Manual Transmission Mark VIII Drives like a dream!

[@lollol-xp4mc]

Damn dude you built a manual mark 8 thats crazy. Not many people like these cars enough to put that kind of work into one and im no different but i respect it fuckin sweet

[@thedruidzmademe666]

my dream build

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

awesome swap my man. Had a 97 LSC and can't imagine how much more fun it could've been with a stick

[@williambracale3577]

I'm the original owner of a '97 Mark VIII LSC. Wish I could do this . . . You rock, son!

[@LetzEat]

My pappy said, "Son, you're gonna' drive me to drinkin' If you don't stop drivin' that Hot Rod Lincoln."

[@jes0lis]

brings a tear to my eye seeing you carry on this legacy. at the time i could not order one of those cobra from my car , also a 98'.. There was only a hand full of guys with the bullet rims and lowered kit. i ran hooker exhaust with factory tips, cobra pully, cold air, i wish this damn peddle commander ooptions would have been avail back then ,, sold it in 2009

[@earldelsanto]

Good work my friend. Real work. Work of love. Mechanicals Love it.

[@sonicshima1663]

This thing is awesome! Congratulations

[@alenyan1]

09:00 This is the true sound of nature

[@soyounoat2814]

Nice work on a very cool project,

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Nice do you have a parts list for conversion thks

[@earldelsanto]

O yeh is right powering threw a sweeper. Sounds soooòoo good.

[@tngtacticalmiata1219]

I have a 95 and a 97... The 95 is getting this swap as absolutely soon as I can manage it.

[@brb240]

Hey bro. My car wont start.can I get some info on the park /neutral switch bypass or whatever you did?thanks man Cool build!

[@windward2818]

Functionally, at least from the EVTM for the 1997 Mark VIII, the stock PCM (104 Pin EEC-IV) communicates over the SCP Network (PWM J1850) to the Message Center for vehicle speed which looks like it is derived from the transmission vehicle speed sensor, which is located in the transmission housing. How did you retain this function? I though this speed was scaled by the PCM and sent to the dash module over SCP to control the speedometer. Did you recreate the vehicle speed target on the new manual transmission? Also, interesting with the change to a manual transmission is the fact that the engine cam design, and along with the air intake runner control, are targeted towards using an automatic transmission (higher torque at lower rpms). After driving the car, do you have any thoughts on engine operational range (torque available per engine RPM) when using the manual? Another consideration is the final drive, which here again is setup for an automatic. There are a lot of operational differences between an automatic and manual transmission drivetrains.

[@leticiahernandez5354]

Beautiful car..and manual is the best

[@romero.4089]

In certain situations

[@Impala75]

Sounds good dude..!!..

[@T-HobbiesG45]

I plan on buy me another and doing the same thing making it a 5 speed

[@TurboTurdBurglar]

Just need some 4.10’s now

[@lollol-xp4mc]

Posi more important than the gearing but might as well do both whike ur in there

[@midnight347]

More like a ported short runner cobra intake and some aftermarket cams and 4.30-456 gears the b head cobras love them super steep gears and this heavy ass b headed lincoln will def love the steeper gears. 4.10 is good but since its manual id go with 456s unless its forced induction then 410-430 depending on power level.

[@tmb06]

Nice rims 👍 Did you need to adjust the air ride suspension at all before putting them on?

[@96LM8]

The vehicle is coil spring converted. These are Mustang wheels. I have swapped over to the Mustang bolt patern with cobra hubs in the front and re drilled hubs in the back. I believe I referenced forum posts on lincolnvscadilac when I did it. This bold pattern opens up your wheel options tremendously!

[@tmb06]

@@96LM8 cool. Preciate the info

[@patrickgronemeyer3375]

yo where is this????!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@earldelsanto]

Looks my hometown area.....Wendell north Carolina thank you

[@fredred8371]

What headers did u find that fit? Or did u have modify them to fit? I cut the cat off the driver side stock exhaust manifold and welded pipe to it going down past the steering shaft but that was the tricky part, the damn steering column shaft. I just assumed nobody made headers that would clear it. I plan to turn them around for a turbo in the future but I just started it for the first time yesterday since rebuilding the engine and trans (auto) with all forged parts

[@96LM8]

They are kooks brand. Built by super coupe performance. Has some specific to the first and second gen Mark VIII'S

[@earldelsanto]

Yes that sounds nice.

[@jacobwicker9618]

You wouldn’t happen to have a full parts list for the manual swap would you ? Have a 98 I’ve been thinking of doing a swap with

[@96LM8]

Put together a parts list in the video description

[@impalalfx1108]

nice! change that rear end, & then it'll get interesting

[@macgyvernetwork1437]

You still own this car? Is it for sale?

[@thomasgriffith5544]

Where did you get those side cobra badges?

[@96LM8]

Website was called lincolnmotorsport it does not seem that it exist in the same capacity anymore.

[@96LM8]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ3Cf6J9gruFZ8U His channel

[@bayarea1974]

Would 1996 mustang cobra headers would fit 1994 mark 8?

[@96LM8]

Doubt it. The aftermarket Mark VIII headers even differentiate between 1st and 2nd gen Mark's. I wouldnt know for sure though.

[@bayarea1974]

@@96LM8 where do i get mark viii long tube headers?

[@96LM8]

Supercoupe performance

[@nissanbrown6144]

Yes

[@martinsirois4847]

There is a mark 8 for sale down the street for me and I want it so bad but I’m broke

[@diegougaz7727]

How did you get your speedo to work?? doing a MT82 swap and would like to use the stock gauge cluster as well

[@96LM8]

It was the same sensor on the new transmission. Speedo works great. Might have even been the same connector lol.

[@diegougaz7727]

Jessepliance interesting. So you just connected the OSS from the TR3650 into the OSS connector of the mark viii and it worked? That sounds too easy lol but hey, I won’t complain. Thanks man

[@96LM8]

@@diegougaz7727 Ya I remember it being too easy I think. The computer on the mark receives two speed inputs from the 4r70w. One of them you get rid of and it gets "tuned out". If I remember right the one speed sensor that I kept was the same exact sensor. It's been 2 years so forgive my memory.

[@lollol-xp4mc]

@@diegougaz7727 dont do an mt82 swap thats a bad move you might as well go t56 at that point mt82 are ehh okay but not exactly trustworthy for the price id feel more comfortable with a tr

[@diegougaz7727]

@lol lol mt82s are like $500 lol a t56 is 5 times the cost. Absolutely worth doing a mt82 swap

[@jeremyedwards1283]

What drive shaft did you use?

[@96LM8]

Custom made steel driveshaft

[@jeremyedwards1283]

Jessepliance very seriously considering doing a t45 wasn’t sure if maybe A Mustang one would fit

[@jeremyedwards1283]

Thanks

[@ThePSO51]

I agree with Impala LFX I have a MarkVII with a T5 and changed the gear to 3:73, my mustang in a hugo boss suite. Nice work bud have fun!! does it have forged internals like the 03 Cobra?

[@brucedressel4523]

Not from the factory just powdered metal rods.

[@Gen01Lee]

Do these have the same rears as the SC? I know they have the same platform.

[@96LM8]

I dont know for sure.

[@keithp567]

what parts are needed to do this conversion?

[@96LM8]

Added a parts list in the discription

[@CARMAN2482]

How much 0-60?

[@MarvinMr305]

Who did you buy this car from? Looks familiar

[@96LM8]

Fella in Denver, Colorado. It was completely stock when I purchased it maybe 5 or 6 years ago

[@MarvinMr305]

@@96LM8 oh ok 👍 i have a 97 on anthracite saleens. Same color as yours.

[@z06king]

Was this wintertime in Alberta? Inspiring swap.

[@96LM8]

Northern Colorado! I believe it was early spring.

[@eliarmenta8010]

what's the size on wheels and tires?

[@96LM8]

18x10 in the rear and 18x9 in the front. Had to stretch some 255s to keep it from rubbing on the back and trim some of the fender on the inside lip. Dont remember exact tire sizes. I'd have to check.

[@FishingWithJo415]

Man after I seen this it makes me want one now! How’s it holding up? Do you still have it?

[@96LM8]

Still got it. Haven't done much to it since but it is very fun to drive!

[@edb3654]

Does your cruise still work after the swap?

[@96LM8]

Unfortunately it does not. I haven't looked into it yet either.

[@Sg-gd1lu]

Tryna do my 98 VIII? Love the car but wish it was manual

[@96LM8]

Heck ya. Hopefully my videos help. Let me know if you have any questions I would be glad to help!

[@dw8730]

Where is a build list located consisting of everything you will need to make this possible?

[@liukang3479]

Id pay to have that done to mine

[@DeiHarper9361]

Im cheap...cost of build?

[@96LM8]

3000 ish. I did not keep track very well.

[@DeiHarper9361]

@@96LM8 not bad, i figured upwards of 10k.

[@leticiahernandez5354]

Drinking beer after 08:00 @ clock in the morning??jajajajajajaa funny funny guy

[@steveo201]

Leticia Hernandez breakfast of Champions

[@jasonnean2795]

Wow! Love it love it love it!!! 3 questions..... how long did it take, and how much money? And the third question where are you located cuz I need to fly your ass to me so we can do my 97 Mark 8!!! Lol. Got mine back in November and just really starting to drop money in it now. But watching this video definitely going to convert mine over. That's after I put the stock suspension back together. Somebody did the old swap out before I got possession of it, and I want it to be air ride!!

[@96LM8]

So it took me maybe about 6 months of my weekends partially devoted to it. It probably cost around 2500-3000 dollars. It's hard to get an exact number because I didn't keep track and I did some other mods at the same time. It does require a professional tune that I didn't do. Lol I live in Northern Colorado! Maybe I will do a build breakdown video or something because you are not the only curious person.

[@jasonnean2795]

@@96LM8 yeah I think it's extremely bad ass, and my curiosity is quite Peaked!! Lol . Wanted to ask you also have you converted over your low beam HID bulbs as of yet? Getting ready to do mine just have to find proper install kit. None of us will never know why Lincoln ever did a way with those bulbs. Smh

[@williambracale3577]

@@jasonnean2795 I'm the original owner of a '97 Mark VIII LSC. I had to convert my HID low beams in 2008. Replaced the left side ballast in '07, but when the right side went out a year later, we couldn't find a replacement. Discovered that Lincoln began using a different ballast in the middle of the model year, and the old ballast is not compatible with Marks built after the switchover. Mine was built shortly after the cut over. I'm not a fan of the halogen conversion, but at least it has allowed me to keep it on the road for 15 more years! It still drives like a dream. Only 101K miles. After watching this video, I have a nice retirement project to consider next year!

[@bjayjohn2902]

For the homies

[@T-HobbiesG45]

Where gonna go easy on her Not even 5 seconds later: Shita (engine reving to 5k in background) LMAO

[@runner3033]

He went easy on 'er - no hard launches. ;)

[@g1boy2]

Lincoln GT Mk 8

[@Ws6Ms]

That's awesome.. what pedals did you use??

[@96LM8]

Early 90s supercoupe. If I remember right any MN12 Thunderbird supercoupe clutch will do.

[@kaneguthrie6371]

Flexplate on a standard.

[@leticiahernandez5354]

08 :28 nice camaro ajjajajajä

[@derickfarmer7701]

I wish people stop putting Cobra on these goddamn cars

[@brucedressel4523]

Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Exodus 20 7 KJV

[@davidbeattie4294]

Dude: you have got to learn how to eliminate the scraping noise your recorder picks up while you narrate your video. Its extremely distracting and spoils the impact of your presentation. Just sayin'

[@johnnygride2118]

the

[@mikewest6569]

how to destroy a great car.

[@fly1ngpapaya]

Why are you here

[@mikewest6569]

@@fly1ngpapaya To annoy you and it looks like I am succeeding.