With the 2013 block

[Scuba-Matt]

Gas relief groove and the coating make for a better, stronger piston.

Its still a crap cast piston, Its like putting a pig in a dress, its still a pig.

 

[Clipboard]

Its still a crap cast piston, Its like putting a pig in a dress, its still a pig.

i would compare it more to a fatter pig...the fatter the pig the better it is.

The small stuff can make a huge difference. If you research about the new coating on the piston it works quite well (study of a torch being put on both pistons). I havent found any info on the gas relief groove yet. Plus its MORE than just crap cast

 

[WhiteStang]

What is the big deal if it does or does not have squirters in it, a little more oil pressure to the cam and crank bearings? Has anyone been burning up bearings or cams other then broken oil pump gears?

 

[Sky Render]

What is the big deal if it does or does not have squirters in it, a little more oil pressure to the cam and crank bearings? Has anyone been burning up bearings or cams other then broken oil pump gears?

Squirters increase windage, which hurts fuel economy and power production, especially at higher RPMs. It also slightly adds to oil consumption because there are more vapors in the crankcase.

 

[Grimace427]

Squirters increase windage, which hurts fuel economy and power production, especially at higher RPMs. It also slightly adds to oil consumption because there are more vapors in the crankcase.

That shouldn't be a problem only for the 5.0 coyote when so many other engines(high performance ones at that) have them without issue.

M3 V8
every AMG engine(every Mercedes engine, even grocery getters)
every exotic

The oil consumption theory is not verified. Mine has never used a drop of oil in it's entire life. Can't say if every single Boss roadrunner engine is immune to oil consumption due to their lack of squirters.

 

[Scuba-Matt]

i would compare it more to a fatter pig...the fatter the pig the better it is.

The small stuff can make a huge difference. If you research about the new coating on the piston it works quite well (study of a torch being put on both pistons). I havent found any info on the gas relief groove yet. Plus its MORE than just crap cast

It still a cast aluminum piston. Coating it isn't going to stop it from cracking.
I can't believe Ford didn't at least put the powder forged rods and forged pistons in the 5.0
Even if it cost another 3-400 dollars I'm sure everyone would agree it would have been worth it. Spend the money there insted if on a light that shows a pony when you open the door.

 

[Clipboard]

It still a cast aluminum piston. Coating it isn't going to stop it from cracking.
I can't believe Ford didn't at least put the powder forged rods and forged pistons in the 5.0
Even if it cost another 3-400 dollars I'm sure everyone would agree it would have been worth it. Spend the money there insted if on a light that shows a pony when you open the door.

with plenty of mustangs running 700+ hp with no problems how much more power do u want haha

 

[rseantan]

Scuba - Matt is 100% correct.

Fancy lights or forged pistons, seems like a no brainer to me.
Wished they put that on the option list.

Forged pistons - men check here X
Fancy lights -all others check here X

 

[WhiteStang]

I left mine in even with the forged pistons, It probally wouldent hurt to block them off but I wouldent loose any sleep over it. I agree a couple HP for windage but whats a couple HP if your already making 700-800...

 

[Clipboard]

Scuba - Matt is 100% correct.

Fancy lights or forged pistons, seems like a no brainer to me.
Wished they put that on the option list.

Forged pistons - men check here X
Fancy lights -all others check here X

Haha. I do agree with him up to a point. Who doesnt love forged internals. But thats what the boss 302 is for.

From a business standpoint there is alot of people that dont need the forged parts. As it being a customizeable option ,taking manu different varianles into aspect, they would ask for a fortune...vs making a car thay already has the option i.e. boss302

 

[GeorgeInNePa]

with plenty of mustangs running 700+ hp with no problems how much more power do u want haha

700hp on the stock GT bottom end is called, "borrowed time".

 

[Clipboard]

Lol!i never thoughf of it like that.

 

[Bud]

700hp on the stock GT bottom end is called, "fun time!!!".

fixed

 

[Sky Render]

That shouldn't be a problem only for the 5.0 coyote when so many other engines(high performance ones at that) have them without issue.

M3 V8
every AMG engine(every Mercedes engine, even grocery getters)
every exotic

The oil consumption theory is not verified. Mine has never used a drop of oil in it's entire life. Can't say if every single Boss roadrunner engine is immune to oil consumption due to their lack of squirters.

Mine never burns oil, either. But oil squirters increasing windage losses is a FACT, especially at higher RPMs, which is why they were eliminated from the BOSS Roadrunner block.

The removal of oil squirters is (according to Ford) why the 2013 GTs have slightly more horsepower. I'm quite curious about these 2013s that still seem to have them.

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[Rob72]

I can't believe Ford didn't at least put the powder forged rods

The 5.0's have theses.

 

[04sleeper]

700hp on the stock GT bottom end is called, "borrowed time".

Truth!