Taking the 240 to a whole new level of sacrilege...

[killernoodle]

So you thought chevy v8 engine swaps were out of place on a 240, fords are even worse, how about a LINCOLN? Got your attention?

So my brother has an 89 S13 coupe he bought for $350. Its in rough shape, needs to be fully re-done, mostly because the interior is doo-doo brown. Second mostly because there is NOTHING under the hood besides the brake booster and steering rack lol.

He wanted RB swap. Thats played out. Then he thought VH swap. Too expensive and transmission options are pointless. Then I saw this at the local pull-a-part:



Yes, thats a Lincoln mark 8. Yes, thats a ford modular v8. Yes, its all aluminum, dohc, 32 valve, and the block is cast in italy by a company that supplies blocks for ferrari, and the block itself is rumored to be capable of 1500 horsepower without any modification.

So after 2 days of knuckle busting, swearing profusely, sweating buckets, and throwing out my back, I exhumed the motor from its gravesite and test fit it in its new home:



So for all the haters that said the ford modular is too big, you should all agree now that the motor looks beautiful in there. The engine mounts are about 5" away from the stock location, it has plenty of room for the headers to be brought up and forward (more on that in a second), and with a front sump oil pan I should be able to get the stock hood to clear.

So, $350 for the car, $200 for the engine/accessories, and $1100 for this:



Brand new forged 8 bolt cobra crank out of the terminator, brand new terminator Manley forged H beams, and terminator forged pistons. This rotating assembly is good for 1000 hp on stock terminators.

I think I'm in pretty good shape so far. $5000 is the budget for the car and is definitely do-able.

As for the forward swept headers, its going to be turboed of course. Probably Holset HX50 or 55. I'm shooting for 500-600 horsepower until I get a built transmission for it. I'm going to start with a $700 Tremec 3650 until I save enough for a $2200 TKO-600. Then the skys the limit! The motor will be megasquirted to simplify things.

The car itself is getting an SW weld in cage, not sure what style yet and suitable racing seats and belts. The dash and stuff is getting dyed something other than doo-doo brown, the whole car is getting painted. I think we're trying to keep the style simple and sleeper-esque... provided you don't hear the v8 exhaust note or the honkin hair dryer spooling up front Strangely, my brother said that if it dynoed at over 500 to the wheels he would paint it pink, I hope he doesn't keep his word. Suspension will be whatever coilovers my brother wants as cheaply as possible, and wheels and tires are still unknown (I'm thinking 315s out back )

What do you all think? Are the mods gonna boot me now?
Modified by killernoodle at 11:13 PM 3/29/2009

[Chris28]

First post in a thread that may just be epic!

That looks sweet man, definitely not something you see every day. Can't wait to see more progress

Edit: 1000th post! Double epic!

[killernoodle]

First post in a thread that may just be epic!

That looks sweet man, definitely not something you see every day. Can't wait to see more progress

Edit: 1000th post! Double epic!

GRATS!

[Doomie18]

all i have to say is that will be something lol keep it updated

[Crautz240]

keep us posted!!!

[killernoodle]

all i have to say is that will be something lol keep it updated

I hope so... we're going for something in the 9.3-9.7 range of the butt pucker gauge.

[SirSilvia]

I hope so... we're going for something in the 9.3-9.7 range of the butt pucker gauge.

BAHAHAHHAHAHAA definitely subscribed to this, can't wait to see the beast build move along.

[jeff420]

wow thats pretty awesome. hows the hood clearance gonna be though? cant wait to see the finished product

[xX RB Xx]

i want to put a v8 in my car

[ThuG LyFe]

interesting...good luck with the swap!

[S14toRPS13]

I used to care about how and what people do to their 240's. It really doesn't bother me no more. I like my 240 and my played out SR puts a smile on my face everytime I hit full boost. Once I move back to the US, I'm probably going to buy me a Vette. I appreciate all cars, except for Mustangs that is. Good luck on the swap.

[breadbox]

any idea how much that motor set weighs?

I need to save that picture into the "240sx's can fit anything under the hood" folder. That thing looks huge.

[MastaYu]

wow thats new

[OutToWinPAHC]

Hows the exhaust going to breath? Not much room for headers or IC piping.... but I like the idea. Thats looks to be the complicated part. good luck.

[musashin]

This is HOT STUFF. Screw the 'purity of the brand.' They're all just afraid of what the mutants can do.

[the converted]

I hope so... we're going for something in the 9.3-9.7 range of the butt pucker gauge.

Pucker so hard you can taste the seat?

[killernoodle]

Pucker so hard you can taste the seat?

Thats funny right there, I don't care who you are

I have already figured out IC piping routing, it won't be that difficult actually. The easiest way is to actually go under the engine and then back up near the firewall because the throttle body is actually on the rear of the engine. So the run from the turbo to the intercooler will basically be straight down with a couple 90s, the pipe from the intercooler will be straight back and then straight up and then a 180 straight down again. I should be fine getting just 90s and straight pipes and welding it all together (except for the joints that need to flex of course).

One thing I'm looking for is a way to positively secure my throttle body to a charge pipe. Essentially its a twin 57mm blade TB with a round oval opening. The sides of the opening are smooth and would need some help gripping a charge pipe. Where can I find 90 degree bend couplers and clamps that can conform to this strange shape? The worst part is the TB faces straight up, so if there isn't an immediate 90 bend out of the way the charge pipe is going to have to go through the hood

[pablo13]

This looks pretty mental, shall keep an eye on it

[shanelach]

Holy shnikeys. That's a large engine.

[Shift_Alabama]

Damn thats bada**! You going to put a stalled auto in it or a T-56 after that 3650 craps out?

I want to see this thing in action! A cobra motor in a 240? Yes thank you!

[Steady_One_S13]

i want to put a v8 in my car

Here you go. J/K

[Steady_One_S13]

What rear end are you going with? Or will the stock rear end handle that beast?

[jungle]

I'd add more smileys, but I'd rather not, considering consequences that follow shortly after xD.

Anyways, definitely anticipating the build, please keep us posted.

[Encryptshun]

Subscribed.

I hope you have the money and attention span to finish this beast. I absolutely want to see what you end up with.

[killernoodle]

What rear end are you going with? Or will the stock rear end handle that beast?

The stock R200 should do fine, if (when?) it blows up, its going to get ZXTT R230 diff. I figure the 230 should be able to stand up to some real punishment.

Still though, the R200 should be fine for rolls and drifting or whatever. I think if we go to the strip with it its going to be on street tires anyways so I'm not to worried about snapping stuff constantly.

[Steady_One_S13]

The stock R200 should do fine, if (when?) it blows up, its going to get ZXTT R230 diff. I figure the 230 should be able to stand up to some real punishment.

Still though, the R200 should be fine for rolls and drifting or whatever. I think if we go to the strip with it its going to be on street tires anyways so I'm not to worried about snapping stuff constantly.

Sweet! G/L, keep us posted.

[S13k]

WOW thats some crazy stuff, hope it goes smooth and works out the way you want it

[EW]

I support the 4.6 DOHC swap and hope you complete it but it is not what I would do. There are many differences in Ford/Lincoln 4.6 DOHC from 1996-2004.

[Shift_Alabama]

I support the 4.6 DOHC swap and hope you complete it but it is not what I would do. There are many differences in Ford/Lincoln 4.6 DOHC from 1996-2004.

How is it different? I thought the quad cam 4.6s were basically the same. Is it a teksid block?

[tEknoS13]

Wow! This is a first for me, I really like the idea instead of having a f****n sadass LSx. I really hope you are able to complete this mission, it looks like a colossal project.

I do remember someone making a thread about this a few months back, it got ugly though and never attempted.