96 Gt/cobra Conversion

Unit 5302 · 06-11-2002, 07:01 PM

Okay. I'm not an expert on the modular cars, but let's see what I can do since you asked.

The Lincoln Mark VIII came with the AOD-E transmission during it's production run from 1993-1998. During that time it was equipped with the 4.6L DOHC 32V engine, almost exactly the same as the Cobra's. I really doubt there are any differences between the Mark VIII block and the Cobra block, and I would be suprised if all the 4.6's didn't use the same bolt pattern on the transmissions.

If you were in a pinch for a computer, the Mark VIII computer should run the AOD-E, but I don't know if the Cobra's will since the Cobra was never offered with an auto tranny.

Basically, it doesn't seem like a real complicated swap to me on the surface. You shouldn't have to do any engine compartment mods, I would assume the tranny will bolt up fine, and you should have access to auto computers for the DOHC 4.6L from the Mark VIII.

As far as your other mods, I don't know how the rest of your systems will interact with the Cobra parts.

If I had more knowledge about the newer engines, I'd certainly share it.

Good luck,

Kell

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06-11-2002, 07:01 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Okay. I'm not an expert on the modular cars, but let's see what I can do since you asked. The Lincoln Mark VIII came with the AOD-E transmission during it's production run from 1993-1998. During that time it was equipped with the 4.6L DOHC 32V engine, almost exactly the same as the Cobra's. I really doubt there are any differences between the Mark VIII block and the Cobra block, and I would be suprised if all the 4.6's didn't use the same bolt pattern on the transmissions. If you were in a pinch for a computer, the Mark VIII computer should run the AOD-E, but I don't know if the Cobra's will since the Cobra was never offered with an auto tranny. Basically, it doesn't seem like a real complicated swap to me on the surface. You shouldn't have to do any engine compartment mods, I would assume the tranny will bolt up fine, and you should have access to auto computers for the DOHC 4.6L from the Mark VIII. As far as your other mods, I don't know how the rest of your systems will interact with the Cobra parts. If I had more knowledge about the newer engines, I'd certainly share it. Good luck, Kell