NRE Twin-Turbo Alien Windsor Ford 428 | Hot Rod Series | 1000–1500 HP

The NRE Twin-Turbo Alien Windsor Ford 428 represents over a decade of refinement in high-performance Ford engine engineering. This Hot Rod Series engine delivers 1,000 horsepower on 91-octane pump fuel and an astonishing 1,500 horsepower on race gas, combining street drivability with extreme performance. Built for enthusiasts who demand snappy throttle response, incredible power, and an unmistakable Ford sound, this engine is a turn-key solution for hot rods, muscle cars, and custom builds. Its proprietary hydraulic camshaft eliminates valve adjustments, allowing effortless operation alongside cutting-edge electronics that make it one of the nicest driving Twin-Turbo Fords ever produced.

The signature NRE Alien intake paired with twin 72mm NRE Mirror Image Gen 2 turbochargers produces a choppy idle and that hollow, unique Windsor Ford sound, while the fully programmable Holley HP ECU ensures precise fuel management and detonation resistance for high-output performance.

Performance & Driving Experience

Experience instantaneous throttle response and explosive acceleration with this Twin-Turbo Windsor 428. Designed for both street and track, the engine provides smooth, controllable power delivery, even under extreme boost. This is a turbocharged package engineered for daily drivability while retaining all the dramatic visual and auditory cues of a race-inspired Ford engine.

Engine Block & Rotating Assembly

Block

• Dart Splayed Cap 9.5 Deck

Rotating Assembly

• Callies Magnum 4340 Forged 4.0″ stroke crankshaft

• Oliver billet connecting rods, 6.200″

• JE forged pistons, 8.8:1 compression ratio

• Hell Fire piston rings

• Clevite H series engine bearings

Forged for ultimate strength and durability, this rotating assembly is designed to handle high boost, extreme RPMs, and repeated street or track use.

Valvetrain & Timing Components

• Hydraulic roller camshaft with short travel lifters

• Chromoly roller rockers (Smith Bros)

• .112 wall pushrods

• Timing components optimized for turbocharged performance

The valvetrain combines maintenance-free reliability with aggressive lift profiles to maximize airflow and boost efficiency.

Cylinder Heads, Induction & Turbo System

Cylinder Heads

• AFR 220 fully CNC-ported

• Inconel valves with 10-degree locks and retainers

Induction & Turbochargers

• NRE Alien intake manifold

• Twin 72mm NRE Mirror Image Gen 2 turbochargers

• Precision 46mm V-Band billet wastegates

• Stainless steel tubular exhaust headers

The combination of CNC-ported heads, advanced intake, and high-flow turbos ensures explosive horsepower, precise boost control, and race-ready performance.

Fuel Management, Ignition & Supporting Systems

• Holley HP laptop programmable ECU

• 36-1 crank trigger ignition system

• Canton oil pan with high-volume pump and pickup

• ATI harmonic damper

• Cometic head gaskets

• ARP fasteners

• NRE billet fully CNC-machined valve covers

These systems provide reliable operation under extreme conditions, while supporting effortless street drivability and full electronic control for tuning precision.

Specifications

• Engine Type: Twin-Turbo Windsor Ford

• Displacement: 428 cubic inches

• Horsepower:

  • 1,000 hp on 91-octane pump gas

  • 1,500 hp on race fuel

• Fuel System: Holley HP programmable EFI

• Camshaft: Hydraulic roller

• Turbochargers: Dual 72mm NRE Mirror Image Gen 2

• Wastegates: Precision 46mm V-Band billet

• Cylinder Heads: AFR 220 CNC-ported, Inconel valves

• Compression Ratio: 8.8:1

• Exhaust: Stainless steel tubular headers

• Application: Hot rod, muscle car, street/strip

• Series: Hot Rod Series

• Build Type: Turnkey twin-turbo engine