Coyote Stock

Note: This set of class rules is presented to all competitors under the assumption that any modifications not specifically written within these rules shall be deemed illegal, unless the competitor has the expressed written consent from the Spring Break Ford Nationals Tech Director. Class participants are prohibited from tampering with and/or altering the OEM Sealed Ford Coyote crate engine or the supplied tune. Any violation of this will result in severe penalties imposed by the Spring Break Ford Nationals on any/all related parties.

ENGINE – BASE WEIGHT
Sealed 5.0L Coyote (GEN1, GEN2 OR GEN3) – 3000
Note: All weights are with the driver and rounded down to the nearest 5 lb increment.

REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine: 1

ENGINE
A comprehensive engine component part number list that is used in the building of the Ford OEM Sealed Coyote Crate Engine (Part # M-6007-M505) will be added.

1. OEM Sealed Coyote Crate Engine: Part # M-6007-M50S (GEN1) M-6007-M50SA (GEN2) or M-6007-M50SB (GEN3) are the only engines permitted . Any internal or external engine modifications (including sensors: crank, cam, O2, etc.…) are strictly prohibited.
   • Gen 2 engines may replace Cam Phaser’s with PART # – M-6004-A50R -5.0L/5.2L
     Coyote High Performance Cam Phaser, under Tech supervision and reseal.
   • Gen 2 engines may replace VCT Solenoids with PART # – M-6297-M50A – 5.0L High
     Strength VCT Solenoids under Tech supervision and reseal.

BLOCK
The following Blocks for the specific Generation engines are the only block permitted.
GEN1 or GEN2 – Part # RFBR3E-6015-HD
GEN3 – Part # M-6010-M504VC

HARMONIC BALANCER
SFI approved harmonic balancer is required. Diameter will be measured from the top of the serpentine belt ribs located on the balancer.

ENGINE MOUNTS & LOCATION
Solid engine mounts are permitted. Engine/Motor plates are prohibited. Engine block and cylinder heads cannot be in contact with the firewall.

CYLINDER HEADS
The cylinder heads for each specific generation engine listed are the only cylinder heads
permitted.
GEN1 – 2011-2014 engine –
RH Cylinder Head: PN # RFBR3E-6090-CD or RFBR3E-6090-CE
LH Cylinder Head: PN # RFBR3E-6C064-CD or RFBR3E-6C064-CE
GEN2 – 2015-2017 engine – Ford Part# FR3Z-6049-A & FR3Z-6049-B
GEN3 – 2018-current engine –
RH Cylinder Head: PN # M-6049-M50B (casting RFJR3E-6090-BH)
LH Cylinder Head: PN # M-6050-M50B (casting RFJR3E-6C064-BH)

INTAKE MANIFOLD
Stock Ford OEM supplied intake manifold is the only intake permitted for all entries.
Gen2 engines (M-6007-M50SA) may use MMR part# 477191 IMRC (Intake Manifold Runner Control) deletes. Removal of IMRC actuators, sensors, and vacuum lines are permitted.

ENGINE DRIVE BELT SYSTEM
OEM or Aftermarket alternator and or water pump pulleys permitted.

OILING SYSTEM
Ford OEM supplied unmodified oiling system and oil pan required. Any external oil pumps, oil lines, vacuum pump/crankcase ventilation system, or any other oil system add-on is prohibited. With the Exception – Any aftermarket crankcase ventilation to a Catch Can or Filter is permitted. (For further explanation on design and/or function contact the Tech Department) Aftermarket Oil Accumulators are permitted (use of Oil Filter adapter to accommodate accumulator permitted).

For proper performance of the cam phasers and chain tensioners on Gen 2 Engines, Ford Performance Parts recommends the following oil and oil fill:
• Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic XO-5W50-QGT or equivalent
• 8 quarts

COOLING SYSTEM
Radiator and Water pump is required. Electric Water Pump is permitted. Any Ford OEM or production style radiator is permitted and must mount in the stock location. Any cooling fans permitted. Core support is required. Aftermarket Lower core support permitted.

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aftermarket long tube style headers are permitted with a maximum outside diameter primary tube size of 1.75 inches. Complete exhaust system with two mufflers is required. Maximum exhaust tubing diameter is 3 inches and must exit within 12 inches of the rear axle centerline.

FUEL SYSTEM
Aftermarket fuel pumps along with one aftermarket fuel pressure regulator permitted.
Maximum fuel pressure measured at the regulator is 65psi. All fuel lines must originate and return to one fuel cell. Any method of artificially cooling fuel is prohibited. A check valve mounted between pressure regulator and fuel rails for fuel removal is mandatory. All Fuel Samples must be supplied through the Check Valve between pressure regulator and fuel rail. All entries will be subjected to random fuel checks. Fuel cells are permitted and must be located in the trunk area.

EFI SYSTEM
Ford Racing Performance Products sealed engine processor PN # CM-12A650-A5LA or PN #BR3A-12A650-AVD for GEN1 engines, PN # FR3A-12B684-DRA for GEN2 engines and PN #RMJR3A-12A650-AKA for GEN3 engines are the only ECMs permitted. Processor must remain intact, unmodified and must be functional. Any computer ‘’add-ons’’ is prohibited. Entries are required to run the spec tune provided by FRPP. All entries will be subjected to random processor recalibrations and/or exchanges to ensure a level playing field. An OEM supplied stock throttle body mounted in the stock location is required. Maximum throttle body size is 80mm. Any modifications performed to the throttle body are prohibited. The use of aftermarket throttle bodies is prohibited. All entries are required to use the eight fuel injectors that are supplied with the Ford Coyote Sealed Crate Engine
GEN1 – Part #CM-5187
GEN2 – Part #BR3Z-9F593-A .
GEN3 – Part # JR3E-9F593-AB.

The use of any other fuel injector and/or injectors is prohibited. Any modifications (altering) both external and internal to the eight supplied Ford Coyote Sealed crate Engine fuel injectors is prohibited. Fuel injectors must remain in the stock location. Aftermarket fuel rails are permitted. At each event, every Coyote Stock entry’s ECM will be flashed with the Spring Break Ford Nationals / FORD Coyote Stock Class Competition tune during the initial Tech-In. During the event, from the time the Tune/Flash has been installed, if the competitor is found to have a different and/or modified tune (Tune Verification Failure), that run will be disqualified. More than one occurrence of a competitor’s tune failing to verify can or would result in additional disciplinary action from the Spring Break Ford Nationals Competition department, up to but not limited to Suspension from Spring Break Ford Nationals Competition.

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
Aftermarket mass air housing permitted. Stock OEM, unmodified sample tube and elements as produced by Ford required.
Gen1 or Gen2 Mass air sensor is required to be functional with and inside diameter (ID) no larger than 112mm or 4.406 inches.
Gen3 Mass air sensor is required to be functional with and inside diameter (ID) no larger than 120mm or 4.725 inches.
Mass air sensor must be no closer than 9 inches to the throttle body to the sensor and no further than 18 inches away from the throttle body to the sensor.
Approved Mass Air Flow Sensor-
GEN1 – 2011-2014 Engine – OEM Ford Part# BR3Z-12B579
GEN2 – 2015-2017 Engine – OEM Ford Part# 8V2Z-12B579-A
GEN3 – 2018-Current Engine – OEM Ford Part# 8V21-12B579-AA

RELUCTOR RING
The following Reluctor Rings for the specific Generation engines are the only reluctor rings permitted.
GEN1 Ford PN# BR3Z-12A227-A
GEN2 Ford Racing PN# M-12A227-CJ13
GEN3 Ford Racing PN# JR3E-12A227-AA
Reluctor ring must be as produced and unmodified from Ford.

AIR FILTER SYSTEM
Any automotive type aftermarket air filter system required. All incoming air entering the engine must pass through an air filter system.

FUEL
VP Racing Fuels C-10 is the only gasoline allowed. Spring Break Ford Nationals reserves the right to inspect fuel at any time during competition. Failure to pass Fuel Check is grounds for disallowance of the run during competition and disqualification from the event during eliminations.

Fuel is checked using various means. Samples given to Fuel Check Technical Inspectors are compared to data taken from known fuel samples provided by VP, adjusted for temperature, and within a tolerance determined by Spring Break Ford Nationals. Failure occurs when the sample readings fall outside those tolerances.

Drivetrain: 2

CLUTCH
Clutch and Flywheel meeting SFI Spec 1.1 or 1.2 is required. Diaphragm Pressure Plate assembly is required. Single Clutch Disc with a minimum of 10 inches in diameter is required. Factory style cable mechanism for clutch operation is required. 2005 and up Mustangs are allowed to retro—fit to the 79’—04’ factory style cable mechanism. Clutch release must be manually operated by driver’s foot. The use of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or any other device is prohibited from assisting clutch system/operation. Unmodified Clutch Tamer is permitted. Steel or Aluminum flywheel shield meeting SFI Spec 6.1 is mandatory. Flywheel shield cannot be modified for clutch adjustment and/or cooling holes.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Only specified Ford OEM or aftermarket manual transmissions permitted. All transmissions are required to be unmodified from the manufacturer which also includes the following: helical or straight-cut gear sets and counter shafts. All gear changes must occur directly from the driver. Pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, etc. shifters are prohibited. Clutch-less transmissions are prohibited. Clutch must be used to change gears in a conventional manner. Pro-shifting is permitted on all transmissions. All manual Transmission shifters must maintain an H pattern. Aftermarket shifter with a single pivot ball shifting arm that uses Ford OEM mounting holes is required. Floor-shift conversion kits are permitted.

Approved Manual Transmission List
Below is the approved manual transmission for this category. If a manual transmission is not on this list, it is prohibited.

• Tremec T5(a)
• Tremec T5(b)
• Tremec T45
• Tremec T56(a)
• Tremec T56 (b)
• Tremec TR3550
• Tremec TR3650
• Tremec TKO/TKOII
• Tremec TKX
• T5 w/G-Force PN#5000 Dog Ring
• T5 PN #5000 Dog Ring –
• T5 w/G-Force PN#5000 Syncro –
• Tremec TR3550/TKO/TKOII w/Liberty Gear PN#LG3500
• Tremec TKO-500
• Tremec TKO-600
• Tremec TKO PN #LGT318
• Tremec TKO PN #LGT297
• Tremec TKX
• G-Force –G101A, GF4A
• Jerico –DR4 –
• Liberty -LSC 5000 4-Speed
• Andrews Transmission –A431 H-Pattern 4-speed

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The Ford C4 is the only the only automatic transmission permitted. The C4 is allowed to use any torque convertor and trans-brakes are permitted. Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, etc. shifters are prohibited. All vehicles running quicker than 9.99 or faster than 135 mph using an automatic transmission must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Sec 4.1, a flexplate meeting SFI Spec 29.1, and covered by a flexplate shield meeting SFI Spec 30.1.

DRIVELINE
Any steel or aluminum driveshaft is required. Carbon fiber driveshaft is prohibited. Driveshaft safety loop is required. Driveshaft safety loop is required. Titanium Driveline Components prohibited unless OEM Factory Equipped. Example: Axles, Brake rotors, Calipers, Etc.

REAR END
Any OEM automotive type rear end permitted.

Brakes, Steering & Suspension:3

BRAKES
Front and rear hydraulic brakes are required. Carbon brakes are prohibited. Automated brakes are prohibited. The application and release of the brakes must be a function of the driver. Dual reservoir master cylinder is required. Line-lock is permitted only on the front wheels using one line-lock button and solenoid. Any other electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc. switch in braking system is prohibited. Titanium Brake Components prohibited unless OEM Factory Equipped.
Example: Brake Rotors, Calipers, Etc.

STEERING
Any OEM automotive production type steering system permitted.

SHOCKS/STRUTS
Stock replacement type shocks in the rear and struts in the front are required. Coil-over struts are permitted. Shock/strut must mount in stock location. Shocks/struts must be stand-alone and cannot be adjustable during a run. Rear coil over shocks are prohibited. Electronic programmable shocks/struts are prohibited. Spindle mount type struts are prohibited.

FRONT SUSPENSION
Post 1978 and Newer Vehicles: Stock, aftermarket or tubular type K-member permitted. K-member must mount in its original location. K-member may be notched for oil pan clearance. Factory strut/shock towers are required. Bolt-on type caster/camber plates are permitted. Factory or commercially available controls arms and spindles are permitted. Pre-1978 and Older Vehicles: The use of commercially available bolt-on front suspension kits for engine fitment is permitted. Factory strut/shock towers are allowed to be modified for engine fitment and must maintain an OEM appearance.

REAR SUSPENSION
Stock rear type suspension is required. Racing style 4-link and ladder bar type suspensions are prohibited. Stock type suspension may utilize any commercially available direct bolt in shocks, springs, leaf springs or factory style 3-link/4-link suspension systems for the particular year/make/model of car being used. Leaf springs are allowed to be moved inboard. Torque arm style suspensions are only permitted on OEM equipped vehicles. Bolt-on traction devices, panhard bars and anti-roll bars are permitted.

WHEELIE BARS
The use of wheelie bars is prohibited.

Frame: 4

CHASSIS
All vehicles must have a chassis that meets the guidelines set by SFI for their respective speed and elapsed time. A valid NHRA serialized Chassis sticker is mandatory for any car running 9.99 (6.39 = 1/8 mile) or quicker, or 135mph or faster at a NHRA member track.

FRAME
Front and rear frame rails must remain unaltered and in the stock locations. Rear frame rails may be notched for tire clearance only. Notching rear frame rails for rear end clearance/ride height purposes is prohibited. Sub frame connectors are permitted.

WHEELBASE
Entries must retain stock wheelbase dimensions of + or – 1 inch. Maximum wheelbase variation from left to right is 1 inch.

GROUND CLEARANCE
A minimum of 4 inches from the front of the vehicle to the centerline of the front spindle is mandatory. A minimum of 3 inches for the rest of the vehicle is mandatory (except for oil pan, oil pan saver and exhaust headers).

Tires & Wheels: 5

TIRES
The use of 28-inches tall by 10.6-inches wide or smaller bias-ply slicks is permitted. Tire tread may not extend outside of the fender.

WHEELS
Aftermarket racing wheels permitted. Spindle mount type front wheels are prohibited.

Interior: 6

UPHOLSTERY
Must have full factory type upholstery, including carpet, door panels, headliner, and factory dash. Driver’s and passenger’s seats are required and mounted in the stock location. Aftermarket front seats are permitted and must be upholstered. Rear seat, heater and A/C controls may be removed.

STEERING COLUMN/WHEEL
OEM or stock type steering column required. Aftermarket steering columns and steering wheels are permitted. Steering column must have a factory appearance. Removable steering wheel is permitted.

PEDALS & PEDAL LOCATION
Stock type pedals and linkage in the factory location are required.

Body: 7

BODY
Body must retain original appearances and profiles for year, make and model being used. OEM body shell must be intact. Light weight body panels are restricted to hood, bumpers and deck-lid/truck-lid or hatch. Hood may be a lift-off style and deck-lid/trunk-lid or hatch must be hinged. Lift off style deck-lid/trunk-lid or hatch is prohibited. Alterations or aerodynamic modifications are prohibited.

HOOD SCOOPS
The use of aftermarket forward facing hood scoops is prohibited. Ford OEM hood scoopsare permitted and must be sealed off from fresh air. Cowl induction style hood is permitted with a maximum height of 6 inches. Cowl height will be checked from the tallest point of the hood to the fender line.

COWL AREA
Complete OEM cowl is required. Cowl cover permitted.

GRILLE
Grille must be full production for make, model and year being claimed. Covering in front of or behind the grille is prohibited.

BUMPERS
No body components, bumper add-ons, sill plates, chin spoilers, body kits, license plate frames, Air boxes etc. are permitted to be added to the nose of the vehicle or extend below the bumper. “Outlaw” style bumpers are prohibited. For Bumper approval, send pictures to Spring Break Ford Nationals Tech Director.

FIREWALL
Stock, unaltered firewall is required. Reasonable clearance of fire wall permitted for charge valve. Any holes in firewall must be sealed to separate the engine bay from interior.

FENDER SPLASH PANS
Full, factory OEM or aftermarket inner fenders are required.

WINDSHIELD & WINDOWS
ALL OEM glass is required. Optic Armor stock replacement Windshield and Rear Glass permitted per manufacturers recommended specs.

FLOOR
The driver’s/passenger’s floor, including transmission tunnel must be unaltered and in the stock location. Any holes in floor and/or transmission tunnel must be sealed.

WHEEL WELLS
Factory wheel wells/tubs are required. Widening/sectioning for tire fitment is permitted and must maintain an OEM appearance. Aftermarket style mini-tubs are prohibited.

WING/SPOILERS
Rear wing/spoiler is permitted with a maximum length of 26 inches. Rear wing/spoiler will be measure from the transition point of the deck-lid/trunk-lid to the rear most portion of the wing/spoiler. Any adjustments to the wing/spoiler during a run are prohibited.

STREET EQUIPMENT
Headlights and operational tali lights/brake lights are required.

APPEARANCE
All cars in competition must be painted or wrapped. Advertising graphics are permitted on the body. In order to be eligible for the Spring Break Ford Nationals official contingency program, all contingency sponsors’ decals must be easily visible and located on the outside of the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the driver forfeiting all claimed contingencies for that particular event. The Spring Break Ford Nationals does require all entries to run the following decals:

1. ModNationals Windshield Banner: Decal needs to be located on the top of
   the windshield or just above the windshield located on the body.
2. ModNationals Drag Racing Series: Decals (2) must be located on each side
   of vehicle. Either on the side windows or decals can be located on the body right beside the side windows.
3. Class Sponsor: Decal must be located on the passenger’s side lower portion of the
   windshield.
4. Class & Competition Numbers: Numbers must be easily visible/legible and located on the front, back, and both side windows

Electrcal: 8

BATTERIES/CHARGING SYSTEM
Battery may be relocated and must be an automotive type. Only a single battery may be
present and or used in vehicle during competition.

IGNITION/ENGINE HARNESS/TWO STEP
Stock unmodified Ford ignition is required. A stand-alone two-step rev-limiter is permitted. Two-step is allowed to piggy-back with existing connector and must retain the standard functions of a two-step.
-GEN1 engine may use MSD TWO STEP Part #8731. No modifications to engine harness permitted.
-GEN2 engine may for the sole purpose of adding a Two-Step use engine harness Ford OEM part #FU5Z-12A581-J or FU5Z-12A581-E with the FRPP Control Pack Part# M-6017-504V.
-GEN3 engine may for the sole purpose of adding a Two-Step, use OEM engine harness JU5Z-12A581-C and reverse the factory coil connector wires on the #3 cylinder. MSD Two Step part #87311 Permitted. The use of any down track RPM limiting device, other than the supplied Coyote tune, High side RPM limiter is prohibited. Any modifications performed to the Ford harness or its sensors are strictly prohibited.

MASTER CUTOFF
A master cutoff switch is mandatory on all vehicles with a battery located in the trunk.

STARTER
Aftermarket starters, in stock location permitted.

WIRING HARNESS/LOOM
GEN1 – M-6017-A504VB CONTROL PACK UNMODIFIED is mandatory.
GEN2 – M-6017-504V CONTROL PACK UNMODIFIED is mandatory.
GEN3 – M-6017-M50B CONTROL PACK UNMODIFIED is mandatory.
Any modifications to harness/loom and any electrical sensors are strictly prohibited.

TACHOMETER
GEN1 – Use wiring provided in Wiring Harness.
GEN2 – A Tach Adapter is permitted to be used with Ford Racing Control Pack part# M-6017-504V. A splice is permitted to the Grey (coil positive supply) wire between Connector #146 (Item “U” in Control Pack Instructions pages 8 & 9) and FPPDB (Ford Performance Power Distribution Box, Item “C” in Control Pack Instructions pages 8 & 9) for the only purpose of connecting a Tach Adapter.
GEN3 – Tach adapter TBA

Support Groups: 9

COMPUTER/DATA RECORDERS
Only Spring Break Ford Nationals approved external data recorders, data loggers, are
permitted. Any wide-band 02 device must be capable of only logging air/fuel ratio, and may not be run in closed loop with EFI or ignition system. Only a single 02 sensor is permitted to be installed in each header collector. Playback tachometers permitted including those that record driveshaft RPM. Laptops prohibited in vehicle during competition.
Approved Data Loggers:
● Racepak: V300SD, Sportsman Series/IQ3
● AEM: AQ-1
● Port-a-Tree Data: Electronic Switch Panel
● Computech: Data Max
● RPM Performance Products: DL10
● Performance Trends: DataMite III
● Altronics: DataQuest
● Holley Digital Dash
● Haltech IC-7 Colour Display Dash
● Motec C1

BRACKET RACING AIDS
The use of any bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, shutter boxes, throttle stops, etc. are prohibited. The use of any device (electrical or mechanical) that allows a driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle to the starting line is prohibited.

TOW VEHICLES
The use of tow vehicles is permitted.

CREW MEMBERS
Each crew member must have the proper starting line credentials and must wear matching attire.

Driver: 10

DRIVER
The driver when in the vehicle, from the ready line until the vehicle is safely stopped on the return road, is required to have all safety restraint systems (including the helmet) on and be securely fastened in the vehicle at all times.

A head and neck restraint device/system meeting SFI 38.1 is mandatory for any vehicle running 150 mph or faster for 1/4 or 1/8 mile or running 7.49 (*4.49) E.T. or quicker or by Class Requirements. An SFI 38.1 head and neck restraint device can be used with, or without, a neck collar; when a neck collar is not used, an SFI 3.3 head sock or SFI Spec 3.3 skirted helmet is required.

CREDENTIALS
A Valid state or government issued driver’s license beyond a learner/s permit level is mandatory for cars running 10.00 or slower. A valid NHRA competition license is mandatory for cars running 9.99 or quicker, at a NHRA Member Track. A valid NHRA or an IHRA competition license is mandatory at an IHRA Member Track.

Note: It is ultimately the competitor’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the ModNationals class requirements as well as all NHRA safety requirements. The competitor agrees they bear the ultimate responsibility when it comes to safety and how it complies with the Spring Break Ford Nationals and NHRA rule books. The competitor also agrees that no one else other than the competitor is in the best position to know about how their particular race car has been constructed and how to safely operate it.

Disclaimer: South Georgia Motorsports Park and its race director will reserve the right to adjust the rules for parity at any time. Race director’s decision is final.