mrlandyacht
Well-Known LVC Member
So, I am toying with the idea that if I can ever afford to have another car as a DD that would get an LS.
I have always loved their design and since it is a relatively small car, it would make a good choice.
I am not afraid of having RWD, in fact I sorta prefer it.
I would likely look for the LS V8 since I like the sound of a nice V8 motor and with it being a small displaced motor, I can't imagine it sucking gas any worse than say a Town Car.
to give you guys an idea, here is what I am driving now..it is going thru it's 4th winter now and I am hoping to not make it go thru many more if I can help it...oh and the Mark V is my dads car if anyone is curious.
1988 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. currently about 223K on it but less than 5K on the new motor.
just put this motor in September of last year...still not perfectly tuned yet, but pullin' pretty strong.
got Ported E7 Heads, Demon 650cfm Carb, FRPP E303 Cam, Edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake and shorty headers for now with duals and 3.55 gears with Posi.
but enough about that. lol
so the questions...
1. Other than cosmetically, is there any major difference between the 2000-02 LS and the 03-06 LS? for instance Motor and Transmission?
2. Can the 5-spd Auto that is in the 03+ models be directly swapped into a 2000-02 V8 model without any major trouble/modifications?
3. Are any years of the LS prone to certain problems such as overheating or anything?
4. Can the V8 in it be modded without spending much money and without sacrificing mpg? also, is there certain mods as far as the motor that will increase mpg?
5. Is Traction Control something that comes either Standard or optional in any year/trim?(not that I really NEED it, just curious)
6. Are there differences in the wheels between the years as far as how they mount...such as different offset?
7. What kind of MPG can be had in the city and hwy in a V8 model?
From the way that Consumer Guide talks, the V6 ain't much better on MPG than the V8, so why get it? lol
9. Do all models/years of the LS have the 3.58:1 gears?
thanx for any input guys, I really appreciate it.
-Colin
I have always loved their design and since it is a relatively small car, it would make a good choice.
I am not afraid of having RWD, in fact I sorta prefer it.
I would likely look for the LS V8 since I like the sound of a nice V8 motor and with it being a small displaced motor, I can't imagine it sucking gas any worse than say a Town Car.
to give you guys an idea, here is what I am driving now..it is going thru it's 4th winter now and I am hoping to not make it go thru many more if I can help it...oh and the Mark V is my dads car if anyone is curious.
1988 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. currently about 223K on it but less than 5K on the new motor.
just put this motor in September of last year...still not perfectly tuned yet, but pullin' pretty strong.
got Ported E7 Heads, Demon 650cfm Carb, FRPP E303 Cam, Edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake and shorty headers for now with duals and 3.55 gears with Posi.
but enough about that. lol
so the questions...
1. Other than cosmetically, is there any major difference between the 2000-02 LS and the 03-06 LS? for instance Motor and Transmission?
2. Can the 5-spd Auto that is in the 03+ models be directly swapped into a 2000-02 V8 model without any major trouble/modifications?
3. Are any years of the LS prone to certain problems such as overheating or anything?
4. Can the V8 in it be modded without spending much money and without sacrificing mpg? also, is there certain mods as far as the motor that will increase mpg?
5. Is Traction Control something that comes either Standard or optional in any year/trim?(not that I really NEED it, just curious)
6. Are there differences in the wheels between the years as far as how they mount...such as different offset?
7. What kind of MPG can be had in the city and hwy in a V8 model?
From the way that Consumer Guide talks, the V6 ain't much better on MPG than the V8, so why get it? lol
9. Do all models/years of the LS have the 3.58:1 gears?
thanx for any input guys, I really appreciate it.
-Colin