Ford Coyote engines are known for a significant weak point: the oil pump gears, which often fail under high-RPM, high-horsepower conditions, leading to catastrophic engine damage. Fast Forward Race Engines (FFRE) has addressed this issue by upgrading numerous Coyote oil pumps and has instituted a testing protocol to ensure reliability before pumps leave their facility.

Factory powdered-metal gears are particularly problematic, and even aftermarket billet gears can fail due to machining tolerances, misalignments, or leaks. By conducting real-world testing on an oil pump dynamometer, FFRE simulates the stresses that pumps will face in operation, closely monitoring parameters like pressure, flow, and temperature. This process allows them to identify and eliminate components that cannot perform to standard, significantly reducing the risk of oil pump failure in the engines they build.

This proactive approach is emphasized during high-stakes builds like the turbo project for “LS vs. Coyote 3,” where precision is crucial. Addressing the Coyote’s oil pump vulnerabilities upfront ensures that clients can have confidence in the longevity of their builds. Overall, FFRE’s commitment to meticulous testing reflects the importance of small details in professional engine building and highlights the necessity of safeguarding against an oiling system failure that could compromise performance.



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