Gen 3 Coyote Swap Update

[73Steve]

Major work on Miss Piggy is done. I posted some stills. Not sure I like the Gen 3 Engine cover yet. Several small items left on punch list to include new weather stripping, interior sound insulation, electronic inside rearview mirror, custom shock tower bracing, dialing in suspension and ride height, installation of new a/c condenser, weld in subframe connectors, and some minor paint repairs. Hopefully fully roadworthy by March 1st.

 

[tony-muscle]

I don't know much about that engine but amazing that it fits. I agree with the cover. It makes it look to modern. How does it look without cover? You have to report how it drives.

 

[73Steve]

Hi Tony. It looks too busy without a cover. I’ll try to upload a short video of it running w/o the cover. The Gen 2 cover looks better so might try the fitment for that.

 

[Steve McMahan]

Looks great. A very challenging project.

 

[Tnfastbk]

could be painted

https://www.ansenvalvecovers.com/pr...38IWFuK77aS2tucbPJd8hwfitTkI6o7a2AwpLLzClT_uG

 

[Sheriff41]

Nice, clean installation. Bet it's a hoot to drive!

 

[73Steve]

could be painted

https://www.ansenvalvecovers.com/pr...38IWFuK77aS2tucbPJd8hwfitTkI6o7a2AwpLLzClT_uG

Thanks Tnfastbk. Those are Gen 2. The Gen 1 and 2’s has 3 pc covers, two valve covers and one center section. The Gen 3 is one solid cover for all. I like the ones you showed in the link. Thanks for sharing. The blue covers are a nice respectful nod to the original past!

 

[70cobrascj]

I don't know much about that engine but amazing that it fits. I agree with the cover. It makes it look to modern. How does it look without cover? You have to report how it drives.

I agree I would ditch the cover just my opinion

 

[MOTORCITYBADBOY]

The cover on my 2012 GT was much more attractive. it had the 5.0 badge front and center..

 

[73Steve]

Thanks. Agree!

 

[Stanglover]

What front end frame mods did you need to do?
I know these motors just don't "drop in".

 

[1973machi]

I agree, I'm not a fan of the Gen 3 cover either. I have a Gen 2 but I have a sniper intake and made a plate under it to cover the valley pan. I also have coil covers that were fabbed up and will be painted body color. The air intake tube will also be changed to all steel painted body color. I used the silone elbows just to get it running.

 

[73Steve]

Nice!

 

[1973machi]

I see you fit the coyote in with the shock towers. I was gong to do that buy decided I wanted a bit more room and a modern suspenssion. What headers did you use? Also, what transmission?