Ford Performance 5.2 Aluminator XS Crate Engine
The 5.2 Aluminator XS Crate Engine is the most powerful crate motor Ford Performance has created! If you want to add some serious upgrades to your Mustang or Hotrod, this crate engine produces 580 horsepower and will obliterate any competition you have! The 5.2 cross-plane crankshaft Aluminator is hand-assembled by the same technicians that build the Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing engines. Premium aftermarket parts are used to ensure high-quality performance and durability during use. The unique camshafts and fully CNC ported GT350 cylinder heads help create the perfect valve timing to maximize performance.

Engine Specificaitons

This lightweight crate motor produces a 12.1 compression ratio and outputs an impressive 580 horsepower. It features:
• 580 horsepower
• 445Ft.-LB Torque
• 5.2L -317 Cubic Inches
• 12:1 Compression Ratio
• Mahle® hard anodized forged pistons with Graphal® low friction coating
• Unique Manley H-beam connecting rods with ARP2000® bolts
• Uses Ford Performance M-6010-M52B Shelby GT500 cylinder block
• CNC-ported GT350 aluminum heads with Roller-finger camshaft followers
• Unique Ford Performance Camshafts
• Intake: 14mm lift/270 degrees duration
• Exhaust camshaft: 14mm lift/270 degree duration
• Low-leak rate Variable Cam Timing (VCT) phasers
• Robust primary timing chains as used on Shelby GT350R
• Ford Performance Cobra Jet Intake M9424M50CJB (Will not clear stock 15-17 hood)
• Ford Performance M-9926-CJ65 dual 65mm bore throttle body
• Shelby GT350 pan with integrated windage and slosh baffles as well as integrated oil pickup
• Forged steel cross-plane crankshaft
• Zero heat range spark plugs from Ford Performance
• 200 amp alternator and Front Engine Accessory Drive as used on the Cobra Jet race car
• 47 lb. fuel injectors
• High RPM pulse ring
• Unique Ford Performance blue coil covers with added unique badging: Exclusive to the Aluminator 5.2
• Ford Performance M-6731-FL820 oil filter (quantity-1 included)
• Engine mount bosses and bell housing mount pattern common to 4.6L modular engines.

Additional Parts Required

• Vehicle harness and PCM     M6017504V    for manual, M6017M50A for automatic)
• Engine harness or flywheel/flexplate
• Engine mount bosses and bell housing mount pattern
• Headers
• Assembly plant lift brackets

Disclaimer
We recommend breaking this crate engine in properly. Late Model Restoration will not be held accountable for any damages that may occur due to improper break-in methods. Normal break-in conditions consist of 500 miles at normal operating conditions. Headers not included. Assembly plant lift brackets not included.

Tune Note
Custom PCM calibration and premium unleaded fuel only required when installing this crate engine.