Guest admin.stangs Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Boss 302 is back for 2007! (DEARBORN, MI) S197BossMustang.com - Ford announced 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 its debut in 1969, the original BOSS 302 powered a limited production Mustang model sold for two years, which was known as the BOSS 302. The car got its name from the legendary engine that powered the Mustang to a Sports Car Club of American Trans-Am series win in 1970. Click here for article and more images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Boss 302 is back for 2007! (DEARBORN, MI) S197BossMustang.com - Ford announced 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 its debut in 1969, the original BOSS 302 powered a limited production Mustang model sold for two years, which was known as the BOSS 302. The car got its name from the legendary engine that powered the Mustang to a Sports Car Club of American Trans-Am series win in 1970. Click here for article and more images. LOOKY LOOKY, Many dreams commin true now. AWESOMe. Thanks Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BADGT500 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Boss 302 is back for 2007! (DEARBORN, MI) S197BossMustang.com - Ford announced 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 its debut in 1969, the original BOSS 302 powered a limited production Mustang model sold for two years, which was known as the BOSS 302. The car got its name from the legendary engine that powered the Mustang to a Sports Car Club of American Trans-Am series win in 1970. Click here for article and more images. So this is a line of 5.0 crate engines? That's great but Where's the BOSS?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 A sign of things to come. Ford just released the Mustang GT project - the body style is a V6 though. photos: http://www.stangsunleashed.com/index.php?c...17_sectionid=70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 The car is the SEMA show car at the Ford booth, and if I'm not mistaken, the engine is a version of the Cammer that was supposed to be avail two years ago. Trying to keep an open mind here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 No, this is a pushrod engine. They will start selling this engine for brand recognition and to get enthusiasm up. The version that will appear in the production Boss will be an OHC (DOHC). check out the photos: http://www.stangsunleashed.com/index.php?c...17_sectionid=69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Very interesting that they used the pushrod engine in the display, when the DOHC 5.0 is already in the FRPP catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangFanatic Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Very interesting that Ford will be selling the original pushrod Boss 302 through FRPP, that is a sweet engine for sure, way to go Ford!!! I simply can't wait for the Boss 302 Mustang in 2009, I've got to have one!!! Umm...let's see, a Boss 302 crate engine for a '69 Boss Clone and a new 2009 Boss 302 Mustang....oh man, I'm going to need a bigger garage....and a raise!! :rolleyes: A sign of things to come. Ford just released the Mustang GT project - the body style is a V6 though. photos: http://www.stangsunleashed.com/index.php?c...17_sectionid=70 I'd like to see Ford offer a more unique front end style ala the PJ Saleen. Other than the unnecessary side scopes, I like the GT project, certainly a good first start. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Very interesting that Ford will be selling the original pushrod Boss 302 through FRPP, that is a sweet engine for sure, way to go Ford!!! I simply can't wait for the Boss 302 Mustang in 2009, I've got to have one!!! Umm...let's see, a Boss 302 crate engine for a '69 Boss Clone and a new 2009 Boss 302 Mustang....oh man, I'm going to need a bigger garage....and a raise!! :rolleyes: I'd like to see Ford offer a more unique front end style ala the PJ Saleen. Other than the unnecessary side scopes, I like the GT project, certainly a good first start. :happy feet: Looks like my Rep was correct on all accounts. Old 302, New 302 & the striping. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangFanatic Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Looks like my Rep was correct on all accounts. Old 302, New 302 & the striping. :happy feet: Yes it does, should have never doubted!!! Let the fun begin!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangFanatic Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 A few more links to articles describing the new Boss engine and the upcoming Boss Mustang Here's Autoblog's article: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/31/the-ret...-ford-boss-302/ and from Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...=73261535325742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 FORD BRINGS BOSS 302 ENGINE BACK; BOSS TO RETUN IN 2009 * 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 (DEARBORN, MI) S197BossMustang - Ford 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 its debut in 1969, the original BOSS 302 powered a limited production Mustang model sold for two years, which was known as the BOSS 302. The car got its name from the legendary engine that powered the Mustang to a Sports Car Club of American Trans-Am series win in 1970. S197 Mustang in Boss trim. Photo: Ford. “The original BOSS 302 was a race winning engine. Sharing the DNA from the original BOSS 302, the new BOSS 302 begins with a block designed with racing in mind from the beginning,” said Jamie Allison, manager, Ford Racing Performance Group. “Whether racing in a sealed engine class, building an all-out drag racing engine or looking for a street performer, the BOSS 302 block and engine family meets the needs of all Ford 302 enthusiasts at a price that is comparable to a performance-prepped stock 302.” The new Ford Racing Performance Parts BOSS 302 line was conceived because there was an unmet need for engines built from a block stronger than original regular production 302 blocks but more affordable than full race-prepped blocks. The new BOSS 302 engine block features greater strength than most race blocks and offers a street-capable cooling system design, something that race specific blocks tend to sacrifice. Despite its strength and capability, the new BOSS 302 line is surprisingly affordable because of its high volume production. And since it was designed within Ford Motor Company, the engine also benefits from the improved quality and durability that comes with a production type engine. “The original BOSS 302 delivered less than 300 hp. Today, enthusiasts are making 500 hp street cars and they need a robust block. Race-specific blocks offer the strength required but cool poorly for street use and are very expensive for the average enthusiast,” says Allison. Built from the all new BOSS 302 block, the BOSS crate engines feature performance and packaging that accommodate displacements from 302 to 363 cubic inches. Entry level engines feature the Ford Racing GT-40X Xtra Performance Turbo Swirl aluminum heads to retain stock exhaust locations and are rated at 340 and 345 hp. Higher performance versions include Ford Racing's “Z”-head equipped 302 and 347 cubic inch engines rated between 360 and 450 hp, depending on configuration. The BOSS engine series is capped by a 500 hp 331 cubic inch engine that showcases the capability of the new block by breathing through all new ported Z-heads. 2007 Boss 302 Engine. Photo: Ford. Features that separate the new BOSS 302 from its competition include: * 4-bolt mains for lower-end stability at high power outputs * High-tin 41,000 PSI tensile strength iron alloy for ultimate strength * Nodular iron main caps for additional strength * Screw-in freeze plugs for additional more strength and stability * Front cross-over lifter oiling for high RPM valvetrain capability * Siamese bores with specifically engineered drillings between cylinders for maximum wall stability and gasket sealing with street capable cooling performance The suggested retail price for the BOSS 302 block is and affordable $1,759, with BOSS engines ranging from $4,650 to $10,000 for the 500 hp BOSS 331 cubic inch engines. The engines come with a 12 month/12,000 mile limited warranty. Like the original Boss 302 that was engineered for Trans Am racing, the new BOSS 302 features trickle down performance from racing in the American Speed Association (ASA) Late Model circle track series. A sealed circle track version of a 347 cubic inch BOSS engine will be available both for ASA and NASCAR circle track racers in time for the 2007 season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangFanatic Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 It would seem that the "new old" Boss 302 crate engine is an entirely separate effort from the Boss 302 engine that will debut first in the F-series and then in the Boss 302 Mustang in 2009. The production Boss engine introduces the new "Boss" (aka Hurricane) engine family. Both items are exceptionally exciting and I can't wait to hear more about the '09 Boss in the coming months!! Time to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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