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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
Several of the majors have claimed they will participate but so far, if they are, none have made a big splash about it.
The issue with the program is that the car is basically a Shelby Cobra wrapped around a 2023 car - yes it shall be emissions compliant on the date of manufacture. Ford doesn't officially have an engine in the program. So right now you'd get a replica with a LS3 or maybe a Coyote if someone can get it approved. In a space where authenticity plays a role a Cobra with a Chevy engine just isn't going to be very popular. Indeed, Cobras with Coyotes, even though it is a Ford, prove hard to sell... Most people who sign up for a Cobra want a lopey gas guzzling gas smelly big displacement (if not big block) Ford engine where most of the horsepower goes to running the wheels instead of pollution control crap.
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While Ford doesn't sell an emission compliant crate engine via Ford Racing, Ford Power Products does. FPP is the OEM powertrain supplier to outside manufacturers. FPP can supply current production "chassis drops" that have full emissions equipment and are compliant with EPA regulations. Everyone keeps saying "Ford doesn't sell an EPA approved engine package". This is not true, they just don't sell it retail to a non-manufacturer. They supply Revology for the "new" old Mustangs they sell and will also be supplying another Vintage Mustang manufacturer shortly.