Gen 4 5.0L Coyote V8 Crate Engines Debut in Two Distinct Flavors

Ford has launched two new fourth-generation Coyote V8 crate engines, and one of them is fully tunable, to boot.

For has offered a host of crate engines for many years now, many of which have proven to be incredibly popular with folks aiming to stuff a brand new powerplant in just about anything their heart desires. This is particularly true of V8s, and in that realm, the modern-day 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has become the engine of choice for many.

However, as is always the case, the Coyote V8 has been updated several times in production form, and with the launch of the redesigned 2024 Ford Mustang, it has also received a host of updates. Now officially entering its fourth generation, it was a safe bet that the newest Coyote V8 was set to be added to the Ford Performance catalog soon as well – what we didn’t expect was that it would launch in two different flavors.

Gen 4

First up, we have the straightforward Gen 4 model, which is listed in the Ford Performance catalog under part number M-6007-M50D. It’s essentially identical to the powerplant present in the 2024 Mustang GT, meaning that it has both port and direct injection, as well as dual 80mm throttle bodies. In this guise, it’s rated to generate 480 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque, and it can be spec’d with either a 10R80 flexplate for those wanting to mate it to a an automatic transmission, or a 141-tooth dual-mass flywheel for manual applications, and retails for $11,500.

Gen 4X

However, the big(ger?) story comes in the form of the new Gen4X Coyote V8 sold under part number M-6007-M50H, which – interestingly enough – is equipped with a single 80mm throttle body. This means that it generates a bit less power and a bit more torque – 460 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque  – than the Gen 4, but it also comes with a tunable ECU, which is huge news for enthusiasts.

The Gen 4X is only offered with 10R80 flexplate, which makes sense given the fact that it’s likely heading to high-horsepower applications, and also retails for $11,500. In any case, both of these engines utilize the same front-end accessory drive (FEAD) components and alternator kits as third-gen Coyote powerplants, come with a steel oil pan, and would make fantastic targets for one’s next restomod project.

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Brett Foote

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