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Topic: 4.6 engine swap
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tbirdtodd
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: Kendallville, IN, USA
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 12-28-2005 12:07 AM
 
I'm thinking about putting a 99 Lincoln continental engine and abetter transmission(preferably 5 speed) in my 95 thunder bird.. I know there is a article on on doing a T-45 swap in this forum already, but what a about a newer tremec? and will i run into problems with my fwd intended engine? Most importantly, the engine i may get wont' come with an ecu, what should I do their?------------------
Driving fast is my anti-drug.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-29-2006 07:53 PM
I'd pass unless you had a complete car to donate parts. These parts are big money to buy piece by piece.A fwd engine will be a pain to adapt, too. You'll need a different oil pan, exhaust manifolds, accessory drive, etc. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL [This message has been edited by SteveLaRiviere (edited 05-29-2006).]
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 2592
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 05-29-2006 09:01 PM
I'd try to find a donor car too. By 95, Ford had realized their mistake and started putting the 4.6 in the MN-12 Thunderbird/Cougars. It'll make your conversion much easier.------------------
Greg W.
M&M #3962 MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe The Highwayman 3
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0 Ole Faithful
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/hwyman3.html
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Whitson
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Western Canada
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 05-30-2006 10:38 AM
Or find a 93 to 98 Lincoln Mark 8 donor car. 290HP 4.6 DOHC in a t-bird friendly form. Manual trans conversion is $$$$$$.
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