THE PREMISE
Can easy speed parts make a noticeable difference in the 5.0L Coyote engine’s manners? “A mild set of bolt-ons and JPC Racing exhaust upgrades will bring big gains rather easily,” says Justin Burcham, the main man behind JPC Racing. Game on. We let him have his way with a Coyote, retuning the engine and letting it breathe easier. The results were great.
THE STUFF
JPC Racing offers Coyote modification packages, and we tested its Stage 2 setup, which includes a custom PCM calibration, a cold-air intake, headers, an X-shape crossover, intermediate pipes, and larger mufflers. The package will set you back $2,895.95, without shipping or local taxes. The custom computer tune adds more ignition timing, changes the air/fuel ratio, and improves drive-by-wire throttle commands. For those with automatic-equipped…