Coyote Update - My experience (Tune or no tune?)

[Slider]

You are correct. That is the combination I used, and there was no need to modify the frame with the mid-shift. It fit perfectly as is!

Slider,

I think I know the answer but want to verify... Coyote with QuickTime bell housing and TKO-600 - does the mid shift require frame modification to the cross brace on too of the tunnel? I think the answer is no. Just checking.

Thanks

Kevin

[tcoon]

The track weekend went great, zero problems with the engine, and man that coyote is a beast! Zero overheating with 3 -20 min session per day in 90 degree heat. I did see the oil temp creep up to 120 C (248) which is a bit hot, so I will be installing an oil cooler. I did not see this on the street, even driving for an hour in LA traffic and high heat, but I guess driving 120-140 mph for 20 min straight adds a little more heat! full write up in the 65 coupe thread.

[Slider]

Read your write-up and watched your videos! Very cool. I just got my car back from the bodyshop this morning, and am hoping for the state inspection tomorrow. It's killing me not to be able to drive it on the street right now. Though with pretty much same set up as you (though in the roadster) I'm actually a bit nervous! I'll be taking it very easy this summer!

The track weekend went great, zero problems with the engine, and man that coyote is a beast! Zero overheating with 3 -20 min session per day in 90 degree heat. I did see the oil temp creep up to 120 C (248) which is a bit hot, so I will be installing an oil cooler. I did not see this on the street, even driving for an hour in LA traffic and high heat, but I guess driving 120-140 mph for 20 min straight adds a little more heat! full write up in the 65 coupe thread.

[tcoon]

Just a word to the wise...the roadster is lighter, twitchier, and is prone to snap oversteer. Be VERY judicious with the throttle until you really get a good handle on things. My first track day with the challenge car I spun out 3 times, and I had never spun anything before! And that was with 225 hp! Now double the fun and things can get very interesting in one big hurry!

[bansheekev]

My attempt at mellowing it out at a street car is power steering, 8-9 degrees of caster and a slow steering rack... Will help a little but that is still relative to the fact this thing wil be radically different than a production street car (even highly modified Mustangs that I have driven for the last 20 years). I'm sure I will hear the car whispering to me "the day you take me for granted is the day I bite you".

The rest is just knowing your own abilities (or lack there of) and slowly getting to know the car.

Isn't this fun!

Kevin

Just a word to the wise...the roadster is lighter, twitchier, and is prone to snap oversteer. Be VERY judicious with the throttle until you really get a good handle on things. My first track day with the challenge car I spun out 3 times, and I had never spun anything before! And that was with 225 hp! Now double the fun and things can get very interesting in one big hurry!

[tcoon]

Indeed! This is pretty much the exact opposite of a mustang! Just so you know...

[bansheekev]

Yes, this is the part that has my attention.

Not necessarily too worried about learning the new car, more worried about unlearning my Mustang habits that may not translate well to this car.

Kevin

Indeed! This is pretty much the exact opposite of a mustang! Just so you know...

[tcoon]

Yes, unlearning old habits is challenging. I did a two day driving course with Racing Adventures, at the time they were using challenge cars as their school car. It was totally a worthwhile experience. Not sure if they're still around, but I would totally recommend it as cheap insurance for anyone learning to drive a Cobra!