Ford Performance 5.2L Aluminator XS Crate Engine — 580HP | 445 lb-ft | Hand-Assembled | 2-Year Warranty
Meet the pinnacle of Ford Performance crate engine engineering — the 5.2L Aluminator XS, the most powerful naturally aspirated crate engine Ford Performance has ever built. Producing a staggering 580 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torquefrom a 12:1 compression ratio, this is the engine for builders who refuse to compromise. Whether you’re building the ultimate Mustang, a purpose-built hot rod, or a dedicated track weapon, the Aluminator XS delivers factory-backed, hand-assembled performance that no off-the-shelf crate engine can match.
Every Aluminator XS is hand-assembled by the same Ford Performance technicians who build the Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing engines — the same craftsmen, the same standards, the same attention to detail that goes into Ford’s most serious competition machinery. This is not a mass-produced engine. It is a precision-built performance powerplant backed by a 2-Year / 24,000-mile warranty straight from Ford Performance.
Engine Specifications:
- Displacement: 5.2L / 317 Cubic Inches
- Horsepower: 580 HP
- Torque: 445 lb-ft
- Compression Ratio: 12:1
- Crankshaft: Forged Steel Cross-Plane
- Block: Ford Performance M-6010-M52B Shelby GT500 Cylinder Block
Premium Internal Components:
- Pistons: Mahle hard anodized forged pistons with Graphal low-friction coating
- Connecting Rods: Manley H-beam with ARP2000 bolts
- Cylinder Heads: CNC-ported GT350 aluminum heads with roller-finger camshaft followers
- Camshafts: Unique Ford Performance camshafts — Intake: 14mm lift / 270° duration | Exhaust: 14mm lift / 270° duration
- Timing: Low-leak rate Variable Cam Timing (VCT) phasers with robust primary timing chains as used on the Shelby GT350R
Performance & Induction:
- Intake: Ford Performance Cobra Jet Intake M-9424-M50CJB (Note: Will not clear stock 2015–2017 hood)
- Throttle Body: Ford Performance M-9926-CJ65 Dual 65mm Bore
- Fuel Injectors: 47 lb. high-flow injectors
- Spark Plugs: Zero heat range Ford Performance plugs
- Coil Covers: Exclusive Ford Performance blue with unique Aluminator 5.2 badging
Supporting Hardware:
- Oil Pan: Shelby GT350 pan with integrated windage and slosh baffles and integrated oil pickup
- Alternator: 200-amp unit with front engine accessory drive as used on the Cobra Jet race car
- Ignition: High RPM pulse ring
- Oil Filter: Ford Performance M-6731-FL820 (1 included)
- Engine Mount Pattern: Common to 4.6L modular engines for broad compatibility
What’s in the Box:
- 1 × Aluminator 5.2L XS Crate Engine — fully assembled and ready to install
Additional Parts Required for Installation:
- Vehicle harness and PCM (M6017504V for manual / M6017M50A for automatic)
- Engine harness or flywheel / flexplate
- Headers
- Assembly plant lift brackets









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