Engine 4.6 Oil Pan Differences Gt, Mark Viii, Town Car

Hello,

I have a question about 4.6 oil pan differences between these cars. I am aware that the Mark VIII oil pan has a baffle attached to the side of the oil pan. Well, at least some of the years.

I have a 97 Mark VIII parts car that I bought to use for an AC Cobra project that I am working on. I was told by previous owner that the pan was replaced and used an oil pan from a Town Car. I have to assume these are the same as Crown Vic as well. So I got under there the other day to look around and have compared what I saw to Crown Vic pans online.

So is there much difference in oil capacity between the Town Car and GT/Cobra? I will probably want to retain the low oil sensor that was used in the Mark. Not sure if this pan has provisions for it.

My biggest concern is the pick up and dipstick. If the pan was changed to a Crown Vic/Town Car setup, would the pickup be different? Would the dipstick be different?

If I need to swap to a GT pan then that is fine. Just need to know if its necessary. As for clearance, the frame that I am working with has plenty of room.

Thanks

I guess my thoughts were if a smaller pan was used then it would make the dipstick appear like it has 6 qts when in fact it might only have 5 qts. But maybe I am looking at it wrong. I have never torn apart a 4.6 so that is why I wondered about the pick up. Thanks

No this engine will be going into a Streetbeasts model. The frame is completely open under the engine and oil pan.

Thats a good point.. I have yet to set the motor into the frame. Still working on getting the engine out of the mark viii. After that, I will need to come up with some motor mounts. I wonder if I should look into putting a shield in front of the pan.