Hello All,
Still new to forums in general, so excuse my ignorance if a post like this has already been made and addressed, or if this question doesn't belong here!
I autocross a 2014 Mustang GT in SCCA's CAMC class. I've been autocrossing at a rate of around 25 events per year since 2021, so probably over 100 events at this point all with the same car. And so far, my mustang has been very competitive and totally reliable (knock on wood)! At this point, the car has 140,000 miles since it started life as my daily driver and I have to drive to all of my events.
As far as engine modifications, I have:
- MBRP long tube headers with a catted H pipe
- Boundary billet oil pump and crank gears
- Dyno tune with HP tuner software (400whp 410wtq)
- UPR catch can (that for some reason never fills with oil
)
- Not a mod, but I've only used Amsoil 5w-50 or Motorcraft 5w-50 for my oil changes since I began autocrossing
- Boss 302 Alternator
- Not an engine mod, but I run a Centerforce clutch and an aluminum flywheel
- Everything else on and in the engine is stock and original aside from any maintenance items replaced
Currently for autocross, I set the redline to 8,000rpm so I can get ~70mph out of second gear with 3.55 gears and 315/30/18 tires. I absolutely KNOW that is playing with hot fire, but as far as I was made aware, the oil pump gears were the only variable preventing me from safely revving that high....that's part of the reason I'm making this post.
So my extremely long winded questions are:
- Given my engine's record of abuse, am I close to due, or past due for a refresh or full replacement of another Gen 1 coyote?
- If refreshing, what engine components should I address and what are okay to leave alone?
- What can be improved with my engine package to more safely run it how I have been for the last few years? (More power will always be appreciated, but I value reliability for peace of mind much more!)
Any words of wisdom, advice, jokes about me, fun facts are all greatly appreciated
Thank you all!!
Still new to forums in general, so excuse my ignorance if a post like this has already been made and addressed, or if this question doesn't belong here!
I autocross a 2014 Mustang GT in SCCA's CAMC class. I've been autocrossing at a rate of around 25 events per year since 2021, so probably over 100 events at this point all with the same car. And so far, my mustang has been very competitive and totally reliable (knock on wood)! At this point, the car has 140,000 miles since it started life as my daily driver and I have to drive to all of my events.
As far as engine modifications, I have:
- MBRP long tube headers with a catted H pipe
- Boundary billet oil pump and crank gears
- Dyno tune with HP tuner software (400whp 410wtq)
- UPR catch can (that for some reason never fills with oil

- Not a mod, but I've only used Amsoil 5w-50 or Motorcraft 5w-50 for my oil changes since I began autocrossing
- Boss 302 Alternator
- Not an engine mod, but I run a Centerforce clutch and an aluminum flywheel
- Everything else on and in the engine is stock and original aside from any maintenance items replaced
Currently for autocross, I set the redline to 8,000rpm so I can get ~70mph out of second gear with 3.55 gears and 315/30/18 tires. I absolutely KNOW that is playing with hot fire, but as far as I was made aware, the oil pump gears were the only variable preventing me from safely revving that high....that's part of the reason I'm making this post.
So my extremely long winded questions are:
- Given my engine's record of abuse, am I close to due, or past due for a refresh or full replacement of another Gen 1 coyote?
- If refreshing, what engine components should I address and what are okay to leave alone?
- What can be improved with my engine package to more safely run it how I have been for the last few years? (More power will always be appreciated, but I value reliability for peace of mind much more!)
Any words of wisdom, advice, jokes about me, fun facts are all greatly appreciated