Tuesday, April 12, 2016

How challenging would it be to swap a new 5.0 coyote into a Crown Vic?


I have a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria P71 and have been contemplating a Coyote swap, especially since it has already been successfully done by at least 1 other Panther owner. I plan on mounting it up with my existing 4R75 transmission since they both share the same bolt pattern and a 6R80 won't do with the existing harness. The question is: how challenging would it be to do this swap? I understand there will be clearance issues with the oil pan and headers, as well as the electric steering vs. My hydraulic power steering, but how challenging would it be to get the fuel, cooling, and wiring systems all in check?

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