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Originally Posted by Scottyz
Thanks for the correction.
I looked for about 10 minutes into the subject about about the voodoo engine being raced competitively by Ford and came up with what I posted.
I also didn’t compare the designs of the GM and Ford FPC engine designs but glad you posted that and don’t deny what you are saying regarding the engines designs.
I also saw the oil leak in the race. At one point they claimed it was possibly an oil line loosened but after the lengthy stop I figured it was far from that.
Regardless thanks for the correction.
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To answer your question about racing the engine before the car being released - I had to look up when the GT350 was available to order, which looks like spring 2015 (limited run of 2015 models, followed by 2016 models). The first race of the GT350R-C was at Watkins Glen, near 4th of July that year.
So, the car was released to the public right around the same time it began racing. This is a bit backwards from what Ford did with the Boss 302, where they raced it, in two different series, way before the car was released to the public.
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Originally Posted by ZRacerLE
When did Ford release the voodoo engine? Chevy is racing their engine now and we won't see a C8Z for another 2 years I think. That gives them some time to iron out any serious problems I'd think.
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Maybe I am not understanding your question, but the "Voodoo" engine is the 5.2L FPC engine used in the 2015-current GT350. Ford raced with that eninge in competition, in IMSA GS, from the 2015-2016 seasons, winning the 2016 season.