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So hubby has a Lincoln Mark VIII that he got for FREE. I've been debating with him AND myself...Would it be worthwhile to swap motors/ect? Or should I just go with performance mods for my 6?

PS: I'm not going to sell my car - so please don't suggest :) I'm a woman and we ARE diffucult (well, at least I can admit it, right?!) :-D
 
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it'd be a lot of work and probably not worth it overall. but if your feeling adventurous go for it. i would if i had the opportunity to.
 
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Yeah, that's what I am thinking...I'm always up for a challenge. However, might just sell it to buy some things for the 6 and call it a day.

I wanted to see if anyone has ever taken it on...
 
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"0-60 time: 3.5 years"

LOL!
 
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I want it faster :) Not sure where exactly I want to go with it yet.

It seems as if it would be a little more trouble than it is worth...
 
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Sell the car and then buy the basic mods for the Six then get it boosted or charged
 
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mustangmike! said:
and jw, has anyone looked at her garage pics ??? :( makes me sad ...
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Because it looks so good and it's a 6? Yeah I know. And thanks for getting completely off topic.
 
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mustangmike! said:
Just not liking the spoiler :(

other than that yeah :) looks great :)

I think there is a guy in the 99-04 mod section that is/did a swap from his GT with an 05+ GT motor. Not a V6 swap, but they can get you some info on engine swaps there.
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I don't care for the clothes hanger/shelf looking spoiler either, but she came like that. Looking for a whole decklid with potentially the 03/04 cobra svt spoiler. LOVE the way it looks <3 BUTTTT Not sure yet...

rfcsoulja said:
LSD + gears
windstar
boost
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I told hubby before I wanted the windstar swap for my birthday/christmas :)
 
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Hubby who?

And forget the car, I want more pics of you:D

Seriousley, if you want it to have more power, the swap is not a bad idea but is going to take you some modifications.

1. The mark8 engine harness are not the same as the mustang so you'll have to use a cobra engine harness and wiring harness.

2.That motor has restrictions that are not on the cobras, so look to only make around 230/300 hp/tq with a straight motor swap.

Although it will have more potential, to me it's not worth the swap. My 6 is making around 400rwhp and the same tq and is holding up nicely.

To be honest, if you can sell the car for 3k you would have enough for a custom turbo kit. Thats if he can do the welding.
 
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