Coyote Swap?
Coyote Swap?
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2016
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I'm guessing no one has done it because no one wants to be stranded off road changing sensors, relays, ECMs, chasing check engine lights and codesn at hundreds of dollars per break down, when the original engine has run dependably for over 40 years and can deliver strong performance for a tenth of the cost and Fab time. Lots of guys have done diesel "swaps" here though, so maybe my thought process is flawed. Why don't you be the first?
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Brentwood,CA
There is numerous coyote swaps that have been done. You are better off with a full donor truck to keep it OEM. Or get yourself a stand alone controller for trans and engine. The swap isn't cheap and around 6k for a low budget build. Reliability is far better if you stay OEM with the ECM.
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Semper Fi tell I die!
that would be nice to cab swap and have all them newer drivetrain features, what kinda power does the cyote put out stock?
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Tuned
Joined: Aug 2015
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This swap is becoming fairly common. Ford Racing sells a control pack that will allow the coyote set up to easily run in any vehicle. It's literally plug and play. The only fabrication needed is the motor mounts and the trans cross member.
There's a company on Ebay (thepartsfarm) that sells kits from F150's, or at least use to sell them - you can get them under $7k and they'll ship it to you assembled on a pallet that is where you can literally turn a key and fire it up just like that. Here's a link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/69k-2011-2014-FORD-F150-COYOTE-5-0-ENGINE-AUTOMATIC-TRANS-KIT-6r80-2WD-RWD-F-150/283291424475?epid=1542069639&hash=item41f57c16db:g :7ugAAOSwIShblsHU:rk:4
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Here's a youtube clip of one in a 1977 F250 supercab that is just fantastic...
There's a company on Ebay (thepartsfarm) that sells kits from F150's, or at least use to sell them - you can get them under $7k and they'll ship it to you assembled on a pallet that is where you can literally turn a key and fire it up just like that. Here's a link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/69k-2011-2014-FORD-F150-COYOTE-5-0-ENGINE-AUTOMATIC-TRANS-KIT-6r80-2WD-RWD-F-150/283291424475?epid=1542069639&hash=item41f57c16db:g :7ugAAOSwIShblsHU:rk:4
f:0Here's a youtube clip of one in a 1977 F250 supercab that is just fantastic...
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Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: SW PA
Yep I hear you man!
Just today I saw 15 fuel injected trucks and cars stranded on the road on the way to work...and I only have a 20 mile commute.
3 people had 02 sensors and extensions wrapped around their neck...i think the sensors are winning the fight!!
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2015
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I hear you man. It's getting tough navigating through all of those broken down new vehicles
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,436
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From: Regina, Saskatchewan
Still considering selling the F150, keeping the F250, and buying a winter beater. Reap my $20,000 back out of the 2014 lol.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Burlington, WI
I'll agree with the others that not too many people want a new fangled plastic and alumnum **** ox in their trucks. Sure the coyote came in mustangs, but that's where it belongs. If it's the motor you're after, sell the truck and buy a mustang.
Personally I love watching fuel injected POS new cars try to start when it's subrzero outside and the '77 fores off with one hit of the key.
Personally I love watching fuel injected POS new cars try to start when it's subrzero outside and the '77 fores off with one hit of the key.
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2015
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I know you're trying to look cool, but seriously, I have yet to see a newer FI vehicle NOT fire right up in subzero temps unless it has a dead battery. Just not how things work man...
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Brentwood,CA
How about over 1.3 million installed since 2011 in F150 trucks?