How to Build a Ford Coyote 5.0L Engine

How to rebuild and assemble a Ford Coyote 5.0L engine! Complete, step-by-step Gen 1 Ford Coyote V8 engine build. Includes torque specs, how to how to install timing chains on a 5.0 Coyote engine, how to install a Coyote oil pump, how to install coyote oil pump gears, how to install connecting rods, how to install piston rings, and how to file piston rings. Covers Gen 1 engines, but much applies to Gen 2 and Gen 3 Coyote engines. Includes how to assemble a Ford 5.0 Coyote engine.

Parts List:
Mahle Motorsports Forged PowerPak Plus 2618 Alloy Extreme Duty Pistons 930258140
Manley Manley Forged H-Beam Rods with ARP 2000 Bolts 14042R-8
Clevite Main Bearings, 0.001" Extra Clearance MS-2292HX
Clevite Rod Bearings, 0.001" Extra Clearance CB-1442HXN
Tommy's Auto Machine Block Bore and Hone, Balance Rotating Assembly
Ford Performance Parts Block Hardware Kit M-6026-A50A
Brian Tooley Racing Tapered Piston Ring Compressor BTRRC3640
Boundary Racing Pumps Black Series Billet 2020 GT500 Oil Pump Gears CM-OPG-GT500-VM
Boundary Racing Pumps Billet Lower Timing Sprocket CM-SP-11
Comp Cams Valve Spring Kit 0.550" Max Lift 26113CY-KIT
Comp Cams Hi-Tech Timing Chain Set 3041
Ford Performance Parts 2020 GT500 Oil Pan, Pump, and Pickup Kit M-6675-M52S
Ford Performance Parts BOSS 302R Head Changing Kit M-6067-M50BR11
Ford Performance Parts Oil Pump Installation Kit M-6600-A50PKIT
Ford Performance Parts Boss 302 Timing Chain Tensioners M-6266-M50B
Permatex Right Stuff Sealant 25223
ARP 12mm Head Studs 256-4702
Euroexport Valve Spring Installation Tool SC-60014

0:00 Introduction
0:37 Forged PowerPak Plus Extreme Duty Pistons
0:51 Piston Ring Gap Top: 0.022 , 2nd: 0.023
1:53 Piston Cooling Jet Bolts
1:59 Main and Rod Bearings (Extra Clearance)
2:22 Main Bearing Clearance Target 0.0020 -0.0025
3:01 Main Cap Stage 1
3:18 Main Cap Cross Bolts
5:04 Rod Side Clearance
5:27 Follow Manley Installation Instructions
5:38 0.0550 Max Lift Springs for Coyote
6:05 Valve Spring Installation Tool
7:05 BOSS 302R Head Changing Kit
7:30 Follow ARP Installation Instructions
7:42 2020 GT500 Oil Pan, Pump, and Pickup Kit
8:13 GT500 Black Ported Oil Pump Gears Boundary Racing Pumpa P/N CM-OPG-GTSOOVMI
9:28 Oil Pump Bolt Torque Stage 1
9:45 Oil Pump Bolt Torque Stage 2
9:50 Oil Pump Bolt Torque Stage 3
10:11 Camshaft Cap Torque
10:39 Hi-Tech Timing Chain Set
11:36 VCT Bolt Torque 133 bin 90 Degrees
13:59 Pickup Tube Spacer Torque
14:21 Pickup Tube Torque
14:27 Pickup Tube to Spacer Torque
14:36 Oil Pan Fastener Torque
15:49 Front Cover Bolt Torque 89 bis

[yoganlates]

Single-handily the best assembly video I have came across. Thank you.

[Jerry-rdmy]

Awesome build guide. I have a 2015 Coyote with 292k miles. The time is coming for teardown.

[hobbyxplorer]

This is awesome! i just picked up a 2014 GT with 170k miles. Runs fine but actually looking forward to eventually rebuilding it.

[possum]

My old man just to build the early model Ford motors, but with the chrome moly rings he would run the motor through 2 regular heat cycles with compression check each time then run it out to the interstate and wrap half the radiator with a feed sack. He ran the motor till it was about 220 and then would take the feed sack from the radiator to let it cool down a bit. I thought he was crazy till the last compression check and him showing me what it came up to be.

[nicktong]

Thank you for this. Building my first Coyote engine and this is going to make it a breeze.

[Arrentfox]

Just incredible! I will be using this. Thanks so much!

[sxafterseen]

Beautifully constructed video, I could watch this all day lol

[SCmaro]

It's usually better to put the heads on first then install the studs, especially on aluminum heads. The threads can dig into head bolt holes and allow bits of aluminum into the engine.

[Berzrk-Z]

This is the best step by step engine build video I've ever seen

[yaboykris]

I can do this…I have done a ton of head gaskets on Toyota V8’s. Have all the tools. Just never done a bottom end build before…but I understand the process. I can’t wait to eventually get started building my Gen 2 coyote. But, first I need to find a car to drop it in….

[thecapnpoopy]

when i buy my house. i'm planning on buying a totaled mustang gt and building it to outperform the cobra and this is what I needed

[groh]

Pretty good video. Having built a few, not much I would change about what was said here, other than some of the parts choices. Not that any were wrong or bad, but just personal preference things.

[timothywatson]

Step 1 take out a large loan. Your gonna need it.

[iiraiyen]

Found a coyote block that spun 2 bearings and am planning to machine it back.

[danherrala]

Mustang geek - just wondering have you ever seen or heard of the problem with the 2 back cylinders on a 5.0 coyote getting to hot and and losing compression from the intake valves. If so please explain in detail what to do to eliminate this . Thank you, love your detail videos.

[joshuakazfields]

Nice. Wish you where my neighbor haha.

[kevinbeasley]

Thank you. I think I can rebuild my own. Great video 💪🏿

[colarguns]

Hiya! I have a 2011 F-150 XLT 4WD with the Coyote 5.0, and she has just about 200, 000 miles on her. The front seal is leaking, or maybe the timing chain covers, unsure. So instead of just fixing the leaks, I wanted to do my first ever DIY engine rebuild. I wish to replace ALL components up front (i.e. Alternator, Water Pump, etc.), also internally anything that will be bullet proof, something better than what she has, but not some hot rod stuff, just high quality parts, because I wish for her to last me another 200, 000. Will this video help on the 2011? Or do I need to be careful in certain areas? I am seeking (tools needed, recommended parts "I see you have listed, but unsure if they work with my engine", and any recommended manuals that will be studied for weeks before I open the hood! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much from Western North Carolina

[JC-gwyo]

Richard Holdener, Dyno Guru, advises .007 inches per inch of bore, for the top ring on boosted engine. That comes out to .026 inches of gap. Richard has learned, that extra ring gap stops piston failure due to ring gap diminishing, due to extreme heat of massive boost. As the rings get hot, with small end gaps, the ring eventually expands and locks in the bore. The top of the piston is ripped off and all hell breaks lose !!

[jeanfrancoismenard]

Nice job sir always appreciate small details and explanations !