Chris' Coupe Build #566 - Gen 4 Gets Oil Pan, Pickup, and more (Clock!)

[Blitzboy54]

That's a really sharp arrangement. Nice work

[460.465USMC]

True confession: pretty sure I'm subconsciously avoiding the brake lines. Those were a huge challenge for me on my last build. My excuse is I wanted to check out the new Gen 4 oil pickup design from Moroso. So, what's another week or two, right?

I bought the Moroso oil pan (#20570) and oil pickup (#24580) from Forte. I was anxious to see the fitment, as the F5 instructions don't mention the need for the new oil pickup (last time I checked, anyway). Here's a view of the stock oil pickup (top) compared to the new lower profile Gen 4 Moroso pickup (bottom):




I was on pins and needles as I removed and installed the small flange head bolts that secure the neck of the oil pickup. I shuttered to think of dropping one down into the motor, and trying to fish it out. Thankfully, no dropped bolts! Here's a view of the oil pickup installed.




Then, installed the oil pan using Moroso stud kit (#38554). Not necessary, but didn't want to reuse the Ford factory fasteners, so had to buy some fasteners anyway. The Moroso oil pan provides about three additional inches of clearance over the Ford OEM pan (as measured by yours truly).




From there I tackled the alternator and KRC power steering pump and pulley. The alternator install was straight forward. The KRC kit was something I bought with my kit from F5, before I knew Ford stopped Gen 3 Coyote production. Good news, however; the KRC pump fits the Gen 4, but with one exception. The upper boss on the block sticks out further, so the KRC provided spacer was too long--see bottom spacer in picture below. The gap between the boss and the KRC bracket on Gen 4 is 16.1 mm, but the KRC spacer is 27.9 mm (1.1 inch). Thankfully, adjusting for the smaller gap was solved without issue.




While it was easy to access, I swapped the KRC valve for a reduced flow valve (#4, KRC 25304). This reduces the stock flow of 2.5 GPM to 1.05 GPM. I did this on my Roadster and liked the feel better, as the 2.5 GPM provides too much assist IMHO. The #4 is stamped on the valve and visible in the picture below. (The default valve that comes in the pump is not stamped).




Here's a front view with all the above installed.




I like to have a clock as part of my gauge set, so I ordered one from Speed Hut. Same diameter as the other four smaller gauges. I was pleasantly surprised to find out the hands illuminate, unlike the clock that comes with the Roadster gauge set. Bonus! Top three gauges are powered up with backlight and illuminated needles in the photo below.



I guess this means I'm running out of excuses to start the brake lines.

[PNWTim]

Chris - good work. Glad to know the KRC kit fits as I ordered mine from FF as well. I'm wondering if mine will have a corrected spacer since Gen 3's are somewhat not a thing for now? I am curious, your pictures showing the correct height spacer - is that the spacer cut down or is it something else?

[TwinFins]

Please keep the Gen4 updates coming! Ill be ordering mine plus T56 and all other details early next week. For now Im getting my brake lines done

[460.465USMC]

Chris - good work. Glad to know the KRC kit fits as I ordered mine from FF as well. I'm wondering if mine will have a corrected spacer since Gen 3's are somewhat not a thing for now? I am curious, your pictures showing the correct height spacer - is that the spacer cut down or is it something else?

Thanks, Tim. For whatever reason I decided to use some spacers I had on hand (shown in jaws of micrometer) instead of cutting down the supplied KRC spacer. If KRC hasn't adjusted their spacer for the Gen 4, then you at least know it will still fit with just a little spacer modification.

Please keep the Gen4 updates coming! Ill be ordering mine plus T56 and all other details early next week. For now Im getting my brake lines done

Brake lines, you say? I'll trade you a custom triple reservoir mount for brake lines.