Description
FORD RACING 363ci CRATE ENGINE
Following the old Hot Rodding adage that there is no substitute for cubes, Ford Racing takes the popular 302 based stroker to the max with the 500 horsepower Z363 crate engine. By taking the bore out to 4.125-inch, the displacement of the popular 347 stroker has been increased to 363 cubic inches. Combined with an improved Mahle piston, the Z363 makes 50 more horsepower and 50 lb. ft. of torque than the Z347 that it replaces. Nothing but the best parts are used inside including: forged crankshaft, forged I-beam connecting rods with floating piston pins and a high performance oiling system. Built with the BOSS 302 block and Z304D aluminum heads, Z363 fits many of the vehicles originally built with a 289 or 302 8.2-inch deck height block. Ford Racing Engineers designed Z363 to work both on the street and the strip with strong torque curve that delivers over 390 lb ft from 3500 to the 6500 rpm redline. With a compression ratio of 10.0:1, Z363 runs on unleaded premium pump gas.
500 hp @ 6500 rpm
450 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm
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Engine type: 302 based small block ford
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Displacement (cu in): 363
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Bore x stroke (in): 4.125" bore x 3.400" stroke
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Block: Boss 302 8.2 deck
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Crankshaft: SCAT Forged Steel
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Connecting rods: SCAT forged steel I-beam with floating pins
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Pistons: Forged Mahle
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Camshaft type: Hydraulic Roller
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Camshaft lift (in): .580"/.602"
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Camshaft duration (@.050 in): 232/240
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Cylinder Heads (p/n M-6049-Z304DA): Ford Racing Aluminum "Z" Cylinder Heads
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Valve size (in): 2.02" intake 1.60" exhaust
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Compression ratio: 10.1:1 (nominal)
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Rocker arms: Roller Rockers
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Rocker arm ratio: 1.65:1
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Vibration Damper Ford Racing SFI Approved
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Valve covers: Ford Racing cast aluminum polished finish w/ Boss Script (M-6582-BOSSP)
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Oil pan: High Performance Rear Sump 7 quart capacity and windage tray / scraper
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Full length scraper to direct oil away from the crankshaft
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Full length bolt in louvered windage tray to control oil
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Baffling and trap doors in the sump to keep the pickup submerged during performance driving
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7 quart capacity
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Rear sump depth is 9.1" Rear sump width is 8.7" Front sump depth is 6.7"
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Includes 3/8" NPT bung to mount an oil temperature sending unit
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Includes 3/8" NPT access hole to adjust oil pump spring pressure
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Semi-gloss black powder coat finish
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Laser cut and TIG welded in precision fixtures for consistent OEM level fit
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Water pump: Edelbrock hi-performance
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Distributor: Not included. Ford Racing/MSD Pro Billet Distributor with Steel Gear M-12127-SG302 recommended.
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Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded
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Ignition timing: 32 BTDC at 4,000 RPM
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Maximum recommended rpm: 6,500
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Balanced: Internal/Neutral
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Intake: Not included. Edelbrock Super Victor #2928 recommended
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Carburetor: Not Included. 750 cfm recommended
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Flywheel: Not included - Neutral balance flywheel or flexplate required
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Fuel: Premium Unleaded
Engine power rating based on long tube headers, Edelbrock intake manifold #2928 Super Victor w/ 750 Holley carb and 1" carb spacer. Those parts are not included.
Depending on your application, a different timing cover, water pump, performance oil pan and pickup may be required. See installation notes
INSTALLATION NOTES: Some or all of the following items may need to be changed from your original engine or modified for proper installation:
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This engine has a deep rear sump performance oil pan and pickup, regular rotation timing cover and regular rotation water pump, and non-EFI valve covers.
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A different performance oil pan and pickup may be required for your application. Call the Techline at (800) FORD788 for more information.
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The timing chain cover will work with most regular rotation water pumps.
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Fuel pump eccentric M-6287-B302 installed, allows use of mechanical fuel pump.
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A standard rotation water pump is installed on the engine. Other applications may require different water pumps and timing chain covers.
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The valve covers M-6582-BOSS should fit most non-EFI applications, optional valve covers (sold separately) are available.
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The damper M-6316-D302 may require a spacer for pulley alignment.
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Requires zero balance flywheel (not included).
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Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 (5.0L HO and 351W order).
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Built with current available parts. Photo and specs may vary.
Engine is pictured with a shallower oil pan. To see the deep sump oil pan included with the motor click here.
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Shipping weight approximately 465 lbs