This is the premium engine with the maximum displacement, horsepower and torque for a 5.0 Liter (302)-based engine. Jack Roush considers this the perfect candidate for your GT40 project car. These engines run through their RPM rager faster than a speeding bulllet. Utilizing a Dart Sportsman block, its lengthy list of forged components and fully CNC-ported heads this engine delivers power and durability running on premium pump fuel.
353IR - As the flagship of the ROUSH 5.0 Liter engines it only makes sense that ROUSH's exclusive 8-stack induction system was utilized. Though it might look like a "Weber," this fuel-injected system includes the ROUSH-engineered calibration and exclusive intake manifold design.
- Horsepower (maximum): 480 HP (estmated)
- Torque (maximum): 460 Lbs./Ft. (estimated)
- Displacement: 353 Cu. In.
- Block: Dark Iron Eagle 4-bolt main Sportsman, 8.2* Deck
- Crankshaft Type: Eagle 4340 Forged Steel (internally Balanced)
- Bore and Stroke: 4.150" x 3.250"
- Connecting Rod Type: Eagle 4340 Forged Steel H-Beam
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- Pistons: wiseco Forged w/ Plasma Moly Rings & lightweight Pins
- Timing Chain: Double Roller
- Camshaft Info: Roush Proprietary
- Lifter Type: Hydraulic Roller
- Cylinder Heads: Roush/AFR Aluminum
- Intake Runner Volume: 205 CC, fully CNC ported
- Combustion Chamber Volume: 61 CC
- Valve Sizes: 2.08" Intake 1.600* Exhaust
- Rocker Arm Ratio/Type: 1.6:1 Full Roller, Extruded Aluminum Body
- Spark Plugs: Autolite 3923 (or comparable)
- Intake Manifold: "Weber Style" 8-Stack Induction System
- Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection utilizing Roush Calibration Dual Sync, Distributor, Electric "High Volume" Fuel Pump, Wide Band O2 Sensor, Intake Temp. Sensor, Engine Coolant Sensor, MAP Sensor, IAC, and Ignition Control Box.
- Fuel Requirements: Premium Unleaded (93 octane minimum or highest available)
- Max. Recommended RPM: 6,250
- Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
- Oil Pump: High Output - Adjustable
- Timing: 30 to 34 degrees @ 4,000 rpm
- Oil Pump: Melling High Volume - Adjustable
- Oil Pan: Canton Racing 8-quart Fully Baffled Front Sump Road Race-Powdercoated
- Oil Filter: Motorcraft FL1-HP (or comparable)
- Oil Weight: 10w30 - non synthetic for first 3,00 miles
- Flywheel: McLeodSFI Rated Steel, 157 Toot Ring Gear
- Starter: Powermaster High Torque Gear Reduction


