Gen 3 Coyote Swap Engine Covers Opinion Request?

73Steve · Feb 14, 2025

Ok. I would like your opinions on engine cover options for my Gen 3 engine swap in my 73 Mach1. I’ve taken 3 photos with mock ups. Photo 1 is Gen 3 batwing engine cover as it comes from Ford Performance. Note there are no coil (faux valve covers) since the batwing is so wide. Photo 2 has Gen 2 coil covers (blue) and the large Gen 3 batwing on top. Photo 3 has Gen 2 coil covers and Gen 2 engine cover. Your preference is requested?

I’m leaning toward Photo 2 with parts of the engine cover painted a matching color to the coil covers.

Stanglover · Feb 14, 2025

My preference would be the third one. I still like the engine to look like an engine, not something hidden like the gen 3 option. That might look ok in the gen 3 Mustang, but not in this one.
I realize the the open runners can and will collect dirt and harder to clean, but it still looks like an engine, not a piece of art.

giantpune · Feb 14, 2025

Of the 3, I vote the last one. For the same reason as above. Everybody knows there's an engine somewhere under all that plastic. I'd rather see the motor than the plastic cover.

4thesporty · Feb 14, 2025

What does option 3 look like without the engine cover?

1973machi · Feb 14, 2025

I like option three also. Will the gen 2 coil covers work on a gen 3? Maybe will a little modification they will.

tpj71mach · Feb 14, 2025

I prefer the third one especially with the blue valve covers you can see them better.

basstrix · Feb 14, 2025

I'm also in the #3 camp.

73Steve · Feb 14, 2025

1973machi said:
I like option three also. Will the gen 2 coil covers work on a gen 3? Maybe will a little modification they will.

Yes they will

73Steve · Feb 14, 2025

4thesporty said:
What does option 3 look like without the engine cover?

It looks ok. Lots of wires and hoses visible tho. Thanks for your feedback

Gold Rush · Feb 14, 2025

Don C · Feb 14, 2025

The full width coil covers with no engine cover. The coil covers are available in blue or black
https://performanceparts.ford.com/category/40/Dress-Up-Kits
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6P067-M50B

Cleveland Crush · Feb 14, 2025

Of the three choices I definitely like #3. But as the others, I'd like to see more engine but not more wires.

Vern Cook · Feb 15, 2025

Do they make these covers with a ram air option internally down to the grille?
Or is that a dumb question?

72conv · Sunday at 5:57 PM

Definitely #3!

Vern Cook · Sunday at 8:20 PM

OOOW nice, I think I like that presentation as well. Is there much involved in getting the carby intake to be facing forward on the engine?

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