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Originally Posted by BT SNAKE
... I saw a dyno sheet for a 32V 4.6 with a supercharger register 690 HP to the rear wheels. That's not a typo. I also have a good friend who has been with Ford engine development for 33yrs. He says we ain't seen nothing yet. He said the Coyote is worth way more power than people know. ... -Hersh  |
You are absolutely right Hersh, 690 to the tire for the "old ModMotor" is not a big deal. They can reliably produce over 800 HP at the rear tire with extraordinary street manners and mileage in the mid 20's (they also start easily on cold mornings). They new Coyote engine is basically the old ModMotor after Ford brushed its teeth and combed its hair.
The Coyote heads flow spectacular numbers on both the intakes and the exhaust. It is worthwhile remembering that this engine produces the same power from 299/300 inches naturally aspirated as the 03/04 Terminators did off the showroom floor with an Eaton blower from 281 inches - and at essentially the same engine speed.
Put a Whipple or KB on the Coyote (or a 4.6) and it gives new meaning to the old phrase "lightning in a bottle"! BTW you don't have to do any bracketry engineering or blower drive engineering for the ModMotor. Ford has the parts ready made sitting on the shelf. A Ford Dealership in Minnesota will sell you parts at 10% over dealer cost. Here is their website =>
Tousley Ford
A nice side benefit of this engine choice is it is essentially the same size as a 427 SOHC but only weighs about 450 lbs dressed, so the front of the car is not only light but when you open the bonnet the eye candy is stunning. Here is a picture of a blown ModMotor
The supercharged Coyote's are just around the corner.
Ed
p.s. for our brothers in OZ (who probably already know) the 750/800 RWHP translates into 550/600 KW at the tire.