@thatgreen66yote Coyote Swap Thread

Kjsmitty said:

Do you have access to an engine hoist? You basically have two lifting options on the engine. There are large steel adapters that mount - one on the rear of the passenger head the other on the front side of the drivers head. There are also intake manifold plates that bolt on with the manifold off etc. I have both and found the manifold plate by far the best. The below from MMR is one of the best (1/2 inch thick billet aluminum $70). Having the intake off is also best if you’re making multiple fit tests, in and out etc. The manifold plate will lift both engine and trans assembled.
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Anangryford said:

I do have access to a hoist and was leaning towards an intake plate. As much as I don’t want to take the intake off, it seems like having it out of the way for test fitting would be the best way to avoid breaking anything. Thanks!

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Kjsmitty said:

Nice looking radiator but as you may be thinking - it may not work for you - or, as you stated size/space and every thing else the swap requires may take you a different direction etc.

Two key items/requirements many have is both an engine oil cooler and power steering (PS) cooler. ( Is that provisions for a trans “or“ PS cooler in the bottom of yours?)(I just remembered you may run elect PS as well)

It is a trans cooler so I could use it as a PS cooler.

Both can be done external to the radiator but space and extra plumbing can be an issue. I looked for the largest radiator that would fit and had both the PS and engine oil cooler integrated into the radiator etc. The PS was a given. The engine oil cooler I could have gone stand alone, installed in front but my future dream of an intercooler “requirement“ 😜 had me wanting to preserve space out front and minimize plumbing in that area. I settled on a C&R radiator W/both coolers built in - it’s actually sized / designed for a 67 or newer Mustang application but given the radiator support mods I already had planned, a few more minor adjustments to ensure fitment were easy.

I have no plans on a intercooler so my plan was to find a -12 oil cooler that would go in front of the radiator.

On the other hand, I would suggest calling Ford Performance. Your current radiator may be fine in regards to required cooling ability and Coyote requirements. With your IFS and Gen3 are you forced into an external oil filter and cooler or can you remotely use the Coyote oil filter mount/cooler unit? I feel that is a stupid question but asked…. 🤓
- If your plan was a remote oil filter and oil cooler from the get go, you could go that route and use your current radiator. HOWEVER, when plumbing your PS and oil filter/cooler consider doing it in a way where if you had to go to a larger radiator (cooling proved insufficient), the necessary plumbing or location adjustments were painless or at least minimal cost etc.. Basically engineer/mod-in some flexibility if needed etc.

Good idea. I will call FP tomorrow and see if I can email them pics of the radiator. Maybe I'll give PBH a call too. I am still torn between an electric volvo PS pump and the integrated pump with the vintage air front runner kit. Either way, my rack will remain hydraulic.
I will be running a remote filter and plan to set it up like @Boss5Oh but run it to the external cooler through bulkheads in the core support. Thanks!

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Boss5Oh said:

Here is what I used in my 70 Mach 1. C & R Racing's 1967-1970 Mustang Radiator Module 15-11554 features built-in power steering cooler, engine oil cooler, with dual 11-inch Spal electric fans for superior cooling. The inlets and outlets on the radiator are designed to work with engine swaps of newer Ford Coyote and Modular engines. Said to be good to 1000 HP, so appropriate for boosted builds too. The radiator is very wide, I actually had to make a relief in the front inner fender apron on the DS for the lower radiator hose.
When trying to integrate all the features one should have, not a lot of choices out there in a off the shelf design. You can always have a custom configuration made up, but up goes the price too.
In my case the radiator covers the engine coolant, engine oil, and PS cooling functions. Additionally I have the Vintage Air Condenser and a Ford Racing Trans cooler for the 6R80 up front too.

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Anangryford said:

Intake comes off easy. I found the direct injectors.

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Kjsmitty said:

Well that’s interesting. I was actually wondering where that took place since the manifold looked very similar to the Gen-2. That also answers my question regarding what that silver/plumbing looking unit on the passenger valve cover was all about…

Thanks for sharing Angry,

PS - I used to joke with my wife when looking at parts. I would tell her if the words “Coyote Swap” were anywhere on the page, all parts listed were twice the cost they should be….

KJ

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