The Gen 1 Coyote, found in 2011-2014 Mustang GTs, is the most popular starting point for a Coyote swap build. It's the most affordable and widely available used Coyote on the market, found in both Mustang and F-150 trucks. If you're building a budget Fox Body or SN95 swap, the Gen 1 is where most builders start. At LMR, we stock everything you need to get a Gen 1 Coyote running in your swap vehicle. Start with a control pack to replace the factory PCM and get your engine running standalone, then work through the rest of the build with swap-specific motor mounts, oil system components, fuel system parts, cooling upgrades, and more. We also carry pedal brackets, alternator solutions, crankshaft and timing components, A/C kits, PS/hydroboost setups, starters, engine covers, and engine blocks — everything on one page, sorted so you can shop by category and check off your parts list as you go. Whether you're piecing together a budget swap or building something more serious, LMR has the Gen 1 Coyote swap parts and the hands-on experience to back them up.
The Gen 1 set the stage for all Coyote-based engines to follow 412 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. With the first generation of the Coyote, there are very few specific parts from the other revisions. Below are some specific features unique to the 2011-2012 Coyote engine.
The 5.0L Coyote V-8 continued to make impressive numbers, increasing 8 horsepower to 420 while keeping the same 390 pound-feet of torque as the previous 2011-2012 Mustang GT model. Below are some changes and improvements on the 2013-14 Coyote 5.0L engine over the 2011-12 version.
With 444 hp, at the time, this was Ford's most powerful naturally aspirated engine they had ever produced. Achieving this was no easy feat, and Ford has made significant upgrades compared to the 5.0L found in the GT. The Boss 302 engine featured many revised parts to allow for an engine that could handle 7500 RPM track duty. This 5.0L coyote was a huge upgrade over the 2011-2014 Mustang GT Coyote of its time! The Boss 302 modular engine was code-named "Road Runner" by the Boss development team, giving this engine a special designation over the normal Coyote engine. Below are some changes and improvements on the 2012-13 Boss 302 engine over the 2011-14 Mustang GT version.