Lincoln Mark VIII

[Russell]

The lincoln is puking water, I think the water pump went out, going out to take it apart so hopefully I can fix it so I can race it on Saturday.....

[Russell]

water pump replaced so far no leaks, it is nice not to have to take the half the accessory drive off but it took quite a bit of effort to get it off, the thing is almost a machine fit.

[milner351]

Modulars are easier to work on as far as the FEAD compared to the older ones.... I remember a water pump on Dad's olds was an all day affair - everything had to come off, and just about every bolt was a different length, half the bolts were SAE, half were metric. Don't miss those days.

Good luck at Maxton!

[Russell]

Well I am sure that everyone is dieing to know how the lincoln did on the mile! 136.37 MPH! That was with the taller tires, cardboard / tape over front, removed a couple air silencers, mirrors, seat, door panels. Did not hit the speed limiter so it could go a little faster with more power / aero. Know where I can get some for free.

[fahrenschnell]

Tape off the cowl....pull the wipers and tape that whole area from hood to windshield.

Seth

[Russell]

Tape off the cowl....pull the wipers and tape that whole area from hood to windshield.

Seth

Good idea! This one is not free but also not out of reach http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/30750...oductId=751312 (exhaust cut out) It currently comes out of manifolds then to cats then they both go into a cat and come out as one, then go to a muffler then split and each side goes into another muffler. I was thinking put the cutout between the last cat and the 1st muffler that way there is only one cut out. What do you guys think? Think it will make a noticeable difference? Will this kick me out of the Super Street class?

[fahrenschnell]

That won't kick you out of superstreet but you need to make sure the cutout is after all of the O2 sensors or the ecm will go all wonky.

Seth

[Russell]

its a 1993 I am pretty sure it does not have any rear o2 sensors I was going to put it after the last cat so I will only need to buy one cut out. So you think it will increase speed? How much?

[98ciHemi]

Hey Russell, this video has been chilling on my computer for to long:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldH2fwTyrFE

[Russell]

Made five passes at maxton over the weekend 2 on Saturday and 3 on Sunday my best pass was #2 [size=10pt]138.46 mph[/size]! Someone said the air was not as good sunday I hope that's the reason it was 3 mph slower So I guess the exhaust cut out and covering the cowl help. It does sound a lot better with the cut out open, may have to look in to getting one of those electric cut out motors.

Well now its what can I do to make it faster. I could try to lower it some, I don't want to cut the springs that are on it, but I have a v6 tbird parts car I could still the springs from to try to get it down a 1 or 2" Would you cut 1/2 or whole coil? Got more ideas for free power or aero? Or I could just try to bring the SC to Maxton in April....