What to do with an “accidental” engine trans purchase?

I think I bought a 97-98 Lincoln Mark8 4.6 4v and matching 4r70w trans without knowing the asking price.

My problem is that I don't have a vehicle to put this into, yet(?).

Oi vey.

Answer. 
 

or a ranger. 
 

should fit into a Subaru justy if you have one laying around. 

In reply to barefootskater :

I'm done with miatae. Ranger has been done before and it's a pita.

Cruise CL for unfinished Cobra kits?

SN95 mustang. It's a big motor to go in to many other ford products. Or maybe an explorer. They did something similiar with the lincoln aviator. 

If I still had my SN95 rag I'd probably be in touch with you. Though apparently it's basically impossible to install a 4v into an SN without dropping the subframe, so even then I probably wouldn't be that commited. 

I'm fairly certain a 4v just literally wouldn't fit in a Miata. It barely fits in a Mustang. 

Focus? https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2007-ford-focus-se-runs-perfect/7152574091.html or https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-2007-ford-focus-750-firm/7148782905.html

Anything from the Malaise era of cars? https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/lakeland-automobile/7143363935.html

This thing, in a Mid-Rear setup? https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1957-ford-anglia/7141384725.html  (or more appropriately, sitting on the engine/mid setup, these things are tiny)

This guy in a traditional F/R setup https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/bradenton-1951-ford-custom/7153995940.html

Or just build a tube frame.

Esperante

Pinto.

Or Festiva.

I'd be giddy either way.

SkinnyG (Forum Supporter) said:

Or Festiva.

Along those lines, this thing would require a damn big BFH

https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/debary-1990-subaru-justy/7148769696.html

Volvo wagon?

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1991-volvo-240-wagon/7145600047.html

In reply to Daylan C (Forum Supporter) :

Wives tale.

I pulled a 2v with long tube headers and t45 trans attached out of a buddies car years ago. You want to talk pain in the ass???

Picture proof: (lol)

I got it...

Bi turbo. 

homebuilt tubeframe mid-engine kit car?

An $800 Maverick!

A station wagon from the 70's or 80's. With woodgrain paneling, torque thrust wheels, and flowmasters. 

7 series Volvo. Wagon if you can find one. This one fits under the stock hood.

The entire MK VIII drivetrain from rad to transmission fits in quite nicely. 

The rad was moved up later for a more factory looking effect . 

Lincoln LS.

Stick it under the work bench at your office. That's what I did with a accidental $300 T56 purchase. 

One day I'll need it. I hope. 

Crown Vic P71 for a DIY Marauder.

Hook that whole thing directly to an 8.8" IRS, find any one of the cool shells on Enablers Unanimous, and stuff it in the middle.  Mid-engined glory.

I'd slap it in here. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/cars-sale/lowered-90-f150/174428/page1/

Call it the "f-uscle truck"

Daylan C (Forum Supporter) said:

 Though apparently it's basically impossible to install a 4v into an SN without dropping the subframe, 

 

It's not basically impossible.  It's berkeleying impossible.  Those things are huge.

Streetwiseguy said:

Daylan C (Forum Supporter) said:

 Though apparently it's basically impossible to install a 4v into an SN without dropping the subframe, 

 

It's not basically impossible.  It's berkeleying impossible.  Those things are huge.

They are actually physically larger than the 1960's Ford 427 SOHC "Cammer" engines.

In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :

I do like that truck.  It makes me think about lowering mine.

I’d probably just go to Speedway and get a T-bucket kit.  It’s an ugly engine but the uniqueness adds to it.