Ford Racing has released details on its new crate engines that will be available for 2012. Apart from the usual powerplants that range from the nine pushrod engines to the new, high-tech “Coyote” 5.0-liter V8, Ford has expanded its lineup to include a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
The 2.0-liter will be available in the spring of 2012. Later, the I4 line-up will expand with more production-based performance engines including the new, turbocharged EcoBoost units.
The “Small-Block” V8 is part of the performance engine range offered by Ford, with displacements from 302 to 427 cubic inches and outputs of 340 to 600 HP.
The X427, designed for street use, joins the Ford Racing Z427 that was introduced in 2010. Based on Ford Racing's new Boss 351 block, this new 427 crate engine delivers 520 lb-ft of torque thanks to the fitment of Ford Racing X-Heads.
The Z363 pushrod engine, which replaces the Z347, is based on the Boss 302 block. It features aluminum heads, Mahle pistons, a forged crankshaft and forged connecting rods, floating piston pins and a high performance oiling system. The result is an increase of 50HP, for a total of 500 ponies. It is also available as a short-block, for buyers who wish to customize it to their own specifications.
Ford Racing also offers three 5.0-liter crate engines for the Mustang. The Mustang GT-based “Aluminator” with Ti-VCT variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder bolts on directly to 2011-12 model year Mustang GT models. The second “Aluminator” V8 also features four valves per cylinder as well as forged pistons and H-beam connecting rods to handle the demands of forced-induction applications.
Last, but not least, is the new “Coyote”-based racing V8 that is eligible for cars participating in the National Mustang Racer’s Association series’ new “Coyote Stock” class. Ford noted that all units come sealed from the factory and feature a spec engine controller.
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