If you’re planning to Coyote swap your engine, your first question is most likely: where do I find the engine I need?
Jason from Fat Fender Garage shares some of the things he’s learned about acquiring used Coyote engines for the purpose of engine swapping.
See a list of Ford 5.0L Coyote engine vehicle applications and potential donor cars below…
Ford 5.0L Coyote Engine Overview
The Coyote is a 5.0 liter, naturally aspirated V8 engine from Ford Motor Company used to power sports cars like the Ford Mustang and pickup trucks like the Ford F-150. Featuring a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design, in a V configuration, the Ford Coyote architecture has been part of the Ford Modular family since 2011.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine family | Modular |
| Displacement | 5.0 liters |
| Aspiration | Atmospheric |
| Configuration & cylinders | V configuration, eight cylinders |
| Vehicle engine orientation | Longitudinal |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead cam (DOHC) with variable camshaft timing (VCT) |
| Assembly sites | Windsor, Ontario |
| Predecessor | Ford 4.6L V8 |
| Successor | Currently none |
Ford 5.0L Coyote Engine Specifications
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore | 92.2 mm |
| Stroke | 92.7 mm |
| Compression ratio (2011-2017 Ford F-150) | 10.5:1 |
| Compression ratio (2011-2017 Mustang) | 11.0:1 |
| Compression ratio (2018+ Ford Mustang) | 12.0:1 |
| Compression ratio (2018+ Ford F-150) | 12.0:1 |
| Max power @ RPM | 460 @ 7,000 |
| Max torque @ RPM | 420 @ 4,600 rpm |
| Cylinder head | Aluminum |
| Cylinder block | Aluminum |
| Camshaft drive | Chain |
Ford 5.0L Coyote Engine Vehicle Applications
| Vehicle | Transmission | Drive Wheels | Power@ RPM | Torque (lb-ft) @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 (2011 to 2014) | Six-speed automatic | Rear / four-wheel-drive | 360 @ 5,500 | 380 @ 4,250 |
| Ford F-150 (2015 to 2017 | Six-speed automatic | Rear / four-wheel-drive | 385 @ 5,752 | 487 @ 3,850 |
| Ford F-150 (2018 +) | Ten-speed automatic | Rear / four-wheel-drive | 395 @ 5,750 | 400 @ 4,500 |
| Ford Mustang GT (2011 to 2012) | Six-speed automatic / Six-speed manual | Rear-wheel-drive | 412 @ 6,500 | 390 @ 4,250 |
| Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012 to 2013) | Six-speed manual | Rear-wheel-drive | 444 @ 7,500 | 390 @ 4,500 |
| Ford Mustang GT (2013 to 2014) | Six-speed automatic / Six-speed manual | Rear-wheel-drive | 420 @ 6,500 | 390 @ 4,250 |
| Ford Mustang GT (2015 to 2017) | Six-speed automatic / Six-speed manual | Rear-wheel-drive | 435 @ 6,500 | 400 @ 4,250 |
| Ford Mustang GT (2018 +) | Ten-speed automatic / Six-speed manual | Rear-wheel-drive | 460 @ 7,000 | 420 @ 4,600 |
