That’s the oneI take it that's the 22900 Gates hose you mention in the Coyote thread.
That’s the oneI take it that's the 22900 Gates hose you mention in the Coyote thread.
Rocket surgery? Not hardly. I do it in the dirt at my house. There’s really nothing to it. Just understand how it works and take your time.Man I applaud the work, but it's threads like these that scare me away from considering a swap like this down the road when it becomes necessary to refresh my current engine. Rocket Surgery for sure!
I totally understand your concern. Being in this business my entire life has had challenges. Many I don't walk away from. This is my first (maybe my last) swap and it's been a challenge at times. I did a lot of research from others who've done this, i.e. MSTCMan I applaud the work, but it's threads like these that scare me away from considering a swap like this down the road when it becomes necessary to refresh my current engine. Rocket Surgery for sure!
Going to try that. I have my PS there so may need some massaging.That’s the one
Rocket surgery? Not hardly. I do it in the dirt at my house. There’s really nothing to it. Just understand how it works and take your time.
I totally understand your concern. Being in this business my entire life has had challenges. Many I don't walk away from. This is my first (maybe my last) swap and it's been a challenge at times. I did a lot of research from others who've done this, i.e. MSTC, white95 on this forum as well as several YT projects, even though I knew I'd be doing it anyway. Having the "ground breakers" made it easier, but there's a LOT that isn't covered. This is why I'm doing my YT video's to explain more in detail to help others.
If you're afraid or intimidated by wiring, that's a huge setback, and if you do it, get the Ford Wiring Diagrams. You will need them if you plan on marrying two different vehicles. For me, this is the fun part and I've had numerous friends ask me to do their cars, which I do, and it's a rewarding challenge. I'm always thinking "how do I take this out after the car is done" when routing or fabricating parts.
Nuts and bolts are just that, nuts and bolts. Once that part is done, there's a lot to do and it's always the small details to connect one type to another. This is where the head scratching comes in. Once that's figured out, it's just connect the dots.
Now, that being said, this again is my first, and knowing what I know now would make each successive one easy.
Thanks for the comment and don't give up or give in.![]()
That's an OK solution, however, you will/may have issues with gauges, fuel, cooling, etc. to deal with. It's just not a complete PNP setup. I don't mean to discourage you, just telling you what I know.If I went for the Coyote Swap I would probably just bite the bullet and get the control packs and harnesses from FRPP.
Not worried about dieting the harness. That is one of my strong suits. I tend to make things tidy, but serviceable and having two feet of "extra" stuff to bundle is a no-go for me. I did the same inside the cockpit by cutting and putting new pins on the DLC and Pedal plugs. There was over 4'+ of extra stuff! I'm more of a terminal end replacement rather than cut/splice, but sometimes that's the only option.I did a lot of lengthening & shortening for the Gen2 harness (mostly the engine side of it). All I can say is to make sure you modify wires one at a time. Solder seals are well suited for the job too.
True. This is more my track car than everyday driver so it doesn't matter too much. However, my Cobra is in split loom mesh and mostly all hidden. If I were to tear into the Mustang, a lot of changes would be made. Goal now is to make sure it runs and then after track season do some real trimming. I too don't like the "drain pipe" stuff.Comes down to the choice of the individual, but I myself couldn't allow all the extra wire of the engine harness to sit around in the bay like a bump on a log, especially being covered in that ugly corrugated plastic with the vinyl tape all over it. Hideous. Almost no wiring in my car is still vinyl taped anymore.
Where are you finding the pins and how are you determining which pins to get? I feel the same way you do about splicing, but I’ve had a hard time finding pins in the past.True. This is more my track car than everyday driver so it doesn't matter too much. However, my Cobra is in split loom mesh and mostly all hidden. If I were to tear into the Mustang, a lot of changes would be made. Goal now is to make sure it runs and then after track season do some real trimming. I too don't like the "drain pipe" stuff.
I was able to source the pins for the Molex connectors so that mess will be taken care of.
I know what the connector is and before I tell you what to get, I want to be sure. Should know by weeks end. If not, back to the drawing board.Where are you finding the pins and how are you determining which pins to get? I feel the same way you do about splicing, but I’ve had a hard time finding pins in the past.