Lincoln Mark VIII

[dieselgeek]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

Call me crazy but if I have to spend money on a chip, then why not spend a little more and change it to mega squirt?

The MS tune is a lot more of your time tuning, but for some is a lot of fun.

Flip side: the EDIS ignition in your car is practically "plug & play" for MS. REALLY easy implementation for fuel and spark control.

[milner351]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

Russel -- did I PM you my tire / gearing excel sheet?

PM me if you'd like a copy and have excel to use.

I THINK the tbird wheels I have are 15s, but I will have to check.

[fahrenschnell]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

Thanks for breakfast on Sunday Russell....sorry I couldn't chat more but we were working like crazy....

Seth

[Russell]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

Call me crazy but if I have to spend money on a chip, then why not spend a little more and change it to mega squirt?

The MS tune is a lot more of your time tuning, but for some is a lot of fun.

Flip side: the EDIS ignition in your car is practically "plug & play" for MS. REALLY easy implementation for fuel and spark control.

Is mega squirt, a piggy back or does it replace all the EEC functions? How much trouble is it to get it to control the trans as well?

[Russell]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

my new not so secret, secret weapon ;D



oh and I replace the head lights with ones I found in the junk yard I should have cleaned them but i never got around to it and these were there so.... the new one on the right looks better then the left one 8)

[Russell]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

I made a $150 mistake today > , bought a set of '05 v6 mustang wheels to put my tires on paid $120 for the rims then $30 to have them mounted and balanced. The bolt pattern is different how did I mess that up? My wife likes them and they fit on her Rogue. They look great on her car so all is not lost.

[1badmonkey]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

mark viii is like a taurus/tbird/cougar/jag x type/volvo

5-4.25(108mm)

[milner351]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

I have a set of factory directional tbird/cougar aluminum wheels if anybody wants them.

[Russell]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

I have a set of factory directional tbird/cougar aluminum wheels if anybody wants them.

Are they 15" or 16"

[milner351]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

I think 15" but I'll have to check next time I'm over there.

[Russell]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

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]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

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]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

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]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

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]

Re: Lincoln Mark VIII

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

Seth