Best engine package for a backdraft?

[olddog]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye_Pearce

What is everyone's thoughts on the current gen coyote motor? I come from a background of high revving imports - my style of driving is enjoying some curvy back roads (I'm not much of a fan of drag racing). Still currently in the process of selecting my options for the future BDR cobra order.

It is an improved modular design. Variable cam timing, gives it a relatively flat torque curve over a long rpm range. It revs high to make the power. The torque is low compared to a Windsor that makes similar power. The physical size of the engine is huge, even compare to big blocks. The heads are huge.

There are a lot of things to like about the coyote. Time will tell how well they hold up. There are a lot of extra parts in the design. I expect they will run 200K miles with minimal issues. I also expect 20 yrs from now there will still be ford mechanics that can work on it.

If a modern engine in a replica of something that originally had a FE engine in it doesn't bother you in the least, then it might be a good choice.