[andig]

Brent - There were two main reasons I went with the Coyote in my second BDR (first one had a 427R with 8 Stack EFI system). Firstly, the fact that the overall engine/ancillary package has been developed by Ford having spent millions of dollars on it should give you reliability and a sweet running system. Secondly, compared to the 427, the weight over the front of the car is significantly less resulting in a much better handling car.

Compared to the 427/8 stack, I no longer have a fantastic looking engine under the hood or 600 horses BUT it is so much more enjoyable to drive. By that, I don't mean easy as it is still very much a Cobra but the engine is so smooth and responsive across the rev range. Also, I am not a particularly skilled mechanic and the Coyote gives me that added peace of mind.

Pricing wise, whilst the Coyote looks relatively cheap on paper, by the time you have added on all the ancillaries and the additional labor cost of the difficult installation (compared to a 427 sbf) the price isn't that much different.

You also asked would I buy an EFI 302 SBF from you if it was a similar price with 500hp and a few added bells and whistles. The honest answer (and don't take offense as I know you have a fantastic reputation as an engine builder) is no because a lot of the appeal of the Coyote for me is the mass produced/up to date development and technology that has gone into it. I can get spare parts for it with ease and my local Ford dealer can fix it if it goes wrong.

Andy