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Topic: Dumb question: Modular?
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grandestang
Gearhead Posts: 195
From: Lake Bluff, Illinois USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-15-2003 12:19 AM
   
What does the modular mean in the 4.6 modular engine. Is this just a name or does it have some significance? I know its probably a dumb question but this has been bugging me. thanksPaul ------------------
1970 Grande
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 2658
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-15-2003 01:16 AM
I read elsewhere that it means the parts are interchangeable within the same line of engines. So parts from a Crown Vic's 4.6, say, are swappable onto a Mustang's.Maybe there's more to it than that, and someone else can elaborate. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
'76 Cobra--project
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Joe Clutch
Gearhead Posts: 1133
From: Austin, Texas . . . . . . . Member #352
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 05-17-2003 11:32 PM
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Originally posted by IIGood:
I read elsewhere that it means the parts are interchangeable within the same line of engines. So parts from a Crown Vic's 4.6, say, are swappable onto a Mustang's.Maybe there's more to it than that, and someone else can elaborate.
ICBW, but my understanding is that the cylinders are a module, as is the lower block, not all one piece like an older motor. Presumably now you could have your motor rebuilt to original specs (not bored out). $0.02
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mustangs68
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From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-18-2003 04:58 PM
Here this may explain.
http://www.corral.net/tech/documentary/t_modula.htmsam
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grandestang
Gearhead Posts: 195
From: Lake Bluff, Illinois USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-18-2003 11:37 PM
Thanks guys I think I understand now.
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