How do I tell if my 5.0 is a coyote?
If you own a Ford Mustang with a 5.0-liter V8 engine, you may be wondering if your car is a special "Coyote" model. The Coyote engine is a high-performance variant of the 5.0-liter V8 that was introduced in 2011. Determining whether your 5.0 is a Coyote can be done by looking for a few key identifying features.
Identifying the Coyote Engine
The Coyote engine is a more powerful and technologically advanced version of the standard 5.0-liter V8 found in many Mustangs. Some of the key differences include:
- Dual Overhead Camshafts (DOHC): The Coyote engine has dual overhead camshafts, while the standard 5.0-liter V8 has a single overhead camshaft design.
- Increased Displacement: The Coyote engine has a displacement of 5.0 liters, compared to 4.6 liters for the standard 5.0-liter V8.
- Higher Horsepower: The Coyote engine produces significantly more horsepower than the standard 5.0-liter V8, with output ranging from 412 to 460 hp depending on the model year.
To determine if your 5.0-liter Mustang has the Coyote engine, you can look for these visual cues:
- Engine Cover: The Coyote engine will have a distinctive "Coyote 5.0L" logo on the engine cover.li>
- Dual Overhead Camshafts: You can see the dual camshafts on the top of the engine when the hood is open.li>
- Engine Block: The Coyote engine block will have "Coyote" cast into the side of the block.li>
If your 5.0-liter Mustang has these features, then you can be confident that you have the high-performance Coyote engine under the hood.
