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List of changes to the 2019 GT350

Frank.Herbst

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Here are some changes for the 2019 GT350. If you have better information post below and I will update this list with your corrections/additions. I have seen several posts asking what changed on the 2019 and they mostly cover the new engine block.

1. New 19-inch wheel design (base)

2. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (not same as R)
Link to an article with more details on the new tires.
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/sibling-rivalry-comparing-2019-gt350-gt350r/

3. Chassis has been tuned (Base)

4. 10 percent stiffer front springs (Base)

5. Rear springs, the coils have been softened by 6 percent (Base)

6. Stiffer anti-roll bar (Base)

7. MagneRide dampers also have been re-calibrated (Base)

8. ABS re-calibration, provides stronger clamping force (Base/R)

9. 1.09 g of lateral grip ( up o.o7) just shy of the R’s 1.10 (Base)

10. Smooth-faced brake rotors (Base/R)

11. GT350R's smaller grille opening (Base)

12. Gurney flap ups the down force on the rear of the car to 238 pounds (from 135 2019 or 186 outgoing wing.) (handling package) (Base)

13. Adjustable strut mounts (handling package Base) (Standard on R)

14. Revised electrically assisted steering (Base/R)

15. 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker, a tenth behind the lighter GT350R. quarter-mile 12.3 seconds at 119 mph. (Base)

16. Optional dashboard exposed carbon fiber (Base/R)

17. 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo system (technology package) (Base/R)

18. Blind-spot monitoring (technology package) (Base/R)

19. Cross traffic alert (technology package) (Base/R)

20. Heated exterior mirrors (Base/R)

21. Puddle lamps (included with tech package)

22. No longer installing a red start button. I think the start button is now a stock GT button.

23. Changed seat trim and width.

24. Added rubber coating to the engine to trans plate. (stops vibration noise)

25. Newly designed door panels, a standard machined aluminum instrument panel appliqué, and a wrapped center console

26. No longer installing a clutch helper spring.

27. "920A Base R Model" not available for 2019.

28. LTE modem allows more features for FordPass.

Engine Changes (adding these because of a request)

28. New 5.2 block (From GT500 development effort, Base/R same engine)

Updated 09/04/20 - Upgraded Oil Pump Gears (Brenspeed)

Confirmed Engine Changes (provided by sox3)

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)
Recast Block
  • 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)
Recast Cylinder Head
  • 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)
Valvetrain
  • 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)
Rotating Assembly
  • Improved I-beam connecting rods (mrbillwot called FP Hotline)
  • Forged crank sprocket (mrbillwot called FP Hotline)
Unconfirmed Changes
  • 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
Sources
For more engine information follow this link. (link provided by lenFeb)
https://www.mustang6g.com/2019-voodoo-engine-changes-confirmed/

Note: Comments provided about the new softer tires helping with performance improvements for the 2019 GT350.
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May want to specify what applies to both the base and the R. Differentiate the Cup 2 tires to avoid ppl thinking they are the same as the R
 

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Need to suffix the point to include what package adds to those features.
Eg 14. adjustable strut mounts (handling package)
 
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Need to suffix the point to include what package adds to those features.
Eg 14. adjustable strut mounts (handling package)
I'll check my window sticker for other package info.
Thanks
 

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yea the blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert stuff are only a part of the technology package
 

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Here is what I have

1. new 19-inch wheel design (base)

2. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (not same as R)

3. chassis has been tuned (Base)

4. 10 percent stiffer front springs (Base)

5. rear, the coils have been softened by 6 percent (Base)

6. stiffer anti-roll bar (Base)

7. MagneRide dampers also have been re-calibrated (Base)

8. ABS re-calibration (Base/R)

9. 1.09 g of lateral grip ( up o.o7) just shy of the R’s 1.10 (Base)

10. smooth-faced brake rotors (Base/R)

12. GT350R's smaller grille opening (Base)

13. Gurney flap ups the downforce on the rear of the car to 238 pounds (from 135 2019 or 186 outgoing wing.) (Base)

14. adjustable strut mounts (Base/R)

15. revised electrically assisted steering (Base/R)

16. 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker, a tenth behind the lighter GT350R. quarter-mile 12.3 seconds at 119 mph. (Base)

17. dashboard exposed carbon fiber (Base/R)

18. 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo system (Base/R)

19. blind-spot monitoring (Base/R)

20. cross traffic alert (Base/R)

21. heated exterior mirrors (Base/R)


11 was redundant with 8
 
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Here is what I have

1. new 19-inch wheel design (base)

2. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (not same as R)

3. chassis has been tuned (Base)

4. 10 percent stiffer front springs (Base)

5. rear, the coils have been softened by 6 percent (Base)

6. stiffer anti-roll bar (Base)

7. MagneRide dampers also have been re-calibrated (Base)

8. ABS re-calibration (Base/R)

9. 1.09 g of lateral grip ( up o.o7) just shy of the R’s 1.10 (Base)

10. smooth-faced brake rotors (Base/R)

12. GT350R's smaller grille opening (Base)

13. Gurney flap ups the downforce on the rear of the car to 238 pounds (from 135 2019 or 186 outgoing wing.) (Base)

14. adjustable strut mounts (Base/R)

15. revised electrically assisted steering (Base/R)

16. 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker, a tenth behind the lighter GT350R. quarter-mile 12.3 seconds at 119 mph. (Base)

17. dashboard exposed carbon fiber (Base/R)

18. 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo system (Base/R)

19. blind-spot monitoring (Base/R)

20. cross traffic alert (Base/R)

21. heated exterior mirrors (Base/R)


11 was redundant with 8
Great - I'll update OP.
Thanks
 

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The quicker 0-60 is strictly just the better tires. Put the 2019+ tires on a pre 2019 and results will be the same.
 

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The quicker 0-60 is strictly just the better tires. Put the 2019+ tires on a pre 2019 and results will be the same.
Well, then along with tires you need to tune suspension, stiffen front by 10%, stiffen anti-roll bar, etc..... for pre 2019.
 

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Numbers 13 and 14 are incorrect. They only come with the handling package.
 

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Great list! Thanks for putting it together.

I could swear that for the engine updates, Ford redesigned the pistons and rings for 2019. And the original style pistons and rings are no longer available from Ford.
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