Differences in Motor between R and non-R

Despite having never driven a non-R, I can say with absolute certainty my R is more powerful.

MrCincinnati said:

Despite having never driven a non-R, I can say with absolute certainty my R is more powerful.

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More powerful? As in feels quicker? IF so then yes. All the engine 350 engines are the same and equal in power. The obvious weight reduction and wheel/tire combo make a quantifiable difference. Especially the "Spirit" R with no additional weight over the front axle.

Zombo said:

Your noted oil pressure reduction (in your "spirit" R - hey, I'll take credit for coining a new term!) is most likely due to differences in tolerances and clearances within the engine components which are part of the oil flow circuit. I don't think the external accessories should have an impact on oil pressure. Pixie dust, on the other hand, has been known to cause amazing things to happen...so says my 8 year old daughter...

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Interesting!!! Need to do some research on your hypothesis.

Since Ford Performance is now selling the GT350R timing chain we know that is different. I hardly believe there is only one difference.

havasu486 said:

Since Ford Performance is now selling the GT350R timing chain we know that is different. I hardly believe there is only one difference.

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Not sure if you are serious, but that is fake news. No difference in the timing chain - that was a mistake on the FR website that has since been corrected. The Voodoo TC is an upgrade for the Coyote, however.

Fake news indeed.

Zitrosounds said:

More powerful? As in feels quicker? IF so then yes. All the engine 350 engines are the same and equal in power. The obvious weight reduction and wheel/tire combo make a quantifiable difference. Especially the "Spirit" R with no additional weight over the front axle.

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I'm pretty sure my red R badge adds 15 at the crank.

If no one has cracked the door and looked inside while at the dealer, add 10HP.

MrCincinnati said:

I'm pretty sure my red R badge adds 15 at the crank.

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Feels more like 30 to me :cheers:

I heard the R is actually a V10.

Minn19 said:

I heard the R is actually a V10.

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A flat-plane V10 at that. Motor heads will know what I mean.

PencilGeek said:

A flat-plane V10 at that. Motor heads will know what I mean.

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Without using Google, I'm guessing because there isn't one? Until now. ;)

Only 30 HP more, what's about the TQ increase as well....lol

Zombo said:

Not sure if you are serious, but that is fake news. No difference in the timing chain - that was a mistake on the FR website that has since been corrected. The Voodoo TC is an upgrade for the Coyote, however.

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According to Ford Performance yesterday this is not fake news at all.

The resonator delete will give the car a tiny bit more power despite the engine itself being identical to a non-R, however, the significant weight difference of the carbon wheels, and more importantly, the smaller diameter of the R tires will have the biggest impact and effect on how much of the crank HP makes it to the wheel.

Anyone who has dynoed a car back to back with heavy then light wheels won't have a hard time believing it.