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No, but there is a bellhousing adapter that does allow for a T5.
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Thanks for posting! I've purchased a DOHC 4.6 out of a 2004 Lincoln Aviator (300 ft-lbs@3250RPM, 302Hp @ 5750RPM) for my project, along with the ECU. Basically all I want the ECU to do is control the fuel / ignition map and read whatever sensors it needs off the engine. I'm going to bolt a WC T-5 to it, so the automatic transmission controls go away. Pretty much everything from the firewall back I don't need. To accomplish this I just need an SCT tuner with a custom program? And, of course, an appropriately abbreviated wiring harness.
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Really? No replies?
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I just recently joined the forum and have been finding it a treasure-trove of info. I realize I'm resurrecting an old thread, but I'm doing the research for a 4.6 installation in a ZX. Not planning on building a race car, but instead a really nice Grand Touring car with enough power to be fun, but not melt the tires every time I touch the throttle. I'm looking at using the 280-290Hp engine out of a Mk VIII. I'll have a BUNCH of questions as this goes on, but right now what I'd like to know and can't really tell from the photos is whether or not an A/C compressor fits along with everything else. I live in Arizona, where today the high temperature is supposed to be 112°F. If you want to drive in the summer here air conditioning is a must have.
I'll have additional questions about ECUs and wiring harnesses for the conversion from automatic to manual, so on and so forth. Looking forward to spending more time here.
280z Ford 4.6L Mod Motor
in Ford V8Z Tech Board
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The T5 is smaller and lighter than the TKO, and there were some T5's rated 330ft-lbs that was put behind the Cobra motors. The World Class T5 is apparently more robust than the T45, regardless of the T45's torque ratings. The T56 is a six-speed. I've had a six-speed Mustang GT, and second gear is essentially useless unless you're trying to minimize your 0-60 time.