Turbocharged Coyote/6R80 Swap, Build/Discussion Thread, Pics, info inside!

The only thing I would do different is relocate the MAF
It's going to be way to close to a 90 degree bend.

Other then that, outstanding!
 
Marauderjack said:
Can you not "clock" the turbo volute around to connect to the intake pipe??:confused:
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I'm running an inter cooler with this system, and the rest of the charge piping is not yet in place, so there might be a little confusion simply looking at the pics.......haha.

Zack said:
The only thing I would do different is relocate the MAF
It's going to be way to close to a 90 degree bend.

Other then that, outstanding!
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Thanks Zack! I agree, having a radius right before the MAF usually isn't a good idea.....and if it presents a problem after I get it up and running, I have a nice straight section of charge pipe i'm going to place it in down stream.

for simplicity, i'm hoping my previous experience with MAF placement will carry true on this build. Usually the MAF curve has to be tweaked a little for these configurations, but I have found having an air straightener on the MAF inlet, aids a LOT. As you can see, my MAF tube has one on this build, and the stock GM MAF have them, as pictured here in my Vic's build. On the Vic, the situation was most certainly.....far from ideal!!! haha:

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Surprisingly, the system worked fine like that......and I will agree, I didn't expect it to at first!
 
Thank you guys! It's been a long road, ready to finally get her on the street again and see what the new setup feels like!

She's tight, but actually it ended out not as tight as I had originally envisioned:

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Some of the things in those pics are not final, just some quick pics today to get posted. Should be all finalized by next weekend, followed by a boost gauge/wideband installation, then some basic tuning to kick things off!
 
Ltngdrvr said:
96gt4.6, I sent you a pm, did you get it?
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Just got ya replied to sir! Sorry, I must have some settings wrong as I didn't get a notification e-mail.

Again, thank you ALL for the kind words on the build! We're almost to the fun part of this build, which is tuning/driving!

Should have the wideband/boost controller here tomorrow, I went with this unit on this build, it seems like a great piece and has a lot of great features:

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Got all the couplers on, boost clamps on. All that's left is to install the turbo blanket, and some minor plumbing for that controller/waste gate and BOV hook up:

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Started up everything this evening, did some data logging and so far so good. The system is functioning off of 1 (RH side) wide band sensor as per the advice from Eric@HP Tuners. VERY grateful for his continued support on this! :bows:

Ordering up a set of Injector Dynamics injectors here shortly to handle the fueling, as well as either change out the in-tank, or go with a voltage booster for the existing pump.

We will have road video within the next 2 weeks! Man, it's almost time to break out the GoPro and have some fun! This guy, is getting excited! :banana:
 
Like so many others, I have been following this post. Sir, your attention to detail and auto wizardry is simply amazing.

In the beginning I was extremely outspoken of your original intent to put cheby in it. I am pleased that you kept the build under the blue oval. Kudo's
 
MOTOWN said:
Who stole the LIKE button?
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Haha, indeed! Thank you!

Zack said:
I'd like to see pics of the turbo drain circuit
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No problem Zack, here's what I had a chance to grab this morning. The drain is -10 stainless braided, pretty much goes straight down, then arch's towards the front of the oil pan. This Moroso pan had previsions for a drain already in place in the front of the pan so that's where the drain goes to. I tried to get some good shots, but without it on a lift, it was difficult. Please forgive the uncleanliness of the engine bay at present, it's literally a fresh build and I have yet to go back and detail:

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The charge piping is visible in this pic:

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MMBLUE said:
Like so many others, I have been following this post. Sir, your attention to detail and auto wizardry is simply amazing.

In the beginning I was extremely outspoken of your original intent to put cheby in it. I am pleased that you kept the build under the blue oval. Kudo's
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Thank you sir! I'm glad it's all Blue Oval.....ya the cross breeding stuff was fun, and still ran great as well, but in the end not as unique as this turned out to be.

I have yet to go back and Multi-Quote a lot of this thread, and probably never will simply due to it's length, but way back in the beginning I recall some asking about the $$ to swap Chevy V. Ford. I have a VERY detailed build sheet on this car, as I did the Vic, and I can most certainly say the Ford is still more expensive both in terms of cost for components, and time invested for the installation/fabrication.

However, it's my belief that the return in terms of HP will be a little stronger. All motor, this setup was producing around 450 flywheel HP by the weight/trap speed, something even the 6.2L Bowtie would be taxed to do all stock.

It's my understanding from my research so far, the Coyote lb/lb of boost vs. the Chevy, has the upper hand as well. Not to mention, going this route I have a 6 speed auto and stronger transmission than the 4L80 I was going to install (yes, the 80 is tough i'm aware, but not in bone stock form like this Ford 6R80).

Everyone's opinion is always welcome, and in the beginning I wasn't as receptive of yours and some as I should have been. I'm grateful for the bold and direct approach that you, Zack and others have presented. I'll try and uphold the image I've hopefully created by this build, and hopefully can out-run my old Vic's times/trap speed on less boost, and cubes for that matter.
 
I don't care what direction you went, I'm just happy you went. Very nice and informative build thread, wish someone would just build a damn stand alone for that 6r80


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blkZooM said:
I don't care what direction you went, I'm just happy you went. Very nice and informative build thread, wish someone would just build a damn stand alone for that 6r80


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PA is supposed to have one. At PRI, they said beginning of the year.
 
I find I am re-reading this thread with even more interest after spinning a rod bearing in my original engine. It is an appealing alternative to rebuilding (and supercharging) the 4.6L. Unfortunately I don't think I am quite the superhero mechanic. I can remove and re-install an engine easy enough, but the Coyote retrofit looks involved, even though your pioneering work is a huge help.

I also thought about a 3.5L V6 with upgraded turbos. Should be good for 500+ HP, a lighter car and 50/50 weight distributuion.
 
lifespeed said:
I find I am re-reading this thread with even more interest after spinning a rod bearing in my original engine. It is an appealing alternative to rebuilding (and supercharging) the 4.6L. Unfortunately I don't think I am quite the superhero mechanic. I can remove and re-install an engine easy enough, but the Coyote retrofit looks involved, even though your pioneering work is a huge help.

I also thought about a 3.5L V6 with upgraded turbos. Should be good for 500+ HP, a lighter car and 50/50 weight distributuion.
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Retro-fitting the Coyote is incredibly simple compared to other swaps.

I watched him the entire process and said, "I wish my Lincoln was that easy"
 
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