Coyote ECU has arrived!

This update covers Coyote ECU.

Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub.

Unboxing the Coyote ECU

A long wait

First, I was a happy camper today!

So my Coyote ECU finally arrived!

I ordered it in April 2021.

Then the Coyote arrived in October 2021.

After that, the ECU delivered in April 2022!

Yikes!

Next, I got things unboxed.

Also, I started on some simple things tonight!

However, ‘simple’ is relative here.

Mass air flow sensor

First, the simplest start was the mass air flow sensor.

Then you pull it from the OEM intake.

Also, make sure you position it appropriately.

Meanwhile, the MAF adapter looks universal.

However, the screw alignment is keyed one way.

Therefore, it is easy to install the MAF backward.

So I labeled the MAF collar for correct install.

In other words, the flat side faces the filter.

Still, it is a shame they ship the whole intake and filter.

Because the only part used is the MAF sensor!

Ultimately, I may sell those spare parts on eBay!

Gas pedal into the footbox

What looked easy

Next up was the gas pedal.

After that long wait, the footbox can finally take the pedal.

I thought this would be simple.

First, trim the unit.

Then flip the pedal.

Also, add two bolts.

So I should be done in 20 minutes, right?

NOPE!

However, I followed the latest instructions.

Then I quickly realized they are a bit lacking.

Still, cutting the right mount was straightforward.

Next, I flipped and trimmed the pedal.

Clearance fights

Then I tried to install it onto the mount.

As a result, I learned it is impossible from below.

Because it conflicts with the steering shaft.

Also, the pedal box hardware gets in the way.

So I had to do some disassembly.

Thankfully, I had not riveted the footbox together yet.

Then I removed the clecos and tried again.

Nope!

Meanwhile, the left mounting tabs were much too large.

Also, the right-side webbing was still too thick.

Therefore, it needed further trimming.

Besides that, the steering shaft still interferes!

As you can see above, those stock tabs needed heavy trimming.

So I removed the upper steering shaft.

Then I loosened the Russ Thompson turn signal setup.

Also, I disconnected the u-joint.

After that, I could drop the pedal into the box.

However, the provided bolts did not fit the mount points.

Therefore, I dug up some 1/4-20 bolts.

Ultimately, the gas pedal is finally in place!!