Reply to "Ford's new 5.0 modular V8"

The new 5.0 coyote has the same bellhousing as the 4.6 modular, and very similar length (it had to be built on the same tooling, so the bore spacing is the exact same as the 4.6 and 5.4). FRPP sells a computer, harness, throttle, mass air sensor, etc. in a kit specifically for the 5.0. The 4.6 and the new 5.0 use the same bellhousing and motor mounts, if anyone cares.

I see the following needed:

1. Fabricated motor mounts.
2. Adapted intake manifold or throttle body. Either figure out if you can turn the current one around (like the guy who put the LS motor in his Pantera) or figure out how to make the stock throttle body location to work.
3. 4.6 Bellhousing (not hard to find). Clutch stuff shouldn't be that hard, since there are plenty of 4.6 Panteras around.
4. Either modified or fabricated headers. Custom exhaust plates if you have to fabricate.
5. Clearanced inner fenders or head(possibly) similar to the 4.6 swap modification of the rear right head, etc.
6. Fuel system modifications.
7. Coolant system provisions.

I see the forward-facing throttle body as the biggest challenge. Just my thoughts.

Corey