The workmanship, engineering, blood sweat and tears that went into this application must be applauded. All of us who've built or had a GT40 built understands the challenge of getting it right, especially when you going "where no one has gone before".
Sounds like our freinds from down under are getting the same excuses we got in '94 when the 5.0 died here. Regardless of the merit of the excuses, the decision has been made to support the OHC V8 engines in all markets.
Perhaps some of this is driven by the possibility of some really excellent front engine rear drive platform Australian Fords coming to the US. Of course we'd want an engine that dealers are familiar with in those cars.
The day is coming when it may be unavoidable in registering GT40 relpicas or street rods or customs that a current to the year of completion emission certified engine be used.
Sobering thought, it will mean a lot of new developement work and tooling for manufacturers and real pain in the butt for home builders just when you thought you had the SBF/016 figured out!
In fairness to Ford, they have done a lot of work on the modular V8 line. Lets be thankfull for the huge supply of 302/351's out there and be ready for the 4.6 or variants when the day comes.
