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I've installed an 88 Lincoln 5.0 / AOD. The engine has less than 60K miles. I got it cheap, and it ran really good. It is the speed density model. It will be a daily driver, so I will have good fuel economy, and reliability. Not the prettiest, but it'll do.
Nothing really wrong with that. Jazz it up with a pair of valve covers and the intake might blend in a little better. Just my opinion of course. I bet you will get no less than 10% better fuel economy than my carbed 302. Probably more.
Nothing really wrong with that. Jazz it up with a pair of valve covers and the intake might blend in a little better. Just my opinion of course. I bet you will get no less than 10% better fuel economy than my carbed 302. Probably more.
Thanks. I have to pull the upper plenum to replace the injectors (bought the wrong ones) So I may change the valve covers to either the Ford Racing, or the finned Cobra style.
Thanks. I have to pull the upper plenum to replace the injectors (bought the wrong ones) So I may change the valve covers to either the Ford Racing, or the finned Cobra style.
I had bought 19lb HO injectors, but after doing research, found out I'd have problems. I bought a set of stocker 14lb injectors. I don't have the budget to convert to HO. Heads, intake and switch to MAF. I'll save $1000.00 or more keeping it stock. I'll be running header's and dual exhaust, and modified fresh air intake. It'll be more than suffice for me. I tend to get into trouble with MORE POWER. I am on track to have this truck finished for under $15000.00 cdn. I am under a strict budget, and have to be very patient. My truck gets put away for the winter. Over that period I shop for part's, and usually have enough bought to keep me busy all summer. This truck will be garage built with the exception of the paint. (being done at my buddy's shop). Do to other commitments with children heavily involved in sport'$. I have blown my completion date by at least a couple of year's. I'm also too fussy for my budget. After all, it's a hobby, not an obsession for me. Although my wife tends to have a different opinion. At least she's finally on board.
Hey Grant,
You are doing great! Almost there - I wouldn't dress it up much - get it running the way you
want & head out on the highway. I like the look of your engine - very sharp.
Thanks Ben. once it runnin' an on the road, I can dress it up a bit. Really, when I park, the hood will mostly remain closed. Clean and functional, is what I'm after. I plan on driving it daily from May till November. No A/C and stock straight axle. I drove that way as a kid and loved it. As long as it looks good, and I have my tune's, I'll be more than happy. If I go on a long trip, and have problems, I can still find the right part's an keep going. The system is 25yrs old, and the the aftermarket support is still good.
I had bought 19lb HO injectors, but after doing research, found out I'd have problems. I bought a set of stocker 14lb injectors. I don't have the budget to convert to HO. Heads, intake and switch to MAF. I'll save $1000.00 or more keeping it stock. I'll be running header's and dual exhaust, and modified fresh air intake. It'll be more than suffice for me. I tend to get into trouble with MORE POWER. I am on track to have this truck finished for under $15000.00 cdn. I am under a strict budget, and have to be very patient. My truck gets put away for the winter. Over that period I shop for part's, and usually have enough bought to keep me busy all summer. This truck will be garage built with the exception of the paint. (being done at my buddy's shop). Do to other commitments with children heavily involved in sport'$. I have blown my completion date by at least a couple of year's. I'm also too fussy for my budget. After all, it's a hobby, not an obsession for me. Although my wife tends to have a different opinion. At least she's finally on board.
My injectors are the orange I think they are the 19lb/ what color are the one have and my engine does not look half as nice as yours
My injectors are the orange I think they are the 19lb/ what colour are the one have and my engine does not look half as nice as yours
The 19lb are orange, and are stock for that vintage 5.0 HO motor. the gray ones are stock 14lb for the low po Crown Vic style 5.0. I also removed the original ford accessory brackets and bought some off shore ones. The off shore ones had crappy hardware, so I bought, and fabbed my own. A lot cheaper than the March one's. I think Ryans88GT used the same bracket's I have. I bought mine from RPC Product's.
Charlie buy the 8 stack!!! I have a 302 to go in truck later and I am with leaning on the holley . I like it to look old school but I do not like to pay that much. Maybe they will cheapen up a little.
Grant your truck looks very nice. Eventually that is the set up that I want. Right now it is the 400 engine with fmx but it runs and drives and that is what I am after. I have the power steer and stock axle like you are doing and it is alright.Stay warm
Yep, here is a pic I took at the 40 Ford Days show this year...still dreamin' about it!
Very cool. At least until one of them starts messing up. That could be a trick to chase down. I think I would run about three fuel filters with that setup.
yamagrant your engine looks great, even if it is yamaha colors (I think my next bike will be a yz250f)
mines 88 Lincoln as well it is an HO though. runs great starts right up, does not smell, jets don't plug up, runs perfect at sea level or at 10,000 feet. I need to clean it up some but these efi engines look good to me.
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I am on track to have this truck finished for under $15000.00 cdn. I am under a strict budget, and have to be very patient. My truck gets put away for the winter. Over that period I shop for part's, and usually have enough bought to keep me busy all summer. This truck will be garage built with the exception of the paint. (being done at my buddy's shop). Do to other commitments with children heavily involved in sport'$. I have blown my completion date by at least a couple of year's. I'm also too fussy for my budget. After all, it's a hobby, not an obsession for me. Although my wife tends to have a different opinion. At least she's finally on board.
(I think my next bike will be a yz250f)
