a slew of questions

[jackboeker83]

Installed the coyote and got her to start on the first try in October but I had to leave because of school so I am just getting back in it.

1) I installed the OEM coolant reservoir and I have it zip striped to the frame right now. I have seen some people mount it infront of the air intake and was wondering if someone sells a bracket or did everyone make their own?

2) In the book the fuel pressure states it needs to be at 50psi but after reading this forum someone stated that ford said to cut it to 40psi and take away the vacuum line. Has anyone heard this?

3) Also my oil pressure is way too high. at first start it is tapped out at the 100 psi mark. It is at the shop getting the alignment done right now but from what I remember from before I left it always seemed a bit high to me from the beginning. its supposed to be from 30 to 80 right? maybe it was because its cold right now and I will check it out when I get it back later today but wanted to get yall opinion on if this is normal and maybe what could be causing this.

[ClemsonS197]

1) I made a bracket out of aluminum. Also riveted my the PS lines to it.



2) The last revised Ford Racing instructions I have state a pressure of 55psi at the rail.

3) No idea.

[Jester]

1) I made a custom mounting plate out of aluminum sheet metal - mounts to the top 1 inch square bar at the front of the engine bay

2) as per Clemson's comment.

3) on my coyote - the oil pressure fluctuates in a large range and does reach 100 psi but generally runs between 30-80 (mostly 50-70).

[Jay Mann]

1) sorry mine is a Hot Rod
2) 50 PSI and must have the vacuum line for the fuel pressure regulator to operate properly (I read that somewhere official, don't recall where)
3) as per Jester's comment

[Robert Andrew]

The oil pressure is definitely excessive, it doesn't get cold enough in Austin to cause the pressure to be that high unless you are running 90 weight oil. Change the oil filter and try again. There could be an obstruction that is causing the oil to flow through the bypass. I'm not familiar with the Coyote oiling system, but most modern engines have a bypass valve in case the filter becomes clogged. If that doesn't work replace the sender, or ultimately the gauge. If it is really running 100 psi, it may burst the filter and that's not good.

[cobraguy13]

What weight oil are you running in the Coyote engine. I believe Ford recommends 5w-20 synthetic for that engine. Anything thicker could be the cause of the extreme pressure. I had a MkIII that had a faulty gauge sensor that gave these type of readings also. Just a couple of ideas.