How Much Does A Coyote Swap Cost?

**BURNOUTS AT THE END**
Ever wondered how expensive a Coyote swap is? Take a look at this 1977 Ford Ranger XLT coyote we did for a client. Here at Fat Fender, we call it Charlie Brown. Watch for a ride along where Jason explains the specs of the truck and a lot of interesting components. Jason also walks us through how much a coyote swap typically costs, and you'll be able to figure out what price range is right for you. Follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our KZbin, and follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on all of our builds and projects that we're working on around the shop.
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[@williamwhite1078]

Actual numbers begin at 12:00

[@joshuabittner3658]

You're the MVP

[@strykerblack1168]

Thank you, sir

[@ernieaguilera7365]

You are god

[@MonsterConrad]

Saved me a fat minute

[@jaemeymatherly7598]

thank you

[@leepinlepin]

Me: I wonder how much a coyote 5.0 and a full restro would cost for my 85 F150 Explorer Him: you could easily get up to 40, 50, 60, 70,000 dollars Me: 302 windsor, rustoleum, and eBay it is!

[@humbertoluque9678]

I literally came for the exact same thing! I wanted to see how much it be to swap my 86 but nevermind 🤣

[@humbertoluque9678]

I literally came for the exact same thing! I wanted to see how much it be to swap my 86 but nevermind 🤣

[@fouby56]

I was thinking the same for my 95 xlt. Im better off rebuilding the 302

[@dekoldrick]

Might save a little bit if you know how to do it your self. But that is a talent very few of us have.

[@joshuagomez6148]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BlueNinjakoopa553]

This F-150 is that secret sleeper car you unlock at the end of your favorite racing game, but in real life.

[@JMKady76]

I appreciate seeing realistic discussion of what this stuff costs. So many people seem to get sucked into looking at just what the engine costs out of a junkyard or even a "complete swap" from somewhere like The Parts Farm and forget all about making it fit/function in the truck or making the truck ready to drive with twice the power.

[@Mixwell1983]

That truck looks immaculate. What a beauty. I love that 2 tone color also, looks like it just rolled off the line.

[@jeremyneil5847]

Damn I want one

[@barryhansen7677]

You do a great job describing the build. Your wife heard you say 90 mph in a 45 zone. You guys do AWESOME builds!!

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Charlie Brown is the PERFECT name for that truck! 😍. But you just blew my plans for a modern resto vrs a new truck lol. I’ll just daily drive a old FE motor...never had a problem with them anyhow. Grandpa drove a 390FE for 30 years

[@garylostinspace8500]

Always wished I had the cash for a frame like what you guys build, when I built a '66 C-20 Fleetside, but now I can afford what I couldn't in my 20's so I'm stuck between a '57 Chevy C10 or a '57 F-100. Your channel ROCKS!

[@timw6596]

You talked me right out of a Coyote swap !

[@EastDallasKicks]

Tim Wasson what vehicle did you want to put it in?

[@FatFenderGarage]

😂😂😂

[@characterdevelopment2361]

A bra I saw a another video made me feel the same way I'm just gonna buy a 11-14 mustang.

[@wake-upnewschannel381]

@@characterdevelopment2361 exactly

[@joshuawhitecloud3795]

This coyote swap sure isn’t for a bum, I plan on doing this one of these days though just saving up to make it happen

[@davidmartin2231]

Saw coyote swap and instantly smashed the like button. It’s fast lol💪🏾

[@hank1556]

thats one of the coolest trucks Ive ever seen in my entire life

[@faust13301]

I’m glad I found this channel. I have an 87 F-150, and while my truck won’t ever be on this level of badassery, it gives me some awesome inspiration.

[@sampoulson5690]

With a plasma cutter and a can-do attitude anything is possible.

[@Bayan1905]

I have a 74 F-100 2wd shortbox that someone ordered the 390 V8 in, I had it rebuilt for a bit more than $2K a couple years back, put a set of headers on and dual glasspacks, heck of a lot of fun to drive, nothing against the Coyote engine, but if I had that type of money to swap one in, it would finish up my bodywork and interior.

[@johnpurdum8126]

I could sure use a build like this to tow my travel trailer. I would have no fear of hills with that!

[@oby-1607]

We have a 1979 F-250 4 wheel drive in the color combo of light sand and brown. Very similar to this truck. My dad bought it new in 79 and it has stayed with us ever since. The Coyote engine would be awesome in the truck but for now the 351M will have to do. The Fat Fender truck is awesome with the resto on everything. Would love to see it in person. Excellent work.

[@FatFenderGarage]

Thank ya sir

[@CJColvin]

Man that's definitely a badass F150 Ranger with that 5.0L Coyote V8.

[@kimcokevin]

This is the sickest truck I’ve ever seen. Two tone brown with a coyote, straight up nasty!!! 👍

[@thomaswood5246]

Like ever? Wow, do you live in a small town in rural Wisconsin? hahaha jk. Its pretty cool.

[@kimcokevin]

Haha, If that was my truck... I wouldn’t change a thing. The factory nailed with two tone brown.

[@donwarner6925]

kevin wiens I miss two tone trucks. New trucks just ain’t the same.

[@johndowe7003]

@@kimcokevin id rather have a 7.5 big block with a toploader

[@johndowe7003]

@Laker Madness yeah, coyote swaps are overpriced pieces of shit, anyways. never really messed with a 390 though. theyre relatively the same as a 385 series im guessin

[@Iblis999]

Dont buy new from dealership id rather grab it from a wrecked mustang or some for less 6k for a 20k engine and take all the wiring and stuff for 1500

[@lostcamo6585]

Laker Madness your 390 makes 200hp stfu

[@adamwiggins8290]

@Laker Madness sure, a 390 can make that kind of power. But it's still old technology. A modern 5.0 can make 600 just by changing the intake and a tune. Add turbo or supercharger, actually go into the engine, and you can literally get 1300 hp. In a very streetable car.

[@adamwiggins8290]

@Laker Madness i love old big blocks. My favorite truck i ever owned was a 79 F350 with a 460. But a Coyote swap can be cheap. He's talking crate motor. Go to a junk yard, get a wreck truck/Mustang/Expedition/Navigator for $5K. Got everything you need.

[@foulball5180]

@@bigboreracing356 let’s see your track slips on those Chryslers

[@foulball5180]

@@bigboreracing356 you’re Chrysler you made actual clams about. Let’s see the slip, I don’t think you’re lying. I didn’t ask about times on the fox body because you said it was GOING to run 7s, not that it has.

[@charleschidester6767]

Plus 2 new rear tires.. every other week. I wouldn't mind.

[@jay6176]

Anyone ever told you you like like Jim Jefferies. Great work, I hope one day my shade tree skills can compete. Thanks for the honesty.

[@collinfisher2435]

That is my dream truck Just beautiful Nice work

[@acamp5468]

absolutely perfect take my money !!

[@frankscott8555]

Very nice. I wish my 1970 f100 looked like that. Great job.

[@professorwernstrom]

Beautiful truck! Thanks for the info!

[@PM-oj5si]

Good to know about the exhaust doing a swap and trying to keep the sound level down for a road car. (Crown Victoria) So Borla XR-1 and the Crate motor resonators? Is that correct, trying to piece my build as well! Thank you! Love the trucks!

[@AVGJoesGarage]

This truck is straight nostalgia for me. I had a 75 short box tho, still the same gen however. And I now have a 12 coyote stang with a Paxton. I can only imagine having that engine in my old truck. I am sure I want one... but with the new 10spd auto and drag radials.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

AVG Joes Garage I would avoid the 10 speed auto lol. Lots of trouble with them apparently...both the Fords and Chevy. The 6 speed is a much better transmission

[@expertxx9923]

I have a 78' Bronco Custom. It came stock with a 351 but when I got it someone swapped it for a 400 and did it very poorly and it was all welded in there and fucked up so I took a HP390 from a 67'Fairlane and put it in there. Its monstrous

[@elektrofry4937]

Same year truck I learned how to drive in. Brings back memories.

[@fatutaula4623]

Nice! Can’t wait to see that 96 F150 all done

[@CJColvin]

Same here mate.

[@becbusman7721]

Y'all did a Wonderful job !

[@The88katana600]

someone has a sweet old ford truck nice job

[@triedandtrue1820]

I have a South Carolina 78 bronco, no motor, original truck. I will follow your site for more info. Any 6.2L ford swaps? Looks great Charlie Brown

[@dave0z96]

I love it, I had a 79 I would have liked to do this to . I have a 97 f250 with a 460 I'd like to swap for a coyote .

[@mattjohnston7686]

Love this style and year of truck. awesome.

[@firefightergarcia]

Looks amazing. Great work

[@robertphillips4616]

Good video and really cool truck.

[@benbenjamin2385]

Excellent work

[@juliobello4561]

I have question when you place intake like that can you drive on really bad rain conditions like Oregon or Northern California rain?

[@blazer81gs100]

A few years ago I drove my 78 f250 to surprise az for Christmas to see my mom it's all stock and I saw that you have a pace cb radio in the truck my dad fixed pace cb in seattle wa

[@BeyondAIMan]

6:03 I had a brand new step side in 1976 loved it with factory 302 now I drive a F350 quad cab I see by the video there is still the ford steering play you can move the steering wheel 1/2 inch each way and nothing happens I'm thinking about a new steering box on my F350.

[@greenreflect.1303]

Charlie brown 😆 hilarious love it Great looking truck .

[@eathanhamm9208]

I’m dropping by next time I’m in town!

[@noneticusindustries3082]

really cool vid i love coyote swaps but they are very expensive

[@allanrheaume5549]

Love this! I didn't hear anything about the transmission, what is typically used in this type of swap?

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

Also what is the final drive gear ratio that makes it spin like that?

[@sandking9918]

My dad had a 77 blue in color, short bed. Beautiful trucks

[@aymanlockhartable]

Always wanted to do this for 2007 Ford Expedition!

[@mitchellyardanoff4666]

I'd like to see the underside up on a hoist. Nicely detailed truck.

[@Retrofilms]

Gotta take her out to dinner first

[@brucecarter6196]

Really awesome ride ! Y'all did a beautiful job. I love the restored old school exterior with the modern horsepower. Maybe upgrade the suspension at some point to a more modern set up ?

[@danielfrederick306]

No it’s perfect in my mind, good horsepower and a tough rugged suspension that will still take you places it was designed for

[@ricardoramirezccc7242]

Nice video I was thinking about coyote for my 71 f100 sport custom short bed but Going to be original 4 now

[@jameshenry3530]

I noticed that the Ford retained a stock appearing column shifter. Did you retain the stock C6 transmission?

[@ryandowns1507]

James Henry they used the mustang trans they had too.. or id think so

[@StevenCromer187]

In a different video he said they use the Ford 6r80... That being said idk what they put in this one.

[@jacksmith3189]

Good information Thanks

[@steve1201988]

You guys build nice stuff 👍

[@russelstrawmire9817]

Is there any way you could install an updated Air conditioning system (and heating) but keep the factory "slider" controls on the dash?

[@davidpayne2469]

Vintage air makes the slider kits

[@russelstrawmire9817]

@@davidpayne2469 does wire right up to the original Ford factory ones?

[@davidpayne2469]

@@russelstrawmire9817 yes if what ever you are doing has factory air it just connecting your ac lines to firewall and your 3 wire to ac solenoid your fan speed switch does the rest but if it don't have factory air then you have to buy all the extra stuff

[@abunatkat]

Hope you put new tires on before you shipped..

[@jp7489]

Nice ford love them old school hub caps👍

[@tskraj3190]

I know this comment will show the bowtie fanboy in me but I'm glad to see that Ford makes a reliable High Performance V8 that people actually want to swap into their vehicles instead of just slapping a Chevy 350 or LS motor in it.

[@thatmarred_mustang]

I'm a die hard Ford guy. And I totally agree. Ford has needed a good crate motor like this for a while. The LS is a spectacular engine, and really simple. In terms of tech I think the coyote rivals it, but it's just on par with almost everything else the LS does. (Not everything the ls does something's better obviously)

[@TheGuyWhoDidUrM0M]

@@thatmarred_mustang Right now I have lightning I want to swap with a coyote. My L is making 480rwhp but I want a more fuel efficient motor so I can daily it. then the L engine will go into another 97 f150 xl regular cab flareside where it'll make the perfect sleeper. Only thing stopping me is the cost for the damn 5.0 with a 10speed auto.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

These new EFI systems like the Edelbrock Pro Flow are so good I dunno what’s stopping Ford guys from upgrading their old motors. It’s easy to get the same power a coyote has with a 348 stroker or 351 and you can EFI them now. I saw one guy put a Edelbrock EFI on his 396 Chevy and it went from 11mpg to 16mpg from the swap alone! That’s before a trans swap or gear change. So I thought I wanted a coyote swap but you can modernize the old motors so well these days I’m not sure the coyote is worth the headache. But Ford should offer crate engines like that in he first place like GM does. EFI 302 and 351s would sell like crazy

[@JohnnyRebKy]

STREET RACER well I have no interest in a 7 second quarter mile lol. I like the Coyote though...have one in my 2011 F150.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

STREET RACER the stock 420hp coyote would be more than enough for me. In my 66 F100 it would rip! But I can build a nice 347 or 351 WAY cheaper and slap Edelbrock EFI on it. 420-450 street horsepower enough for me. There’s nothing unreliable about those old engines, it’s the carbs that can get cranky on them. Edelbrock or holly EFI fixes that problem. It’s not all that much money to make a old school EFI motor and be perfectly reliable. I just can’t do 10k plus over a coyote. I’ll enjoy coyote in my modern truck

[@bradleyselk9642]

I love this truck😍

[@chocodiledundee1]

Work of art ❤️

[@angelflores7420]

I wish I could just get my mustang 66 to start lol Ive spent so much money taking it too shops for them to fix but the problem is reoccurring

[@theyankeebustershow1269]

New shops dont know alot about carburaters man you gotta take it to a shop like mine I specialize in old school cars.

[@samsung5181]

Sounds beautiful.!!!! 🎶

[@jimbo2487]

Nice job!

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

The other question is what vehicles a good candidates for a cheap easy swap and what ones aren’t? You’d think a pickup or Torino with a big engine bay would be a good candidate. How about the 60’s mustangs or cougars and the fox body mustangs? Do things get a little tight?

[@FatFenderGarage]

All those can fit a coyote. The better the vehicle as far as drivability, the easier. If we get an old junker, more money.

[@bavarian11]

This is all awesome and beyond what the costs come too. Real world engineering by smart guys. In the end you just have to ask yourself if you want a fast show truck or a truck you can haul with. You can buy a new truck and worry about reliability and dealer repair heartburn or have one of these!

[@Robert8455]

Man that is gorgeous. Love the classic hub caps too! Have you done a F250 4x4 yet?

[@FatFenderGarage]

Robert DeMilo yes. No problems.

[@CJColvin]

If I had all the cash I would definitely do a Coyote swap in my 96 F150 in a heart beat.

[@giancarlocapocci2582]

So what other Ford engine swaps are cool? I was looking for something to put into my 77 4door maverick.

[@ericevans2050]

I seen a short that you had it's pretty nice I just got an idea like you knowI need some help with my car is a 97 Mercury cougar like I want to put a 5.0 in it so you tell me what you think I should do

[@markmengelkamp1392]

That would be a sweet set-up in a 1965 Galaxie 500...

[@C10AZ]

So, I take it my current 2017 F150 with the 5.0 is a keeper and all I'll really need is the new whipple 3.0 and a tune? I was contemplating a 2019 Raptor and doing the Coyote swap but if it's a matter of saving a ton of money I'll keep my 17.

[@theadventuresofhoneymark.9656]

I love this truck, beautiful..You guys do Excellent work..You should be proud.. Man, I have a dream.. Make, My ole blu like this. 🇺🇸.. Well , I had a dream... I'll never be able to afford that.

[@snipert6841]

That’s a badass truck.

[@RichardColwell1]

Coyote Swap Just Motor, Trans, wiring - $25k Most people also ask to have All wiring redone Brakes Electrical system Fuel system Air conditioner Suspension Cooling system Drive shaft Gauges Window seals Components Interior Which can range from $40k-$60k Motors can range from truck at $4,500 To crate motors at $15k-$16k Recommended the used motors have less than 40k-50k miles with no front impact. Side or rear impact affected Used motors preferred.

[@jarronellis5801]

That’s Why I’m going with the coyote, for my 65 mustang. sad I’ll have to change my ridetech suspension

[@shanechostetler9997]

Very good choice on the bench seat, anything else just wouldn’t look right.

[@p51bombay]

So is the AC box delete necessary on this series of truck or was that for cleanliness?

[@FatFenderGarage]

p51bombay both

[@Z-Bart]

Now you owe the guy two new tires. 😎👌

[@BanjoSkrrt]

SOOOOO CLEAN

[@juniormeza8777]

La primera que veo que la dejan original pero bajo el cofre esta la pachanga sin duda

[@rickywhite7578]

I'm not a ford fan, but that was a really nice job

[@frankbob4043]

When you say you kind of cleaned up the interior, those are the incorrect verbs, adjectives and nouns. How bout, "we completely restored the living shit outta this hunk of metal here" that I believe describes what you actually did here. Great Job!

[@frankbob4043]

Ima visit y'all, with my crew cab Ranger with Cobra engine swap once this whole Covid crap is over! Keep up the awesome work!

[@foulball5180]

Not true. I had a 79 f-150 with everything in good shape. It was not a bmw interior but everything worked like it should.

[@tj6217]

Do you have kits for a 1994 F150 ?

[@KING-FU]

Awesome, they retained the wandering, high performance Twin-I Beam. I’ve had three of those. These days, I’m betting you’d be searching a while to find a shop to do an alignment to usable spec. Get out the rosebud boys! 🤣

[@tjschullman5604]

I have a 1986 F-150 I'm going to Coyote swap. I have a 5 speed manual to marry up to it. Can you steer me in the right direction for mounts and other parts ill need?

[@jza80king]

What brakes are in this truck? The same mustang brakes where the coyote came from? Anyone know?

[@5_mpg_fe_]

That thing sounds NASTY!! Excellent taste in muffler changes etc to reach that tone. Dad and I have a '75 that my grandad bought new, I'm 3rd generation owner (on our 2nd resto, currently). Have owned a '19 GT A10 and now a '21 Mach 1... Probably have 20K invested in a built FE with some Blair Patrick goodies that MIGHT make 500ish hp on pump gas for the truck - if I could do it all over again, I'd go coyote in a heartbeat. They're incredible, and have SO much potential as-delivered from Ford. Great job with 'ol Charlie B. Hope the new owner enjoys the Schmidt out of that thing, I know I would!

[@paulmaness2429]

Love old Ford's and this one is bad to the bone !

[@osvaldogalaviz2239]

How mich would you charge to fo the same thing to a 1979 ford f150 i know its 1 year layer but yeah

[@guthrie_1]

$40,000 would be a fucking bargain for this complete restoration. The quality and expertise is absolutely priceless. I definitely want one, but I don’t have an old truck to restore in the first place. I wonder if they sell them?

[@tcreed1143]

Hard to deside coyote or a 302 boss , to put in my F100..😬😂

[@71Asrogers]

That look when you floor it and you're bouncing all over the cab of the truck. 😂 I'm jealous. What would this cost turn key?

[@71Asrogers]

Shannon Day actually I started commenting before the video was finished but thank you for looking out for me.

[@infinitetrucking3799]

What's the best engine to put in my 1982 ford f150 XL

[@chipschleichardt5641]

351 Windsor

[@atl3630]

I love this truck but I also love modern safety

[@rdd014r]

Those tires look pretty meaty compared to what probably came stock... what’s size are they?

[@simorebuths7301]

How much just for the swap motor, trans, drive shaft?

[@sigifredocoria1078]

How you learn to do all this?

[@shawnlibby675]

All that money put in that truck and they put a cheap Spectre air filter on the intake tube I don't know if the design is changed but all the ones I used to use was allowing dirt to go by and get into the tube after a short amount of time but clean nice build

[@mark5251993]

I had a 77 for my first truck and a 78 ext cab long bed 4x4 I wish I could have done this to mine 11 years ago I want to find another one as cheap as I found them

[@automotiveaddiction428]

Few more years or when I find something with the coyote motor for cheap....hopefully my 1977 f 150 will be just like this 1....kids x 5...its going to be a while till I get to my truck

[@davidk1850]

Love it!

[@dammitbobby283]

You could probably swap out a 78-tilt steering column on that truck. Love the Walmart steering wheel wrap, lmao.