All,

Well, this is how it went down. I went to the MCA Nationals West Coast Car Show in Lacey, Washington. First thing I see when I park in the '05 section is the big SVT semi parked with a Ford GT right in front of it. Needless to say, after we did our show prep, I scooted straight over to ask all those burning questions.

So, first question out of my mouth was what was the latest I've heard about the rumored FRPP Supercharger. It is in the works, he says, they're nailing down who the supplier will be. Now, for the warranty freaks like me, I asked about that, too. According to him, if installed at a Ford service shop, it will not void the factory warranty!

I also asked about the new Shelby Cobra, and if there were any other special editions in the works. According to him, they are contemplating a "Boss" edition with the 4V 5.4L from Ford Australia, which should produce about 385 naturally aspirated horsepower! I told him if he needed a test mule to look me up!

And jsut for fun, I thought I'd ask if I could take a picture of my Mustang with the GT. To my surprise, he said yes! He even moved the display carts out of the way so I could get right in beside it. Wattaguy! So, for your viewing pleasure...

- Eric

 

Now that would be a nice addition especially if it works with a warranty.

 

is this the saleen sc that their using?

 

Sign me up

Then again, by the time it comes up..my warranty may be over anyway..hehe

 

Cool pic's!

 

The "Australian" Boss 5.4L - 4V engine is built in Romeo, Michigan.

Why the Aussies have been getting it for years and we can't have it is beyond me.

 

dude!!! sweet f-ing pics!!!

 

Great job on getting some questions answered!

... and very nice pics!

 

A 5.4L is just what the Mustang has needed ever since the 4.6 was put in the '96. I can't wait to have my low end torque back!

 

Actually, I asked him the same thing. This is what I got: They "gave" the engine to Ford Australia, and it is in fact built down there, not here in the States. They tried to ask Ford Australia to make some units to ship back here to the USA just for this, and Ford Australia said no, they can't make enough to supply the demand "Down Under." Since there is no manufacturing plant here that can make them, they would have to re-tool for it.

Not saying who's right or wrong, but this is exactly what he told me.

 

385 hp N/A? Now were talking!! 'bout time Ford woke up!!

 

I thought I heard FRPP was in bed with Whipple as far as the S/C goes. That's supposedly why Whipple hasn't rolled anything out yet. I've also heard that they both were disputing something...maybe a falling out before they really got going?

 

Great pics and info...thanks!

 

You sounded like a reporter. Great questions.

 

I too had heard through the grapevine that Whipple was having some problems with ford and vise versa..Wonder how this will end up turning out?

 

Is the Aussie V8 Aluminum? If not I may be inclined to stick with the 4.6 and save the extra 100lbs

 

Isn't the Whipple out at RPM now? I am planning on throwing one of these bad boys in once my car comes in...

http://www.rpmoutlet.com/05gtwip.htm

 

I know that one Gushi's drift car had a whipple at one point, not sure if it still does.

 

I would have to agree with you. I would like to know if the 5.4 is aluminum as well. Also, would this motor have forged internals like the 03-04 4.6 cobra motor, if so then it might be worth it.

 

is it the same 5.4l thats in the lightnings? Cuz they produse 380 hp buts its super charged ;/ dunno though.