351W stroker or Gen 3 Coyote?
I'm now planning the 'restomod' build for my long ignored '85 Mustang GT 5.0.
It will be getting a full Maximum Motorsports suspension along with a big brake set-up.
Also will be installing a Tremec Magnum 6 speed with aluminum driveshaft and a full 3" exhaust.
Originally my thought was to install a built 351W stroker motor....
Then, I read about the new 460HP Gen 3 Coyote crate engine and was sure that I would use that as a powerplant.
With headers, a tune and E85 the new Coyote can make 500 RWHP.
But....now, I'm leaning back to a 427W making 580 HP/560 TRQ.
Both engines will cost within $500 of each other.
What do you guys say:
Big cube, roller cammed pushrod thumper with a 4bbl carb?....or 5.0L DOHC Ti-VCT screamer with FI/DI?
Last edited by Joe Walsh; 02-23-2019 at 07:34 AM.
2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual
SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18
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