So the 2015 version of the GT's 5.0 motor seems to borrow many forged components from the Boss "Roadrunner" motor, along with new heads and intake manifold design.

What do you guys suspect that ths could mean for the mod potential of this engine? Is it safe to assume that it will handle more boost on stock components?

Will it be more accepting of custom tune profiles?

 

If the a/m has been able to get hold of pre-production models you can bet they're working on it as this is written. And certainly the authorized tuners like Roush, Saleen, and Steeda already have 2015's on the dyno already.

 

So... no forged pistons...but it does have the Boss connecting rods??

While the new engine doesn’t quite come up with triple-fours, it does pump out 435 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 400 lb-ft at 4250 rpm, increases over the old 5.0 of 15 horsepower and 10 lb-ft. The extra output was achieved via improved head flow (which Ford was able to accomplish through casting rather than expensive machining), larger valves with increased (Boss 302–spec) lift, stiffer valve springs, the Boss’s forged connecting rods, and some aesthetically pleasing tubular headers. The compression ratio remains 11.0:1, and an oil cooler is now standard.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/2015-fo...boost-engines/