Hey guys well i have the option to pick up a very clean 89 SC with a rebuilt 5 speed, but no engine. Anyone have any feedback on what else can be shoehorned in that baby to get it rolling again? Obviously another 3.8 SC engine, but any thoughts on something else, 4.6, 5.0 , or thoughts on the cheapest route to go? Just looking to possibly make it a screw around track car for a couple guys, split costs.
SC With No Engine Swap Option?
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Even with the 3.8SC, the cam is different depending on if it was destined for an automatic or 5-speed. Just something to keep in mind...
At least that's what I recall hearing in one of these dry boring Ford tech videos.
http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=95369
At least that's what I recall hearing in one of these dry boring Ford tech videos.
http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=95369
Ive got 2 SC cars with good motors for sale or ill sell you a motor. Id post them in the for sale section but im a newbie. 49 more posts to go before i can start a post.
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Not completely true. The first two years of Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria's had a block with the 5.0/3.8 bellhousing pattern. The block is Iron though, but is not a bad thing, still weighs about the same as the 5.0. And they came with an AOD (reason why the used the bolt pattern probably.)
-Thomas
well he did say slightly the 89 5spd cam is the best of the stock cams.
but what do i know Im relativly new to this stuff.
i know the 89 cam is best of stockers get a 89 cam cut 50 thousanths off the bottom side opposite lobe. get longer pushrods viola you get what we used to run when no cams were available . my sc has one in it now .
self ported heads,
self made intake plenum,
self made raised top,
self ported blower,
self made 10% crank pully,
self made 5% jackshaft pully,
self made return plenum,
self made lower intake,
self made double intercooler ,
self made inverted blower setup,
self ported exh manifolds,
75mm bbk tb,
self ported maf, ]
42 lbs inj,
13.98 @101 done on half the parts listed. and 30 lbs inj.
so as you can see im new to this stuff.
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Just in case you haven't made up your mind yet...
After having to tear into a SC 3.8 that I'm parting out...go with a 5.0
Not saying the SC 3.8 isn't a good engine, but in my limited experience it's a PITA to work on, even doing basic things like changing spark plugs is a chore.
After having to tear into a SC 3.8 that I'm parting out...go with a 5.0
Not saying the SC 3.8 isn't a good engine, but in my limited experience it's a PITA to work on, even doing basic things like changing spark plugs is a chore.
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grand national engines? lol The Ford v6 is getting to the point of the same potential level as the GN 3.8 based engines are, plus you could keep Ford in the car
-Thomas
The 3.8 GN is a different animal from a n/a v6
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