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i'm collecting projects and parts just in case the good lord lets me live long enough to semi retire and come home and play with them...do you think the chrysler hemi is overdone in coupes...i mean most people want a hemi or a flattie...a flattie if fine for a roadster...no AC required...but anyone who lives in the deep south can tell you...you cannot survive the summer in a coupe without AC...i'm now running the old boring 350/350 combo...although i think my 350 looks awesome and the car has more than enough power...can't get it all to the wheels anyway...i would like the car to different...would it be a waste of money to put a ford cammer in my coupe...the chrysler cost so much less...but is quickly becoming the new 350 IMHO...

Have you looked at the DOHC 4.6 Ford? It's all aluminum alloy and came in the Lincoln Mark VIII. '93 to '97 is the preferred vintage. I've seen the Marks for sale here in Phoenix for as little as $1000 complete. The problem with the cars is the air suspension, so you can buy them for cheap. I'd use everything from the donor; motor, trans, wiring, computer, all the electronics and maybe even the differential (IRS). This would be a gorgeous motor in an early car. Polish everything.

You are right about the Hemi. I went to Springfield miniNats and saw a bunch of them. But man are they neat. I am like you and wanting something different also. My choice is the LSX. Edd

I'm with Tech.

This morning I sat down with my bowl of Cheerios to compose a response to your thread suggesting the early DOHC Ford and saw that Richard had gotten there first, and he stated his reasons far better than I could have.

I have owned two Crown Victorias with 4.6's (but not DOHC's) and have been very impressed with the power and economy the engines provided, even while hauling around a big barge like a Crown Vic. The DOHC is a beautiful engine to look at. To my way of thinking it would be a fine choice for your project.

Jim

If I had to do it all over again, I'd get this:




http://www.jonkaaseracingengines.com...bbf-heads.html

To illustrate what Tech and Big Tracks have said, GEOFFAV showed some pics of the 4.6 going into his 33 coupe in http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41900 Here's one:

Originally Posted by 35WINDOW

If I had to do it all over again, I'd get this:




http://www.jonkaaseracingengines.com...bbf-heads.html

Nice, but I'd have to have the 803" aluminum block with it!!!!!Heck, why not, it's just (big, big) $$$$$$$$$$$$$.....

The 4.6 is a great engine, capable of lots of horse power. It seems to be the new trick setup for some of the kit cars rolling out these days. It's also nice to put a Ford in a Ford! Like Tech said you probably could get one via a donor car with a tranny and wiring harness ready to pilage! The 350/350 combo is tried and true, dependable and powerfull, and a lot cheaper to play with, but as you said they are everywhere, and if you want something more unique the 4.6 may be the ticket! or at least get you some tickets....
Here's a polished one!
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...42287806WQCown

Oh My - that's awesome. Polish would take some time, but man what a statement!

Originally Posted by 35WINDOW

If I had to do it all over again, I'd get this:




http://www.jonkaaseracingengines.com...bbf-heads.html

Now that just makes me slobber all over the keyboard!
I'd give my left arm for one!

Yep, my dream car, '56 'Bird with a Boss and Toploader.

Originally Posted by techinspector1

Yep, my dream car, '56 'Bird with a Boss and Toploader.

Had a friend with a '56 Bird and a 427 SOHC-that close enough?

Originally Posted by 35WINDOW

Had a friend with a '56 Bird and a 427 SOHC-that close enough?

Close, but no cigar.

wow...thanks for all the input guys...i just made it back to the states after a 32 hour trip door to door...dead on my feet now...will for sure be looking at the 4.6...Tech are you saying that you would rather have this engine than the 427 cammer...

At this point, 4.6 DOHC engines and parts are easy to get. The availability of 427 cammer parts - well looking for hen's teeth might be easier. Then if you break it....all the tears.

Now, a 6.8 V10 Ford motor........Cubic inches are never to be discounted plus two more cylinders make life even gooder