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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab
If Ford made a perfect engine they might make some money.
What makes the 5.0L Coyote and "not so perfect" engine?
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We can just start with the simple fact that it's FIVE INCHES WIDER than the LARGER displacement 6.2L LS3 480hp motor!
There isn't a spare 5" width (as measured at the valve cover to valve cover) just hanging around --- in many applications - and particularly in 30's hot rods that are already pinched in the nose...
Why go to all the work and expense just to prove some pointless point?
The LS motor is cheap - small - reliable - doesn't leak - is easy to source a multitude of parts for... headers - accessory drives - and on and on....
So the Coyote 5.0L motor is 412hp and costs $6300 and I can buy a 480hp LS3 crate motor that's easier in every way to install for $300 more.... There's really not much of a compelling reason for the "Ford in a Ford" in my book.