ParkCity06
Well-Known Member
This was posted on another thread regarding the updates to the 2019/2020 motors. Sorry if a repeat--I just skimmed the thread:
Confirmed Changes
Overall
Confirmed Changes
Overall
- The Gen 2 5.2 can withstand 12 psi of sustained boost (Confirmed by article)
- Romeo Niche Line engines are now only built by a single builder (Evidenced by 2019 Build Plates)
- Longer Gen 1 Coyote spec head bolts (Confirmed by article)
- Additional cylinder bore material surrounding the water jackets (Confirmed by article)
- Added cast in brace on intake side of cylinder bore (Confirmed by article)
- "Bay to Bay" Breathing ports reorientated to better equalize block gasses and minimize windage (Confirmed by article)
- Additional material around water jackets for better sealing (Confirmed by article)
- Stronger valve seat material to handle increased heat (Confirmed by article)
- 4 Layer MLS head gasket (Confirmed by article)
- GT350R Timing Chains (Confirmed by article and data tag)
- GT350R Lash adjusters (Confirmed by article and data tag)
- GT350R Cam covers (Confirmed by article and data tag)
- GT350R VCT mechanisms (Confirmed by article and data tag)
- Improved I-beam connecting rods (mrbillwot called FP Hotline)
- Forged crank sprocket (mrbillwot called FP Hotline)
- Copper-lead bearings
- Resized piston-cooling jets
- Improved oil pump with larger stronger gerotor gear - FP Hotline said "carryover" (mrbillwot)
- Upgraded exhaust valve seals
- Higher exhaust valve spring rate
- Improved Oil Pan, Oil Pickup, and Windage tray - mrbillwot confirming
- Predator Development Article - http://www.mustangandfords.com/features/built-ford-fast/
- User mrbillwot has been gathering info from the Ford Performance Hotline
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