoda.

blue00gt · 03-15-2004, 08:22 PM

The engines were the same displacement as some other Ford motors (302, 351, 429), but they had big carbs, big valves, big solid lifter cams, etc.

stacy's stang · 03-15-2004, 08:35 PM

okay I finally found something that lists what will turn my 03 GT into a Boss by searching with the name Larry Shinoda. Thanks for the tip. Here's the kit available:
Boss Shinoda Graphics
Chin Spoiler *
Rear Wing
Lowering Springs*
Caster Camber Plates*
Performance Chip*
Performance Exhaust
3.73 Gears*
K&N Filter
They want $2400 for the kit. I just need what has the asterix by it. I think I'll start with the chin spoiler.

GTvert · 03-16-2004, 05:19 PM

Here's more info if you want it

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/artma...inter_77.shtml

91LX2Bfast · 03-16-2004, 05:53 PM

Some sites so you know the history of the BOSS nameplate:
Boss 302 Registry
Boss 429 registry
Boss 351 site

Now you can wow everyone with your knowledge of the history of the Boss.

96_4.6 · 03-16-2004, 06:04 PM

Remember the was it a 95 "boss" I think that was the year wasnt it just a gt with boss decals nothing different?

stacy's stang · 03-17-2004, 06:27 AM

Thanks guys! After reading that I really want to turn my ride into a true Boss. It may take some time but it will be fun along the way!

03-15-2004, 06:42 PM	#1
stacy's stang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 57	Boss Mustang Okay, at the risk of sounding really dumb, I have to ask. What is a Boss Mustang? I've tried researching and it looks like they first made the Boss in '70 or '71. It's gone thru several versions and the last version was a Boss 429? Is that right? What made it different? Supercharger? They don't make them now right? When I got my Boss decals I just thought they looked cool. Now people are asking me about it and I realized I don't really know . Please help! __________________ 03 Black GT Convertible, Bassani mufflers, cobra rims, K&N air filter, Boss graphics

03-15-2004, 07:00 PM	#2
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	The BOSS mustangs came out late 60's early 70"s. They were designed by Larry Shinoda, a Ford engineer. It was mainly an engine upgrade and a few options. More or less a bigger engine than the stockers. I think they came out after Carol Shelby stopped working with Ford???? Larry Shinoda started putting out limited addition BOSS Shioda stangs in the early 90'S and they still make them in limited quantities I believe. You should be able to find lots of info on BOSS mustangs and Larry Shinoda. __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

03-15-2004, 08:22 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	The engines were the same displacement as some other Ford motors (302, 351, 429), but they had big carbs, big valves, big solid lifter cams, etc. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

03-15-2004, 08:35 PM	#4
stacy's stang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 57	okay I finally found something that lists what will turn my 03 GT into a Boss by searching with the name Larry Shinoda. Thanks for the tip. Here's the kit available: Boss Shinoda Graphics Chin Spoiler * Rear Wing Lowering Springs* Caster Camber Plates* Performance Chip* Performance Exhaust 3.73 Gears* K&N Filter They want $2400 for the kit. I just need what has the asterix by it. I think I'll start with the chin spoiler. __________________ 03 Black GT Convertible, Bassani mufflers, cobra rims, K&N air filter, Boss graphics

03-16-2004, 05:19 PM	#5
GTvert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Plains Posts: 74	Here's more info if you want it http://www.allfordmustangs.com/artma...inter_77.shtml __________________ Slower Traffic Keep Right

03-16-2004, 05:53 PM	#6
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Some sites so you know the history of the BOSS nameplate: Boss 302 Registry Boss 429 registry Boss 351 site Now you can wow everyone with your knowledge of the history of the Boss. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

03-16-2004, 06:04 PM	#7
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	Remember the was it a 95 "boss" I think that was the year wasnt it just a gt with boss decals nothing different? __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

03-17-2004, 06:27 AM	#8
stacy's stang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 57	Thanks guys! After reading that I really want to turn my ride into a true Boss. It may take some time but it will be fun along the way! __________________ 03 Black GT Convertible, Bassani mufflers, cobra rims, K&N air filter, Boss graphics

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