Hey yall I got a 97 Lincoln Continental and I want it faster. Anyone out there know what I could do. Im thinking about getting hyperteck system for it witch is around $340. Anyone who has a idea please post it.

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Hypertech is garbage. You'll see better gains pouring sugar into your gas tank. The abolute first thing you have to upgrade is the exhuast. Upgrade from the trashy and extremely restrictive quasi-dual to true dual/ XX-pipe with a pair of high flow mufflers/ cats. That's the biggest difference.

Next, fix that damn transaxle with a shift kit and a chip.

Port and polish the heads and intake for the best gain. But that'll cost you some dough, but make a HUGE difference in power in these engines.


See this old post...
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=4240

sorry but this will help
MONEY($$$)=RWHP
very simple today I did the math and if I did not somke and really quit in two years I have $5000 to put in to my car.

this is something that i would like to know to. Good posts. I think there are Steeda pullies available for the Conti or can be used on the Conti? What differences do those make?

I haven't gotten under the car to look at the exhaust setup but i wonder how much a shop would charge for true duals - the mufflers.

Is there anything better on the intake side besides remove resonator/k&N/ drill holes in box?

-headers...i know there are long headers but would Cobra shorty headers bolt up without much fuss?

If i think of something else ill post.

We can handle all your performance needs. Give me a ring so we can discuss some options for you. I would be glad to help.

this is something that i would like to know to. Good posts. I think there are Steeda pullies available for the Conti or can be used on the Conti? What differences do those make?

Yes, those will work. It'll be a PITA installing them in such a tight space, though. I've never had underdrives, but those who buy them say it makes a slight difference.

Is there anything better on the intake side besides remove resonator/k&N/ drill holes in box?


No, removing the resonator and installing a K&N should give you a better sound and response.

headers...i know there are long headers but would Cobra shorty headers bolt up without much fuss?


96-02 shorties will bolt-up, but you may have fittment issues because of the FWD setup. But in theory, yes they should bolt-up.

thanks for all the feedback. Most important question..........is it even worth it to mod a Conti?! I mean FWD with a Taurus tranny.............No, im not spending $1500 or something on a new tranny. Im talking boltons........is it worth it on the Conti? Big improvements?

How much does a Conti weigh and what 1/4 times does it run stock?

Is it worth it? Wll, that's up to you. I can tell you that one or two mods won't do a damn thing, but a combination of exhaust, underdrives, resonator delete, etc. will give you a boost. Hell, I think the exhaust alone will be a world of difference. But in the end, it's up to you. There are bolt-ons and SHO Taurus swaps, so don't think you can't do anything to make your ride faster...

Lastly, a Lincoln Continental weighs around 3680 IIRC. The 1/4 mile times for stock are around 15.4-15.7...

Is it worth it? Wll, that's up to you. I can tell you that one or two mods won't do a damn thing, but a combination of exhaust, underdrives, resonator delete, etc. will give you a boost. Hell, I think the exhaust alone will be a world of difference. But in the end, it's up to you. There are bolt-ons and SHO Taurus swaps, so don't think you can't do anything to make your ride faster...

Lastly, a Lincoln Continental weighs around 3680 IIRC. The 1/4 mile times for stock are around 15.4-15.7...
I have tried to go to the shop they sed true dual exsuat isn,t leagle in Ohio
sounds like bull :q:q:q:q anything i can do will the car realy not pass exheck if i have a true dual converssion done