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**gadget73** · 06-11-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MeLikeyStripperChicks

Thain, that air filter, why the heck did you stick it there?

Because thats where the free parts I found located it. I got tired of hearing noise about the lack of filter system, and the stock air box flops around annoyingly when you have no bracket to locate it. Its also ugly as hell.

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Originally Posted by MeLikeyStripperChicks

I could get away with that cause I got open hood and the hot air from the manifolds actually gets pushed back down and under the car, but yers just gets trapped up there and sucked in my the engine - why not extend the piping and pint the filter behind the washer bottle?

Because I'm lazy and I don't want to re-locate or remove my washer or overflow bottles. I kind of like the stock ones, and moving the filter to a better spot would require doing something with them. I'm also planning on making changes to the intake soonish anyway, so I might end up having to relocate the stuff anyway.

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Originally Posted by MeLikeyStripperChicks

Also what elbow and silicone fitting did you use for that filter?

I believe it came from the Box of Mike, but don't quote me on that. Unknown what they're from, it was stuff sitting around the shop.

**gadget73** · 06-11-2007, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OVERKILL

In regards to your heat issue, what was going on? Fitting a cooler thermostat is only helpful if your cooling system is adequate enough to handle it, as the cooler you try to run things, the more cooling is required to do that. Perhaps your other T-stat was dying and sticking shut? Because if it can stay at 185 now, then obviously your cooling system (cooling capacity-wise) wasn't the issue.....

Yes, the Mark VIII fan doesn't cover the entire rad, but it's pretty close! It covers a lot more than any of the other fans I've seen........

Temperature on the stock gauge was running over at the L, sometimes slightly past it edging into the H area, add-on gauge put me at 205-215 cruising on the highway with no AC. Probably the thermostat was just shot and replacing it with a new of the same temperature range would have fixed it. I had a brand new 180 in the trunk already though, so I used it. The 195 was a newer Motorcraft, I'm not certain if I installed it with the Explorer intake, but it was not more than a year old. It always ran on the hot side of the scale on the stock gauge, and I'm not entirely sure I trust the add-on one since the temperature probe looks like it may have suffered a little damage at some point in it's life. Not sure which is more trustworthy at this point, but they now both read happy, stock gauge dead center of the scale, add-on at 185-190. I don't honestly recall but its possible it was the thermostat in the motor when it overheated badly last year from a failed water pump gasket. I might have cooked it then and it didn't get really apparent till it got hot outside.

06-11-2007, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gadget73

Because I'm lazy and I don't want to re-locate or remove my washer or overflow bottles. I kind of like the stock ones, and moving the filter to a better spot would require doing something with them. I'm also planning on making changes to the intake soonish anyway, so I might end up having to relocate the stuff anyway.

Who said anything about relocating bottles? Did I relocate my bottles?

**Lincolnmania** · 06-11-2007, 03:40 AM

yes the warm air intake came from the box of mike

Mr. Land Yacht · 06-11-2007, 01:41 PM

ooh..nice motor dude! me likey!
what is that intake? the explorer intake?

zwack88 · 06-11-2007, 01:48 PM

Damn that looks great man. Usually I don't like the light ford blue in cars this new but in yours it looks great! You running it down the track at SF?

**gadget73** · 06-11-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Land Yacht

ooh..nice motor dude! me likey!
what is that intake? the explorer intake?

Yes. early 97 Explorer intake with internal EGR, a Lightning EGR spacer, and the 65mm Explorer throttle body.

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Originally Posted by zwack88

Damn that looks great man. Usually I don't like the light ford blue in cars this new but in yours it looks great! You running it down the track at SF?

Plan on it. I kinda like the lighter color because its easier to see leaks. The dark blue hides a lot which is good or bad depending.

OVERKILL · 06-11-2007, 09:28 PM

Well at least with the 180 you get SLIGHTLY more timing

The ECM starts pulling timing just past 190 degrees........

torquelover · 06-12-2007, 08:45 AM

How do you like the new steering box? Still using the stock P/S pump?

**gadget73** · 06-12-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by torquelover

How do you like the new steering box? Still using the stock P/S pump?

Love it. Nice and firm. The car has slightly too much caster so the wheel is a little heavier than it needs to be. Think next time I have it aligned its going back to factory specs. Right now its at like 6 degrees, factory is 3 degrees. The extra stiff torsion bar in the box makes me need that extra caster a whole lot less. And yes, factory (original too I think) pump works fine with it. Lines are coupled because the fittings on the box are different but thats it.

**87gtVIC** · 03-29-2009, 01:44 PM

Really nice car, i love everything you have done to it. Do you have any updates?

**gadget73** · 03-29-2009, 10:59 PM

I think I've replaced the body mounts and tires since the last update. Might have swapped back to stock springs, but I don't know the timing exactly. Its got a 3 row radiator now too, a new stereo and a much nicer sub install. I don't document much. I just do stuff and drive the car. I have limited time to do major work on the car, so I just don't bother with taking pictures.

**87gtVIC** · 03-30-2009, 05:15 AM

So i guess a new top is still in the making.

p71towny · 03-31-2009, 12:39 AM

All's I know is Im happy the aquarium tubing is gone lol.

**gadget73** · 08-15-2009, 10:11 PM

Since I never update shit, here's some new engine pics. Mass air was done a couple weeks ago, along with the inner fender swap and the airbox setup. Inner fender, overflow bottle, and vac reservoir/relay cover is 1990 Towncar, airbox 1994 Towncar, air tube is 98ish Vic. The relays aren't re-wired into the correct 1990 relay panel, its just my stock relays shoved in the cover. Mass air meter housing is 94 Townie, but the electronics are 95 Tbird with a V8. ECM is a Mustang A9M. I've noticed better fuel economy, better power, and better drivability since doing this. Haven't put it on the dyno, but I've had it at the track and gotten a best of 16.021 in the quarter. Considering I used to be in the 17s, its doing much better now.

Oh, if I've never mentioned it before, the valve covers are 1985 Mustang with my own paintwork. Masking those off was a real pain in the ass too, let me tell you.

torquelover · 08-15-2009, 10:22 PM

Looks real good.

p71towny · 08-15-2009, 10:45 PM

WOW. That's really nice mang! She's come a long way. Once its repainted it'll be a new car.

OVERKILL · 08-15-2009, 11:13 PM

Looks awesome!

**87gtVIC** · 08-16-2009, 05:08 AM

Very nice.

**Lincolnmania** · 08-16-2009, 06:12 AM

thains car is awesome!

06-11-2007, 03:40 AM	#64
Lincolnmania Scott's Automotive Service Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: birdsboro/tremont pa Posts: 13,033	yes the warm air intake came from the box of mike __________________ 1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt 1989 crown vic gt sedan 5.0 HO 1991 lincoln mark VII bill blass (mini me) 1992 mercury grand marquis, 5.0 HO conversion finished, more to come! 1982 efm and 1986 alaska stokers keeping me warm

06-11-2007, 01:41 PM	#65
Mr. Land Yacht from 5.slow to 5.Oh YEA! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Auburn Hills, MI Posts: 6,492	ooh..nice motor dude! me likey! what is that intake? the explorer intake? __________________ '88 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-current 1/4mi time 15.37@93mph at Lapeer http://www.cardomain.com/ride/411357/1 http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/11285

06-11-2007, 01:48 PM	#66
zwack88 Loves his old junk Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,982	Damn that looks great man. Usually I don't like the light ford blue in cars this new but in yours it looks great! You running it down the track at SF? __________________ 1999 Eclipse GS-T, 1984 Firbird, 1988 Comanche

06-11-2007, 09:28 PM	#68
OVERKILL Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Posts: 655	Well at least with the 180 you get SLIGHTLY more timing The ECM starts pulling timing just past 190 degrees........ __________________ 1989 Town Car Cartier: 3G Alt. Upgrade, Mark VIII Electric Fan, Police Interceptor Suspension, 40-series Flows, loaded. HO+ Conversion: E7 heads, Cobra 1.7RR's, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, FMS "E" Camshaft, 4-hole 19lb/hr injectors, A9P ECM, 76mm C&L MAF, BBK CAI. 338,000Km, stock bottom-end.

06-12-2007, 08:45 AM	#69
torquelover Where's the torque? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,197	How do you like the new steering box? Still using the stock P/S pump? __________________ Indefinitely torqueless in suburbia... http://www.supermotors.net/users/torquelover

03-29-2009, 01:44 PM	#71
87gtVIC The Box..Think Inside It Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 8,314	Really nice car, i love everything you have done to it. Do you have any updates? __________________ ~David 1987 Crown Vic. Mods: Mustang Headers into Mustang H-PIPE, B&M Shift Improver Kit, High Output Upper Stuff, 1/2" Intake Spacer, Mustang Valve Covers, Bumped Timing, 2009 Police Zip Tube and Air Box, K&N Air Filter, 3G Alternator, Under-Hood Fuse Box, Headlight Relays, Police Rear Sway Bar and Wagon Front Sway Bar.....and much much more. All around fun car to drive. BOX PARTS FOR SALE CLICK ME: NOS 1979 D.Side Clear lens, police gauges, electrical stuffs etc.... lets make a deal. Make some offers. LTB BOX PARTS : Chrome Pedals, Transmission Cooler, seat belt sleeves, 90/91 Relay housing/cover...Please Contact me

03-29-2009, 10:59 PM	#72
gadget73 small engines suck Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,189	I think I've replaced the body mounts and tires since the last update. Might have swapped back to stock springs, but I don't know the timing exactly. Its got a 3 row radiator now too, a new stereo and a much nicer sub install. I don't document much. I just do stuff and drive the car. I have limited time to do major work on the car, so I just don't bother with taking pictures. __________________ 86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica). Drivetrain: 5.0 HO, Explorer cam, FMS 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley, SuperCoupe stall converter Suspension: Bridgestone Protenza G019 225/60/16 on LSC turbines, 1 3/16" wagon front bar, 1" PI rear bar, cargo coils, KYB GR-2 front shocks, F150 rear air shocks, big front brakes, ES poly front suspension bushings, 00 CVPI steering box, ES poly body mounts, rear disc brakes 91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE, triple black (Timewarp) - poly front bushings, KYB struts and shocks.

03-30-2009, 05:15 AM	#73
87gtVIC The Box..Think Inside It Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 8,314	So i guess a new top is still in the making. __________________ ~David 1987 Crown Vic. Mods: Mustang Headers into Mustang H-PIPE, B&M Shift Improver Kit, High Output Upper Stuff, 1/2" Intake Spacer, Mustang Valve Covers, Bumped Timing, 2009 Police Zip Tube and Air Box, K&N Air Filter, 3G Alternator, Under-Hood Fuse Box, Headlight Relays, Police Rear Sway Bar and Wagon Front Sway Bar.....and much much more. All around fun car to drive. BOX PARTS FOR SALE CLICK ME: NOS 1979 D.Side Clear lens, police gauges, electrical stuffs etc.... lets make a deal. Make some offers. LTB BOX PARTS : Chrome Pedals, Transmission Cooler, seat belt sleeves, 90/91 Relay housing/cover...Please Contact me

03-31-2009, 12:39 AM	#74
p71towny Cult of Personality Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 5,090	All's I know is Im happy the aquarium tubing is gone lol. __________________ Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

08-15-2009, 10:11 PM	#75
gadget73 small engines suck Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,189	Since I never update shit, here's some new engine pics. Mass air was done a couple weeks ago, along with the inner fender swap and the airbox setup. Inner fender, overflow bottle, and vac reservoir/relay cover is 1990 Towncar, airbox 1994 Towncar, air tube is 98ish Vic. The relays aren't re-wired into the correct 1990 relay panel, its just my stock relays shoved in the cover. Mass air meter housing is 94 Townie, but the electronics are 95 Tbird with a V8. ECM is a Mustang A9M. I've noticed better fuel economy, better power, and better drivability since doing this. Haven't put it on the dyno, but I've had it at the track and gotten a best of 16.021 in the quarter. Considering I used to be in the 17s, its doing much better now. Oh, if I've never mentioned it before, the valve covers are 1985 Mustang with my own paintwork. Masking those off was a real pain in the ass too, let me tell you. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica). Drivetrain: 5.0 HO, Explorer cam, FMS 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley, SuperCoupe stall converter Suspension: Bridgestone Protenza G019 225/60/16 on LSC turbines, 1 3/16" wagon front bar, 1" PI rear bar, cargo coils, KYB GR-2 front shocks, F150 rear air shocks, big front brakes, ES poly front suspension bushings, 00 CVPI steering box, ES poly body mounts, rear disc brakes 91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE, triple black (Timewarp) - poly front bushings, KYB struts and shocks.

08-15-2009, 10:22 PM	#76
torquelover Where's the torque? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,197	Looks real good. __________________ Indefinitely torqueless in suburbia... http://www.supermotors.net/users/torquelover

08-15-2009, 10:45 PM	#77
p71towny Cult of Personality Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 5,090	WOW. That's really nice mang! She's come a long way. Once its repainted it'll be a new car. __________________ Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

08-15-2009, 11:13 PM	#78
OVERKILL Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Posts: 655	Looks awesome! __________________ 1989 Town Car Cartier: 3G Alt. Upgrade, Mark VIII Electric Fan, Police Interceptor Suspension, 40-series Flows, loaded. HO+ Conversion: E7 heads, Cobra 1.7RR's, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, FMS "E" Camshaft, 4-hole 19lb/hr injectors, A9P ECM, 76mm C&L MAF, BBK CAI. 338,000Km, stock bottom-end.

08-16-2009, 05:08 AM	#79
87gtVIC The Box..Think Inside It Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 8,314	Very nice. __________________ ~David 1987 Crown Vic. Mods: Mustang Headers into Mustang H-PIPE, B&M Shift Improver Kit, High Output Upper Stuff, 1/2" Intake Spacer, Mustang Valve Covers, Bumped Timing, 2009 Police Zip Tube and Air Box, K&N Air Filter, 3G Alternator, Under-Hood Fuse Box, Headlight Relays, Police Rear Sway Bar and Wagon Front Sway Bar.....and much much more. All around fun car to drive. BOX PARTS FOR SALE CLICK ME: NOS 1979 D.Side Clear lens, police gauges, electrical stuffs etc.... lets make a deal. Make some offers. LTB BOX PARTS : Chrome Pedals, Transmission Cooler, seat belt sleeves, 90/91 Relay housing/cover...Please Contact me

08-16-2009, 06:12 AM	#80
Lincolnmania Scott's Automotive Service Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: birdsboro/tremont pa Posts: 13,033	thains car is awesome! __________________ 1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt 1989 crown vic gt sedan 5.0 HO 1991 lincoln mark VII bill blass (mini me) 1992 mercury grand marquis, 5.0 HO conversion finished, more to come! 1982 efm and 1986 alaska stokers keeping me warm

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