Gollum Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 It's also a pain to fit a BBF into a 65' stang, yet it fits quite nicely in a Z... The SOHC shouldn't have an issue fitting on the width. The Lincoln DOHC fits, so you're fine. Any fitment issues you'll have will be related to exhaust/steering and belly/x-member. From the looks of the fitments I've seen you'll have some clearance issues on the firewall that require the motor to sit forward a little, but it'll fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Steering is the biggest thing I'm really worried about. I searched around the forum for pictures of steering mods, but somehow couldn't find any good examples. If I can do exhaust work and get something to fit, I can do that, but if the steering has to be relocated, I have no idea how to do that. (It's out of the rain now too ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richracing Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 im glad i found this thread, i just got a hell of a deal on a 4.6l dohc crown vic engine and trans and im thinking about putting it into my '82 ZX. Looks like it will be a tight fit though. keep us updated on the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno 08 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 As far as I know, Crown Vics never came with the DOHC heads. I'm pretty sure they were all SOHC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 the Lincoln Mark 8, continental, mark 8 lsc, and aviator had DOHC mod motors, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Out of curiosity, can the DOHC heads be swapped onto the SOHC block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 In most cases that I'm aware of, yes. Though there's many different block variants so I can't say they all swap with any real certainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno 08 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The heads can be swapped, I've seen it done before on an Interceptor. However, Gollum is right about the many block variants. There are quite a few parts that don't interchange between my Cobra block and my Continental block (first thing that comes to mind is the oil filter setup). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) That's good to know. Once I get this engine in, if I'm REALLY still hungry for power, I can pickup an extra ~65 ponies that way.(although I'm sure I'll just want to drive the car, I hate it when it's sitting disassembled in the garage.) My wife's Mustang is slated to be painted over Thanksgiving (that's 1st in the garage work pecking order) so hopefully before the holidays I can look at pulling my z engine out. Edited November 2, 2010 by yellowoctupus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/685492/1972-datsun-240z-bfe-ne-us Pretty old post, no finished pictures, but somebody else out there STARTED this project. Man, does anyone ever finish it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richracing Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) yea, i was unaware that the vics had the sohc till i took a second look at it. i also found out that its a PI car. ive already got my l28 out and starting to pull the 4.6 out. looks like a wiring nightmare. ive got to get a couple haynes manuals and figure out what all can be deleted. ill start a build thread as soon as i make a little more progress. Edited November 13, 2010 by richracing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Rich, you've got a dohc I take it? (just want to clarify from your post). I don't think wiring will be your biggest concern (yes, of course it needs to be figured out, and when you look at it all together it looks horrific, but I think once you classify groups of wires, it won't be that bad.) What is the width of the 'frame rails' running through the engine bay of the z? I have the whole front clip from my mustang engine sitting on the floor, I was thinking of taking some measurements off that and getting a rough idea of what motor mounts will look like. Somebody on this forum made a cradle for their 302, I think that would be a smart way of mounting this one too, if it all fits. I take it you have an auto tranny with this too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richracing Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I actually have a SOHC crown vic P.I. engine and auto transmission. I actually want to keep the auto trans because ill be boosting later on and drag racing it. luckily, i have the whole car so i can pull all of the electronics and anything else i need. however, im trying to keep the wiring, vacuum, emissions, etc. to a minimum. a haynes or chiltons would help alot with understanding what i need and what not, also im sure some wires will have to be spliced into the ZX chassis harness... so yeeeaaa. lots of fun ahead. as for the mounting of it, the width from strut tower to strut tower is 3" more than the width of the engine. itll be tight, but it will fit. i plan to use 2"x4", 1/4" rectangle steel tubing to make a subframe/ motor mounts, but i wont know for sure until i actually place the engine and trans into place. What do you plan to use for driveshaft, diff, shafts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I don't have a driveshaft yet, but I was planning on using my extra 240z shaft and having it mated to a junkyard ford ds. Probably going to use the stock R200 until that gives up the ghost. Mine won't be a drag car ever, just a street car with more oompha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsKid Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Cool thread! I have a pretty good head start on parts for the build. Its just a matter of gathering info and getting everything in order complete the transplant. I have a wrecked GT mustang 01 with the T56 trans. Car is complete runs and drives. I just picked up a 90 z32 for really cheap! I was going to just sell the mustang and buy a TT motor swap but I'm really leaning towards a really cool Hybrid Z with some good old american rumble. I know a few things are in my favor, one being the rear mounted oil pan sump. From what I gather the trans is a good one as far as fitment on this car. I measured the width of the 4.6 and the width of the engine compartment it will fit. I was woundering if anyone knew of anyone doing this swap on a z32 yet or knows a few things right off hand. 1. Will the trans tunnel need to be cut so the oil pan will clear the crossmember? 2. Were is a good place to get the material I need to get the exhaust peices like the base manifold that is already precut? If I decide to do this swap and go through with it I'll post a follow along with alot of pics. I enjoy it when others do it! Spread the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richracing Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I didn't have to cut my trans tunnel in my 280zx so I'm pretty sure you're good in that area. As for the rest, get a welder and start fabricating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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