Photo Blog: Coyote Engine Swap (5.0 liter DOHC Ford V8, naturally aspirated, 412+ BHP).

I better write to them so my car can be their next project!!

Interesting header setup they had with the extensions prior to the header....

I got an email from Wilkinson saying:"Just a heads up notice that PBW will not be taking or filling any orders from Sept 22 - Oct 17th 2014. If you are in need of something, please order prior to these dates."

Also, If he has "done a few" he may be selling the parts to do it your self. That's how I did the 4.6L in Zonkey.

I do not remember Steve Wilkinson ever telling me that he had done a coyote swap. I believe I read on the POCA forum recently that Pantera Performance in Colorado was doing them. Doesn't hurt to ask Steve though. I am sure he could do the work. He has done a few modular motor swaps with a couple 5.4 swaps currently in progress at his shop. Those required "some" engine bay modifications for fitment.

Yes, Steve is over in Italy for the next three weeks getting a bunch of cool original parts for all kinds of DeTomasos. I thought he told me he has already sent two 40 foot containers state side from his last italian adventure earlier this summer, and now I'm sure he's on the hunt for anything else that he can sell that is NOS DeTomaso. Anyone requiring something cool should give him a ring, when he comes back to the States.

Mark

Picked up a 20,000 Mile coyote engine from a Mustang.

Everything Fly wheel forward all wiring ECU gas peddle, pulleys Ac condenser $4K .....

Agustaboy, if you can, weigh the assembly as it sits. I have weights for the modulars but not the Coyote. I expect around 525 lbs without a flywheel.

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Originally posted by Bosswrench:
Agustaboy, if you can, weigh the assembly as it sits. I have weights for the modulars but not the Coyote. I expect around 525 lbs without a flywheel.

I will as soon as I get a bit more organized.

I plan on putting a Boss 302 intake on it and flipping it 180 Degrees. I can use the stock throttle body and save a few $$

Agustaboy - careful with that intake and packaging. I did some dimensional checks when I was considering this engine package.

I looked at a tall boss intake, but is was a rapid prototype as it was not released yet and it was packaged in the back of a different car at the time. I took some dimensions as best I could to transfer them to the Pantera.

I came up with the throttle body being about 7 inches behind the decklid. However, I don't think my measurement were 100% accurate. You guys also talked about moving the block forward a couple of inches too so that would help.

Take some measurements before buying that intake.

I have set the engine into the car in the position I would like to keep it in. This is a pic of the bellhousing area.

Here is one showing the trans mounts to give you an idea how much farther forward this is.

Lastly, this is the protrusion into the cockpit.

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Originally posted by PanteraTurbo:
Here is one showing the trans mounts to give you an idea how much farther forward this is.

So Blaine
How much?
You think 2in or more?

This measures out to be pretty close to 2 inches.

Well My initial test fit suggests there is a chance that setting the engine/Transaxle in it's
neutral position ( 0in offset ) is a possibility. I used a bubble level on the motor to set it plumb. Used the intake flange on the heads as my reference point and then checked that against the bottom of the block where the oil pan would bolt up.

The heads sit above the inner fenders Maybe a 1/2 in. clearance.

Right side

view from above at 0 offset
Drivers side

Even with the engine/transaxle in it's neutral position there will be a need for some firewall modification.

Pass. Side
So this all assumes that the engine should sit level....... Should it be sitting nose down and if so at what angle????

How much can you lower the engine?