A Summary of BOSS Changes
8/13/10, 05:28 PM
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A Summary of BOSS Changes
Because there are so many changes/upgrades to this car I thought I'd put together a summary for your viewing pleasure. I think I have captured everything from the releases but I'll update if there is anything else.
2012 Boss Mustang Upgrades
Powertrain
Boss 302R Intake
Forged Pistons
Forged Con-Rods
Race-Spec Main and Rod Bearings
Sodium Filled Exhaust Valves
Hi-Lift Cams
7500 RPM Limit
CNC’d Heads
Oil Cooler
Larger Radiator
Revised Radiator Plumbing
Revised Oil Pan Baffling
Race Inspired Clutch
3.73 Axle Ratio
Finned Aluminum Diff Cover
Limited Slip Diff with carbon fiber plates (Torsen Limited Slip Available)
Quad Exhaust
Suspension
Higher Rate Springs (lowered 11MM front – 1MM rear)
Adjustable Struts/Shocks
Tuned Electronic Steering with 3 Settings
Unique traction control system settings
Unique electronic stability control settings
Body
Black or White Roof Panel and Coordinated C-Stripe
Unique Front Facia with Blocked off Fog Lamps and Splitter
Small Rear Spoiler
Interior
Alcantara Steering Wheel
Unique Shift ****
Unique Cloth Seats (Recaros available)
Dark Metallic Instrument Panel Finish
Unique Guages
Unique Door Sill
11 Pounds of Sound Deadening Removed
Brakes, Wheels and Tires
Brembo 14 inch vented discs front
Boss specific rear compounds pads rear
Vented Brake Shields
Unique ABS tuning
Reinforced Brake Lines
Lightweight 19X9 and 19X9.5 Wheels
Pirelli P-Zero Tires 255/40/ZR19 Front 285/35/ZR19 Rear
Laguna Seca Package
Available in Black or Silver with Red Accents
Rear Seat Delete
Standard Recaro Seats
Rear Body Stiffening X-Brace
Softer Front and Firmer Rear Springs
Stiffer Damper Settings
Larger Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Unique 19x9 Front and 19x10 Rear wheels
Pirelli Corsa Tires 255/40/ZR19 Front and 285/35/ZR19 Rear
Larger Front Splitter
Pedestal Rear Spoiler
Brake Ducts
Torsen Diff Standard
Auxiliary Gauge Package with Oil/Water Temp and Lap Timer
Unique Laguna Seca Fake Gas tank thing (lol, forgot what they call it)
Nicely done Ford!
2012 Boss Mustang Upgrades
Powertrain
Boss 302R Intake
Forged Pistons
Forged Con-Rods
Race-Spec Main and Rod Bearings
Sodium Filled Exhaust Valves
Hi-Lift Cams
7500 RPM Limit
CNC’d Heads
Oil Cooler
Larger Radiator
Revised Radiator Plumbing
Revised Oil Pan Baffling
Race Inspired Clutch
3.73 Axle Ratio
Finned Aluminum Diff Cover
Limited Slip Diff with carbon fiber plates (Torsen Limited Slip Available)
Quad Exhaust
Suspension
Higher Rate Springs (lowered 11MM front – 1MM rear)
Adjustable Struts/Shocks
Tuned Electronic Steering with 3 Settings
Unique traction control system settings
Unique electronic stability control settings
Body
Black or White Roof Panel and Coordinated C-Stripe
Unique Front Facia with Blocked off Fog Lamps and Splitter
Small Rear Spoiler
Interior
Alcantara Steering Wheel
Unique Shift ****
Unique Cloth Seats (Recaros available)
Dark Metallic Instrument Panel Finish
Unique Guages
Unique Door Sill
11 Pounds of Sound Deadening Removed
Brakes, Wheels and Tires
Brembo 14 inch vented discs front
Boss specific rear compounds pads rear
Vented Brake Shields
Unique ABS tuning
Reinforced Brake Lines
Lightweight 19X9 and 19X9.5 Wheels
Pirelli P-Zero Tires 255/40/ZR19 Front 285/35/ZR19 Rear
Laguna Seca Package
Available in Black or Silver with Red Accents
Rear Seat Delete
Standard Recaro Seats
Rear Body Stiffening X-Brace
Softer Front and Firmer Rear Springs
Stiffer Damper Settings
Larger Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Unique 19x9 Front and 19x10 Rear wheels
Pirelli Corsa Tires 255/40/ZR19 Front and 285/35/ZR19 Rear
Larger Front Splitter
Pedestal Rear Spoiler
Brake Ducts
Torsen Diff Standard
Auxiliary Gauge Package with Oil/Water Temp and Lap Timer
Unique Laguna Seca Fake Gas tank thing (lol, forgot what they call it)
Nicely done Ford!
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8/13/10, 07:03 PM
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its clearly a very different car than the GT500 even the PP package version so i dont think they are worried about cannibalizing buyers from one or the other i think 40k or more could be likely
8/13/10, 07:23 PM
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I don't know man, that's GT500 territory. You think Ford would offer two completely different high performance vehicles at the same price, targeted towards two diffferent audiences? I think it's possible, but not likely. Never really heard of it before.
8/13/10, 07:28 PM
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well a C/S pack car is is pretty deep into the thirty thosand range(well optioned). The boss is going to have a good amount of just drivetrain upgrades in which the c/s did not really have any. Lets just say the c/s is $37,000 and then add in all the items listed in the OP. I hope its under 45k but I just dont see it happening.
8/13/10, 07:42 PM
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well a C/S pack car is is pretty deep into the thirty thosand range(well optioned). The boss is going to have a good amount of just drivetrain upgrades in which the c/s did not really have any. Lets just say the c/s is $37,000 and then add in all the items listed in the OP. I hope its under 45k but I just dont see it happening.
8/13/10, 07:43 PM
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well a C/S pack car is is pretty deep into the thirty thosand range(well optioned). The boss is going to have a good amount of just drivetrain upgrades in which the c/s did not really have any. Lets just say the c/s is $37,000 and then add in all the items listed in the OP. I hope its under 45k but I just dont see it happening.
8/13/10, 08:05 PM
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More evidence and I guess this would indicate a ceiling of 48k
"It will be priced somewhere between a Mustang GT and Mustang GT 500 when it goes on sale next spring, says Ford Vice President Jim Farley."
"It will be priced somewhere between a Mustang GT and Mustang GT 500 when it goes on sale next spring, says Ford Vice President Jim Farley."
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I've read that the radiator is bigger too.
EDIT: The reference is found here:
I've also read the TiVCT programming is revised as well.
EDIT: The reference is found here:
I've also read the TiVCT programming is revised as well.
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8/13/10, 09:01 PM
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From looking at the gallery it seems the Boss is the modern version of the 2K Cobra R.
8/13/10, 09:08 PM
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The non LS can't be 48k..that is way to high of price IMHO. The car starts off as a stripped GT...I am guessing with all options right around 40-42k and the LS another 5-6k...That's my guess 
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That is probably the best of the big mags as far as getting all the details of the car except for one thing. The opening line is "Modifications under the hood are modest". Apparently they missed the engine pdf, lol.
8/14/10, 05:03 AM
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yup, missed that, good find! I haven't seen anything printed about the revised ViVCT but I would think it would have to be given the increased rpms and different cams.
That is probably the best of the big mags as far as getting all the details of the car except for one thing. The opening line is "Modifications under the hood are modest". Apparently they missed the engine pdf, lol.
That is probably the best of the big mags as far as getting all the details of the car except for one thing. The opening line is "Modifications under the hood are modest". Apparently they missed the engine pdf, lol.
EDIT: I found the reference in the article discussing how the 302R was used for development testing. It also mentions some additional plumbing changes that were made in addition to the rad.
Also, under the hood the Boss radiator was redesigned and plumbing changes were implemented to more effectively use the additional airflow the new fascia aero treatment was able to supply – all changes that have been implemented on standard production Boss models and the race-ready Laguna Seca cars.
Using software that plotted oil pressure at specific g loads and at particular parts of the track, engineers isolated the motions causing oil starvation. Based on the track telemetry, baffles were added in specific locations, eliminating the issue without adding any more weight than necessary.
To aid the brakes, an aggressive engine braking algorithm was employed in the powertrain control module (PCM) – the engine braking allows the driver to brake later in turns, reducing wear on the friction brakes. Brake cooling ducts from Ford Racing were found to dramatically improve fade resistance – the ducts became standard on the 302R and the Boss Laguna Seca, and are available over the counter for standard Boss models.
Using software that plotted oil pressure at specific g loads and at particular parts of the track, engineers isolated the motions causing oil starvation. Based on the track telemetry, baffles were added in specific locations, eliminating the issue without adding any more weight than necessary.
To aid the brakes, an aggressive engine braking algorithm was employed in the powertrain control module (PCM) – the engine braking allows the driver to brake later in turns, reducing wear on the friction brakes. Brake cooling ducts from Ford Racing were found to dramatically improve fade resistance – the ducts became standard on the 302R and the Boss Laguna Seca, and are available over the counter for standard Boss models.
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7500 RPM limit
Planning began with a small group of engineers within the 5.0-liter V8 team. Starting with open minds and enlisting the help of two members of the original 1969 Boss 302 design team, the group began working its way toward the ultimate evolution of the new 5.0-liter: 440 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque, along with a broad, flat output curve all the way through its projected 7,500 rpm redline.
“In keeping with the spirit of the original, the new Boss 302 engine achieves its maximum power output at speeds at or above 7,500 rpm,” says Harrison. “Unlike the original engine, however, low-speed torque and driveability are uncompromised thanks to twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) technology and computer-aided engineering design tools.”
http://media.fordvehicles.com/articl...ticle_id=33066
