Leaning harder and harder toward the coyote swap guys. the parts farm has a gen2-6speed pullout for like 7k. Im beginning to think anything close to 500hp is crazy to have on the street, I've only ever driven the stock 2v 4.6. The reliability and power of the stock coyote keeps luring me in. It...
Heres my cost breakdown on the build
Manley forged pistons -11cc dish (around 9.3:1)------ $795
Forged H beam rods, ARP 2000 ----- $725
Main and rod bearings -----$300
piston rings -----$290
ARP side bolts ---- $80
Ford Racing oil pump ---- $130
Head changing kit ----- $130
4v main...
Thanks all for taking the time to respond,
Yeah I keep telling myself that the coyote is a better platform but these types of swaps will always nickel and dime you along the way, unexpected items and what not...
I think used car prices are super inflated so maybe getting a coyote mustang maybe...
Long story short. Ive had i started the idea of building a 4v for boost about 7 years ago before life got busy. Fast forward to now, and cost for a coyote drivetrain have really went down and the support for the swap is growing faster a surprising rate.
What i have now:
The car is a daily...