Sponsored

JGillis

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2013
Threads
26
Messages
270
Reaction score
76
Location
USA
Vehicle(s)
Taurus SHO
Ford Performance Parts Link: https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6007-M52SC


Ford Mustang GT500 760-hp V8 now available as a crate engine
It costs almost as much as a new Mustang
Ronan Glon

ford-predator-crate.jpg


Ford Performance has kept its promise of adding the Mustang GT500's mighty V8 to its catalog of crate engines. It's available as a complete engine directly from the Blue Oval, the kit even includes a starter and an alternator, but it costs nearly as much as a new Mustang.

Rated at 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque, the 5.2-liter Predator V8 stands proud as Ford's most powerful crate engine. It's topped by an Eaton TVS R2650 supercharger, and it features forged aluminum pistons, forged steel connecting rods, and a forged steel crankshaft. There's no word yet on how much more power these parts can handle, but we're betting the aftermarket will soon tell us.

The crate engine (which was assigned part number M-6007-M52SC) includes the V8, a 92-millimeter throttle body, a supercharger belt, the belt that drives the alternator and the water pump, the left and right exhaust manifolds, the starter, the alternator, and the air conditioning compressor. It's turnkey in the sense that it's shipped fully assembled and ready to be dropped into an unsuspecting ex-taxi Crown Vic, but enthusiasts can't merely wire a 12-volt battery to the coil and fire it up. They'll need to install a long list of electronics before they can go for a spin.

Some builders choose to assemble their own electronic bits and pieces. For others, Ford also offers a control pack, which normally includes the powertrain control module, an armada of sensors, and the wiring harnesses needed to make all of these parts talk to each other.

On sale now, the 5.2-liter Predator V8 starts at $25,995. Pricing for the control pack hasn't been released yet; Ford noted that buyers who want more information about it need to contact the Ford Performance tech line. For context, an entry-level 2021 Mustang fastback powered by the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine starts at $28,400 including a mandatory $1,195 destination charge. While the Predator certainly isn't cheap, it's a guaranteed way to build a car with huge power, factory-developed components, and the peace of mind of a warranty plan.
Sponsored

 

dmcg940

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 16, 2021
Threads
3
Messages
142
Reaction score
170
Location
Valrico, Florida
First Name
David
Vehicle(s)
21 Mustang GT Premium, 94 Mustang GT
For perspective, it costs roughly the difference between a GT and a GT500. That doesn't seem too unreasonable, though if you have in mind to use one in a Fox or SN95 project car it may give you pause.
 

Chadillac

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 27, 2014
Threads
0
Messages
139
Reaction score
53
Location
Between the Hedges, Georgia
First Name
Chad
Vehicle(s)
'96 Mustang GT, '73 El Camino, '12 Mazdaspeed3
That’s a lot of sauce. Would be cool to drop into a classic for a restomod.
 

Konamoth

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 10, 2021
Threads
4
Messages
359
Reaction score
353
Location
Atlanta, GA
First Name
Nick
Vehicle(s)
2020 Mustang GT Base
Who's gonna stuff one into a Cobra first... 😂
 

Sponsored

Konamoth

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 10, 2021
Threads
4
Messages
359
Reaction score
353
Location
Atlanta, GA
First Name
Nick
Vehicle(s)
2020 Mustang GT Base
Or F-150.

Would be interesting to see one crammed into a Ranger lol
Could hit the Maverick with one. Lightning, lightning, lightning.
 

ICU812

Banned
Banned
Banned
Joined
Apr 21, 2021
Threads
40
Messages
1,760
Reaction score
1,486
Location
Prestonburg,KY.
Vehicle(s)
Ford Tempo, Ford Mustang,FFR,Crown vic.
And why fox body mustangs will be at the strip with a 4.8 or 5.3 ls with a cheap turbo .
 

Classic Lover

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 16, 2020
Threads
34
Messages
595
Reaction score
609
Location
IL
Vehicle(s)
2021 Dodge Challenger T/A 392 6 speed manual.
Biggest problem is i assume it’s made to bolt up to a dct which is not ideal for most builds.
 

Strokerswild

Shallow and Pedantic
Joined
Nov 7, 2014
Threads
74
Messages
6,612
Reaction score
5,396
Location
Southern MN
First Name
Dave
Vehicle(s)
Things With Wheels
Biggest problem is i assume it’s made to bolt up to a dct which is not ideal for most builds.
Not true. It will bolt up to any typical trans as well as the DCT, you just need the proper flywheel to suit.

FYI, it's a relatively easy swap into a '15-'17 GT, just needs the earlier crank trigger and cams with reluctors as per the earlier car (which FP has, IIRC), and tuning of course. Don't ask how I know. :wink:
 

Sponsored

Stang 19

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 5, 2018
Threads
95
Messages
895
Reaction score
375
Location
Ca
First Name
Mike
Vehicle(s)
2020 GT500 Ford Performance Blue
Anyone know the difference(s) between this crate engine and the production engines in our cars?
 

Stang 19

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 5, 2018
Threads
95
Messages
895
Reaction score
375
Location
Ca
First Name
Mike
Vehicle(s)
2020 GT500 Ford Performance Blue
None. It is the production GT500 engine and SC.
DOEs this mean if I blow the engine in my 2020 gt 500 thr dealer will order the replacement, which is the crate enegine, same part number?
 

Mike Pfeifer

Well-Known Member
Joined
Feb 4, 2021
Threads
10
Messages
1,121
Reaction score
1,279
Location
Wesley Chapel, FL
First Name
Mike
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ruby Red Mustang GT A10
DOEs this mean if I blow the engine in my 2020 gt 500 thr dealer will order the replacement, which is the crate enegine, same part number?
They would probably order just the long block, not the fully assembled crate engine.
 
 




Top