If you are a regular reader of The Smoking Tire, then you probably know what this is a picture of. It’s Ford’s new 5.0 Liter V-8 that was so generously provided as the power-plant for the new 2011 Mustang GT. The phrase “5.0″ is to Ford fans what “18 year old quintuplets” is to Hugh Hefner.
Combined with it’s exceptional build quality, Ford’s return to it’s king of motors means the new Mustang GT is a winner. But maybe you can’t afford a brand new Mustang GT (we can’t). Well thanks to it’s crate engine program, Ford will let you take home your very own 5.0 “Coyote” engine for only $6,999.
For 1/4 of the price of the new GT, Ford will send you a present that will hurt the UPS man’s back and make your neighbors scowl at the inevitable noise. And just because you didn’t buy the whole car doesn’t mean Ford isn’t sending you the whole engine. Same part number, same power, same “aw gee, you didn’t have to do that” stock supercharger pulley. But with 412hp and 390 tq., it has more than enough pull to keep you happy (and your neighbors pissed) for at least 2 weeks.
Crate engines are a great way to get big and reliable power. I rebuilt a Pontiac V8 when I was 17. The engine worked fine, but I wouldn’t have relied on it to drive to Maine and back. This engine was built by some of the best minds in the V8 business, giving you piece of mind. And with a project car of any kind, that is a priceless (and often rare) thing to have.
The real question is; Who will be the first to stuff this into a Fox Body Mustang? It’s the same size, and if Ford used some grey matter, it should bolt right in. Finding a cheap one isn’t hard, especially if you look for one with a blown motor. Then just jump to Ford Racing Parts and swipe your plastic. Now your 15 year old Mustang has all the power, technology and reliability of the latest one. Use that excuse to convince your significant other it’s a practical expense.
Full Specs:
Ford Racing 5.0L 4V Mustang Crate Engine Stats:
Ford Racing’s new all-aluminum 5.0L Mustang crate engine is a modern 5.0L 32-valve DOHC V-8 that uses advanced features like Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) to deliver 412+ horsepower @ 6500 rpm and 390 ft.-lb.+ of torque @ 4250 rpm (with premium fuel)
- 11.0:1 Compression ratio
- Lightweight aluminum cylinder block features cross-bolted main bearing caps and thick main bearing bulkheads for bottom-end strength
- Piston-cooling jets, optimized oil drainback and windage control improve high-rpm performance
- Deep sump oil pan with 8qt capacity
- Tuned composite intake manifold provides efficient air delivery and weight savings
- 80 mm single bore “drive by wire” throttlebody
- Four-valve-per-cylinder aluminum heads with roller-finger followers reduce friction
- Includes manual transmission engine harness and flywheel
- Vehicle harness and PCM not included
- Use our NEW wiring, PCM and installation kit M-6017-A504V designed for street rod/project car installation.
- Does not include alternator, for alternator kit see M-8600-M50ALT
- Engine mount bosses and bellhousing mount pattern common to 4.6L modular engines.
- Direct replacement for 2011 Mustangs with engine code BG-397-AA
- Photo and specs may vary. These features apply for engine code BG-397-AA. Engines are this build code or newer while supplies last.
- Engine weight: 444 lbs
Im pretty sure the 5.0 was the power plant designed for the 2011 GT not the 2010.
shiiiiit. my bad. typo. good catch.
I have a 2011 GT and its a damn blast! That motor has power pretty much everywhere. Most of it after about 2500rpm though. 3rd gear is what is loves
Im sure i would have to get a new K member to get it to fit a 95 Gt.
Will it fit into a boat? That would be one heck of a fast boat.
Will it fit in a Miata?
Can't wait to see what sort of project cars this new crate engine spawns.
Who is going to be the first to try and swap this into a civic?
what will it do in a 1939 Merc tudor?
how about you build one and show us ?
OK, Does anyone have the dimensions of this engine? Length? Maximum width? height from bottom of oil pan to top of intake manifold?