i think the cams are just much smaller with a lot less overlap as you mentioned. ive always heard that quiet motors are the most efficent, and im not talking about slapping different mufflers on them to get that effect.

How come theres no love for Ford's new COYOTE!!!!!!

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...fbm37/0412.jpg

OTHER.....no chebbys here
 

Aftermarket block Pontiac. CNC lightened IA2 block, Moldex billet, BME rods, CP pistons, CNC'd CV-1 cylinder heads, solid roller, etc. 555 ci. Oh yeah...and Procharged.

Sick, who's building that for you?

The easy answer to that rhetorical question is -- because FORD et al are about 10 years behind in the marketing of "aftermarket crate engine" development. I'd love to do a Ford in one of my TWO fords - but it costs twice as much and is twice as hard to find ANY aftermarket parts such as headers etc for the project. Since 500 hp is 500 hp, most people just choose to do what is available on a cost/simplicity basis.

Glad to see you doing cutting edge work here! Super cool!:cheers:

^ Greg - You are right about Ford being late to the game, but they're here now. Full page ads in the mags, multiple choice for displacement, good HP numbers with only a 5.0 and 32 valves (sexy to me). Street prices are similar to LS series. I even have a buddy who has a 2010 100 mile drop out w trans he's looking to sell.

I'm a GM guy, but to the Ford faithful I'd think this is cause to celebrate!

As far as aftermarket support, I can only imagine it's right around the corner...

You are correct Ron, Ford is finally trying to get competitive. I don't think they will ever reach the popularity of LS engines though. They sound way cooler in my opinion, and the blown 5.4 is awesome, but packaging it is going to discourage a ton of people. These mod motors are HUGE and are not simply a bolt in affair like LS engines are.

Also, the Coyote is a good deal but Ford motors are still expensive. If you want 500-600 horsepower out of a mod motor with an aluminum block you're looking at spending about 15 grand or more.

Matt

Pics or it didn't happen Matt...:yes:

Yep Matt.... that was my point. HP is HP -- and the Ford offerings are hugely disproportionately expensive and complicated. Try dropping one of these in a simple application such as my '32 or '37 Ford -- and you're talking custom headers - a lack of accessory drive choices... and on and on. In the end - you end up with a very expensive homage to a "Ford in a Ford".

IMO it seems the aftermarket is on the bandwagon supporting these 5.0 Coyote swaps into popular Ford vehicles of any age.



This one looks and sound good too.



http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/...h_P1000263.jpg



Here's the build thread on the '65 Shelby Hertz clone.

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...=1#post1660423

Short version here.

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...ersion-Project