Stonecoldtx
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Hi, All--
I have a 408 stroker engine that I am going to adapt into my '97 Mark, and I have a couple of things that I need assistance with to make it work.
I already know the following:
1.) I need a different "K-Member", probably one from a MN12 car that came with a 302/5.0L
2.) I will need a different transmission, but I can still use a 4R70W that just has the correct bellhousing bolt pattern (a '98 V6 with a V8 High Gear clutch pack will work just fine), so that will work just as before if I use the MLPS from the current trans and "re-pin" the connector as needed
3.) I will most likely need a set of custom headers
4.) I will probably need to use the belt drive setup from a SN95 Mustang or an MN12/5.0L, as well as the distributor module, etc.
5.) I may need to re-route some of the wiring, and re-wire some of the connections to work on the new engine
6.) I'll most likely need to re-route the A/C hoses, and use the MN12/5.0L hoses instead of the current ones.
I realize that it's going to be a lot of work, but that's OK--I can make more power NA with this combination than most 4.6L 4V engines make with N2O or blowers/turbos, and probably pull down the same mileage--as long as I keep my foot out of it!
The main thing I *DON'T* know is what components are used with the Information Center computer, so I can make sure I get them correctly hooked up.
For example, I'll probably be using an EEC-V computer from a '94 or '95 SN95 automatic Mustang, so I can control the fan and shift points of the transmission, but what other components are reporting to the information center?
I won't be able to use the crank trigger or C.O.P. features of the current engine, so using the other computer will disable them; what effects will that have on the Information Center, using the other ECU?
If I disable the C.O.P and crank trigger, and that disables the reporting features of the Information Center, is there another Information Center that I could install in place of the existing one so everything would work (like from a Gen I car)?
If keep the existing ECU, can a chip be burned to make the ECU "think" the 4.6L is still installed (remember, I'll have to use a distributor!)?
I guess I could live without the Information Center, but I'd like to keep this as close to original in the interior, because I'm going for the ULTIMATE sleeper effect!
Anyway, any assistance with what feeds into the Information Center, and what ECU's that might be a better selection would be GREATLY appreciated!!
Thanks All!
I have a 408 stroker engine that I am going to adapt into my '97 Mark, and I have a couple of things that I need assistance with to make it work.
I already know the following:
1.) I need a different "K-Member", probably one from a MN12 car that came with a 302/5.0L
2.) I will need a different transmission, but I can still use a 4R70W that just has the correct bellhousing bolt pattern (a '98 V6 with a V8 High Gear clutch pack will work just fine), so that will work just as before if I use the MLPS from the current trans and "re-pin" the connector as needed
3.) I will most likely need a set of custom headers
4.) I will probably need to use the belt drive setup from a SN95 Mustang or an MN12/5.0L, as well as the distributor module, etc.
5.) I may need to re-route some of the wiring, and re-wire some of the connections to work on the new engine
6.) I'll most likely need to re-route the A/C hoses, and use the MN12/5.0L hoses instead of the current ones.
I realize that it's going to be a lot of work, but that's OK--I can make more power NA with this combination than most 4.6L 4V engines make with N2O or blowers/turbos, and probably pull down the same mileage--as long as I keep my foot out of it!
The main thing I *DON'T* know is what components are used with the Information Center computer, so I can make sure I get them correctly hooked up.
For example, I'll probably be using an EEC-V computer from a '94 or '95 SN95 automatic Mustang, so I can control the fan and shift points of the transmission, but what other components are reporting to the information center?
I won't be able to use the crank trigger or C.O.P. features of the current engine, so using the other computer will disable them; what effects will that have on the Information Center, using the other ECU?
If I disable the C.O.P and crank trigger, and that disables the reporting features of the Information Center, is there another Information Center that I could install in place of the existing one so everything would work (like from a Gen I car)?
If keep the existing ECU, can a chip be burned to make the ECU "think" the 4.6L is still installed (remember, I'll have to use a distributor!)?
I guess I could live without the Information Center, but I'd like to keep this as close to original in the interior, because I'm going for the ULTIMATE sleeper effect!
Anyway, any assistance with what feeds into the Information Center, and what ECU's that might be a better selection would be GREATLY appreciated!!
Thanks All!