The goal: 425–450 streetable, reliable horsepower in a Fox Body.
The question: What’s the smartest most budget friendly way to get there in 2026. We’re comparing three routes: Coyote swap, Build the existing 5.0L (302), Ford Performance 363 crate engine.

I installed a Kenne Bell 2.1L supercharger on my SBF Foxbody Mustang 5.0 over the winter of 2024. The super charger was the final piece of the puzzle after fuel upgrades, cobra brake upgrades, a Vintage Air Gen 5 HVAC retrofit, and much more. The million dollar question is do I have ant regrets…?