This discontinued version of the block as part number M-6010-A50L4V

One thing that I noticed right away was that many of the machined surfaces inside the block had numerous burrs and shavings just waiting to fall off into the engine oil.  Technically, these should get picked up by the oil filter but why chance it?

I used a small round file to knock off all of the free/extra aluminum that Ford had to offer.  I’m more comfortable with it on the floor of my garage vs my oil pan.

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Received some of the basic short block parts for assembling the Boss 302 engine.  The block itself is backordered until later this month.  Everything looks as it should.  I’m going to get some of the other internal engine parts ordered up this week and should be able to assemble the engine as soon as the block arrives.  I also picked up the Boss 302 oil pan.

It’s hard to beat Tousley Ford pricing – ask for Steve and tell him Jeff Foster sent ya!

Boss 302 Crankshaft M-6303-M50B – $242.00 (I couldn’t believe it either!)
Boss 302R Piston/Rod/Ring Combo M-6100-M50BR – $759.00
Boss 302 Oil Pan M-6675-M50B – $91.00
Boss 302 Harmonic Balancer (Ford Service Part) CR3Z-6312-A $55.72
Coyote/Boss Aluminum Block  M-6010-A50 – $1100.00

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I originally planned on a 2011 Coyote Crate Engine for my 93 coupe.  Plans change.  I REALLY liked the idea of being different and using a Boss 302 Crate engine but the $11,000 price tag really put me off.  After examining some prices of internet Boss 302 engine parts from Ford Racing, I’ve decided that I’m going to attempt to build a Boss 302 spec engine myself.  I hope to come in at an only slight price bump over the stock GT crate Coyote.

First will be the short block, then I’ll allow my depleted funds to rejuvenate before I dive into the CNC ported Boss-specific cylinder heads and associated timing gear.

Block – The Boss block is a standard production Coyote aluminum piece so no tricks here.  It comes standard production bore and “should” (I’ve received mixed reports on this) accept the production Boss 302 Pistons.

Crankshaft – This is a Boss 302 specific crankshaft in that it comes pre-balanced for the Boss 302R Piston/Rod combo.

Pistons/Rods – Ford was kind enough to sell the piston/rods already balanced for the Boss crankshaft.

What’s interesting to me about this build is the possibility of OEM quality (argue amongst yourselves on that one) without needing to visit a machine shop..at all.  I’m hoping to be able to simply bolt this engine together (after careful measuring), as it comes from Ford – which takes the challenge of finding (any paying!) a qualified machinist to prepare your parts.

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As soon as Ford announced the new modular 2011 5.0 engine for the Mustang GT, I was dreaming about what a great engine this would be in a Fox body car. It seems that I wasn’t the only one, as there are at least two cars being fitted with this engine as I write this.  Here are the ones that are currently getting updates:

Click here for the Stangnet 5.0 Coupe project thread

Highflowfuel.com Blog

I am planning to go the same route with my 93 coupe.  The 331 and Vortech setup is currently for sale.  I’ll use the proceeds from that to purchase and install the “new” 5.0.  Stay tuned!

Update – 331 sold, pickup up a 2011 5.0 crate engine soon!

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