Swap coyote for lsx?
08-26-2017, 10:04 PM
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Texas
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Swap coyote for lsx?
Hey guys I'm really aiming for high hp and it looks like the coyote is going to be more of an effort to build up. Has anyone gone through this on the s197 5.0's? Dont start flaming i just want to hear if anyone has gone through it.
08-27-2017, 05:07 AM
#2
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Georgia
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Lol ain't no way I'd ever do it. The coyote is a better engine in my opinion.
And by the time you factor in swapping in the lsx trans, getting some weird custom driveshaft made, fiddling with the wiring harnesses etc don't really see how you gain anything cost wise.
Then say you do complete your build or get bored and eventually want to sell, I'd think it would be way harder to move a lsx powered mustang. I personally can't see myself buying something like that.
Botomline big hp is gonna be big money either way, so its one of these things. Which route gets you to the goal quicker and with less hassle. I'd say working with what u have but its up to you.
Good luck man
And by the time you factor in swapping in the lsx trans, getting some weird custom driveshaft made, fiddling with the wiring harnesses etc don't really see how you gain anything cost wise.
Then say you do complete your build or get bored and eventually want to sell, I'd think it would be way harder to move a lsx powered mustang. I personally can't see myself buying something like that.
Botomline big hp is gonna be big money either way, so its one of these things. Which route gets you to the goal quicker and with less hassle. I'd say working with what u have but its up to you.
Good luck man
08-27-2017, 01:37 PM
#3
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Dont you think it would be easier to just build your coyote with forged internals?
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08-27-2017, 09:16 PM
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Texas
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Ya your right it would cost less for an LS powered vehicle but honestly I love the way my 2013 GT looks. I dont care for resale because I dont get rid of my vehicles lol. I plan to take a good while on it because it's just my toy. I plan to make between 1000 to 1500 hp and it just seems like building the coyote is not only more expensive but more a pain in the *** to assemble with the DOHC. I do my own work and to me an LS is a whole lot more simple.