New Ford 5.0 On The Books

[MikeFicacci]

NHRA posted most of the specs for the 2012 Ford 5.0. Anyone have a good compression calculator?

[ron mattson]

Check the Diamond Pistons website they have a good calculator on their home page.

[Greg Hill]

It's rated at 325 compared to 412 for the GT street car. With a .140 dome and a 50cc combustion chamber I would say it's got plenty of compression.

[Ed Wright]

I just don't understand how they get accepted at that much lower rating than the street version. Makes no sense.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I just don't understand how they get accepted at that much lower rating than the street version. Makes no sense.

NHRA enhancement !

[Charley Downing]

Who would build one at 412hp and a 7.33 weight brake? This motor in stock eliminator trim is only going to make 475-525hp max. Compare this motor with a combo like Greg’s 71 350ci/315hp.
Remember there are not the hp gains with new cars like we use to see. A combo like this 302 mustang may only make 75-120hp more going from street to stock eliminator because of better factory parts. While a 1980’s 305 may make 180hp over its factory rating.

Terry how can you get a NHRA enhancement if your not a member and don't race??????

[Greg Hill]

This from a guy who has a J/S car that's been 10.59 at 129. Charlie history has proven every one of these new car combinations bogus and this is just another one. Oh yeah another thing my combination is so soft that I'm the only one in the country running one.

[Charley Downing]

Who wants to build a 70's camaro in 2011? My combo may be a little soft but the 302 at 90hp more is not. I also did not say your combo was soft but more in line with what it should be. You are right about the history end of new cars being fast when they come out. It has been this way for 40 plus years.

1964 hemis
1965 hemis
1960s mustangs
1967 camaros
1968 hemis
1969 camaro'
1980s olds
1980s camaros& firebrids
1990's F bodies LT!
2000's F bodies and corvettes LS1
2008 CJ
2010 DP
2010 CJ
2012 CJ
2012 DP
all these combos were at bogas hp to start.

[BlueOval Ralph]

It use to be called greasing the skids!!!

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I just don't understand how they get accepted at that much lower rating than the street version. Makes no sense.

[ALMACK]

I got all excited when I read the title of this thread until.............


















......I found out that the Coyote Mustang GT is still not allowed in competition.

Those specs are for the CJ.