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If there is a reserve price, I would suggest the current high bid is no where close.
Agree that the swap was done decently, but nothing special. The engine compartment could have been a lot cleaner if they had not mounted the power distribution box the way they did. This was kind of quick and dirty IMO.
I like seeing examples of what others have done as a quide in my own swap.

 

[Boss5Oh]

I dig the hell out of that.

If you like that one, you will love this one. Not a Coyote swap, but what a custom.

1951 Shoebox Ford Custom – A Road Race Inspired Classic

A 1951 Shoebox Ford doesn’t roll off the tongue when thinking about a track car, but every once in a while a vehicle comes along that is a little bit different and causes a big buzz. Bruce Leven’s low-slung 1951 Ford is a salute to his hot rodding and road-racing roots, breaks all the molds and defi

www.fuelcurve.com

 

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1970 protouring fastback supercharged coyote mustang HELLPONY - cars...

Hi I have one of the best protouring 1970 fastback mustang. The " HELLPONY". IT HAS BEEN UPGRADED IN EVERY WAY and a meticulousframe off restoration. The Whipple charged crate coyote motor puts out...

dallas.craigslist.org

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Frame off restoration? I love people that use buzz words without any understanding of what they mean.

 

[Boss5Oh]

Just noticed this to be a Dallas CL add, but car is located in Sacramento, suspicious.

 

[Boss5Oh]

I love the look of the Coyote powered Cougar Eliminator. That said, the dealer advertisement has a number of inconsistencies.
The ad states
"1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
1967 1968 1969 GT XR-7 Roush Supercharged Coyote Fastback GT Shelby Boss 6 Speed"
It is not a fastback nor a GT or a Shelby. Looks like the salesman included every buzz word he could think of whether it applied or not.
Later in the ad, it states the car has a 5-speed, so which is it, 5 or 6 speeds.
The car certainly has the pro-touring look, but there is little in terms of describing the chassis and suspension upgrades beyond it has subframe connectors and Wilwood brakes. Although good parts, those alone are not a sufficient description.
The Buy it Now price is not out of the question. The car looks well made and good pro-touring cars sell in that price range. I am left asking more questions than are answered. Maybe that is what the dealer wants is for you to call.
Without a thorough inspection and a review of the receipts, it may or may not be worth it.

 

[Boss5Oh]

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A favorite body style for me too. The interior looks amazingly stock giving all the other mods and engine. I am curious as to what the car sells for.

 

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As the debate of Coyote vs SBF or BBF continues, why does it continue? Everyone is going to make the decision based on what is right for them. Pissing and moaning about someone else not doing what they have done has no added value in the long run. Are Coyote swaps more expensive, of course as I know first hand with mine. When it comes down to it, neither side is likely to change the minds of those on the other. We love this community for the comradery and exchange of ideas, can we just move on.

 

[Boss5Oh]

One trailer trash build that happens to use a Coyote should not reflect on everyone else that chooses a Coyote.

 

[Boss5Oh]

I built a Factory Five Cobra using a 2004 4.6L DOHC engine. I had read at the time, 2011, that Ford modular engines were known for lasting more that 200K miles when properly cared for.
Below is an article talking about the 5.4 Triton V8 which is also a member of the modular engine family. The 5.4 DOHC engine in the 2005/2006 is the big brother to the 4.6L is used.

Ford 5.4 L engine life expectancy is insane

<p>The life expectancy of an engine is one of the most important things I consider when shopping for a new vehicle. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a new truck, and I’ve been wondering: what is the life expectancy of a Ford 5.4 engine? I did some research: On average, a Ford 5.4 engine...

www.driveandreview.com

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One difference between the old Windsor and Cleveland engines and the modern modular engine family, the Coyote is one of the newest engines in the modular family, are the manufacturing tolerances and, as mentioned, cylinder coatings. The modular engine family is manufactured with much tighter tolerances, thus the need for thinner oils. Typical oil viscosity used is a 5W20 for street used engines.
For my Mustang build, I chose a 2nd Gen Coyote. I will bet a well cared for modular engine will easily outlast a vintage engine. While the article I reference is not conclusive, it is indicative of what real world owners have experienced. We will continue to disagree, however I have provided a bit of support for my belief, now backup yours.

 

[Boss5Oh]

The modern take out part model is not the salvage yard model. Relatively late model cars with lower miles that were written as totals are purchased either in bulk or at insurance auctions. Some are higher milage trade ins that didn’t sell at auction as running vehicles. Those are then stripped for usable parts with what’s left crushed or recycled. These days insurance companies are more willing to write something as a total than they were back in the day. A 20 year old car getting a replacement drive train doesn’t use this model.

A pick-part or traditional recycling yard gets parts from higher mileage, older cars. Those can be either from private parties or towing yards. Places like IAAI or Copart are often times more expensive so that doesn’t fit the low cost model. Many of the larger yards pull the good stuff before the car is released to the yard. For example the two Pic-A-Part yards here would pull a Coyote in good shape and sell it near what LKQ wants. Most of the engines here that are left in the car are stripped for manifolds, heads and other accessories with the short block left as a carcass. I’ve found lately I can’t get anything earlier than a late 90s and those are scarce.

Two different businesses aimed at different market segments.

Bargains can be had, I know first hand. I have used Copart twice and in both cases bought donor cars for my builds.
The second purchase was in 2017 from Copart in Fontana CA. I bought a 4 month old 2017 Mustang GT with 2345 miles on it for $6500 including shipping to my home in AZ. What made such a great deal possible was that CA has a salvage title (repairable and registerable) and a junk title which cannot be registered for street use in CA. The car had front end damage and the interior had been stripped out. It was a former Hertz Rent a Car that insurance deemed unrepairable. However the engine did not incur a direct impact. Now the engine cover was gone, but I replaced that on Ebay for $75. The car was an automatic but when purchased it I did not care as I expected to put a Tremec behind it. Then I learned more about the 6R80 and decided to use that in my build too. I later sold off the body and other parts getting more that $1K back in my pocket. Later I realized just how good of a deal I got. From Ford Performance at the time, the 2nd Gen Coyote and 6R80 combo went for more than $15K. After getting such a screaming deal, I committed to the Coyote swap. I saved so much on the engine and transmission that I went hog wild on suspension, brake and wheel upgrades.
Copart purchases are definitely buyer beware situations. Fortunately I purchased two salvage vehicles and used them to build a Factory Five Cobra and the Mustang restomod in progress.
I will suggest a good performance rebuild on a SBF would cost more than my Coyote 6R80 combo. I am happy with what I did and don't care if that is not what someone else would do.

 

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Very nicely done Coyote swap with 5 speed at Barrett Jackson. Should be on the website for more details.

I wish there were more pics. As I am doing a Coyote swap of my own, I like to see the installation details for the builds done by others.

 

[Boss5Oh]

Fount it on the Barrett Jackson website.

1965 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions

Sold* at Scottsdale 2023 - Lot #1120 1965 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK

www.barrett-jackson.com