I wasn't really sure what kinda lincoln it was but it was a two door lincoln. I think it was a Mark8. That is what my friend told me. Anyhow, we were driving down a highway and I pass him. I figured it was an old guy driving a lincoln so I didnt think anything of it next I know he is sitting beside me in a quick minute. So, I figured I'd pace'em till we get to the next light. Sure enough we did. To make a short story even shorter I hit the gas and looked up, @ 30 he was two cars infront of me, so I was like forget it. So, he cruises back and gives me a rolling start @ 50mph and he started bouncing up and down like he was playing with the gas while I was @ full throttle then I heard him break loose and he was gone. OH MY GOD. Anybody know what lincolns of distinction is? He had that around his tag.

 

http://www.markviii.org/

 

Lincolns r boats.....r u sure u werent driving in water???

 

you can get a blower on those...damn

 

Boats? Blowers? Good god man don't feel bad the first time you guys get by one at a light/track. Like for instance would you test this?

http://www.maxrpm.com/lmstagnew16notext.jpg

and he runs a 13.44@102.993 with a 1.81 60ft. NA
All bolt ons no internals, no bottle either.
So, to all may the force be with you if you think they're boats.

 

I raced one of those from stop light to 70, dead even. both stock.
Now I have the Ypipe, I might pull up on him.

 

lincolns might be boats but they have a hella lot of power to push that boat with.

 

I've reamed a Mark VIII here. If memory serves correct the have a 4.6L V8 making something like 280-290HP. Sounds like a lot, but with 3700lbs I'd be surprised if they broke 7 seconds for 0-60.

 

I doubt our stock maxima's can hang with them. Maybe a few mods and we should be fine.

 

has the same motor as a mustang so any bolt ons a a stang will be ez bolt ons for the lincoln so it would be very ez to sneak up on ppl in one of dem thangs

 

A modded 5 speed should take on easily do keep in mind these do come supercharged and they are very fast not sure about the Mark8s but did drive a Mark7 and on top end they will get us especially once they hit boost.

 

The Mark8 is a 32valve silky v-8(quick)

The Mark7 is a 225hp mustang motored, breakdown factory(not quick)

No Lincoln is supercharged.


I did feel like a pimp in my old MKVII, and a poor pimp at the Ford dealer..

D

 

I am really intrested in this beast. I did some more research and found out that it is equipped with the DOHC, 32 Valve, 290 hp, 4.6 liter engine similar to the one found in the 96-98 Cobra Mustangs and has a 3.27 rear axle ration an AODE automatic transmission. Few mods here and there and you got a 13 sec. car. To think "ITS A LINCOLN!" I have alot of respect for these cars. Doing MORE research I found out that they did make a force inducted MK8, they only made accouple prototypes and here is a example. I had to dig hard for this

ENJOY!

 

oooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhh!

http://paulo.freeshell.org/j.force/f...enoBurnout.AVI

 

I know they did for a MarkVII I drove one the old ones not the newer ones which are now MarkVIII, and was not sure if they do for a MarkVIII but I guess they do!!

 

I have a 1996 Mark VIII, aside from my Max, and that thing has got some power to it. I've seen some of those out at the tracks pushing 9's in the 1/4 mile. Of course the guy had $$...converted the whole thing into a 6-speed, using a Supra transmission. Pretty nasty!

 

honestly if my mark VII had a T-5(5speed) I would have kept it.

They are bad *** if you do alot of work, but what car isn't>?


They could be looked at as heavy mustangs with class(?) The best part would be the rareity of a quick "Hot Rod Lincoln"...anyone remember this tune.?

D

 

Getting 3700lbs to go a quater mile in under 10 seconds gets my respect! Wow. I don't see nearly as many Mark VIII's here in MD as I used to in MA and NY.

I remember the first time I ever saw a new VIII, I was on my way to school in an '84 subaru GL-10 (non-turbo model, unfortunately) and I came to an all way stop just about the time the VIII did. I went first, and he thought he should have so he just went around me!

I was pretty surprised to see something like that whip off moves like cars half it's size. I guess that's why when I see them now I love to try to play with them a little. There's a dark (green, or black?) one I've stoplight raced here, and I pulled a good half car length on it from dead stop to about 70. This was also before my CAI.

I was also ahead the entire time, so perhaps they don't have the low end tourque american V8's are known for. If it is the same engine as the Mustang, this would appear to make sense, as from what I've heard the current generation V8's in the GT's are better than those of the last gen. (I respect the 5.0 from gens past, and this is not the engine I am referring to).

Then again who's to say he really tried his hardest? It was loud I'll give it that much - but perhaps there was more power that wasn't tapped into until he saw me take off so fast!

 

My brother had a 95 Mark VIII, and we raced a couple times. The first time, I launched good and beat him. The second time, he beat me because I screwed up my 1st-2nd shift. The third time, I barely beat him. So, whoever launches first and gets in front usually wins. Those Mark VIII's run sub-7 sec 0-60 stock.....

 

just goes to show, American cars are the fastest...anyone lookiong for 100% speed is in the wrong forum and has the wrong car...yea NSX and all are fast stock but when u get the hooking up, even without boost, i know a 67 mustang that will rock any car in today's generation....but they are just so ugly!

get mad props but no b*tches....

 

those things have HUGE engines with torque

 

my friends dad used to have a lincoln mark VIII and that thing puts out close to 300 horses, you never had a chance, but a SC then go looking for him

 

how ya doin, i have an 87 mark 7, with a couple of goodies. you say you wanted a supercharged 5 spd pumping out 350 rwhp. something with that mustang sound but that rides on air.something that pulls up next to you and all you hear is that blower wine, and you look at me and say what the f***.sleeper hmmmmmmm maybe. remember never sacrifice luxury for speed.

 

All I have to say is that is one SICK burnout!

 

Hey guys, I am a Lincoln Mark VII owner, an 88. Just because our cars are boats doesn't mean that we can't make them fast. These cars have great looks and can be heavily modified. I'me not here to make fun of your cars or anything like that... I believe that anyone has their own interests wether it be a "ricer" cross country, hot rod, etc... you get my point. But anyway just wanted to post something since one of your cars got toasted by a Lincoln, was just interested in it

 

http://www.markviii.org/Carlisle2002...NosBurnout.AVI
If you guys thought Genos burnout was sick...look at this MarkVIII.

 

What size tires do you have? They look really good and fill the wheel well nicely.

 

hey ANEMITY

what are your times? (1/4) Your car look fine I had a silver 88 MK7 I loved it and was ready to do it up like yours. Did you replace the bags with springs>? I was ready for that and a mustang S/C kit..But I replaced the tranny and ...and...and..then the car was still worth $3000...So I dumped it.. I love the looks of the MK7, but you either do or dont.

later..
D

 

Good ol' American torque plays a major role in that race. American cars have been known to use detuned race engines in all of their production vehicles. With a little bit of work, you can turn them back to their natural roots. Its no major feat to me when I hear posts like these. The only thing that can impress me is if you can build a motor not intended for race use, and make it fast. That's something that no domestic fan can do.

 

My average was 16.2 at like 87 or 88 mph. Not too bad for it since it had like 120,000 miles on the engine and it was bone stock. That engine finally gave in on me so I had a spare 302 non HO sitting in the garage i droped in until I got my new engine done. The new one I am putting in is a 351 Cleveland dyno at 500 ponies... this thing is gonna be sweet. Plus I have an autoshift for it that will look nice. I am going to replace the bags with sorings soon but so far my bags are working great so I have no need to at the moment. Have pics of your car? e-mail me sometime at darkanemity@excite.com or hit me up on AOL AIM screen name: ANEMITY

 

another lincoln guy checking in just to say whats up here is a small video of my car is pretty quick.

http://www.staffusa.com/Weather/BigAntRun.WMV


http://users3.ev1.net/~autometer/mov...gantonnaws.wmv

 

Those dragstrip runs are "sweet".

I thought about getting a MarkVIII. They have the 4 valve per cylinder heads like a Mustang Cobra. They are detuned a bit for the automagic and have a more restrictive exhaust.

In my brief research, I was put off by the airbag suspension. It is fairly expensive to repair.

 

The expense is high only if you dont konw the alternative routes of ordering and repair. No need to pay dealer price when you can get aftermarket or go to SVPU.com and order them there. Then again there is always the coil spring conversion. BigAnt, you have a really nice Moose Lodge.

 

they make kits for us to get rid of the air suspension

 

You got me thinking now. I've seen a couple good buys on MarkIIIs and would look real good in one. I've got to do more research on the air bag repair cost or spring replacement.

Of course, I keeping the MAX!

 

Yes I was looking into the kits while I had my 7...


get rid of the bags, get a built tranny, pray no electrical problems come up and build that engine up...add a lower gear and you are set...

 

Hey LSC-GT,

Your LSC brings back fond memories of my Lincoln. Sharp car you will be in the 14's soon right>?

nothing against the 11sec MK7, but the hood and wheels are too much to keep the class(sleeper look) of the car...does he have a 351 in that>?

Thanks for stopping by.

D

 

even someone thats not on our site is making fun of your hood Ant!

 

forget my hood comment I just saw Ant's Daily driver...that is what I would have done to mine..

Nice website as well!

So you lincoln guys are the same boat we are, go to the track and people either underestimate you or are surprized when you run 14's with the mustangGT's and NOSed Hondas..

thanks lincoln guys, I like discussing new things with new people.....

later,
Dale

 

DAMN!!!!