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#gt350 The Voodoo is a 5.2-liter, naturally aspirated V8 engine from Ford Motor used for the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R. Featuring a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design, in a V configuration, the Ford Voodoo architecture has been part of the Ford Modular family since 2015. This engine is hand-built and was specifically designed for the Shelby GT350 and GT350R.

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Interestingly, the Voodoo engine utilizes a flat plane crankshaft. This reduces the engine’s overall weight while allowing it to rev faster and higher. The unique configuration also gives this engine a distinguished exhaust note when compared with other American V8 engines.


Ford’s ‘Voodoo’ engine is a high-revving monster found only under the hood of the Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R. We review the specifics of this 5.2-liter V8 motor, including how it differs from the automaker’s past powerplants.
Ford 5.2-liter Voodoo V8 Engine - Photo by Ford

Ford brought the iconic Shelby GT350 name back with the 2016 Mustang. Under the hood lies a remarkable 5.2-liter V8 engine widely known by its Ford code name, “Voodoo.”

The Ford Voodoo engine is a member of the modular engine family that traces its roots to the 4.6-liter V8, first launched in the 1991 Lincoln Towncar. However, years of advancements in technology led to some incredible developments in the Ford Modular engine family. The Voodoo is certainly no exception.

The 5.2-liter Voodoo V8 motor has modern technologies like dual-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) construction and variable valve timing. The Voodoo engine, though, has a feature that is unique exclusively to it and has never been on any other Ford engine in the history of the company. It uses a flat-plane crankshaft, which gives it a unique sound.

Though Ford announced that the GT350 and GT350R would be discontinued after the 2020 Mustang model year, the automaker’s unique Voodoo engine will forever stand out as a remarkable technological feat.

And, if you are in the market for a fun weekend sports car you can take to the canyons or the race track, the GT350 and GT350R offer a great opportunity for a fun time without breaking the bank in terms of sports car pricing.Let’s take a look at all the 5.2-liter Ford Voodoo V8 engine specs and break it all down. We’ll start with the most prominently asked question regarding the Voodoo engine: What is the difference between a flat-plane crankshaft and a cross-plane crankshaft?Ford 5.2-liter V8 Flat-plane Crankshaft - Photo by Ford Flat-plane vs. Cross-plane Crankshafts
As stated before, the Voodoo engine in the GT350 is especially unique due to its flat-plane crankshaft. What does that mean, though? Motor Trend has the answer. Without getting too deep into technical jargon, a flat-plane crankshaft attaches connecting rods every 180 degrees apart from each other, wherein a cross-plane crankshaft (like you’ll find in most Ford V8s) has them every 90 degrees. So, in essence, a flat-plane crankshaft V8 operates more like a four-cylinder crankshaft than a typical V8 crankshaft. This means that the pistons going up and down will always alternate from one side of the engine to the other. Essentially what this all means is that the crankshaft requires fewer counterweights and allows the engine to rev higher and faster. This is the type of crankshaft you find in high-end sports cars like Ferraris. Additionally, this is what generates the signature higher-pitched engine sound like you’d find in a Ferrari. The Ford Voodoo V8 manages to create a perfect blend of flat-plane wailing with American V8 grunt. It also provides evenly spaced exhaust pulses, eliminating the need for complex exhaust channels to the exhaust manifolds.However, given the nature of the Shelby Mustang GT350 and GT350R, it’s not likely to deter any potential customers. When purchasing a high-performance car, it is generally accepted that some creature comforts have to be sacrificed. For a visual rundown on the specifics of a flat-plane crankshaft, check out this video from YouTube’s 3D Performance Tech.