? on a 4.6 engine?

Mike Johnson · March 1st, 2008, 10:57 AM

I got a 4.6 DOHC out of a 2001 lincoln continental for free, its one of those gay ass FWD cars. It is all aluminum, both the block and the heads are. I was looking at the bell housing on the engine and it looks to small to go in a mustang. Will the heads or the block work on a mustang?

prodrifterx · March 1st, 2008, 10:58 AM

im pretty sure its RWD. im pretty sure its the same chassis as the crown vic and maruader....do get others' opinions tho.

Mike Johnson · March 2nd, 2008, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by prodrifterx

im pretty sure its RWD. im pretty sure its the same chassis as the crown vic and maruader....do get others' opinions tho.

I got it from my friend that works at a dealership and he said it was FWD.

acmillr · March 2nd, 2008, 11:38 AM

If it's modular, it'll work. They are all the same bellhousing pattern.

Mike Johnson · March 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by acmillr

If it's modular, it'll work. They are all the same bellhousing pattern.

Are you sure because it looks small.

acmillr · March 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM

Positive....

Mike Johnson · March 2nd, 2008, 11:50 AM

I think so, I'll post a pic later today of it.

00vabchgt · March 2nd, 2008, 12:26 PM

if it came from a Lincoln Continental, it's a FWD block. it has different coolant flow, extra bosses for engine mounts and a different bellhousing pattern. you can't bolt a RWD tranny up to it, at least as far as i know...

acmillr · March 2nd, 2008, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by 00vabchgt

if it came from a Lincoln Continental, it's a FWD block. it has different coolant flow, extra bosses for engine mounts and a different bellhousing pattern. you can't bolt a RWD tranny up to it, at least as far as i know...

OK. maybe I am wrong. I thought all modualar blocks had the same bellhousing pattern.

Mike Johnson · March 2nd, 2008, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by 00vabchgt

if it came from a Lincoln Continental, it's a FWD block. it has different coolant flow, extra bosses for engine mounts and a different bellhousing pattern. you can't bolt a RWD tranny up to it, at least as far as i know...

Are the heads the same?

banned · March 4th, 2008, 10:45 AM

yes you can use it, but you need a machined plate to mount it up to the rear wheel drive housing.. its not worth it

virus · March 16th, 2008, 11:00 PM

I think Lincoln Continental's are RWD but I could be wrong.

Doc8224 · March 16th, 2008, 11:04 PM

It's FWD. Here is a spec list.

Lincoln Specs: 2001 Lincoln Continental Specs at Automobile.com

sgrcltpunk · March 18th, 2008, 12:22 PM

ooooooooooooo doc just hit you with a spec sheet

banned · March 18th, 2008, 08:41 PM

you can have an adapter made... its basically not worth it. You can try and pull the heads, etc and see if they match up, they should but no promises

Doc8224 · March 18th, 2008, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by sgrcltpunk

ooooooooooooo doc just hit you with a spec sheet

March 1st, 2008, 10:57 AM	#1
Mike Johnson Regular 1997 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sioux City, Iowa Posts: 150 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	? on a 4.6 engine? I got a 4.6 DOHC out of a 2001 lincoln continental for free, its one of those gay ass FWD cars. It is all aluminum, both the block and the heads are. I was looking at the bell housing on the engine and it looks to small to go in a mustang. Will the heads or the block work on a mustang? __________________ 97 Coupe 3.8L V6 5spd \| Daily Driver 01 F-250 7.3L Diesel 6spd \| Expensive Daily Driver

March 2nd, 2008, 11:38 AM	#4
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	If it's modular, it'll work. They are all the same bellhousing pattern. __________________

March 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM	#6
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	Positive.... __________________

March 2nd, 2008, 11:50 AM	#7
Mike Johnson Regular 1997 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sioux City, Iowa Posts: 150 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think so, I'll post a pic later today of it. __________________ 97 Coupe 3.8L V6 5spd \| Daily Driver 01 F-250 7.3L Diesel 6spd \| Expensive Daily Driver

March 4th, 2008, 10:45 AM	#11
banned Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 461 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes you can use it, but you need a machined plate to mount it up to the rear wheel drive housing.. its not worth it __________________ Considering selling my car to fund my race car: take a look and tell me what you think. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post1041280

March 16th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#12
virus Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: stafford, va Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think Lincoln Continental's are RWD but I could be wrong. __________________ cai,mgw shifter,18x9,18x10 saleen replicas,bf goodrich kdw,373 gears,5%tint all around,mac prochamber,flowmaster super 44's,mach 1 grill delete.

March 16th, 2008, 11:04 PM	#13
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	It's FWD. Here is a spec list. Lincoln Specs: 2001 Lincoln Continental Specs at Automobile.com __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

March 18th, 2008, 12:22 PM	#14
sgrcltpunk amateur adult film star 1999 gt to infinity and beyond Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: newport news,va Posts: 1,051 iTrader: 0 reviews	ooooooooooooo doc just hit you with a spec sheet __________________ performance headlight fluid, 6 ball muffler bearings, and dual flux capacitors

March 18th, 2008, 08:41 PM	#15
banned Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 461 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can have an adapter made... its basically not worth it. You can try and pull the heads, etc and see if they match up, they should but no promises __________________ Considering selling my car to fund my race car: take a look and tell me what you think. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post1041280

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