Welcome Back!

[Mike 09MKS]

We apologize for the outage and Thank you for hanging in there and checking back.
Here's some info you may not have for the Mark VIII.

Engine: 4.6L 4-Cam 32-Valve InTech™ V-8 w/290 HP
Horsepower: 290 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 285 lbs ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission: 4-Speed Electric Automatic OD w/3.27 Final Drive Ratio
Drivetrain: Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Wheelbase: 113.0 in
Length: 207.2 in
Width: 74.8 in
Height: 53.6 in
Track Front/Rear: 61.6/60.2 in
Suspension: Front Independent SLA/Rear Independent Upper Lower Control Arms
Brakes: Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
ABS: Standard
Curb Weight: 3765 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal
Brakes: Power Four Wheel Disc w/ABS
Tires: P225/60VR16 BSW
Dual Air Bags
CFC-Free Air Cond, Elec Auto Temp Control
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Brakes, 4-Whl Disc /ABS w/Self-Diagnostics
Child-Restraint Tether Anchorage
Rear Window Defroster
Dual Exhaust
Solar-Tinted Glass, Complete
Illuminated Entry System
Mechanical/Analog (140 MPH Speedometer) w/Tach
Message Center & Trip Computer
Keyless Entry System Remote w/Driver Door Pad & 2 Remote Hand-Held Transmitters
Power Door Locks
Mirrors, 3-User Memory w/Remote Recall, Body-Color, Heated, Pwr Electrochromic,
Electrochromic Rearview Mirror
AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Cass, JBL Audio Sys 10-Disc CD Changer; Trunk Mounted w/Shuffle
Seats, Individual Leather Seating Surfaces, 3-User Driver Memory w/Remote Recall & Easy Entry/Exit Feature, 6-Way Driver &
Passenger Power w/Autoglide™ Seating System
Dual-Power Recline & Dual-Power Lumbar Control
Cruise Control, Tap-Up/Tap-Down Feature
Steering Wheel, Leather-Wrapped, Power Tilt & Telescoping w/Memory
Speed Sensitive, Variable Assist Rack & Pinion
Wheels, 16" Alum Alloy Chrome 16" Directional
Windows, Power, w/1-Touch-Down for Driver
Wipers, Interval, Semi-Concealed w/Depressed Park
Programmable Garage Door Opener
Voice-Activated Portable Cellular Telephone


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Mike 98LSC
TS Silver Frost Metallic/Graphite

[redn8]

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[Mad]

Good info Mike... But what is the firing order of the DOHC 4.6? What is the Overdrive ratio in the transmission in a Mark VIII? Where is the fuel filter located in a Mark VIII? Are the front and rear calipers and discs the same? Is the HP and dual exhaust on a Mark VIII as previously stated, the same as an LSC? Are the wheels really directional or are they all the same? Just curious, Glad the board is back and thanks for your help!!!!!!!!!
Mad`

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[This message has been edited by Mad (edited August 02, 2001).]

[Mike 09MKS]

I'll get that info to ya in my spare time:) (you know it anyway Mad). The listing IS for a Mark VIII LSC(mine) not the STD. STD doesn't have Dual exhaust, 10 less ponies, no 3.27 rear end. The wheels, they are directional and can be put on backwards, depending on your opinion of which way they should point!

Keep the shiny side up!

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Mike 98LSC
TS Silver Frost Metallic/Graphite
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156.484 MPH 7/15/2001


[This message has been edited by Mike 98LSC (edited August 03, 2001).]

[Mad]

Thanks Mike. By directional I always thought the wheels were not interchangeable from side to side, is this so? I asked the question about the fuel filter cause it took me a couple hours to find it and thought the info might be helpful for others coming from the forum moderator. As far as the firing order, this info is mandatory for those who dare to change spark plug wires. Oh well, your doing a great job and I'm glad the board is back.
Actually, the shiny side of my car is down at all times. LOL
Mad`

[Mike 09MKS]

The "Lacy Spoke" Wheels are Directional, If you swap them side to side they will point "the wrong way" I haven't looked for the Fuel Filter yet (not over 25K miles yet on my 98)
and the firing order I'm still looking for. 2nd gen's don't have plug wires because of the Coil on Plug arrangement, I haven't done that task either. I guess they don't cast it into the manifold anymore?
Hell, I need to get under there, I'm spending my time working on a SBC. What do you think about a MSD 6AL with a Blaster 2 Coil and a Crank trigger for a 283 CI topping out at 8000 RPM?:)



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Mike 98LSC
TS Silver Frost Metallic/Graphite

[Mad]

The 6al is the best there is for street/strip use. The crank trigger is not really necessary but it will work fine as a trigger. What are you going to use to fill the distributor hole? Why not just use a billet MSD distributor and be done with it? 8K RPM? Your kidding, right?
A 355 turning 5K will walk on any 283 at 8K rpm and they will cost the same to build.
Mad`

[Mike 09MKS]

Actually it will be a MSD distributor, the crank trigger is to eliminate the "flex" in the distributor drive train. The "experts" claim up to 10 degrees of drivetrain variation in the stock arrangement. I'm limited to 305 CI for Class designation. The engine is already balanced etc for the 8K redline. Current drivetrain will put me over the class record (185MPH) at 7700 RPM. If I go to a 355CI motor then the record goes to 214MPH. That 30 MPH is hard to get!

Thanks for the feedback!


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Mike 98LSC
TS Silver Frost Metallic/Graphite

[This message has been edited by Mike 98LSC (edited August 06, 2001).]

[rexracer]

The fuel filter on a Mark VIII is located behind the right inner splash shield behind the right front wheel. :)


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[rexracer]

I don't know the firing order but here is the spark plug wire connections, match the plug numbers to the left or right magneto. If this is not what mad is looking for don't be mad.

--------FIREWALL----------
-----4 plug number 8------
-----3 plug number 7------
-----2 plug number 6------
-----1 plug number 5------

left 6 3 magnetos 7 2 right
left 1 5 magnetos 4 8 right
--------radiator-----------

[This message has been edited by rexracer (edited August 15, 2001).]

[JSH93MarkVIII]

Firing order on a 93 Mk VIII from factory service manual is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8