If you’ve noticed the recent trend that things are getting more expensive, you won’t be surprised by a report from Ford Agency that Ford raised the price of its turbocharged product 5.2 liter Predator V8 barrel engine. Ford Performance sold the factory just a month ago for $25,995 including shipping. If you haven’t ordered the motor yet, it will cost you about 5% more right now, the new sticker price is $27,295.
However, there is an asterisk for this, where the control package is still unavailable. That electronics and components package typically includes the powertrain control module, a series of sensors, the wiring needed to make all of these components communicate, and an OBDII port to diagnose the inevitable codes that pop up during custom builds. Buying that package does add a few extra costs, but it makes swapping out the homebrew motor a lot easier. A control pack for the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 for the standard Mustang costs between $2,180 and $2,560 depending on the year of the engine and transmission.
More importantly, it’s not clear how long the mechanic will need to wait. When Ford-Truck request Ford Performance on package availability, the website says the answer from Ford Performance is, “it won’t be available for a while.” Closet Ford-Truck possibly to a release date of “probably next year.”
That’s still not too bad for a block of aluminum V8 engine with forged internals that can produce 760 horsepower and 720 pound-ft of torque when pumped high-end, like the Mustang. Shelby GT500. The engine is also fully equipped, so it comes with accessories like starter, alternator, belts to drive the supercharger, alternator and water pump, 92mm throttle body, exhaust pipe and air conditioner compressor. On top of that, the included warranty will last for two years or 24,000 miles as long as the long block is not modified. But any constructor should know what they’re getting into.
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