About Coyotify
Welcome fellow Coyote enthusiasts!
Coyotify.com was launched in May of 2012 for a couple of purposes:
- As a landing place for all of my coyote modification documentation and discussions.
- As a potential message board for those wanting to do similar swaps.
In 2012, I (FeriCyde) decided to swap my aging 4.6 liter 2000 Mustang GT motor for a Coyote “aluminator” from Ford Racing Performance Products (FFRP). This blog is dedicated to that effort entirely, although I fully intend for others to join the discussion.
As I search around the net, I don’t tend to find a lot of constructive, clear advice for this effort. It tends to be disjointed discussions mapped over pages and pages of varying degrees of expertise. Often people will talk about things they’re doing without referring to the actual detailed specifics of the parts involved or the technical aspects of the items they’re modifying to get the job done. While helpful to those in the know, this kind of documentation is at best somewhat confusing. If I have a goal for coyotify.com, it’s that all modifications come with as much helpful reference material as possible.
About FeriCyde
I, Paul (FeriCyde) Ferris, am a computer professional by day and a husband, father and fellow Mustang owner the rest of the time. I have a background in computers and a degree in mechanical engineering. I’ve owned 3 SN95 Mustangs over the years — all of them manual transmission cars with V8 motors. As time has gone by, I’ve enjoyed the work of modifying these vehicles. I want to share in the trials and tribulations (and joy) of these experiences, which is why the coyotify.com site exists.
Paul,
It was a pleasure finding your blog as I am in the process of doing a Coyote swap on my 98 Cobra coupe. I will be following along watching, and will keep you posted on parts I am using and difficulties I encounter. My car has a complete Griggs Racing SLA suspension with big brakes and a Viper T-56. So far I’ve gotten the Alumninator Coyote engine with the Turn Key Power Steering and A/C kit, Boss 302 alternator, billet oil,pump gears (which I need to install), remorse oil filter adaptor and engine control package. I can send you pictures if you’re interested. Take care and good luck!
Mike Johnson
Mike,
Thanks!
Sounds like an awesome build — There’s a forum (just go to coyotify.com and follow the links on the top — I’d like to at least point to your build.
If you need space to blog about it here I’d be happy to accomdate you as well. The more the merrier
Will you have to modify your fuel system for the project?
Do you have any photos to share (so many questions — sorry about that).
Please do keep me posted — I’ll be updating my build from time to time as well.
–Paul
Paul,
Will definitely keep you posted as things progress. And I’ll definitely be taking pictures. Right now I’m still waiting for some parts, and once I’ve got everything in hand, I’ll start. For now, I’m going to try to sell the stock engine while it’s still in the car so people interested can see and hear it running. It’s got about 68K miles on it. As far as the fuel system goes, I’ll probably just go with a 255 LPG replacement type pump for now, and stick with the stock lines. I think I have to fabricate a line to connect my existing lines to the new fuel rails, and figure out where the return line goes from the new engine as it appears there is only an inlet for the fuel rails. Perhaps a fuel pressure regulator and then route the return from there back to the tank.
Take care
Mike
My 02 coyote swap is running beautifully but unfortunately my gauges are in need of wiring that I do not personally have the knowledge to attempt. How did you go about yours? Speedometer, tach, fuel, temp, all that stuff.
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I’m not 100% certain how my guage wiring is going to go at this point.
I’ll have more in about 2 weeks though — I got the car electronics activated a couple of days ago and the troubling thing for me was that the PCM (stock one) was out to lunch (could have been wiring though, and I was not really doing anything permanent). Once I have the battery relocation setup the way I need to go I’ll be able to get through this a bit more.
My friend who has a working swap used his stock gage cluster but his car is a 94 — he’s suggested that I put the cluster from an older car into the dash as an alternative. I’m hoping my stock PCM comes back to life so I can avoid this.
What year is your car? Did you get this solved?
I have a 2002 ford v6 automatic mustang and I want to do a full swap in it but this is my first American muscle car, can you please give me a list of every single part that is going to be needed in this kind of vehicle model
I have a google doc that I’m going to give you access to. For a v6 swap a couple of caveats — the rear end will need upgraded. My GT came with a limited slip 8.8 diff and you’re going to need to do that or you’re in for quite a bit of wheel spin at the very least. The braking system for sure should be upgraded (the Baer “Cobra” calipers and a set of rotors to match is what I’d recommend. Your dash setup will work just like mine with the exception being the tachometer stops at 7k instead of 8k. Since the Coyote is capable of 7.7k, it’s something to consider upgrading (bear in mind though, the PCM and dash electronics are married, so you might just get a tune for the old PCM to turn off the check for an invalid dash assembly — I’m only vaguely aware of this but I know a couple of guys who’ve done it).
I’ll send you a link to the spreadsheet. You’ll want to clone it and make some “decisions”. I know I made some boneheaded choices when I did my build that cost me a bit of money and time. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hello,
I am investigating the possibility of swapping the 3.8 in a 2001 Mustang to the Ford Racing 5.0 Aluminator engine.
Would it be possible to obtain any or all documentation in regards to a 2001 V-6 to 5.0 Aluminator engine?
Thank you.
Wade
It’s not simple — you have some choices to make. I can definitely help you make the choices — but the choices involve what you want to do with the car and how practical vs race ready you want it to be.
Your conversion from a v6 to a Coyote swapped car is going to require more than my car for a few items — I recently answered some of this — here’s a cut and paste of the comments:
I have a google doc that I’m going to give you access to. For a v6 swap a couple of caveats — the rear end will need upgraded. My GT came with a limited slip 8.8 diff and you’re going to need to do that or you’re in for quite a bit of wheel spin at the very least. The braking system for sure should be upgraded (the Baer “Cobra” calipers and a set of rotors to match is what I’d recommend. Your dash setup will work just like mine with the exception being the tachometer stops at 7k instead of 8k. Since the Coyote is capable of 7.7k, it’s something to consider upgrading (bear in mind though, the PCM and dash electronics are married, so you might just get a tune for the old PCM to turn off the check for an invalid dash assembly — I’m only vaguely aware of this but I know a couple of guys who’ve done it).
I’ve also sent you read/comment access to the google doc I used when creating my car. Bear in mind that your parts list is going to be similar to mine but that you’re definitely going to have differences. Your car is going to require a rear-end upgrade, possibly you’re going to want to consider swapping the instrument cluster as well (which may require a retuning of your PCM). It all depends upon whether you are going to replace all the gauges or try and keep your stock instrument cluster working.
You’re going to need to get your hands on the hydroboost setup for a Mustang GT as well — this will be the pump, brake actuator and the plumbing hoses. You’re also going to seriously need to upgrade your brakes.
Look in your google mail inbox for an invite to the spreadsheet.
Hope this helps you get started on the build.
Thank you so much for the info.
The videos are fabulous and I appreciate your willingness to share.
Thanks again and hope to visit again soon.
Wade
I’ve enjoyed looking through your website. I have a 2002 V6 convertible auto. This summer I had a 8.8″ rear end put on and I upgraded the suspension and wheels and tires. Next on my agenda is the powertrain. I’m going to have to have it done professionally because I don’t have your skills. I want to upgrade to the Coyote with a 6-speed manual transmission. Could you send me your google drive list of required items? Any and all advice would be appreciated.
-Jason
yes, should I use your email above?
I had a 2015 Coyote crate motor put into my ’02 Mustang last year. I need to do a crank shaft position sensor relearn. The Ford scan tool doesn’t work because the engine doesn’t have a VIN number. I have been told that an SCT scan tool will do it. Do you recommend a scan tool for these motors?