Ford 5.2L Voodoo Engine for Sale | OEM Flat-Plane Crank V8 (GT350 GT350R)
$12,500.00
Product Overview
- Displacement: 5.2L (315 cu in, actual 5,163 cc)
- Engine Family: Modular V8 (Coyote architecture, Voodoo-specific build)
- Configuration: 90-degree V8, DOHC, 32 valves, flat-plane crank
- Horsepower: 526 hp at 7,500 rpm
- Condition: OEM used, compression tested and inspected
- Availability: Multiple year ranges 2015 to 2020 in stock
- Shipping: Free freight to all 50 states via crated freight, 5 to 10 business days
- All 8 cylinders pressure-tested with results shared before payment
- Confirmed FLAT-PLANE Voodoo (not cross-plane Predator) before every order
- Wet sump or dry sump configuration documented
- Fitment verified before every order ships
- Zero core charge required, your existing engine stays with you
- Backed by a 15 day replacement warranty against internal defects
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Description
Engine Background
The Ford 5.2L Voodoo is the highest-revving naturally aspirated production V8 ever built by an American automaker. Found exclusively in the 2015 to 2020 Shelby GT350 and GT350R, the Voodoo combines a flat-plane crankshaft, forged Manley billet steel connecting rods, a 12.0:1 compression ratio, sequential multi-port fuel injection, and an 8,250 rpm redline to produce 526 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 429 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm, with an exhaust note that sounds like a Ferrari V8 fighting an American small-block.
The Voodoo shares the basic Modular V8 architecture of the 5.0L Coyote but very little beyond that. The block has a thicker deck and revised oiling. The crankshaft is a true 180-degree flat-plane (similar in concept to Ferrari V8 crank design). Connecting rods are Manley billet steel with ARP2000 bolts. Pistons are forged aluminum. Cylinder heads use larger valves and Voodoo-specific port and combustion chamber geometry. The intake manifold is a high-rpm tuned plenum. The result is a small-block V8 that sounds and revs like nothing else from Detroit.
The Voodoo is found only in the GT350 (wet sump) and GT350R (dry sump on Track Pack cars). Total production was approximately 24,000 units across the GT350 and GT350R combined. After 2020, Ford discontinued the Voodoo entirely. The next 5.2 Mustang engine, the Predator (supercharged, cross-plane), used in the GT500, is a fundamentally different engine.
When Replacement Becomes Necessary
- Excessive oil consumption beyond one quart per 1,000 miles (a known issue on early 2016 units)
- Bottom-end knock or rod knock under high-rpm load
- Loss of compression on one or more cylinders
- Cylinder wall scoring from over-rev or dropped valve
- Connecting rod failure (rare on Manley rods, but possible on track-abused units)
- Oil pump failure causing low oil pressure on dry-sump GT350R units
- Spark plug fouling or coil pack failure causing misfire
What to Know Before You Buy
- Voodoo is FLAT-plane, Predator is CROSS-plane: this is the single most common buyer confusion. The 2015 to 2020 GT350 and GT350R use a Voodoo (flat-plane). The 2020 to 2022 GT500 uses a Predator (cross-plane, supercharged). They are different engines despite both being 5.2L Ford V8s. Never substitute one for the other.
- 2016 Voodoo oil consumption: some early 2016 GT350 units had a piston ring break-in issue causing high oil consumption. Ford addressed it via TSB 16-0136. Verify any 2016 unit has had the TSB rework.
- Wet sump (GT350) versus dry sump (GT350R Track Pack): the dry-sump GT350R version has a separate oil tank, dry-sump pump, and revised oil pan. We confirm sump configuration on every order.
- Aluminator XS crate versus factory: Ford Performance offered an Aluminator XS crate version of the Voodoo. It uses different pistons (10.5:1) for forced-induction tolerance and is not the same as a factory Voodoo. Specify which you need.
- Track use changes the calculus: any 2015 to 2020 GT350 that has seen track day or autocross use should be considered higher-risk than a street-only unit. We document donor history where available.
5.2L Voodoo Variants by Year and Application
Verified configurations across the GT350 and GT350R production run:
| Year | Application | Sump | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 to 2017 | GT350 (base) | Wet sump | Standard Voodoo. Most common variant. |
| 2015 to 2017 | GT350 with Track Pack | Wet sump (with cooler) | Track Pack is mostly chassis, engine is the same. |
| 2015 to 2017 | GT350R | Dry sump | Dry sump pump, separate tank. Track focused. |
| 2018 to 2020 | GT350 (base, refreshed) | Wet sump | Minor refinements. Same core spec. |
| 2018 to 2020 | GT350R | Dry sump | Same dry sump as earlier GT350R. |
| Aftermarket | Aluminator XS Crate | Wet sump | 10.5:1 compression for boost. Forged pistons specific. |
| The 2018 to 2020 Voodoo benefited from minor calibration and assembly refinements but is mechanically very close to the 2015 to 2017 unit. Either generation works for replacement in any GT350. |
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What Ships and What Does Not
| INCLUDED, Long Block | Block, crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods, camshafts, cylinder heads, valve train, oil pan (wet sump units), valve covers, timing system. |
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| NOT INCLUDED | Intake manifold (often donor specific), fuel rails and injectors, ignition coils, accessory drive components, ECU, harness, flywheel or flexplate, dry sump tank and lines (separate component on GT350R units). |
| Short Block Option | Call (240) 306-7051 if you need a short block only. |
| Core Note | No core charge. You are not required to return your old engine. |
Direct-Fit Vehicle Applications
| Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 | 2015 to 2020 |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R | 2015 to 2020 (dry sump) |
Not sure if this fits? Call us. We verify fitment before every order ships.
Search Terms Buyers Use
| 5.2 Voodoo | Most common technical search |
|---|---|
| Voodoo engine | Generic search |
| GT350 engine | Vehicle specific search |
| Shelby Voodoo | Brand search |
| Flat plane V8 Ford | Crank type search |
| 5.2L Ford V8 | Liter format |
| GT350R engine | Track variant search |
| 5163cc Voodoo | Exact displacement |
Used OEM Versus Specialist Rebuild
For a GT350 or GT350R with engine failure, used OEM is typically the most accessible path. New Voodoos are no longer in production, and Ford Performance Aluminator XS crate engines (the closest commercial replacement) carry a premium and use different internals. A specialist Voodoo rebuild with fresh rings, bearings, and ARP hardware typically runs $14,000 to $20,000 from established Mustang specialists. Our used units ship with all eight cylinders compression-tested, flat-plane status confirmed, and sump configuration documented.
Inspection Workflow
- Compression test logged across all 8 cylinders with uniformity reported
- Flat-plane Voodoo verified versus cross-plane Predator (rules out the most common buyer error)
- Sump configuration confirmed: wet sump (GT350) or dry sump (GT350R Track Pack)
- 2016 TSB 16-0136 rework status checked where applicable
- External oil leak survey at front and rear seals, valve covers, oil pan
- Track-use history documented where available from donor records
Pre-Purchase Buyer Notes
- Confirm flat-plane Voodoo before paying: the cross-plane Predator from the GT500 is also a 5.2 but a completely different engine. We document this on every order.
- Match sump configuration to your chassis: the dry-sump GT350R installation requires the separate oil tank, dry-sump pump, and revised plumbing. A wet-sump engine in a Track Pack chassis (or vice versa) creates an installation mismatch.
- Verify 2016 TSB compliance on any 2016 unit: oil consumption due to piston ring break-in is the known 2016 issue. The rework should be documented on the donor service record.
- Plan a fluid service at installation: use the correct Ford-spec oil (typically Motorcraft 5W-50 synthetic for Voodoo). Wrong oil viscosity accelerates wear in a high-rpm engine.
- Consider donor history: track-day GT350s and GT350Rs are common. Stress on a flat-plane V8 from sustained 7,500-plus rpm operation is meaningfully higher than a street-only unit.
Why Buy From Part Nests
- Flat-plane Voodoo confirmed: rules out the common cross-plane Predator confusion before payment
- Sump configuration documented: wet (GT350) or dry (GT350R Track Pack) noted on every order
- All 8 cylinders compression-tested with results shared before payment
- 2016 TSB 16-0136 status checked on applicable units
- Donor application and track history documented where available
- No core return required
- Free crated freight delivery to every state
- 15 day replacement warranty against internal defects
- Call us to speak with someone who tracks GT350 versus GT350R differences, flat-plane Voodoo versus cross-plane Predator distinctions, and Aluminator XS variants
Additional information
| displacement | 163 cc), 5.2L (315 cu in, actual 5 |
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| configuration | 32 valves, 90 degree V8, DOHC |
| bore-x-stroke | 94 mm x 93 mm |
| compression-ratio | 12.0:1 |
| aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| fuel-system | Sequential multi port fuel injection |
| block-material | Aluminum |
| head-material | Aluminum |
| valve-train | DOHC, Ti-VCT |
| crankshaft-type | Flat plane, forged steel |
| connecting-rods | ARP2000 bolts, Manley billet steel |
| pistons | Forged aluminum |
| redline | 250 rpm, 8 |
| production-years | 2015 to 2020 |
| manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| engine-family | Modular V8 (Coyote architecture, Voodoo specific build) |
| compatible-transmissions | Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual (factory). MT82 (with adapter). 10R80 (custom adaptation). |
| horsepower | 500 RPM, 526 hp at 7 |
| torque | 429 lb-ft at 4, 750 RPM |
Both are 5.2L Ford V8s, but they are fundamentally different engines. The Voodoo (2015 to 2020 GT350 and GT350R) uses a flat-plane crankshaft, is naturally aspirated, produces 526 hp at 7,500 rpm, and revs to 8,250 rpm. The Predator (2020 to 2022 GT500) uses a cross-plane crankshaft, is supercharged, produces 760 hp, and has a lower redline. They are not interchangeable. We confirm flat-plane Voodoo on every order.
The flat-plane crankshaft (180-degree firing offset, similar in concept to Ferrari V8 designs) allows the Voodoo to rev to 8,250 rpm cleanly and produces the engine's distinctive higher-frequency exhaust note. A cross-plane V8 of the same displacement would not safely rev as high due to bearing loads and rotating mass characteristics. The flat-plane is fundamental to what makes the Voodoo unique.
Ford TSB 16-0136 addresses excessive oil consumption on some early 2016 GT350 units, traced to a piston ring break-in issue. The TSB outlined a piston ring replacement procedure under warranty. Any 2016 Voodoo should be verified for TSB compliance via donor service records. 2017 and later units were built with revised rings and do not have this issue.
The base engine is the same flat-plane 5.2L Voodoo. The GT350 uses a wet-sump oil pan. The GT350R (Track Pack cars) uses a dry-sump system with a separate oil tank, dry-sump pump, and revised oil pan to prevent oil starvation under sustained track loads. Confirm sump configuration on every order so your chassis hardware matches.
A Ford Performance crate engine version of the Voodoo offered for performance and racing builds. It uses different pistons (10.5:1 compression versus 12.0:1 in the factory Voodoo) to tolerate forced induction. It is NOT the same as a factory Voodoo. Confirm whether you need a factory unit or an Aluminator XS before ordering.
526 hp at 7,500 rpm and 429 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm in factory tune. Redline is 8,250 rpm. This is the highest-revving naturally aspirated production V8 ever built by an American automaker. Aftermarket tuning and forced induction can push the engine considerably higher, but those modifications void factory durability expectations.
Yes, but with caveats. The Voodoo is a Coyote-architecture engine, so it bolts to Coyote-compatible mounts and accessories. However, the high-rpm operating range, dry-sump option, and the specific ECU calibration mean swap projects require careful planning. Use a Mustang specialist familiar with Voodoo characteristics.
No. There is no core return required.
15 Day Replacement Warranty
Every used Ford 5.2L Voodoo engine purchased through Part Nests carries a 15 day replacement warranty starting on the delivery date.
What Is Covered
- Internal defects already present when the engine arrives
- Performance materially different from how the engine was described
- Incorrect part shipped due to an error on our end
What Is Not Covered
- Damage caused during installation
- Damage from incompatible components
- External components unless specifically itemized
- Labor expenses of any kind
To start a warranty claim, reach us within 15 days of delivery.
- Flat-Plane Voodoo Confirmed: Distinct from cross-plane Predator before payment
- Sump Configuration Documented: Wet (GT350) or dry (GT350R) noted on every order
- All 8 Cylinders Tested: Compression results shared before payment
- 2016 TSB Status Checked: Piston ring rework verified on applicable units
- Free Crated Freight Nationwide: Specialist powertrain packaging
- 15 Day Replacement Cover: Internal defects protected from delivery onward
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Bryce S. –
Got a 2018 GT350 Voodoo after the original engine took a dropped valve at the track. Flat-plane Voodoo confirmed before payment (the cross-plane Predator confusion was my main worry), all eight cylinders came back with uniform compression, and the sump configuration was wet-sump as expected. Engine sounds exactly like a Voodoo should.
Cooper R. –
Sourced a dry-sump GT350R Voodoo for a Track Pack build. Sump configuration was documented up front, which mattered because I needed the dry-sump version specifically. Honest about it being a track-driven donor, which I appreciated. Compression results uniform. Looking forward to firing it up.