NRE Twin-Turbo Alien Windsor Ford 428 — 1000 HP on 91 Octane, 1500 HP on Race Gas

The NRE Twin-Turbo Alien Windsor Ford 428 represents over a decade of continuous refinement and real-world performance engineering. Built for drivers who demand brutal horsepower, instant throttle response, and street-friendly manners, this engine delivers 1000 hp on 91-octane pump gas and up to 1500 hp on race fuel. It’s a full street-spec twin-turbo platform featuring a proprietary hydraulic cam setup, meaning no valve adjustments—ever. Combined with state-of-the-art electronics, this is one of the most refined and responsive Ford big-power builds ever produced.

Performance & Driving Experience

This engine delivers explosive acceleration with astonishing smoothness. The throttle response is razor-sharp, offering an immediacy that surprises even experienced drivers. Countless hours of development went into detonation-resistant combinations—a critical aspect for Ford platforms known for sensitivity at high power levels. The result? A street-drivable monster with consistent performance, predictable power delivery, and a sound that is unmistakably Ford: sharp, choppy, hollow, and intoxicating.

Engine Specifications

Short Block

• Block: Dart Splayed Cap 9.5 Deck

• Crankshaft: Callies Magnum 4340 forged, 4.0″ stroke

• Connecting Rods: Oliver billet 6.200

• Pistons: JE forged, 8.8:1 compression

• Rings: Hell Fire

• Bearings: Clevite H-Series

Valvetrain

• Hydraulic roller cam (proprietary for NRE)

• Short-travel hydraulic lifters

• Chromoly roller rockers

• Smith Bros .112 wall pushrods

Cylinder Heads

• AFR 220, fully CNC-ported

• Inconel exhaust valves

• 10-degree locks and retainers

Induction & Fuel

• NRE Alien Intake manifold

• Holley HP laptop-tunable fuel management

Gaskets & Fasteners

• Cometic head gaskets

• ARP fasteners throughout

Oil System & Rotating Assembly

• Canton high-volume oil pan

• High-volume pump and pickup

• ATI harmonic damper

Ignition

• 36-1 crank trigger

Turbo System

• Twin 72mm NRE Gen 2 mirror-image turbochargers

• Precision 46mm V-band billet wastegates

• Stainless tubular exhaust headers

Other Features

• NRE fully CNC-machined billet valve covers

Boost System & Power Delivery

The pair of 72mm NRE Mirror Image Gen 2 turbos delivers seamless boost progression and exceptional top-end power. Paired with Precision 46mm billet wastegates and stainless tubular headers, the system is engineered for reliability, thermal stability, and instant spool. Whether set up for pump-gas street driving or full race-fuel output, the engine maintains stability and consistency thanks to decades of NRE forced-induction R&D.

Street Manners & Reliability

Despite its four-digit horsepower rating, this Ford 428 remains shockingly streetable. The proprietary hydraulic cam eliminates valve-lash maintenance. Holley HP engine management provides smooth drivability, cold-start reliability, and complete laptop programmability. The combination of forged internals, CNC-ported heads, and detonation-resistant tuning makes this one of the most durable high-output Ford builds available.

Why Choose the NRE Alien Windsor 428?

• Unmatched power-to-octane ratio (1000 hp on pump gas)

• Proven reliability through 10+ years of refinement

• Insane throttle response unmatched by traditional turbo builds

• Hydraulic valvetrain = zero valve adjustments

• Show-quality sound and unmistakable Ford character

• Race-ready internals with street-ready manners

This engine is ideal for high-end builds, pro-touring projects, resto-mods, drag cars, half-mile cars, or any Ford enthusiast looking for world-class power paired with aerospace-grade engineering.