1994 Lincoln 4.6 in 1932 Ford Good idea???

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Member since Sep 2015
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Richmond, VA, USA

Sep 5, 2015 at 5:07 PM

I have an opportunity to buy a running and driving 1994 Lincoln Town Car with 75k miles for $800. I am considering using its engine and transmission for a Fiberglass bodied 32 Ford project. The 32 will finish out at about 2300 lbs. In a car that light in weight, the 4.6 will move it along as fast as I need to go in a lightweight open-wheel roadster.

Thoughts?
Does this car have an anti-theft system or anything else that would require reprogramming of the car\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s computer module?
Where can I fond decent engine swap info?

Thanks, Bill

edited Sep 5, 2015 at 5:22 PM

jdmeaux

Member since Jan 2009
525 posts
Lafayette, LA, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Sep 5, 2015 at 5:37 PM

There are several forums out there that could help out like www.crownvic.net. The Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, and Town Car are all the same; just different luxury levels.

A good 4.6L with an 4R70W autp would work sweet in a lightweight vehicle.

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It's just a SUPER-DUTY Mustang GT Sedan. 198K miles and still rolling HARD.

1997 Crown Victoria P71 SVT *** ex-US Marshall service (the CAR)
STOCK?? I bet it was modified.

13.26 @ 107.24 MPH 1/4 mi w/ me, tools, & full tank of 93 octane

I added CAI, NICHE 19 X 8.5 " wheels with 245/45ZR 19 rubbers, and completely rebuilt the front end with poly bushings, Kooks headers, 2 1/4inch exhaust, TCI 2200-2400 rpm Stall converter

.PLANS:: engine upgrade, 5.4L 2v stroker, rebuild interior in leather w/ buckets, thinking about turbos

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