new install manual

[Vette1972]

Edwardb, In your opinion would these instructions be similar for a Coupe install? I know the Gen 3 is new but seems a good question to ask. Thanks, Len

It's been out for a while, and recently had another update. http://www.factoryfive.com/wp-conten...t-Roadster.pdf

[edwardb]

Edwardb, In your opinion would these instructions be similar for a Coupe install? I know the Gen 3 is new but seems a good question to ask. Thanks, Len

I have no first hand knowledge of the Coupe (Gen 3 or otherwise) so I can't give a very definitive answer. I would think things like the fuel system and electrical would be similar if not the same. Mechanical aspects, like the motor mounts, intake, exhaust, etc. I don't know. From the pictures I've seen of the Gen 3 with the engine FF installed (supercharged Coyote I believe) plus the live video stream of a Gen 3 build this past weekend (also a Coyote) looks like the chassis has plenty of room. That's good. In addition to the FF instructions, best thing you can do if you haven't already is to download the Controls Pack instructions from the Ford Performance website. Study/memorize that thing back to back. It has details that aren't included in the FF instructions, plus it really helps IMO to know how they show it being installed.

[F1 coyote]

I think I'll just put the cooler plates on the remote unit. The question now is how to plumb it.

[edwardb]

I think I'll just put the cooler plates on the remote unit. The question now is how to plumb it.

For the record (and perhaps clarification) the oil heat exchanger that's installed on the 2015-2016 Coyote doesn't route engine oil. It's designed to have engine coolant go through it. Oil coolers that are typically installed in our builds typically route engine oil through a cooler in the front of the body. An oil filter relocation kit is used and then a loop through the cooler if used. Some discussion about both here: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...Relocation-Kit

Not to go too far off topic, but it's not clear really whether the heat exchanger on the 2015-2016 Coyote is an oil cooler or oil heater. This was discussed at some length in another thread on the other forum some months ago. Since oil temp typically lags behind coolant temp, especially in colder weather, some suggest what's on the Coyote is intended to get the oil to a higher operating temperature more quickly. This would only apply to a street driven car though. Track use oil temp typically goes way higher.

[F1 coyote]

Interesting, I never thought of that way. I knew it ran coolant through it but, I didn't think it would be used for heating the oil. I contacted ford today, they sent me a diagram explaining the coolant flow, like others I'm not sure if it's really neccecery, not sure what I'll do.