The Billet Coyote Block That Powered Snot Rocket To 5s

When Brett LaSala’s Snot Rocket clicked off a 5.97 quarter-mile pass at 241 mph during the World Cup, the internet exploded. It was a massive moment for the Coyote platform, but what most people didn’t see was the hardware keeping that engine together.

We got a close look at the secret sauce: the new Billet Coyote Block developed through a partnership between Fast Forward Race Engines (FFRE) and Noonan Race Engineering. This isn’t just a shiny piece of aluminum; it is a necessary evolution for anyone trying to push past the 3,000-horsepower barrier.

The stock Coyote block is surprisingly tough, but physics eventually wins. FFRE found that once you start leaning on them hard enough to run 3-second eighth-mile times, the main webbing starts to fracture. That is where Noonan stepped in. Known for building bulletproof 4,000-horsepower Pro Mod engines, they applied their billet expertise to the Ford architecture.

Barry Petit from Noonan pointed out the changes, specifically the organic shapes machined into the valley and the sides. Those aren’t just for looks. That external gusseting provides the rigidity needed to stop the block from twisting under extreme load. They also opened up the radius in the main webbing and switched to aluminum main caps to better handle thermal expansion.

It is important to understand that this is a solid block, meaning there are no water jackets. It is strictly for competition use. If you want a street car that can idle in traffic, FFRE still recommends their Predator Stage 3+ package.

But for heads-up racers chasing records, this Billet Coyote Block is the new gold standard. It features a standard deck height and accepts all OEM components, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to use it. It comes with a price tag just under $16,000, but considering it survived a 3.96 eighth-mile blast in a heavy door car, it is likely cheaper than replacing a blown engine every other weekend.