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I have heard that the LT4 engine can easily handle 1000 rwhp (with fuel system upgrades). I would think that an engine like the LT4 that comes from the factory already supercharged is stronger than an engine that isn't supercharged like the Gen 3 Coyote, although I realize the Coyote is fairly strong and responds well to boost from a power perspective. That said, think about how much Ford Performance beefed up the GT500 5.2 liter Predator vs. the Gen 3 Coyote stock internals. The LT4 has forged pistons, forged powdered metal rods, forged crank, and stronger head castings that take heat better than the normal LT1 heads. The Coyote has a forged crank but I'm not sure how strong it is in comparison to the LT4 crank. Also, the entire drivetrain in the ZL1 is designed to handle 650 ft-lbs and maintain a warranty, so it's going to be more robust than the Mustang GT's drivetrain as well.I went through this process considering a ZL1 or z06, ended up deciding to just supercharge my GT since I think it has more hp potential without building the motor than the zl1's or z06's. I guess the zl1 10r90 is rated for more torque though. The thing about coyotes is they make a lot of hp but not too much torque which is good for higher max potential hp I think. Also didnt want to trade my car in for like 27k and get a 65k car
I realize that more power can be had with a supercharged Coyote than a stock LT4, however, remember you can always mod the ZL1 as well. The reason I am upgrading from my GT to a ZL1 is the ZL1 is better than the sum of its parts: Great engine, great handling, great steering, great trans and transmissions programming, menacing looks, and an official top speed of 198 mph, and a warranty even for the track (that tells me the engineering and GM's confidence in the car is rock solid). I don't care about top speed, but there's something about knowing how much effort goes into the aero of a car that can hit 200 mph.
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