My Have Found A Coyote Intake Solution

[Steve Borneman]

So the new part came today and even though my motor is not going to have that classic look, I think I like how it’s coming along.

 

[Dr. Bob Woods]

Steve, Will that fit under the rear window and rear deck? What about a filter, that might take up more space.

Bob Woods
Tornado GT40 in Texas

 

[Steve Borneman]

Steve, Will that fit under the rear window and rear deck? What about a filter, that might take up more space.

Bob Woods
Tornado GT40 in Texas

Hi Bob,

It’s gonna be tight. I think the MKII gives you a “little” more room, but it’s going to be close.

The air intake will go sideways so it wound cause any additional height.

 

[JP Verweij]

In my opinion, it doesn't look right at all. It's better looking with the OEM intake.
Why not go for a custom made sheet metal intake with quad Webers, that would look as it should.

 

[Mark Stackler]

Put the engine in and mock it up. Looks cool

Mark

 

[Steve Borneman]

In my opinion, it doesn't look right at all. It's better looking with the OEM intake.
Why not go for a custom made sheet metal intake with quad Webers, that would look as it should.

I don’t like the stock manifold. What’s important to me is drive by wire. I can’t do drive by wire any other way. Also, 8 stacks are like 6 grand.

 

[Steve Borneman]

Put the engine in and mock it up. Looks cool

Mark

Thanks Mark

I think so also, when I add a cold air intake it will look better.

 

[Steve Borneman]

Mocked up the fuel rails. I think the black looks great.

I like the look. My car will be modern underneath and classic on the outside. This fits what I’m going for.

To be honest I’d prefer an 8 Stack, but like I said, it’s 6 grand that I can spend elsewhere.

 

[Julian]

Curious why you chose a manifold with inlet on top rather than a rear entry? If you were really determined you can get the intake manifold starter plates and probably build an IR manifold for ITB's for a lot less than $6K.

 

[Steve Borneman]

I was between a rock and a hard place. If it faced the back there was no room for an air intake. If it pointed towards the front, it would interfere with the headers.

My only option was on top and put the air intake towards the side.

 

[Steve Borneman]

Here’s my chassis (Active Power) with a coyote engine from the Active Power site. Looks like I’ll have no trouble with the rear clamshell.

The other picture is my chassis that I bought. It had a green engine. The guy I bought if from kept the engine and sold me the chassis. Looks like he has an elevated manifold and there is still plenty of room.

I won’t know until I install the engine, but it seems like it should fit.

 

[Steve Borneman]

I’m done and I’m diggin it.

I get if many of you will hate this, but I love it and it’s totally functional and I can use all of the stock coyote senors and control pack and most importantly, the drive by wire pedal.

 

[Mark Stackler]

That will work. Nice job

 

[Steve Borneman]

That will work. Nice job

Thanks Mark

 

[Mark Stackler]

What other goodies do you have there. I see gauges and expansion tank? How is the budget going.

 

[Steve Borneman]

What other goodies do you have there. I see gauges and expansion tank? How is the budget going.

Doing well. The body is having the inner panels fiberglass’s in right now in Ohio. Will have it shipped to NY probably in a week or so.

 

[Steve Borneman]

The more I connect the hoses and wires, the better it looks.

 

[Lance]

I note that the "rocker" cover on one side vents into the filter side of the MAF but the other side vents into the manifold side of the MAF? I thought this wasn't recommended?

I only ask because I'm in the middle of sorting this out now on my motor.

Cheers, Lance.

 

[Steve Borneman]

This set up is only to get it test started. Once it’s installed in the car, I’m going to have a catch can set up. A catch can vents into the manifold as this set up does. Not sure who said that this is wrong?

 

[Lance]

Hello Steve,

Interesting diagram that. A vendor proposing venting in to both locations. If you refer to this thread:

https://www.gt40s.com/threads/crankcase-ventilation-and-evap-system.52369/#post-526438

you’ll see my arrangement and query. Member Dimi pointed out that venting directly in to the manifold would upset the air / fuel mixture. Not wrong, as such, but not recommended.

I hasten to add that I am a newbie as far as modern car electronics are concerned and having to learn quickly. I’ve spent much more time slinging spanners at the dinosaur technology on my ’74 850 Norton Commando. No ECU or sensors there!

Anyway, in line with Dimi’s advice, I’m assembling the arrangement shown in the attached diagram. It would however, be more convenient to vent directly into the manifold.

Are there any more opinions on this issue?

Cheers, Lance