S550 5.2L Aluminator X2 - Anyone done it yet?

[DonPatr0L]

I'm curious if anyone has dropped the M-6007-A52XS into their S550? I have a 16' GT and was thinking this could be a great change for making my mustang more fun at the track Just looking for any feedback on the level of effort required to get this done. Feels like a better deal than going and buying another car

 

[Jet One]

I guess it all depends, the cost increase is factor over your current engine. I believe a crate coyote is thousands cheaper...if your willing to pay the difference I don't think you can go wrong with the 5.2 XS. If I were in need of an engine even with my current 5.2 FPC I wouldn't hesitate to make the the switch to a 5.2 CPC just for reliability. The extra HP/TQ of the 5.2 XS is a bonus as my priority is reliable track time.

 

[DonPatr0L]

I guess it all depends, the cost increase is factor over your current engine. I believe a crate coyote is thousands cheaper...if your willing to pay the difference I don't think you can go wrong with the 5.2 XS. If I were in need of an engine even with my current 5.2 FPC I wouldn't hesitate to make the the switch to a 5.2 CPC just for reliability. The extra HP/TQ of the 5.2 XS is a bonus as my priority is reliable track time.

Based on all the component improvements on the XS, I assume it is going to have the highest reliability on track, or are there others in the bin that have been found to be more reliable? Reliability is high on my list as well. My gen2 only has 24k miles and 30 hours of track time, so definitely still young. Just considering the what if decisions

 

[Tonymustang302]

@jjv104 has a s550 with aluminator

 

[xr7]

I have thought about this for mine, put the Boss engine on ice and pick up another 140 some horsepower.