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Posted by: MercuryLs

so I don't post on here too much, but I do surf alot.

Anyway time for an update...

As you may or may not know I have a 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII it's actually my DD but until the Mustang is done I've been playing around with it.

Last year I went 12.8@109 on the 100pils I then stepped it up to 150jets and could get a 12.4@112. Mind you these runs were on CRAPPY tires so the best 60' I could cut was a 2.0.
On motor I got a best of 13.9@101mph also on a 2.0 60'

ALL OF THIS W/ THE 3.08 GEARS!!!!!!!!

So far this year...

I made 262whp (on motor) WITH THE CUTOUT* CLOSED.

*-I have a electric cutout on the car to keep it quite cruising around. After all it is my DD.

I put a different tune on it (I tune it myself w/ SCT software), I plan on installing the 3.73 gears finally, and I FINALLY GOT GOOD TIRES. (MT 255/50r16s)

I'm aiming for 11s hopefully I can get it this year, with out blowing the 168,xxx mile STOCK LONG BLOCK!! lol.

Posted by: k9t8m

Nice! I look forward to hearing about the progress.

Hopefully I get in the 13's this summer on motor.

Posted by: MercuryLs

no one cares??

Posted by: MercuryLs

some pics:

Mustang's engine next to the Mark VIII's new engine:

Posted by: MercuryLs

further update:

I had a secondary tensioner fail on me while I was driving home on day. Before I got a chance to even put the new gears and tires on it!! So I got a new engine to throw in it. It'll be back up and running soon.

Posted by: crownvicjim

good luck.
hows the engine like the nos?

whats done to the tranny?

Posted by: 96mark8

looks good

Posted by: Kbob

Post up when you get the gears in. Also curious what you run when it's all said and done.

Posted by: Sal329

What is the new motor? Another stock Mark? I like the headlights, how is visablity at night? Did you paint them?

Posted by: 96mark8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sal329

What is the new motor? Another stock Mark? I like the headlights, how is visablity at night? Did you paint them?

yea the headlights look cool what did you do?

Posted by: 21stcenturygadgetguy

Funny, but I was thinking that too- It almost looks like aftermarket Tint? Very cool headlights.

Posted by: Roadboss

You may want to upgrade your fuel pump while you have it all apart.

Posted by: 98LSC32V

What mods did you have to run high 13's NA with no gears and crappy tires?

Posted by: MercuryLs

Yeah, I plan on doing a 255lpm pump while I've got the car apart.

Lights have tint spray on them. It's spray for headlights, I got it from an auto parts store a long time ago. At night I always have the high beams on, lows are too dim.

Tranny is mostly stock w/ a TransGo shift kit in it.

New engine is another Mark VIII engine I'm going through before I install it.

Posted by: 98LSC32V

What mods did you have to run high 13's NA with no gears and crappy tires?

Posted by: MercuryLs

bolt-ons and what not.

Posted by: 98LSC32V

I dont believe it unless you have a high stall converter.

Posted by: MediumD

Quote:

Originally Posted by MercuryLs

bolt-ons and what not.

Care to specify what exactly you bolted on?

Posted by: MercuryLs

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98LSC32V

I dont believe it unless you have a high stall converter.

I have the time slip to proove it.

I rather not say what all I have. People I race against around hear like to come on the forums I'm on and read my post.

Posted by: 98LSC32V

PM me, i'm really curious. There is no other bolt on Mark VIII in the country with stock converter and gears running 13's...

Posted by: MediumD

Quote:

Originally Posted by MercuryLs

I have the time slip to proove it.

I rather not say what all I have. People I race against around hear like to come on the forums I'm on and read my post.

Well, if they already know exactly what times you run I don't see the harm.

Posted by: k9t8m

Hook us up. You cant build the excitement up, then not deliver. not cool.

Posted by: MercuryLs

Fine, I'll let the cat out of the bag.

Mods include:
-Electric water pump
-K&N filter w/ gutted air box
-Air silencer deleted intake tube
-lightly ported T.B. , Intake, and IMRC plates
-Underdrive pulleys
-180 stat
-no cats w/ Electric cutout
-misc weight reduction (car weighed 3600lbs)
-SCT Tune

on the new engine I'll have all the above w/ also:
-even flow colling mod
-97 Cobra cams
-255lpm pump
-3000 stall
-3.73 gears w/ trac lok

Thinking about doing headers while the engine is out.

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

3600? did you take out the whole interior and put in racing seats? ide like to lose some weight, but i dont want to sacrifice luxary. ide rather just gain 50 hp for th extra 500 lbs then lose the luxary for 50 hp considering 100 lbs = 10 hp needed

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbrahamLincoln

ide rather just gain 50 hp for th extra 500 lbs then lose the luxary for 50 hp considering 100 lbs = 10 hp needed

What extra 500lbs? Your car's curb weight is nowhere near 4100lbs! Likely less than 3800lbs.

It is my opinion that a Mark that has lost 500lbs will run circles around one that has simply gained 50hp. Weight (and weight distribution) are big factors when it comes to handling, braking, fuel economy etc.

Posted by: MercuryLs

UPDATED PICS!!!

Running great so far, I waiting to get my water pump back from being rebuilt and I still need to put in my 255lph pump. Oh, the converter is actually a 2400 stall which is better than stock, but I wish I had a better one. - Maybe later on.

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

is that ductape on the intake?

Posted by: 96mark8

looks like it will fly when your done

Posted by: MediumD

The times and dyno numbers you posted for those mods are exceptional. And I'd bet you were in some real good air. But you must be doing something right...

Posted by: ILLS

I see you are running a nitrogen pusher on your nitrous oxide bottle hey?

Posted by: MercuryLs

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLS

I see you are running a nitrogen pusher on your nitrous oxide bottle hey?

yep, nano.

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

awesome...

Posted by: LINCBRA

I need to come out there and take a ride in it...

Posted by: MercuryLs

how did you like the ride Kyle. I think I've got my 11s

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