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So I'm thinking of swapping this motor into my Pantera. It appears that I need to update the concept in this thread. I would need:

1. 4.6 motor mounts from Wilkinson. 5.0 Coyotes use the same motor mounts as the 4.6.
2. Bellhousing modifications for the 4.6 by Wilkinson. Again, the Coyotes use the 4.6 bellhousing.
3. Flip the intake 180 degrees. I'm going to call Ford Racing Part's hotline to discuss. I'll also post a couple pictures showing the intake and the fact that it looks perfectly symmetrical. I'll have to modify the wiring harness and probably re-route a line or two.
4. Check to make sure that the engine will fit between frame rails. A call to the hotline should help here.
5. Fabricate headers. Other people attempting a swap with the Coyote have written that the 4.6 DOHC head exhaust port is almost identical in height & location to the 5.0 Coyote. So, I'm considering gettting the headers from Wilkinson for the 4.6 swap and modifying them by cutting the flanges off and welding on new 5.0 Coyote flanges.
6. Install a return-type fuel system. No problem- I'm going to go with a new stainless gas tank anyway, so modifications should be easy.
7. Work out coolant lines. It looks easy, but things like this don't come easy. I'll probably get a stainless coolant line kit from a vendor and adapt/modify it. Coolant system mods look easy, but probably won't be.
8. Wheelhouse to head clearance. Given the deck height of the 5.0 is the same as the 4.6, I bet it's the same issue that the mod motors have. however, the Coyote looks a little more streamlined. I'll post a picture of the back end.
9. A modified high-torque starter for this application by Wilkinson.
10. Custom flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate for the 4.6 since the crank bolt pattern on the 5.0 Coyote is the same as the 8-bolt Cobra crank. All from Wilkinson.
11. Computer, wiring harness, etc. from Ford Racing. It's a complete kit to install the motor, but it does require a drive-by-wire throttle, included.
12. Alternator kit from Ford Racing.

Fun! I'll look into everything and post my results.
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