5.0 Coyote Swap Project Thread

Valve cover plates. I really don't need them but I couldn't pass up a custom CNC design. I'm having them powder coat to look like the ones on the bottom.

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Another update. I'm going with a manual valve body from Lentech and a Hurst pistol grip quarter shift. The 4R75W is getting a forged forward clutch drum and the valve body installed, a dyno with the TC at my local transmission shop that I trust with no bull ~~~~.

Since this is a full manual I have to wire buttons for the TC lock up and overdrive. I'll probably wire the red button on the hurst as the overdrive and put a button on the center console dash for the lock up.


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I bought this 1/4 steel plate 12x4" to mount the hurst shifter. Drilled the holes and mounted nice a strong.


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I had to cut a little tab out in the front, not bad.

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Questions - did you have to go with a full manual VB or could you have kept it automatic? Would the 6R80 fit? FRPP is offering a complete package now (M-9000-PMCA).
 
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Questions - did you have to go with a full manual VB or could you have kept it automatic? Would the 6R80 fit? FRPP is offering a complete package now (M-9000-PMCA).

I don't have to go with a full MVB, no. I could have kept my trans control pack, but I figure it would be more fun.

I do not know for sure if the 6R80 would fit in our trans tunnel. I know the fox guys are having a little bit of clearance issues along with headers and starters not fitting.

Yea that kit is pretty cool, I figure I've already invested so much money in the 4R75W I should just keep it. There are lots of guys on the SVT Performance forums with their 03-04 Cobras swapping in 4R70W with MVB set ups. Granted they are all pushing way more HP then my set up, but I plan on throwing on a blower in a couple years.
 
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This is one of the coolest swaps that I think I've seen--any car, any era! This is some serious committment.
 
I got the headers back from ceramic coating. The valve covers back from powder coating. I'm hoping mid May or June 1st for a start up.

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Little update:

A few weeks ago I got the transmission back.

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The engine and transmission are in the car for good, I did that a week ago or so.

Today I was able to put in the headers and starter. Tomorrow I'm hoping to start more on the wiring and install the radiator and fan. More to come!

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overloaded that cherry picker just a little.

Ouch...

Must be why a different picker/boom was brought in for the install.


Yea I was using it to pull out bushes in the front of my house. I was doing great until I got to a big bush. It still works fine, Just can't retract for more weight.

Could you do a top down photo in the engine bay? I'm curious about clearances.

I'll try and get a picture tonight. It's very tight.
 
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Update:

Made some progress on the gauge bezel. The radiator is in along with the alternator. I replaced my KYB stuff with tokico's in the front and cobra bilstein's in the rear. The front suspension is torqued to spec. Just need to do the rear. I'll do a DIY alignment before I take it to Firestone. Painting the brake calipers, brake lines and starting on the wiring. Someone requested a picture up top. The clearance is very tight on both sides of the towers. Slowly but surely, military training and overtime at work is keeping me from finishing this thing anytime soon.

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Room between the engine and radiator.

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Very nice Project!

Haven't been on this site in a while. Was talking to Nickleman60 this morning so I got on here and looked around. Very nice project. Like others have said...tons of commitment. As a dealer tech I can tell you these engines are stone reliable. I've seen exactly three of these Coyotes fail. One F-150 version with a block issue. And two Mustang versions that were customer induced. Both were ran low on oil and snapped the Bank #2 secondary cam to cam timing chain. Which of course demolished the valve train for #5/#6. We see much higher failure rates with the other engines. Let alone much more issues with the ecoboost due to the sheer complexity and idiotic internal water pump. Anyone who asks....I tell them all the same thing. Buy the Coyote. Just check the oil often if you run it hard....
 

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Haven't been on this site in a while. Was talking to Nickleman60 this morning so I got on here and looked around. Very nice project. Like others have said...tons of commitment. As a dealer tech I can tell you these engines are stone reliable. I've seen exactly three of these Coyotes fail. One F-150 version with a block issue. And two Mustang versions that were customer induced. Both were ran low on oil and snapped the Bank #2 secondary cam to cam timing chain. Which of course demolished the valve train for #5/#6. We see much higher failure rates with the other engines. Let alone much more issues with the ecoboost due to the sheer complexity and idiotic internal water pump. Anyone who asks....I tell them all the same thing. Buy the Coyote. Just check the oil often if you run it hard....

Glad you hear a dealer tech say these are good engines. I'll be honest I haven't heard anything bad about them from the guys that take care of them. Thanks!

Thank you Oxman.

You're welcome!


Here is a picture of the cold air intake system. The housing is from a 2012 GT500, I replaced the paper filter with a K&N. Getting the bottom coolant hoses put in. Should be hitting is hard this weekend! More updates to follow!

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