New Ford Engine Unveiled (2 Viewers)

[Bobby Bennett]

Torco Racing Fuel's Competition Plus.com - Drag Racing's Internet Magazine - FORD DEBUTS BOSS 500

 

[d'kid]

Thanks Bobby.

Nice I aways see stuff first at Torco's Competition Plus

d'kid

 

[Bullet]

I think I have a stiffy!

 

[HEMI6point1]

Looks cool, but can it really be called a "Ford" if it uses the existing block design?

 

[yoda]

Looks cool, but can it really be called a "Ford" if it uses the existing block design?

"It has a strengthened block for better durability and new cylinder heads developed by Ford and Force engineers. The basic design will favor areas such as the main caps register and the main webs in the block... Most of the external surface areas on the new 500-cubic-inch engine have been redesigned; a new belly pan was designed for better sealing... The engine also features Ford main bearings with actual parts numbers in the Ford performance catalog."

Limitations based on the existing rule book, Sam... Personally I am glad to see an option get Glendora's stamp of approval, even if it has to be a close cousin to the existing block design to get in the show... It's much more difficult to make a better mousetrap if you aren't allowed to put your traps into use.. This should be an interesting motor in 3-4 seasons...

 

[Toejam]

I guess NHRA abandoned their moratorium on Motor design? Or is this motor available to ALL Competitors?

 

[Wayne]

I guess NHRA abandoned their moratorium on Motor design? Or is this motor available to ALL Competitors?

And another question; has NHRA ACTUALLY approved this? I had to go back & re-read it and there is no mention of official approval. Just because Ford & JFR have a plan to run it next year doesn't mean that they have been OK'd.

Or have I been sniffing too many diesel fumes?

 

[NitroMustang65]

I think I have a stiffy!

Think it'd fit between the shock towers of my car?

 

[d'kid]

Dave,

Already measured my 05....

It Will Fit...

d'kid

 

[Butch]

And another question; has NHRA ACTUALLY approved this? I had to go back & re-read it and there is no mention of official approval. Just because Ford & JFR have a plan to run it next year doesn't mean that they have been OK'd.

Just do not stop at the scale. And nobody will notice it. LOL

 

[HEMI6point1]

Nice 'stang, Dave.

 

[MM]

And another question; has NHRA ACTUALLY approved this? I had to go back & re-read it and there is no mention of official approval. Just because Ford & JFR have a plan to run it next year doesn't mean that they have been OK'd.

Or have I been sniffing too many diesel fumes?

you only have to worry about it if they "wave" you over to get teched, or the green light is on at the tech booth

 

[Wayne]

you only have to worry about it if they "wave" you over to get teched, or the green light is on at the tech booth

oh, you mean the green light that isn't there!?!?!

ROTFLMAO!!!

 

[Jay]

Looks like a Brad Anderson Block from the outside anyway, pretty cool looking

 

[The Counterfeiter]

Ford "Boss 500" ?

Appears that this may not be a Chrysler clone! If so, and if the parts moratorium on fuel motors is still in effect, has it been approved for competition? -

 

[The Counterfeiter]

Re: Ford "Boss 500" ?

It's being discussed here, Jim:

http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/11297-new-ford-engine-unveiled.html

Guess I should scroll down before jumping in after another half day
(12 hours) - I still want to know if this is approved by NHRA !

 

[JRX]

Re: Ford "Boss 500" ?

It's being discussed here, Jim:

http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/11297-new-ford-engine-unveiled.html

Help...im stuck in this thread and can't get out.... http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/11297-new-ford-engine-unveiled.html

 

[willy]

Re: Ford "Boss 500" ?

Help...im stuck in this thread and can't get out.... http://www.nitromater.com/nhra/11297-new-ford-engine-unveiled.html

LOL..I hear ya. *cue Twilight Zone theme song*

Appears there was a merge..unbeknownst to me.

I'll delete mine.

 

[Mooseman]

john medlen must be a ford guy , all the pics ive seen of this motor have him next to it no coil no bernie . I hope coil is still a hemi guy

 

[Rocketman 207]

My brother & sister-in-law would LOVE that in their '62 Falcon!