QUESTION: New vs. older engines

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Originally Posted by Dimis

Does any-one know whether the 5.0L coyote would fit in a Krikham?
What mods if any would be required?

Reason I ask is b/c it meets emission regulations for me.

Kind regards
Anth

Dimis,

Sean2789 in NSW is putting a Coyote in an SPF.

To do it in a Kirkham you will need to do some fabrication on your own. Minimally you will need to do motor mounts (pretty easy), a set of headers (a little tougher) and probably a rear transmission mount (no big deal). The Coyote uses the same mounting points/hardware as the earlier ModMotors. You could buy some of SPF's kit motor mounts and save yourself most of that job - the rest you gotta do.

You might wat to consider a 03/04 modern day Cobra engine. With a Whipple or KB you can easily hit 600 - 650 HP at the tire with 600 or so TQ also at the tire. The engine makes about 500 ft/lbs of TQ at 2000 rpm again at the tire (sounds like a broken record). Very close approximation to lightning in a bottle in one of these cars. A nice side note is that they have good street manners especially in the 1000 to 1500 rpm range.

The eye appeal when you open your "bonnet" is comparable to but not the same as a 427 SOHC. The two are virtually the same size! Valve covers, blower idler pulley hardware, and front timing cover are all cast aluminum and polish up to provide a stunning look for the engine. Did I mention you have a blower up top center on the engine - esthetically where they are supposed to be.

Almost forgot, when you don't have you foot in it, they routinely get 25 mpg on the highway and 19 in the city. Fuel requirements are pretty mundane at 91/93 octane. More is always better but 91/93 is pretty easy to come by. FWIW when you have your foot in it it is best not to try to measure the mileage - it is quite depressing. Extra added attraction optional at no additional cost - it passes original California emissions for a 2003/2004 factory Cobra. Even if your equivalent of CA's DMV is a direct descendant of the Gestapo (like ours are) you'll still sail through the test with flying colors - and the engine has the right DNA for the car.

Ed