5 cool bolt-on parts to make your Ford howl

Words by Cam Benty; Photos  from Manufacturers

Ford’s Coyote engine is arguably the best 5.0L to ever wear the Blue Oval emblem. With advanced engine electronics and state-of-the-art mechanicals, making big, reliable power has never been easier. Appropriately enough, the Coyote platform has been the focus of an armada of performance aftermarket engineers during the last eight years, all seeking to improve its output. Today, there are a ton of performance “bolt-on” parts that help owners upgrade their engines. Five of them are listed below. So, what are you waiting for — fire up!

Edelbrock Victor II 5.0L

The Victor intake manifold “family” has been one of Edelbrock’s most popular because of its amazing power generation properties. Their newest Victor intake fits the 2011-17 Ford Coyote 5.0s, combining long, tapered, crossover-style runners with a large plenum for outstanding performance. An important design element was making the new Victor fit under the hood of the 2011-17 Mustang – mission accomplished!

Proof of the Edelbrock engineering staff’s prowess is the dyno numbers: 27 additional lb-ft of torque (when compared to an aftermarket performance intake) and 16 more horsepower than the stock Ford intake. That’s truly amazing.

Built from high-quality aluminum, the Victor intake is ideal for nitrous, supercharged, and turbo applications and includes provisions for all emissions equipment. Best of all, it is an easy installation and incorporates the stock fuel rails. The Victor II also features nitrous bosses for adding a direct-port system for competition applications. “Vic” Edelbrock Jr., the legendary leader of this performance brand, can be proud of the intake manifold named in his honor.

edelbrock.com
310.781.2222

FAST Valve Timing Control Module

Ford Coyote engine builders looking to upgrade their camshaft profiles but retain the highly complex Variable Cam Timing (VTC) system used by Ford have encountered major issues trying to retain this valuable mechanism. In many cases, engine builders were previously forced to lock down the VTC to avoid damaging valve overlap, to the detriment of the engine’s off-idle torque and drivability.

The new FAST Valve Timing Control Module fixes all that by allowing the ECU to control the position of the camshaft phasing. Intake and exhaust cam position can be tuned separately through the FAST C-Com software, hitting the sweet spot between cam profile position, rpm, and load. The VTC Module allows for full control of valve overlap, resulting in excellent idle sound and efficient power throughout the rpm range.

fuelairspark.com
877.334.8355

Turbonetics EcoBoost Turbo

Okay. This is not for the Coyote, but because of the extreme popularity of the Ford 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with Ford enthusiasts, we thought this upgrade – a true bolt-on – worthy of note here. The EcoBoost Mustang is an excellent handling machine with reduced front end weight and very good fuel mileage. But, if there is one thing Eco Boost owners want, it’s additional power.

Turbonetics does a wonderful job building turbo systems for a large number of applications, but this one resets the bar. How about a bolt-on turbo that replaces the stock unit, is 50-state legal, and can increase power up to 520 hp using a special custom tune program. Using a high-efficiency NX2 compressor and turbine wheel, this system delivers more horsepower and better throttle response time, key points any driver can appreciate.

Key elements that make the Turbonetics EcoBoost turbo system special include:

• Dual Ceramic Ball Bearing for high durability
• Investment Cast HK30 Stainless turbine housing to withstand high heat
• Divided twin scroll turbine housing for improved throttle response
• Ported shroud compressor housing for enhanced compressor map width
• Includes new gaskets and silicone couplers popular intakes (aftermarket or stock intake systems)
• 1 year No Fault-No Hassle Warranty

turboneticsinc.com
805.581.0333

Ford Performance R2300 Supercharger

In the world of power adders, supercharging is a Ford fan favorite. Ford Performance knows something about supercharging the Coyote engine and has perfected the art with a 2.3L Twin Vortices Supercharger kit. The R2300 Supercharger features new four-lobe rotors with high-flow inlet and outlet ports. This results in increased thermal efficiency, greater volumetric capacity, and 50-state emissions legality.

Developed by the folks at Roush Performance, the system was designed for use on either automatic or manual transmission applications. With 9 psi of boost on 93-octane fuel, the supercharger kit nets 670 hp – something every late model Mustang fan can appreciate. The system includes all of the hardware and complete instructions for at-home installation.

Other key features included in the kit:

• Dual 60mm electronic throttle body
• Air inlet system
• Complete air-to-liquid intercooler system (pump, heat exchanger, and reservoir)
• Drive belt: FEAD 6-rib system
• 47 lb/hr, six-hole, high-impedance fuel injectors
• Ford Performance ProCal tool (requires laptop and internet access) with performance calibration for significantly improved throttle response and performance feel.

performanceparts.ford.com
800.367.3788

ZEX Perimeter Plate Blackout Nitrous

When it comes to adding nitrous to modern fuel-injected engines, the challenges can be daunting. ZEX Nitrous has tailored its popular Perimeter Plate Blackout Nitrous System to make boosting a Coyote engine easy. This is done with a specially designed billet aluminum plate that bolts up to the down-wind side of the throttle body and also serves as the base for the solenoid/controller mount. The kit comes with a wiring harness and complete instructions for easy integration.

The perimeter plate features 12 injection ports that create a perfect blend of nitrous and fuel for peak performance. In addition, the injection ports are machined at an optimized angle so the fuel/nitrous mixture is injected into the center of the intake plenum, ensuring equal cylinder distribution. What more could you ask for?

zex.com
888.817.1008