Hey folks...
Yes there are other threads on the subject, but I haven't found one that addresses both at the same time.
I have a 1996 Mark VIII.
It is tuned with Quarterhorse and has dual cat back exhaust which has made a difference up top/on the highway for sure.
Around town though, it is still a stock Mark. :/ I want more of what it does on the highway, kinda scary, for 0-60. I don't need to go 150 MPH.
I have money which I intend to spend on this car.
I have read Many opinions here and elsewhere about what stall converter for the street, and what gears to get.
It is dizzying, and no direct references to Mark VIII's.
On gears, most here say 3.73 for the rear end is perfect for the street in a Mark.
I have also read more than once,
elsewhere, (mustang boards for ex)
that their gear change and tune was disappointing.
On torque converters, I am seriously considering a Circle D converter.
Those are $1k and I don't want to get it wrong with the stall speed, obviously.
In searching for mods for a street use car NO Track,
I have read :
"Don't do both"
"5k stall or go home"
"Don't fear the 456 Gear"
and
"Stock converter for the street, Period"
...among other things.
I know my engine doesn't get entertaining til 3500-4000 rpm,
But I don't want to have to rev it that high to start up a hill from a dead stop every time either.
I know cams and intake play a role.
I might dry shot it or build a higher compression swap motor later on. It would be an engine from another mark..
I don't have the patience to build another forced induction car..
Coyote motors are much more expensive than a parts Mark.
I know people here say 3.73 is "perfect", but could the ones who have done that elaborate?
What did the doers of the mentioned items/modifications regret doing/wish they had done differently?
The gear question could be answered by 2v/4v crowd, but I think the converter is more specific to the 4v people.
Thanks to helpers and I hope you are all safe!
Paul
Yes there are other threads on the subject, but I haven't found one that addresses both at the same time.
I have a 1996 Mark VIII.
It is tuned with Quarterhorse and has dual cat back exhaust which has made a difference up top/on the highway for sure.
Around town though, it is still a stock Mark. :/ I want more of what it does on the highway, kinda scary, for 0-60. I don't need to go 150 MPH.
I have money which I intend to spend on this car.
I have read Many opinions here and elsewhere about what stall converter for the street, and what gears to get.
It is dizzying, and no direct references to Mark VIII's.
On gears, most here say 3.73 for the rear end is perfect for the street in a Mark.
I have also read more than once,
elsewhere, (mustang boards for ex)
that their gear change and tune was disappointing.
On torque converters, I am seriously considering a Circle D converter.
Those are $1k and I don't want to get it wrong with the stall speed, obviously.
In searching for mods for a street use car NO Track,
I have read :
"Don't do both"
"5k stall or go home"
"Don't fear the 456 Gear"
and
"Stock converter for the street, Period"
...among other things.
I know my engine doesn't get entertaining til 3500-4000 rpm,
But I don't want to have to rev it that high to start up a hill from a dead stop every time either.
I know cams and intake play a role.
I might dry shot it or build a higher compression swap motor later on. It would be an engine from another mark..
I don't have the patience to build another forced induction car..
Coyote motors are much more expensive than a parts Mark.
I know people here say 3.73 is "perfect", but could the ones who have done that elaborate?
What did the doers of the mentioned items/modifications regret doing/wish they had done differently?
The gear question could be answered by 2v/4v crowd, but I think the converter is more specific to the 4v people.
Thanks to helpers and I hope you are all safe!
Paul