“PROJECT CODE RED” is a name that has been floating around since last fall, when Tom Nelson of Nelson Racing Engines posted up a video of the prototype test mule. Under the hood of this monster was a 1,200 horsepower, twin-turbo 5.4 liter V8 engine. It isn’t just any monster engine though; it has a host of high-tech features that help it deliver all that horsepower smooth and reliably in a streetable, 1,200 horsepower car.

Mustangs Daily found a video of Tom Nelson going in-depth into some of these features, which led us to a longer version of the same video, but with six minutes of bonus footage including a tear down of the engine after a thousand (!!) dyno pulls.

When we say this engine is bristling with technological marvels, we mean it. Among the snazzy tech features are dual injectors per-cylinder, a custom intake with integrated fuel regulation, water-cooled ball-bearing twin 61 mm turbochargers, custom valve covers, special turbo headers, and a “super high performance” oiling system to ensure this expensive motor doesn’t spin a bearing. It took them almost two years to design this engine, which features over 150 custom pieces.

But it is all worth it, for two reasons. One, the motor makes around 1,200 horsepower, a seriously huge number that will put a smile on anyone’s face. And two, after watching the teardown video, it becomes clear that this engine is designed for the long haul. The bearings basically look brand new, and there is hardly any skirt wear, even after 1,000 dyno runs at over 1,000 horsepower. It’s a true wonder of the engine building world, and we’ve got to hand it to Nelson Racing for building a truly beautiful monster motor.