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When the S197 Mustang reached dealers in 2011, there was one question on the minds of owners of older Mustangs: How can I put the new V8 in my car? It's taken a while, but after some trial and error, aftermarket parts companies have brought together the parts needed to fit the Coyote in the Fox Body Mustang.Why Use a Coyote?The Coyote is a modern aluminum engine with a DOHC valvetrain and variable valve timing. This motor is similar in size to a 429 big block, but the dry weight is within a f …

Most diehard carburetor aficionados have gradually switched to EFI, but there are still plenty of modern builds using this old school fuel technology. Fox bodies are a natural candidate for this conversion since the 5.0 used carburetors during its first few years of production. Why would you want to use a carburetor, and when should you stick with EFI? Why Stick with EFI? Fuel injectors can be adjusted to deliver the right amount of fuel across the entire RPM range, providing power re …