[DeTomaso] Coyote install

[Boyd Casey]

Has an one on the list had personal experience installing a coyote into
their Pantera? I am trying to find out what besides the engine, ecu,
harness, pedal ,motor mounts was involved. Do you need custom made headers?
Is there a readily available bell housing to mate to the ZF, is it
necessary to modify the body to make the engine fit? Any info would be
greatly appreciated. I know Dennis quell has done a few modular engines and
at least on coyote , but I  would like to hear first hand experiences of
owners. Also besides the parts and estimate of the installation cost.  My
Cleveland block is not going to be rebuilt for a number of reasons, I have
not decided to go with a modular engine I am just truing to compare various
options. I am loping at Cleveland blocks, Boss 351 blocks ( the are
available with 9.2" deck height, 2.75" crank journals and have improved
oiling) They are also possible to bore and stroke up to 460 CI. If I don'
get a suitable Cleveland block I was considering A Boss 351 based Clevor or
possibly a coyote. Cost is certainly a factor. Opinions  concerning ford
racing  crate motors (boss 351  B&S to 427 ci 535 hp) or (boss 302  stroked
to 363 ci 500 hp) are welcome as well as the the benefits of a ford racing
built engine with 2year 24K mile warranty vs little or  no warranty from
the local engine builder etc.

Thanks,
Boyd
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   Has an one on the list had personal experience installing a coyote into
   their Pantera? I am trying to find out what besides the engine, ecu,
   harness, pedal ,motor mounts was involved. Do you need custom made
   headers? Is there a readily available bell housing to mate to the ZF,
   is it necessary to modify the body to make the engine fit? Any info
   would be greatly appreciated. I know Dennis quell has done a few
   modular engines and at least on coyote , but I A would like to hear
   first hand experiences of owners. Also besides the parts and estimate
   of the installation cost. A My Cleveland block is not going to be
   rebuilt for a number of reasons, I have not decided to go with a
   modular engine I am just truing to compare various options. I am loping
   at Cleveland blocks, Boss 351 blocks ( the are available with 9.2" deck
   height, 2.75" crank journals and have improved oiling) They are also
   possible to bore and stroke up to 460 CI. If I don' get a suitable
   Cleveland block I was considering A Boss 351 based Clevor or possibly a
   coyote. Cost is certainly a factor. Opinions A concerning ford racing
   A crate motors (boss 351 A B&S to 427 ci 535 hp) or (boss 302 A stroked
   to 363 ci 500 hp) are welcome as well as the the benefits of a ford
   racing built engine with 2year 24K mile warranty vs little or A no
   warranty from the local engine builder etc.
   Thanks,
   Boyd