Ford Falcon BA BF FG model Variants – interesting facts

Model Variants

There are a number of variants of the Boss engine.

Boss 260

DOHC 4V per Cylinder, 9.5:1 compression, 6000 rpm limit

Boss 290 FG XR8

Balanced crank, different pistons rods and bearings, 10.5:1 compression, thicker gudgeon pin, stronger head bolts, better head gaskets, stainless valves, higher lift cams, larger fuel rails and higher flowing injectors, extra knock sensor,

Boss 302 FPV BF

As 290 with new cams, 10.8:1 compression

Boss 315 FPV FG

New cams, 11.0:1 compression, twin plate throttle body, RPM Limit increased to 6500rpm

Boss 302 FPV FG

As 315 with RPM Limit dropped back to 6000rpm

Barra 220 3V VVT

Not covered by this guide.  3V per cylinder with intake variable cam timing.

Barra 230 3V VVT

Increased compression ration