FORD RACING OFFERS FORD GT PRODUCTION HARDWARE, PLUS PERFORMANCE AND APPEARANCE ENHANCEMENTS

2004 SEMA Show
· Ford Racing Performance Parts will offer production hardware from the Ford GT supercar, as well as some unique Ford GT performance and appearance upgrades.
· The Ford GT's 550-horsepower 5.4-liter DOHC supercharged V8 and other individual components will be added to the Ford Racing catalog.
· Among the performance parts upgrades for Ford GT owners will be an exhaust system, including headers and muffler, a short-throw shifter and a transaxle cooler.
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 – Ford Racing announced at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) show that performance hardware from Ford's supercar, the 2005 Ford GT, will soon be available in their Performance Parts catalog. What's more, Ford GT owners will be able to choose from a selection of performance and appearance upgrades for their own supercar.
Ford performance enthusiasts looking for the ultimate powertrain for any unique or custom application can now buy the same complete engine and transaxle assembly that is installed in the most spectacular Ford performance vehicle to ever come out of a Ford factory – the 2005 Ford GT. Plus, the engine block and cylinder heads may be purchased separately.
There is also good news for lucky owners of the new Ford GT. FRPP will be offering a variety of performance and high-end appearance enhancements that will help them tailor their factory supercar to their own particular tastes.
For those seeking a high-efficiency, bolder-sounding exhaust, a complete performance exhaust system – from a set of tuned engine exhaust headers right back through the muffler – will not only provide a power increase but also a more authoritative engine note from idle to wide-open throttle. The new system, sourced from Borla, is expected to be a popular bolt-on upgrade.
Other Ford GT performance items appearing in the initial catalog parts offering include a transaxle cooler kit for track use, as well as a shorter-throw competition-feel shifter.
"The Ford GT is the ultimate expression of Ford Performance and we're excited to be able to provide the exceptional hardware from our supercar," said Jamie Allison, Manager, Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP). "FRPP will be the only place to go for performance upgrades for the Ford GT."
To help owners add some subtle specialty touches to their cars, a selection of tasteful appearance items will also be available. Billet caps for the coolant and intercooler overflow bottles, as well as for the oil tank, will help set off the engine compartment. Inside, a billet shift ball and functional protective seat covers are available. And many more items are still being developed.
"From the Ford Focus all the way up to the Ford GT, FRPP is working hard to bring to market the right parts at the right price for all Ford performance enthusiasts – no matter what they drive," Allison added. "And more is being added to the pipeline every month, so stay tuned."




FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS WHIPS UP BOLT-ON SUPERCHARGED POWER FOR FORD CARS AND TRUCKS

2004 SEMA Show
· Ford Racing Performance Parts to offer supercharger packages for variety of production powertrains, from inline fours to V8s.
· Roots-type and screw-type superchargers have "bolt-on" ease of installation.
· Power boost delivers increased usable horsepower and torque for enhanced street and off-road performance.
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 – Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP) will be the place to go for any Ford enthusiast looking to add some extra supercharged ponies under the hood of their car or truck. FRPP brought two new screw-type supercharger "swap" kits to the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) show as the first steps in the development of a wide range of bolt-on supercharged power kits.
"Ford has years of experience with factory supercharging, most recently on projects ranging from the Ford GT supercar to the SVT Mustang Cobra and F-150 Lightning," said Jamie Allison, Manager, Ford Racing Performance Parts. "For those enthusiasts seeking more performance, Ford Racing Performance Parts now offers easy bolt-on upgrade kits to SVT supercharged vehicles, and we'll apply the same technology to an expanding list of Ford car and truck powertrains."
The first kits available from FRPP will be supercharger swap kits for the 2003-04 SVT Mustang Cobra and 1999-2004 SVT F-150 Lightning. Ford Racing worked with Whipple Industries on the development of the screw-type supercharger swap kits. The kits will include a new screw-type supercharger to replace the production roots-type unit, including all necessary hardware for direct bolt-on installation. The kits are direct swaps and do not require engine management programming changes. Power is expected to be increased by approximately 20 percent.
The second wave of supercharger upgrade kits will be for the Jackson Racing supercharger units that FRPP offers for the Focus Zetec engines, including both the base 2.0-liter and SVT Focus 2.0-liter units. The new kits will be "big boost" upgrade hardware packages that can be applied to already owned and installed Jackson Racing superchargers, as well as being offered as a complete supercharger package with the "big boost" already included. The "big boost" kit includes all of the necessary hardware as well as a Ford-developed engine management computer calibration update.
"Whether owners are looking to boost the power of their factory supercharged car or truck or they simply want to add supercharged performance to their non-SVT powered Ford, these new FRPP kits will be the hot ticket to adding proven, bolt-on horsepower," Allison said.
Ford Racing's future plans for kits based on the screw-type supercharger technology are to cover a wide range Ford car and truck powertrains. The first stand-alone supercharger kits will be for the new 2005 Mustang's 4.6-liter 3V V8 and for the 2004-05 F-150's 5.4-liter 3V V8. After that, development work will turn to the last-generation F-150's and Expedition's 5.4-liter SOHC V8. Ford Racing will then continue with truck applications including the 6.8-liter 2V and 3V V10s.
More information on these kits and other Ford Racing Performance Parts can be found at: www.fordracingparts.com. Ford Racing Performance Parts are sold without warranty and are for off-road use only.

 

MUSTANG GALLOPS BACK TO THE TRACK: FORD RACING REVEALS PERFORMANCE PARTS AND COMPETITION PROGRAM

Ford plans to continue Mustang's presence on the race track with a new performance parts and competition program.

2004 SEMA Show
· Mustang is at the core of the Ford Racing Performance Parts business and has always had a high consumer demand for performance and racing modifications.
· Mustang commands nine percent of the total market of vehicles that get modified – more than any other single vehicle nameplate.
· Ford Racing Performance Parts plans to offer everything from a 2005 Mustang "Body-in-White" to a race-prepared competition version.
· Ford Racing's 5.0-liter Cammer V8 crate engine will be the centerpiece of a racing program.
· Discovery Channel program "Extreme Mustang: Back to the Track" documents the development of racing parts for the new Mustang.
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 2 – Acknowledging the Ford Mustang's storied racing history and pivotal role in the performance parts aftermarket, Dan Davis, Director of Ford Racing Technology, today announced plans to continue Mustang's presence on the race track with a new performance parts and competition program.
Davis revealed a race version of the new Mustang during Ford's press conference at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) show. The Ford Racing Mustang show car is painted in legendary Bud Moore "orange and black" livery, replete with the number '15' in deference to Parnelli Jones' Mustang Boss 302 Trans Am car.
"The Mustang is synonymous with performance modifications and competitive racing," Davis said. "It has an unparalleled pedigree in many forms of racing, and the all-new 2005 Mustang makes a terrific platform to continue that history of racing competition and victories.
"Ford Racing Performance Parts will be the one-stop shop for performance and racing when it comes to the new Mustang. We're going to offer everything from a 'Body-in-White' for the do-it-yourself builder, to performance upgrades for the shade-tree mechanic, all the way to a full ready-to-race competition car for the grassroots motorsports enthusiast."
Competition Program
The Ford Racing Mustang competition program will offer a multitude of options for the grassroots racing participant. Ford Racing aims to bring factory engineering and know-how to the development of race-prepared chassis and vehicle offerings. Mustang is a proven competitor in many forms of racing, and this program will cater to both drag and road racers.
The first offering from the competition program is a road racing-spec Mustang. It is a ready-to-race track car that could compete in a variety of road racing series. At the heart of this package is Ford Racing's 5.0-liter Cammer V8 engine. The Cammer crate engine already has a racing pedigree, with a Robert Yates-built race version powering the Ford Focus Daytona Prototype to a class win at the 2003 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.
"The Cammer and the new Mustang make a perfect combination to go road racing," said Davis. "We've already done a significant amount of testing of the Cammer in our Daytona Prototype program, and the engine is a terrific performer."
The Cammer V8 is available as a crate engine through the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog. The 5.0-liter Cammer is built from Ford's family of modular V8 engines, including the 4.6-liter DOHC supercharged V8 found in the SVT Mustang Cobra. The Ford Racing Cammer crate engine produces 420 horsepower and 370 foot-pounds of torque. It features electronic fuel injection and comes with "plug-and-play" electronics, including the wiring harness and engine computer, for easy installation in a variety of projects from race cars to hot rods.
The Mustang competition program will help extend Ford Racing's grassroots motorsports support back into the road racing community. With the variety of race series available to entry-level up to semi-professional drivers, the goal of the program is to provide a competitive car – both in performance and value – based on Ford Racing factory knowledge and race experience.
"Ford Racing’s grassroots motorsports efforts, including support of the popular USAC-sanctioned Focus Midget series, have been extremely successful in providing opportunities to go racing at a good value," continued Davis. "The Mustang road racing program will capitalize on our crate engine program and the Mustang's successful history in racing.
"We're investigating and talking with several sanctioning bodies right now to determine where we want to take this product first. The beauty of this program is that the foundation and package is purpose-built and factory engineered to be competitive at many levels of racing. Only series-specific equipment and regulations will need to be applied to fit the road race-spec Mustang into different types of competition."
The chassis, or "Body-in-White," has been seam-welded and the safety cage has been structurally optimized and designed for ultimate vehicle performance, durability and safety. This race-prepared chassis allows Ford Racing to extend its offerings to include other types of racing, including drag racing.
For the drag racer, Ford Racing is investigating the availability of a rolling race-prepared chassis that can be built up using the performance parts catalog of crate engines, transmissions, suspension components, rear axles and gears.
"The possibilities of this program are truly endless," said Jamie Allison, Manager, Ford Racing Performance Parts. "We're going to keep listening to what Mustang enthusiasts want, and do our best to deliver performance options that are factory-engineered, tested and built to the highest standards."
Performance Parts
Ford Racing has years of experience and knowledge developing performance parts for Mustang enthusiasts. The Mustang represents the single most important model vehicle for the Ford Racing Performance Parts business, and it is the No. 1 vehicle most modified by consumers as ranked amongst all single-vehicle nameplates.
"Although Ford Racing Performance Parts has a growing line-up of parts for Focus and F-150, the Mustang is the heart of our business, so we've made a commitment to developing a variety of parts for enthusiast owners," continued Allison. "From performance crate engines to wheels, and suspension upgrades for what is now last-generation Mustangs, we've got it all. And we plan to do more of the same for the 2005 model leveraging the Mustang competition program."
Initial offerings in the catalog will be available in the first quarter of 2005, with continuing roll-out of new parts over the course of the year.
Powertrain enhancements include a bolt-on, screw-type supercharger package for the Mustang GT's 4.6L 3-valve V8, including the necessary calibration change. Other powertrain enhancements include a tubular header system, cold air intake system, and cat-back exhaust.
The catalog also includes a strut tower brace, further chassis and suspension packages, and 18 x 9-inch performance wheels all available early next year.
For those enthusiasts wanting to not just perform better but also look better, Ford Racing has joined with 3d Carbon to offer a "GT-R"-style body kit that is reminiscent of the Ford Mustang GT-R concept car from the 2004 New York Auto Show.
Body-in-White
Ford Racing is now the sole distributor of 2005 Mustang "bodies-in-white" (BIWs) that many builders use as the basic structure to build race cars for a variety of different competition series, from road racing to drag racing. These bodies are sold for off-road use only and can be built up using any of Ford Racing's crate engines.
For a builder to purchase a BIW, an application must be submitted to Ford Racing for review before release of the body for purchase. Applications can be found on the Ford Racing Performance Parts website: www.fordracingparts.com
Discovery Channel's "Extreme Mustang: Back to the Track"
The Discovery Channel joined with Ford Racing Technology to give racing and automotive enthusiasts an inside look at the decisions and processes that are part of the Mustang competition development program. The resulting documentary, "Extreme Mustang: Back to the Track," gives an unprecedented look at this exciting racing program from its inception to the first track test.

 

Is this the same engine they were planning to use in the new Lightning? If this is so, how much would be the new lightning if this engine costs $45000?

 

Oh yeah, well I'm dropping in one of these bad boys!

http://www.gdpropulsion.com/engine.pdf

I saw the new 1500 hp model at the 2004 AUSA show in DC, anyone else go to that, it was nuts.

I'm not retarted, I know they are tank engines.

 

You're talking over 3000 ft-lbs of torque!!!

 

 

I believe it would have been similar but built down to a cost. Don't forget that at 45K, the aftermarket cost is probably 30K. Mass produce this in large volumes for production vehicles and it comes way down.

If you bought the current Litghtning engine complete with all the accessories, computer and wiring, I am sure the price would be much higher than most would expect.

The 5 litre cammer retails for 15K. I suspect there will be a lower cost version of this GT engine for less than 20K full retail. You have to think that since this one is the exact same engine at the GT, it will command quite a premium.

This is very good business for Ford. They will find a way to make it affordable if they can make a buck.

TB

 

I was talking to the coordinator of the Niche line who builds the GT engine. I showed him the pic of the engine on this form and said that was a pre build engine. Here is what a production GT motor looks like.

 

 

Get a BIG LUNCHBOX Sauvy

 

 

Her is some good news guy's...

They guy told me that this block will bolt right up to our 5.4 for the lightning.

It even has a piston squirter system that squirts oil on the piston wals and on the wrist pins and lower bearings.

Suavy

 

Damn, that made me laugh

Wish my piston had a squirter

 

Gator, do you still have LeeAnn on your mind? :santa:

 

thats what you call it?