2001 Continental Engine -> Foxbody

RyanEllis · May 31, 2014

I found a 2001 32 v engine (fwd) can it be put into my 87 Gt

tannerc91gt · May 31, 2014

Intake and accessories all have to be changed. Which wouldn't be a big deal, except that I'm pretty sure it's only got 1 motor mount

RyanEllis · May 31, 2014

The engine much diff than the rwd version? I can get excessories and computer And everything from the continental

tannerc91gt · May 31, 2014

I'm pretty sure you cannot use it as it's built to be mounted FWD as such the motor mount design doesn't fit like a standard mod motor. Which is enough of a project in itself.

tannerc91gt · May 31, 2014

Let me correct that,
I would bet it's a Windsor block like anything else. I see that you'd probably have to drill and tap the motor mount holes on whatever side doesn't have it. The accessories and oil filter and all those things will be weird. Oil pan too I imagine. I know the intakes are different and the coil packs.
It CAN be done from everything I see, but I'd hope you were getting the motor really cheap to be worth it
http://forums.corral.net/forums/gt-sohc/95394-lincoln-intech-32v-engine-what.html
Here's a bunch of info

stykthyn · May 31, 2014

It can also be tied to a chain and used as a boat anchor. That engine would be a horrible choice for a Fox.

RyanEllis · May 31, 2014

Thanks a lot for the info! Yeah i wS def getting it cheap and low granny miles. Seems like it would be a huge headache even if it is possible haha

RyanEllis · May 31, 2014

stykthyn said:
It can also be tied to a chain and used as a boat anchor. That engine would be a horrible choice for a Fox.

What would you recommend then, besides 351

stykthyn · May 31, 2014

What do you plan on using the car for? What motor does it currently have?

RyanEllis · May 31, 2014

Very tired stock 302. Most street use

stykthyn · May 31, 2014

Gt40 engine from 302 explorer/mountaineer. Swap cam and a couple other parts it's a solid 60hp over the stock 302 and it bolts right in.

mikestang63 · May 31, 2014

stykthyn said:
Gt40 engine from 302 explorer/mountaineer. Swap cam and a couple other parts it's a solid 60hp over the stock 302 and it bolts right in.

^^^^ this x 5

Mustang5L5 · May 31, 2014

You cannot use the FWD continental engine.

The block is different from the RWD version of the 4.6L 32v. It will not work in a RWD application.

Toss it in a 2000's Taurus

tannerc91gt · May 31, 2014

Mustang5L5 said:
You cannot use the FWD continental engine.

The block is different from the RWD version of the 4.6L 32v. It will not work in a RWD application.

Toss it in a 2000's Taurus

Odd that ford made a separate casting for that. I've seen people say they have done it. But while anythings possible, it seems far from practical

Mustang5L5 · May 31, 2014

Sure they weren't referring to using a Mark 8 engine? Usually most Lincoln 32V swaps use this.

TOOLOW91 · May 31, 2014

Better question here is how big is your buget followed by your goals to give an accurate answer

tannerc91gt · May 31, 2014

Mustang5L5 said:
Sure they weren't referring to using a Mark 8 engine? Usually most Lincoln 32V swaps use this.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/gt-sohc/95394-lincoln-intech-32v-engine-what.html
Not that it's definitive proof or any thing

RyanEllis · Jun 2, 2014

I found an 2000/2001 explorer with 5.0 that i can get for cheap. This be suitable? Will my 87 computer and efi work with it with no problems

RyanEllis · Jun 2, 2014

And what about bolting up to my tranny

stykthyn · Jun 2, 2014

Yes. Swap cam, distributor, upgrade valve springs, oil filter adapter, all the front dress from your old engine and you are ready to rock. It will bolt up to the t5 or the aod.

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