Website design By BotEap.comSet to replace the current Triton V8 engine currently powering Ford trucks, the 6.2-liter Boss engine is Ford Motor Company’s newest project. The new large-displacement V8 engine was discontinued in early 2005, but is being revived in hopes of offering serious competition to the larger Dodge Hemi and General Motors’ 7.0-liter Vortec engine. The hope is that the new Boss engine will infuse the sluggish Ford truck market with some badly needed vibrant new blood.

Website design By BotEap.comFord showed off its latest design at the 2008 SEMA show. The engine will make its debut in 2010 in the F-150 SVT Raptor. Originally named Hurricane, the name was changed to Boss after Hurricane Katrina devastated much of coastal Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.

Website design By BotEap.comRousch Racing has been involved in field testing of Ford’s latest engine creation. It was run as a large displacement experimental version of the engine code named “777”. It was held at the National Association of Mustang Racers on e85 biofuel.

Website design By BotEap.comThe Boss will have similar design features to its predecessor’s modular V8. Fans of the modular V8 will recognize the deep-skirted block with cross-bolted main covers, overhead camshaft layout and crankshaft-driven oil pump. The centerline of the bore is the biggest difference between the Boss and the modular V8. The Boss bore centerline will be 4.53 in (115 mm) wider than the previous V8. To achieve 379 cubic inches of displacement, the 6.2-liter Boss uses a 4.015-inch (102 mm) bore and 3.74-inch (95 mm) stroke. The intake valve reportedly measures 2.10 inches and puts the exhaust valve at 1.65 inches. The Boss will also have a single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder, and two spark plugs per cylinder. Fuel economy will increase and emissions will be reduced using cylinder deactivation.

Website design By BotEap.comWith the financial difficulties facing the auto industry, including Ford Motor Company, there has been some concern that Ford has once again decided to shelve its latest engine design. However, Ford has shown full confidence that this latest technology is just what is needed to turn things around. The latest reports reveal that the engine is scheduled to go into production and will be offered in the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. The news now is that the production modular V8 will now be offered in the first few months of production for the 2010 Raptor and then later on. mid-year, the switch to the new Boss engine will be made. The Ford F-150 Raptor should be available with the 6.2-liter Boss engine no later than winter 2009.