gen 1 standalone???

[PHATCAT67]

Can you use a gen 1 engine on it's own without having the rest of he car wiring? I am thinking of building a hot rod with one but I am not sure it could be done with the stock ECM.

Second, can a stick be mated to this trans??? I can make a plate from the Getrag bell to a 302... Will my ECM have to be calibrated??

 

[rainjacks]

Surely you can get a better crate engine for less $ with more upside potential.

 

[pektel]

+1

 

[PHATCAT67]

So it can't be done? AEM sells a universal COP ecu that supposedly runs anything.... I want to stuff it in an early ford. I loved both my LS rides, but had to sell em both... I want that hot rod though...

I am not too worried about the trans... it is going to be a 6 speed from a viper... I have a guy who is ready to finish up my adapter but before I go any further, I want to make sure this will work... if it does, then you should be able to convert any LS to this ecm, and run a stick!!!! HOT DAMN!!!

 

[Quik LS]

a hot rod with 252hp?

if you are talking about the AEM 30-1902 - it could technically be made to run it - however, no slight to you, but if you are asking then it may be a bigger project than you realize. Matching these systems to an engine often requires specs that are not readily available - so there will be a ton of trial and error.

at the end of the day - the 3.9L is just an engine - so yes you can make it work. But since it is unique, doesn't share many parts with other engines, and has low production numbers - it's a poor poor choice for a hot rod.

 

[PHATCAT67]

Thanks Quik... I thought of something unique, but I was worried, that I would run into major problems... I guess I'll stick to a 4.6 then...

 

[Quik LS]

you'll find a lot more info you'll need on the 4.6 - that way it's cheap to repair, cheap to upgrade and really a lot more options for you to bolt right on.

 

[rainjacks]

Exactly. I think the 4.6 would be more fun in the end. I like the 3.9 and wish that more development was done on it. But, for a hot rod I'd take the 4.6 or an older 5.0 for the easy HP. Of course, I am crazy enough that I think wankel engines are awesome.

 

[cammerfe]

Or at least unusual, and therefore, perhaps, worthwhile. And please note that the latest iteration of the AJ engine produces 510 HP. Not all bad!!
KS

 

[Former Member]

id just build a 302 into whatever. 306, 331...or if you really want to get nasty do a 408

 

[1bad4.6l]

I always wanted to build a maverick with the dohc 4.6 in it.