I hear ya. that would be my choice as well. didn't know if anyone out there was really looking for one.
 

I believe the computer was sitting on top of the engine, but I don't recall seeing anything else
 

I agree with everything you guys are saying about the simplicity of a Windsor small block (I used one for the same reason) but there is something to be said for the power, mpg and reliability of a factory Coyote. Plus, a Coyote under the hood does look cool.  Add if you need a little more, throw a supercharger on it and you have a ton of power in a very docile package with good street manners.

Chaplin wrote:

I agree with everything you guys are saying about the simplicity of a Windsor small block (I used one for the same reason) but there is something to be said for the power, mpg and reliability of a factory Coyote. Plus, a Coyote under the hood does look cool. Add if you need a little more, throw a supercharger on it and you have a ton of power in a very docile package with good street manners.

I agree, while there are pitfalls to late model engine swaps the Coyote has pretty much become the LS of the Ford world. I like them a lot and they are becoming plentiful and cheap. Now the real question is how to stuff a 6R80 in an early Mustang

Let the flaming begin, but its weak that Ford guys get the Coyote and GM guys get the LS for late model engine swaps.  The LS retains a cam in block configuration and can be run any number of ways from carbed to minimal EFI to full blown EFI.  They were available in a ton of stock sizes from 5.3 to 6.0, plus tons of aftermarket combinations.  They had factory HP from whatever the 5.3 truck engines made up to the LS7, which was at least 650HP, and a pulley swap goes well past 750.  There are also components to make the LS look old like swap coil covers, etc.  Without the OHC configuration its a much simpler engine to package. 

Like Billy Bob Thorton said in Bad Santa "they can't all be winners". 

No flaming need TKO, you be right.  The mod motor was one of Ford's "better" ideas. The LS is pretty much a Windsor. That was a major error in judgment, which sucks for any Ford hot rodders.

Bearing Bob wrote:

No flaming need TKO, you be right. The mod motor was one of Ford's "better" ideas. The LS is pretty much a Windsor. That was a major error in judgment, which sucks for any Ford hot rodders.

They updated a great design by going to six bolt mains, the valve angle in the heads started at 18 degrees, and I think some of the heads are now like 9 degrees, which used to be super expensive race only stuff back in the day.  That's why they breathe so well.  Roller rockers stock, etc.

I heard a rumor that the reason Ford continued with the modular engine after its initial teething issues was that the UAW stonewalled them and wouldn't let them change production over for two years because it would have laid off too many factory workers while they retooled.  By the time the two years expired they had fixed all the issues except for the 4.6 being too small, the 5.4 spitting spark plugs like a 98lb. hockey player spits teeth, its decided lack of low end torque, and the need to supercharge it if you wanted real power.  But hey, Ford sold plenty of them and that's always been the main goal.  They've always known what most people want.  Trouble is, we don't qualify as "most people". 

I do hope that Godzilla, sorry I must say that with a decided Japanese accent and pronounce it Godzirra, becomes a crate reality at a reasonable price.