Guest Mike Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Yes... I searched:wink: I found a '97 Lincoln Continental locally with a SC V8. The window sign states that the engine is new (don't know about the SC or tranny). I don't really want the car but I'm interested in the engine and transmission to swap into my 260Z Alpha 1, which currently has a mid/mild NA 350 SBC. I realize the mounts must be changed too. Overall the car is in very decent condition and I think I can pick it up for about $3K or so. I'm assuming this is a 4.6 liter? QUESTION: What kind of performance can I expect from this Lincoln SC V8 engine as opposed to a built (mid/mild) NA Chevy 400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1 240Z Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 if the motor is a DOHC 32 valve motor im guessing that it wont fit... if its a SOHC i am not sure it would fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I don't know much about he lincoln sc engine, but I would invest that money in you 350 you have now. $3000.00 would go a long way on a nice rebuild for the 350, forged pistons, nice roller cam, and nice heads. Just my 2 cents worth..... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I figured that... I guess I just needed confirmation. However, I won't be putting any $$$ into this 350, which is actually a decent build. I'll be putting my $$$ into a 406 or 434/455 stroker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Mike, you'll be fighting the width of the Ford motor IMO. That's the real killer of the new engines. The "old" pushrod Ford V8's are fine though. The Chevy is a better choice. OK I admit that I'm very biased, but the Chevys just look better. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Yeah, I do like the simpler look of the old-school motors. The new high tech motors are "often" a mess to look at... not always, but often. Other times, the mess is covered up with the induction system and, well... covers. Like it's been said here, that $3K plus the $1K or so needed for fabrication and labor is better spent on an old reliable SBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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