The engines come with a 12 month/12,000 mile limited warranty. 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. * Siamese bores with specifically engineered drillings between cylinders for maximum wall stability and gasket sealing with street capable cooling performance * Front cross-over lifter oiling for high RPM valvetrain capability * Screw-in freeze plugs for additional more strength and stability * Nodular iron main caps for additional strength * High-tin 41,000 PSI tensile strength iron alloy for ultimate strength * 4-bolt mains for lower-end stability at high power outputs #2007 CHIP FOOSE MUSTANG SERIES#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.įeatures that separate the new BOSS 302 from its competition include: 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. 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. Race-specific blocks offer the strength required but cool poorly for street use and are very expensive for the average enthusiast," says Allison.īuilt from the all new BOSS 302 block, the BOSS crate engines feature performance and packaging that accommodate displacements from 302 to 363 cubic inches. Today, enthusiasts are making 500 hp street cars and they need a robust block. "The original BOSS 302 delivered less than 300 hp. 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 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.ĭespite its strength and capability, the new BOSS 302 line is surprisingly affordable because of its high volume production. #2007 CHIP FOOSE MUSTANG FULL#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. "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." 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. "The original BOSS 302 was a race winning engine. 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. 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 engines are available with a 12 month/12,000 mile limited warranty. The price for the BOSS 302 block is an affordable $1,759, as BOSS engines range from $4,650 to $10,000 for the 500 hp BOSS 331 cubic inch engines. Jamie Allison further stated that the original BOSS 302 produced less than 300 HP, but, at the present moment, fans were ofered 500 HP street cars and thus, they needed a robust block. The new BOSS 302 line is surprisingly affordable in spite of its capability and strength, as it strongly benefits from the improved quality and durability that comes with a production type engine. Offering a street-capable cooling system design, something that race specific blocks tend to sacrifice, the new BOSS 302 engine block provides greater strength than most race blocks. Jamie Allison, manager, Ford Racing Performance Group, informed the enthusiasts that the original BOSS 302 had been a race winning engine and the new BOSS 302 began with a block designed with racing in mind from the beginning. The 2007 Ford Racing Mustang BOSS 302 made its first appearance in 1969 and was a limited production Mustang model sold for two years.
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