Dropping A Supercharged Coyote In The '70 RestoMod Mustang - Detroit Muscle S8, E15

The EBC Fastback Mustang is transformed from an iconic fastback to a muscle packed stallion.
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
American Powertrain Systems: Tremec TKX Transmission
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ARP: ARP Bolts & Fasteners
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Duralast: Duralast Starter
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Matco Tools: 29 Piece Cobalt Mechanic's Length Hyper-Step Reduced Shank Drill Bit Set
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Summit Racing: Detroit Speed 4-1 Headers DSR-061005
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Matco Tools: MATCO Tools are the Official Tool Supplier to Detroit Muscle
Power By The Hour: Belt Drive System
The Industrial Depot: Tools, Hardware, Shop Supplies

[@jkreviea]

Tommy's clean look with no 'burns is killing me 🤣

[@philliprobertlawman2232]

Cleanest mechanics hands in the history of mechanics hands 😁

[@boushkaa]

Great video, but a lot of the parts aren't linked at all or linked incorrectly. Kinda a bummer having to spend 15+ minutes trying to find the exact parts used. For anyone wondering they used Detroit Speed headers (PN 061005DS) but I'll pass on spending $3500 on headers, that's half the cost of the supercharger.....ended up going with some flowtech turbo headers and just flipped them upside down to have the collectors facing back. Only $305 plus some time with my welder, happy with the results.

[@rogerodle8750]

Tommy should run for office. He is such a natural communicator -- voters would love him.

[@jjayyoung7335]

Why would you want to send a nice guy like Tommy or any other decent person into that cesspool full of vipers, and not the Dodge one? I’m sure you meant no harm

[@garykeenan3724]

Ya I agree him or Ted Nugent!!!

[@bilbobaggins4710]

He's a good dude 😎🤘

[@yungtooli]

as long as he’s democrat he’d get my vote

[@460duck]

​@@yungtooliI'm with you👍🏾👍🏾

[@genemounce8302]

That pulley kit cost more than I paid for my last shitbox mustang. LMAO !

[@coryneilson8489]

Well Dad, if anyone loved a good Mustang restoration, it was you. I wish you were still here to see (and hear) this one! RIP

[@kevdawg25]

Dream car! Loved mustangs ever since my step dad introduced me as a kid. This is amazing, keep up the great work PowerNation!

[@ResurrectionMotorsports]

Excited to follow this project. We're working on a 92 Coupe we're putting a Coyote in. For power steering we're looking at possibly running a Volvo electric power steering pump. The 92 didn't start as extensive as this, but rust has made it a much bigger project. That and we've been waiting 9 months for swap headers now, that's the biggest hurdle right now. Love the work as always!

[@DanielEhlmann]

Man, this is cool. But also, damn, I’ve never seen the stress and “if you give a mouse a cookie” nature of engine swaps condensed into such a short video. And this was a drop-in high dollar kit. Imagine trying this with weird swaps nobody’s done yet.

[@x-man5056]

Point well taken but it happens fairly often. People are now putting LS's in about everything. Obviously you have to have fabrication skills, more equipment and TIME.

[@lynnrunningdeer7364]

Yeah like the one I'll get around to one of these says 😏

[@richardbaumgart2454]

this swap would have been twice as easy and 2x cheaper if simply doing an LS swap...same power or better plus better reliability.

[@x-man5056]

@@richardbaumgart2454 Ford guys have been fighting for aftermarket respect for decades but you're right, the LS can do it all from 300 to 700+HP

[@arkhsm]

@@x-man5056 No offence, but NO real FORD man would want a chev in their FORD, doesn't matter if it's cheaper or easier !!

[@makibnadam]

Who funds all this? These shows are just downright incredible.

[@waden404]

EBC is funding this. Plus, utube is just like television. The ads/commercials u see, are also income, used to keep this stuff going. Dont bother entering, im going to win this. Haaaa

[@sidsideways2828]

Yeah dude a $10k motor including all the swap parts. A $6k whipper and a $4k transmission There’s a lot of money in these cars when they finish. Beacuse they use high quality parts.

[@tugboat_actual]

The company pays for it. They are paid to advertise the companies featured and often get the parts for free. Producers also chip in, etc. The parent company gets millions for these shows and advertising spots

[@brandonknight7240]

Damn!! .....i wish i had that running gear in my 88

[@flfun1684]

I think the S550 Mustang GT favors the early 70s Mustangs.. Body shape and lines

[@NickDowner]

Wow this is one of the best swap videos I've seen! Super helpful

[@conrailfan6277]

I would love to see Tommy's car collection!!! I'll bet he has a few old Mopars stashed in his garage!!!

[@KhanIlkara]

Not gonna lie. When there was a lot of paint removal from fresh new parts I started thinking it was gonna grind my gears but I decided to stick with it and watch what happens. So you're right, some of us DO get a bit jumpy when you start jury rigging.

[@bustinyanutz4195]

Jerry rigging or afro engineered

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

@@bustinyanutz4195 😭

[@davidfindley1588]

Great job Tommy. Good info Keepemcoming

[@TheMezzy712]

" Got 1 hole done, got 2 more to do ". Love your work Tommy.

[@red5standingby329]

Makes me wish I kept my '70 Mustang. Probably would have had to replace lots of parts with all the rust by now. Fantastic video.

[@BigUnitBeef]

Loving this build. Hope I win and Tommy always stays on this show!

[@400hpmustang]

These dudes have a dream job, awesome build, nothing less than full victory!

[@LJRidesOfficial]

I'm Enjoying watching those videos sir!👍

[@welderteach]

Power by the hour is awesome!! Nice build!!! I wish it was mine😂😂

[@patmclean1951]

Glasses when drilling my friend. :)

[@ramonrivera5467]

I like it's plus it's coming a long very well I also like the way your just doing it all by yourself and make it look so easy isn't it great to have all the tools and comforts of a shop youse guys have great jobs people would have slept on what that car could do if you have not showed us this program thank you I'm having fun.

[@juanbanan3154]

Love this guy,super cool dude!!

[@robertasb4911]

Yessss, I've been waiting for this for so long

[@calvinsamuel8545]

Good job keep it up man 🔥

[@bigmike2149]

Very cool! Love this show

[@leftcoastdrifter]

Great job on this one. That alt set-up is pretty funky to us Americans but Euro car guys probably didn't even bat an eye at it haha.

[@0932steve]

I got a 70 fastback it was my dads first car got handed down to me I can’t complain I love it. I don’t know if a ls3 would be a better option or the coyote I have 15k to spend.

[@D.E.Middleton]

Thanks Tommy. Good content.

[@amytaylor5458]

Hello there👋,how are you?hope you’re having a wonderful day?GOD BLESS YOU!❤️

[@user-cn1yf8fs2j]

It's a nice cast alloy subframe.

[@NoName-qs6ei]

Rev Limiter Carnage coming soon.

[@taylor3880]

Think I might run manual disc brakes and electric steering so I dont have to worry about all that jazz lol. Video helped tremendously thank y’all

[@davidroberts3692]

Tommy, I get the deal with upgrading a BASE car to new tech. But leaving the looks closer to stock is even cooler. So why not staying with wheels that match the original Ford rally wheels ? That would be the cats ass!

[@ShaunHensley]

Those brakes need massive wheels

[@Thelongmanable]

*_Six cylinder no ac would be a base model... you can't hide money Tommy.. lol 😆_*

[@Wooley689]

When taping a new hole it helps to chamfer the hole first, makes easier to start tap straight.

[@streetstock72]

Good tip about type of Alternator,just learned something

[@noahcarroll5867]

Bolts on motor mounts, engines magically in place. damn I’ve been doing it wrong my whole life 🙄🤦‍♂️😂 why not just add another minute of video to give the viewers some entertainment of him fighting it in place lol

[@AndyFromm]

Nice build

[@Sleeper_Solutions]

The clutch style alternator pulley is designed to slip after a certain RPM so you don’t fry the alternator. Coyotes love a 7500-8700rpm rpm range

[@fredcsensits4476]

When tapping any lube will do at work I use WD 40 or CRC power lube. If chasing threads use a screw gun or drill that reverses , careful not to bottom out tap and snap it.

[@jerryguzman9735]

Nice , wish I had a coyote for my '73 Stang 👍👍👍

[@deanwaring6100]

Very grateful ❤

[@dogsense3773]

I work in a auto shop in California,we work on mostly old cars we did this swap on a 67 mustang $30,000 dollars and this swap was hell! My boss had to make many many modifications and with a unibody car good luck!

[@annonomysperson9570]

Love that engine

[@Nicer_Ricer_JDM]

Love y’all showing the mustang some love, my dads a mopar fanboy but every time we pull up next to a gt500 he won’t race lol 🤣

[@canceldeeznutz7622]

Love how we are just slamming shit together without checking for run out or even mentioning a setting up the throw out bearing

[@canceldeeznutz7622]

@@IISR9II ive built my own and no thanks

[@joepawling4735]

First off I love the build!! I can't wait to see it drive. Question for you, I need your opinion, I have a 1973 Mustang Convertible, looking a Chris Alston coilover and Quad-link rear suspension. My question, rebuild the 351 Cleveland and mate with a 5 speed Tremec conversion or Coyote swap? I like the idea of having original engine with aluminum heads staying closer to true setup. Cleveland motor add 30% value to the car supposedly. But would like to hear your thoughts. Great work!! Let me know when you want me to send you me car for its overhaul.😀😀👍🏻😂

[@lynnrunningdeer7364]

Stay the Cleavland route. The most important thing is make sure the block is square. Anyone with an Aussie block will not let go😕.

[@AutoworksParts]

Hi, our shop has done a number of Coyote swaps and i'd recommend the Coyote if your goal is power, reliability and efficiency. I know such a thing is taboo to purists, but reality is that modern engines such as the coyote are absolutely the way to go in terms of performance.

[@CoyoteFTW]

Both are awesome engines a well built Cleveland is hard to beat too

[@talalalhoyani4765]

Great job

[@AT_motors]

Interesting choice waiting until after the engine was installed to do the ps pump install. Could have done it on the stand and saved your back lol

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

I think it would’ve been in the way being in backwards and all.

[@sleepychallenger]

Probably didnt have the part on that day of shooting

[@stantate1747]

Excellent build

[@amytaylor5458]

Hello there👋,how are you?hope you’re having a wonderful day?GOD BLESS YOU!❤️

[@Retadin]

I believe that 7.3 godzilla swaps will become more popular than a coyote 5.0.

[@micks209]

When someone comes out with cheaper accessories for the swap the 7.3L will take off.

[@fread51]

Lmao hell no it won't

[@Retadin]

@@fread51 why not? More power, in a smaller package.

[@fread51]

@@Retadin it's not 1993 who the f*** wants to go back or with technology when I can just plug and play with a coyote

[@Retadin]

@@fread51 the 7.3 any mod motor trans will mate right up. A 5.0 swap isn't going to be any easier than a 7.3. There's no replacement for displacement. I drive a tuned 5.0 150, but would gladly trade it in for a 7.3 truck.

[@irritablearchitect]

Stickage!!! NOT gonna lie, it's just not the same without a manual.

[@bmstylee]

Except modern autos and semiautomatic manuals are more efficient and in performance applications are faster. Outside of NASCAB (who God forbid embrace modern technology) name one top tier racing series that uses an h pattern manual. Or anyone who's making modern performance cars that use anything but a semiauto. 21st century engine with a 1950s transmission.

[@jjgbmw323]

Cool. Looks great. What front subframe are you using to mount the engine. Who makes the front and rear subframes and who makes the mounts. How much HP and TQ are you shooting for

[@edjackson4389]

Nothing more satisfying than "tappin" a hole :)

[@CathyInBlue]

"Something's only worth what someone else is willing to pay you for it." Based Tommy debunking the Communist Labour Theory of Value. Cool.

[@177SCmaro]

It's such a basic thing that SHOULD be common sense but isn't. Everyone thinks that what they're selling is worth what they, themselves, value it at and get offended when anyone tries to haggle with them. This is as true of trying to sell a car as it is your own labor (i.e. getting a job). I was accused of being a scammer for offering someone 2500 bucks for a car they were asking 3000 for. I can only imagine what that person thinks of his boss.

[@seektruth8662]

"When you're swapping trannys on these old school rides normally you gotta WHITTLE on the transmission hump"!!

[@NW_Outdoorz]

Man what a dream car!

[@1sinister80]

Overhead cams and VVT always scares old school mechanics. But you can't produce usable power any other way.

[@guerro327]

Oh man, you didn't even show installing the driver side header. I imagine it was a sumbitch to install.

[@newdefsys]

Ford cant sell crate coyotes if Powernation uploads videos of them getting their asses kicked.

[@AutoworksParts]

With the right header, such as those made by Ultimate Header and they install very easily.

[@AutoworksParts]

@@newdefsys So long as the supporting mods are done correctly the coyotes drop in fairly easily.

[@bryandavis2070]

Looking good

[@PunisherDMT]

Cool suspension upgrade. Are subframe connectors going to be added as well?

[@brucegoolsbyjr8954]

I asked that since day one . Hopeful they add them

[@fogguy2530]

Awesome..

[@tracynunn429]

Your building my dream I had a Fox body 82 Mercury Capri T-top 4-speed had to sell it lost about 4,000 bucks life it has it's bumps. I cryed as they loaded it.

[@SteveInQLD007]

Hey Tommy, love your show and have been watching for a long while now but I tend to look away when people work under an engine hanging on a hydraulic hoist only. I know 1 person where the hydraulics let go and engine fell on his foot, crushing his entire foot and one dropped while fitting an engine into an engine bay, luckily noone was injured there. Don't trust those things as far as I can throw 'em unless they have a manual lockout mechanism...just saying...wanna see you around for a little longer yet Tommy otherwise keep up the good work buddy!!

[@pablotharpalo5685]

If I remember one time when they were lifting a vehicle it had the characteristic loud clack of the mechanical locks engaging as it went into the air, so I feel confident in saying that car is sitting on the locks internal to the lift

[@SteveInQLD007]

@@pablotharpalo5685 ok thats great thanks Pablo. I've only seen the external lockout mechanism 👍

[@8000RPM.]

It's amazing what you can do with an unlimited budget,... I was thinking about doing something like this, but, I happen to have one of those very "rare" Mustangs (that everyone tells me to keep "stock"). After seeing this, I'll be sticking to the "old school", except I want a 6 speed trans.

[@AutoworksParts]

If you're going to swap a 6 speed in, then it's not original anymore. It your car, who cares what other say. You want top performance? Then coyote swap it!

[@jaimecervantes3896]

Y’all rock 🎸🤙I wish y’all were my neighbors lol 😝

[@charlessmith3758]

Had to take those springs out and put A-frames in with bottom springs. Like any good car has. What was Ford thinking with top springs in these cars?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid................................ 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@carlcameron3524]

I love the resto mod’s.

[@georgeellis3541]

Dream Car!!!

[@qqvepy]

I have watched this video multiple times and it just hit me. Why didn't you do all of the engine's auxiliary components while the engine was on the stand? It seems like grinding the block would have been easier than wedging yourself between the block and radiator?

[@lonnien.clifton1113]

Good work

[@amytaylor5458]

Hello there👋,how are you?hope you’re having a wonderful day?GOD BLESS YOU!❤️

[@justinpeterson6839]

Only the top two rows of those bits have a warranty the bottom row are the ones you're going to use the most and aren't replaceable

[@qqvepy]

I love the build and hope to win. I have followed Engine Power and Detroit Muscle on the progress. I am wondering where the engine horsepower and torque were set to. The TKX is limited to 600 ft lbs. The first run with the 3.75 pulley yielded 811/662 which already exceeds the tranny's max torque. The final run with the 3.25 pulley was 1003/799. Obviously the last run is super sweet but would destroy the drive train. Could you let us know the final installed horsepower and torque are?

[@MrRangersfan123]

I'm pretty sure those torque limits are rated for a 6000lb vehicle but I could be wrong. For example the T56 is "rated" at 700 ft lbs, but you can find plenty of builds with over 1000 ft lbs of torque on that transmission.

[@treez3603]

I love it.

[@aguyinnc2865]

Would love to do this to my '73 Mach 1.

[@normogaard1]

I love that car.

[@carlrice6989]

Matco also has "Broken Tap " extractors by Walton,,,

[@rustybeatty6567]

Go 6 speed pal better for street and track setup because it has overdrive gears for highway use and gear ratios are closer together better for track to and use sequential shifter kit for faster shifting.

[@micks209]

30k just for that front end! One day I’ll get there lol

[@jeffforbes70]

7.3 might be a better option

[@spartan1876]

You could have just used the power steering pump off of the gen 1 coyote 11 gt's have them for sure with a build date of 06/10 and up

[@fordfairlane662dr]

To many plugs from sponsors!..great show!

[@bananadude7925]

Nice

[@dieseldan420ca]

9:08 You listed everything other than its power rating? I'm guessing its because the TKX is only rated at 600tq when that engine just dyno'd 680tq on the largest pulley and 800tq on the smallest with octane boost.

[@xhosatank]

No subframe connectors? whats your thinking here?

[@xhosatank]

@@bigboreracing356 I'm thinking with the amount of power that the car will have there will need to be body strength enhancements?

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

Today on Power Nation, we spend a bunch of money you don’t have 🤣 JK cool build.

[@Thelongmanable]

Today on power nation we cut up a classic perfect condition car that's highly desirable to deprecate its value with aftermarket parts.

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

@@Thelongmanable all with a backwards alternator

[@Thelongmanable]

@@NYPATRIOTBX *_So many good low cost six cylinder unrestored models to pick from but we decided on a v8 option model instead..._*

[@AutoworksParts]

@@Thelongmanable These care cost more, and sell more than most non-specialty stock variants.

[@ralphlazio505]

Tommy is the Bill Gates of the automotive world…. Absolute genius.

[@waden404]

Headers, in my experience, are a PITA. Were they really that easy since there was no vid of them going in? Im sure there HAD to be a curse word or two.

[@AutoworksParts]

There's a few aftermarket headers available now that are pure bolt-ins. Headers were a PITA in the earlier coyote swap days, not so much these days.

[@xboxhater12345]

love the swap, hate the 3d printed mounting bracket adapter used in this. they are plastic and on the accessory drive im not a big fan of that, lol.

[@waveformdistortion]

That's not 3D printed. Those lines you see aren't layer lines, they're machining marks from a CNC mill. Also, "plastic" is a wide range of materials. They're likely using an engineering thermoplastic like POM or PEEK, which would give it similar strength to aluminum.

[@xboxhater12345]

@@waveformdistortion well that makes more sense. That literally looks like someone 3d printed those parts and from personal experience, the 3D printed things are not nearly strong enough to handle the accessory belt of an engine lol.

[@dannychampion25]

What year mustang did the engine come from I was just wondering if it was 2nd or 3rd gen coyote

[@2003evodave]

Since the newer cars have electric assist steering and you upgraded the steering why not stay with an electric assist? It only makes sense on this resto-mod build. Sure is looking good!

[@JC-qu4vu]

I have a 68 289 and im on the border between being a purest, and building something to shame street sport cars.

[@2000freefuel]

Hey can you guys get your hands on a GMC big V6 from the 60's?

[@someofthissomeofthat6014]

What is that front crossmember set up?

[@GIMPY1977]

Awsome build, would have been better with the godzilla tho.lol

[@crazymano13]

tommy is King!!!

[@andrewwalker3055]

I wish this guy would talk like a real personal

[@LozanoMotoRacing]

I have no idea how to do any of this. I could only swap out an intake 😂

[@mariek6993]

a lot of work and a lot of money to put a coyote in there.... no wonder you don't see a ton of old cars with the coyote swap.

[@jolu7019]

im dying to do that to my SVO mustang car handles excellent for a 1986 car but 200hp is a headache

[@bustinyanutz4195]

200 HP should be a heartache instead of a headache, I know if my car made just 200HP I would cry, I'm running a modified LT5 from a wrecked 2019 ZR1 , I dynoed at 1036WHP and it's very reliable and streetable , it lives on in a 1971 Javelin/AMX

[@CoyoteFTW]

@@bustinyanutz4195 - only 1000whp pffffffffffffft