Fords 5.0 Coyote Motor
Ok so I can't keep a secret. The guys at the shop
wanted me to keep this install on the down low until it was completed. But I figured what the heck they never check out our web-site anyway they will never know. At first I was crushed ....you mean you guys don't check out the web-site and see all the neat stuff we do. They just look at me like .......really dude.....It's not like we don't look at this stuff all day, why do we need to go home and look at it on the computer. What can I say, I guess they are right. So I guess they just go home and watch Jeopardy and hone their brain skills....ya that's what they do.
Anyway we are excited about the new frontier a new challenge. What an impressive engine. Ford knocked it outta the park with this bad boy. Anyway all that being said, I am going to post a full play by play of what we do to make this engine work in a vintage Mustang. I will also post part numbers and all the uh ohs and whoops that it takes to make it happen. In addition Autorestomod will be stopping by to do some video stories on the install. Hopefully between the videos and the info here we can make it easier for those of you who are considering such a task.
The engine and associated goodies have been ordered so we are anxiously awaiting their arrival. What I have learned so far is the engine comes without accessories. So in addition to the engine we ordered a Alternator kit, A/C kit, the wiring harness kit, harness kit includes processor, wiring and all sensors, o2, mass air, etc...Even includes the drive by wire pedal assy. The only hitch so far is there is no power steering pump on a Coyote engine. The power steering was described to me as being tied into the rack on the new Mustangs no belt driven pump. Soooo we will cross that bridge when we get to it. The engine comes with a manual flywheel so if you're diggin the auto route you will need to order that separately. Also note that a mid-plate that goes between the block and the transmission is also not included. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as we will. Stay tuned!!
Oh and in case you didn't know why the new 5.0 motor is nick named Coyote, it was a code name used during development to keep it secret.
wanted me to keep this install on the down low until it was completed. But I figured what the heck they never check out our web-site anyway they will never know. At first I was crushed ....you mean you guys don't check out the web-site and see all the neat stuff we do. They just look at me like .......really dude.....It's not like we don't look at this stuff all day, why do we need to go home and look at it on the computer. What can I say, I guess they are right. So I guess they just go home and watch Jeopardy and hone their brain skills....ya that's what they do.
Anyway we are excited about the new frontier a new challenge. What an impressive engine. Ford knocked it outta the park with this bad boy. Anyway all that being said, I am going to post a full play by play of what we do to make this engine work in a vintage Mustang. I will also post part numbers and all the uh ohs and whoops that it takes to make it happen. In addition Autorestomod will be stopping by to do some video stories on the install. Hopefully between the videos and the info here we can make it easier for those of you who are considering such a task.
The engine and associated goodies have been ordered so we are anxiously awaiting their arrival. What I have learned so far is the engine comes without accessories. So in addition to the engine we ordered a Alternator kit, A/C kit, the wiring harness kit, harness kit includes processor, wiring and all sensors, o2, mass air, etc...Even includes the drive by wire pedal assy. The only hitch so far is there is no power steering pump on a Coyote engine. The power steering was described to me as being tied into the rack on the new Mustangs no belt driven pump. Soooo we will cross that bridge when we get to it. The engine comes with a manual flywheel so if you're diggin the auto route you will need to order that separately. Also note that a mid-plate that goes between the block and the transmission is also not included. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as we will. Stay tuned!!
Oh and in case you didn't know why the new 5.0 motor is nick named Coyote, it was a code name used during development to keep it secret.
Ohhhhhhhh! Look what was delivered today!!
Our 5.0 Coyote engine was delivered today and of course we had to unpack it so we could stare at it for awhile. Our Mustang II suspension also just arrived from Rod and Custom Motorsport. So let the games begin!!
Wiring Harness Kit
Officially called, "Electronic Throttle Crate Engine Controls Pack" Now before you grab your heart at the cost of this check out what you get. Not a bad deal in my book.
1/ Cowl wiring harness (Main harness) --- This harness is labeled and has all the connectors required to run your engine.
2/Power Distribution Box --- This box contains all of relays and fuses required for engine, air conditioning, and fan cooling control
3/ Accelerator Pedal --- This is a drive by wire pedal assembly plugs into the harness.
4/ PCM--- Powertrain Control Module
5/Oxygen Sensors
6/ Air Cleaner Assembly with Mass Air Flow Meter
1/ Cowl wiring harness (Main harness) --- This harness is labeled and has all the connectors required to run your engine.
2/Power Distribution Box --- This box contains all of relays and fuses required for engine, air conditioning, and fan cooling control
3/ Accelerator Pedal --- This is a drive by wire pedal assembly plugs into the harness.
4/ PCM--- Powertrain Control Module
5/Oxygen Sensors
6/ Air Cleaner Assembly with Mass Air Flow Meter
Mustang II Suspension
First order of business on this build other than the obvious engine removal was to install the Mustang II front suspension purchased from Rod and Custom Motorsports. Of the Mustangs the 71/73 are the more difficult of installs. You will see in the pix below that the jog on the drivers side frame rail where the original steering box installs has to be modified. Not to worry the pieces required to make this adjustment is included in the kit from Rod and Custom.
The car had a small mishap in its past and although not horrible the aprons and radiator support were far from straight. We replaced the radiator support and both fron aprons. I keep looking over at that box with the Coyote motor in it and I sware that thing is growling over there. Don't worry we'll let ya outta the box real soon.
Steering Column Modifications
It's necessary to disassemble the steering column to modify it to accept the steering knuckles included in the kit. The instructions in the kit covers these modifications but here are some pictures of how we did it. There is an inner tube which activates the ignition lock on these columns. This will now be rendered useless as we are installing a Tremec transmission and there is no way of reconnecting the lock out rod. In addition this inner tube will interfere with the lower bearing you need to install in the column. The upper portion of this tube also provides some stablity for the upper portion of the steering column assembly so we did not want to remove it completely. You will note in the picture that we cut the lower portion of the inner tube off just enough to clear the bearing. In the 8th picture you will see that we cut off the end of the shaft that the rag joint attaches to. We cut 51/2" off the end of that shaft. We then slide in a lenght of double d tubing inside of the shaft and welded and pinned it. These pictures are not exactly as per the instructions you will get in your kit so please read your intructions. I choose to do ours this way as it gives me a little flexability. I use my own double d tubing and make it longer so that I can adjust it later during the final install. The reason I do is that header and other option choices you may have may not jive with a standard procedure. You will see the steering knuckles and shafts shown after the engine install.
The guys from AutoRestomod came by to shoot a story on the Coyote install so stay tuned for videos on this install here, or check it out on their web-site along with a bunch of other how too videos. They love ideas so make a request you will be surprised how accommodating they are.
