Recent content by PHRANQUY

Ok, earlier this year Chris Johnson was up here and tuned my car ('98 Mark VIII)for the second time since I've gotten it (added gears and exhaust since last year). Since the tune, I had to get my transmission rebuilt, so I added the higher stall torque converter....which obviously doesn't reach...

Just got my car back from the transmission shop, and all I can say is WOW! Props to Alan (Dirtyd0g)for getting me the converter so quickly (a day sooner would have been nice, then i would have had the car this weekend, but that was my fault, not his). 3350 stall is NICE! (Alan, if you read...

Well, for those of you who don't know already, Saturday as I was leaving Back To The 50's, huge car show up here at the MN State Fairgrounds, I toasted my transmission. As we were getting closer to my parking spot it was getting progressively worse to drive....well, needles to say the rest of my...

Ok, so I'm having to much fun with the Auto-x stuff now. Looking to throw some Anthracite Enkei MM2 (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?mk=&yr=1998&wd=17&pc=68249&rw=7&bp=5-115&vid=001150)wheels, and am considering throwing some 275/45-17 (I'd try to go 17x9 with these)...

I just need to know what ring and pinion gear ratio's were available in our cars from the factory. I'm pretty sure it's just 3.08 and 3.27, but I just wanted to double check....in case there was a super-secret option to order a Mark VIII with 4.10's....because that would help me out in 2 weeks...

For those of you reading this that don't know, I have 4.10's in my car...much more fun than the stock 3.08's....but man, where did my gas mileage go? (not that bad still getting 380 miles to a tank on trips where I'm not in the loud pedal constantly) Ok, so this weekend I went to Earlville, IA...

On Sunday the 15th of May, I went to my first Auto-X event ever. All I can say is it was a blast. There is another one coming up on the 5th of June here that I plan on attending and I can't wait. http://www.lincolnsclub.org/forum/user_files/770.jpg The course was ~.8 miles long. The event...

Now, before all the nay-sayers come in and say it's not worth it, I'm wondering if any of you gyus have tried cutting open/porting the 97/98 intakes? Just looking at the one I am picking up Wednesday, ti looks like there is LOTS of room for improvement if someone takes their time and does it...

Ok, so October '03 (yes, I know, loong long time ago) I purchased some March underdrives from a friend and just never got around to installing them. Well, our dyno tune is coming up this weekend (I'm actually supposed to tune Sunday) and I'm wondering if I should install them before the tune or...

Rescently there has been some more interest showin in longtube headers for the MN12/FN10 Chassis and Wynn from www.texasthunderbirds.com has expressed interest in making these. We are just trying to figure out how much interest there is in these before he actually persues them. I don't know if...

Finally brought the car in. I wish I could have waited for Dan's GP, but I just had to get it done with the guys from SCT up here in 2 weeks and me being busy with work it was the only time i could get it done. I think it turned out very nice, and if any of you live in the Minneapolis area, I...

Ok, I know you 2nd gen owners should know what I'm talking about....the little bracket and hoses/solenoid in front of the crank pulley. If I remove that, what kind of problems can I expect? Can that be adjusted for in a dyno tune? Chris Johnson from SCT will be back up here at the end of the...

I've been looking at doing some kind of ignition upgrade in my car, just not sure what. I've been looking at ordering the MSD Stacker 8 or Plasma Booster. Anyone running either of these on a 97 or 98 Mark VIII?

I am in search of a center reflector, in good condition, that someone may have pulled off their car. I would prefer Chrome trim, but it doesn't matter what color it is as I will be painting the trim eventually. If anyone has a non-working center reflector they would be willing to let go...

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