Cars: Ford Racing introduces new Boss 302 crate engines

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Following the success of the Mustang’s 5.0-liter V8 engine that became available as a crate engine last year, Ford Racing is looking into adding another stand-alone choice for its muscle car-loving fanbase. This time it is a crate engine option featuring the Boss 302’s 444-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8 engine.

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Performance improvements notwithstanding, the Boss 302 5.0-liter V8 engine comes with plenty of improvements compared to the standard version, including a new high-flowing intake manifold, forged aluminum pistons, and upgraded sinter-forged connecting rods. There is also a more aggressive camshaft, high-strength aluminum-alloy cylinder heads with fully CNC-machined ports and chambers for exceptional high-rpm airflow without compromising the engine’s low-speed torque, and sodium-filled exhaust valves for improved heat dissipation, among other things.

While all the improvements over the Mustang’s 5.0-liter V8 engine are really to die for, the Boss 302 variant does come with a steep price. Literally. Whereas the former will cost you $6,999 for the crate engine, the latter will set you back further, to the tune of $11,999.