I’ve got a bit of a head-scratcher here, what’s the difference between the 5.0 engine that came in the Foxbody Mustangs and the Coyote 5.0 engine? They’re both 5.0 liters, so what sets them apart? Is it just that one has newer technology? I tried searching online but couldn’t find a clear answer. Any insights would be appreciated.
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I’ve also been trying to figure out the differences between the 5.0 engine in the old Foxbody Mustangs and the Coyote 5.0 engine. They’re both 5.0 liters, so I’m curious what really sets them apart. Is it simply a matter of newer technology, or are there other key differences? I stumbled upon a resource that explains pushrod motors versus modular ones, which might help clarify things. Here’s the link I found: Difference Between Pushrod and Modular Motor. If anyone can shed some light on how these engines compare, I think @Dolph and I would really appreciate.
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I find the term “modular” to be quite vague in this context because it doesn’t really describe the engine’s design or its comparison with engines from other automakers. It’s more accurate to refer to the engines as OHC (Overhead Cam) versus OHV (Overhead Valve).
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In Ford terminology, a modular motor refers to an engine where components like cranks, rods, and pistons can be swapped out in different configurations. For instance, MMR offers 4.6-liter short blocks that use Coyote crankshafts to keep costs down, and early Boss owners used Cobra H-beam rods. The Coyote engine can be seen as an updated, production-optimized version of the earlier 4-valve (4V) designs, which were hand-built before.
Ford hasn’t been very concerned with backward compatibility, so there are enough small differences that heads and short blocks aren’t always interchangeable. However, if you compare a 4V 4.6 head with a Coyote head, it’s clear that one design influenced the other.
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Aside from their similar displacement, there isn’t much in common between the two engines.
The Foxbody 5.0 is a pushrod V8 with a cam-in-block design. It produces power at relatively low RPMs in its stock form and has a fantastic sound, especially with headers, an H-pipe, and Flowmaster 40s.
On the other hand, the Coyote 5.0 is a Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) V8 that generates power at much higher RPMs. While it lacks the classic sound of the older 5.0, it can still sound impressive with the right exhaust setup.
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The 2014 Coyote engine produces 420 horsepower, while the 1980s 5.0 engine made 210 horsepower. That’s double the horsepower of the older model.
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Did you actually try Googling it, or are you just saying that to avoid more questions? There are several significant differences between the engines that I’m sure Google would explain. For instance, there’s a notable gap between the Gen 1 and Gen 4 Coyotes.
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If I said I looked it up, then I did. Clearly, you also missed my point, I’m aware of the differences between the various Coyote engines. What I’m asking about is the difference between the 5.0 engine in the Foxbody and the Coyote 5.0.
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It seems like you didn’t really Google it, or if you did, you stopped too soon because the information should be quite clear.
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I did search for it, but I’m curious about what you looked up. There’s no need to assume I didn’t try if I did. It sounds like you might be one of those Mustang owners who bought the car to boost your ego. I’m just trying to learn more and couldn’t find the answer to my question online.
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It seems like you don’t know the answer either, to be honest 