Had a discussion with a ford parts guy at the dealer counter last night. He says that the heads, and intake are the only difference between the boss and GT?? I mentioned the exhaust cams, rods, bearing, connecting rods, valve train etc.. He said his computer lists the same part numbers for the GT and the Boss 302:nono:
GT 5.0 vs Boss 302?
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Agreed...
The rods, pistons, valves, valve springs, heads, exhaust cams, & intake are different, & that's just with the engine.
The rods, pistons, valves, valve springs, heads, exhaust cams, & intake are different, & that's just with the engine.
Imagine your boss goes in for some warranty work, and comes out with some Base GT parts in the motor:fm:
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Have the ford parts guy read this; He'll thank you.
2011 Ford Mustang 302 - Inside The Boss - 5.0 Mustang Magazine
Ford parts guy reading? :lol: Seems like they hardly do that when they are trying to get a car out:fm:
Sorry to say but most of Ford's dealer and parts departments know very little about the Shelby and Boss 302.
Ever try and walk into a Ford dealership and talk cars with them? It's very boring and you will have about a 10 second conversation.
Oh well, still great cars from Ford and these specialty(Ford GT/Boss/Shelby's) sell themselves.
It gets irritating when you do need parts or service though.
I had a list on my computer can't find it but it was about 2 pages long listing all the work done to the 5.0 to make the Boss. It's pretty extensive.
Ever try and walk into a Ford dealership and talk cars with them? It's very boring and you will have about a 10 second conversation.
Oh well, still great cars from Ford and these specialty(Ford GT/Boss/Shelby's) sell themselves.
It gets irritating when you do need parts or service though.
I had a list on my computer can't find it but it was about 2 pages long listing all the work done to the 5.0 to make the Boss. It's pretty extensive.
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Unfortunately, fact is most Ford Parts guys are not that knowledgeable and most dealers do not spend the time to train them.
Reminds me when I needed a new clutch in my '09 GT500. I requested the upgraded 2011 factory clutch. First I was told that it would not fit, then they said it was a performance modification and would be illegal. Fortunately there is a second dealer near here. Not only were they happy to give me the new-style clutch, the service manager took it upon himself to do it under warranty, something I had never even considered.
That's good service. I remember a Ford dealership near PB, San Diego having good servince like this as they were used to getting a whole bunch of Shelby's, Saleen's and other extreme muscle.
The Boss is a terrific car and with a few bolt ons can be flat out lethal. I thought about buying the GT but in the end the Boss was just a better bang for the buck car for me. The GT is a great ride but Ford really got the Boss right.. Parts guys are like a box of chocolate you never know what type your going to get 
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