Yep. Did a thing that doesn't seem to be done too often because last winter found only one 240 from Norway with a 4V Cobra engine. At least that's what the internet says
Here is a rough explanation on what has happened.
Early this year bought a -06 Crown Vic Police Interceptor 2V engine with original oilcooler and 122k miles, -07(or newer) Mustang TR-3650 transmission with hydraulic throwout bearing and got them shipped from the States. Also bought Ford Racing clutch kit and flat flywheel between them. Was thinking another destination but bought the car in early Spring and in the end of June decided to put these together. Got it "ready" in just under 5 weeks of work(weekends and after work).
Only major body mod was to raise the lower edge of firewall to clear bellhousing when installing/removing transmission. Modified sump because I didn't want to modify crossmember. Moved lower end of steering column as far left as hole in the firewall allows and moved steering gear 1.5cm left as much as tie rod thread on the right side allows. Replaced brake booster with 90s GM Hydroboost and made 700/900 master cylinder fit to it. No power steering, steering pump is only for Hydroboost. Made exhaust manifolds and 2.5" Y-pipe to join with 3" pipe under rear floor.
Used MS2 V3 ecu that was lying around, stock engine harness, two VAG wasted spark coils, newer Mustang original Motorcraft EV14 injectors(cheap from Rockauto), older 960 fuel regulator with feed and return and custom fuel rails. Stock rails were damaged in transport. Injectors are ~600cc depending on source and part number CM5216. Replaced electric throttle body control with K-jet parts and stock cable.
The car itself received suspension, brake and some other parts from another car. Front coilovers with 500lbs 9" springs, adjustable shocks all round, polybushings, 305mm front brakes, 3" exhaust, 1031 with 3.54 gears and Truetrac, 24mm front and 19mm rear sway bars, etc. Repaired right skirt because of badly done damage repair and it had a dent again. Did also weigh the car and without the driver its 1370kg/3020lbs, 730kg front and 655kg rear with some tools in the trunk.
Dynoed it just to check adjustments and get some feel what sort of power it has. Engine is rated for 250hp(?). Dyno showed over 250hp 3900-5800rpm and 273hp@4680rpm. Soft limiter is 5800rpm and hard 6000. Torque is over 350Nm/258lb-ft between 2000-5300rpm and 451Nm/332lb-ft@3830rpm.
I've driven it on the road for some time, around 18 laps on the track and it's a blast. Suspension is great on the track and engine has nice wide range of use(would be nicer with more power on top). Hopefully having some more track time with it before winter.
Dyno pulls: https://youtu.be/W2onHRWIxj8
Track incar: https://youtu.be/0WJKbsDc_MA
Some pics of the build: https://lankku.kuvat.fi/kuvat/242+DL+-80+4.6/Laitot+2017/
Repair of the right skirt: https://lankku.kuvat.fi/kuvat/242+DL+-80+4.6/Peltihommat/
Unfortunately to make it fully roadlegal here it'll need a special permit which costs enough itself. But even if you'll make a good and thorough application it's not sure to if it'll be accepted. At least I can say that I've done this and it's not that big of a job
Btw. Aux belt is S60/V70/S80 2.4D/D5 double sided. Perfect fit without AC.
Before engine swap and other minor adjustments:
Here is a rough explanation on what has happened.
Early this year bought a -06 Crown Vic Police Interceptor 2V engine with original oilcooler and 122k miles, -07(or newer) Mustang TR-3650 transmission with hydraulic throwout bearing and got them shipped from the States. Also bought Ford Racing clutch kit and flat flywheel between them. Was thinking another destination but bought the car in early Spring and in the end of June decided to put these together. Got it "ready" in just under 5 weeks of work(weekends and after work).
Only major body mod was to raise the lower edge of firewall to clear bellhousing when installing/removing transmission. Modified sump because I didn't want to modify crossmember. Moved lower end of steering column as far left as hole in the firewall allows and moved steering gear 1.5cm left as much as tie rod thread on the right side allows. Replaced brake booster with 90s GM Hydroboost and made 700/900 master cylinder fit to it. No power steering, steering pump is only for Hydroboost. Made exhaust manifolds and 2.5" Y-pipe to join with 3" pipe under rear floor.
Used MS2 V3 ecu that was lying around, stock engine harness, two VAG wasted spark coils, newer Mustang original Motorcraft EV14 injectors(cheap from Rockauto), older 960 fuel regulator with feed and return and custom fuel rails. Stock rails were damaged in transport. Injectors are ~600cc depending on source and part number CM5216. Replaced electric throttle body control with K-jet parts and stock cable.
The car itself received suspension, brake and some other parts from another car. Front coilovers with 500lbs 9" springs, adjustable shocks all round, polybushings, 305mm front brakes, 3" exhaust, 1031 with 3.54 gears and Truetrac, 24mm front and 19mm rear sway bars, etc. Repaired right skirt because of badly done damage repair and it had a dent again. Did also weigh the car and without the driver its 1370kg/3020lbs, 730kg front and 655kg rear with some tools in the trunk.
Dynoed it just to check adjustments and get some feel what sort of power it has. Engine is rated for 250hp(?). Dyno showed over 250hp 3900-5800rpm and 273hp@4680rpm. Soft limiter is 5800rpm and hard 6000. Torque is over 350Nm/258lb-ft between 2000-5300rpm and 451Nm/332lb-ft@3830rpm.
I've driven it on the road for some time, around 18 laps on the track and it's a blast. Suspension is great on the track and engine has nice wide range of use(would be nicer with more power on top). Hopefully having some more track time with it before winter.
Dyno pulls: https://youtu.be/W2onHRWIxj8
Track incar: https://youtu.be/0WJKbsDc_MA
Some pics of the build: https://lankku.kuvat.fi/kuvat/242+DL+-80+4.6/Laitot+2017/
Repair of the right skirt: https://lankku.kuvat.fi/kuvat/242+DL+-80+4.6/Peltihommat/
Unfortunately to make it fully roadlegal here it'll need a special permit which costs enough itself. But even if you'll make a good and thorough application it's not sure to if it'll be accepted. At least I can say that I've done this and it's not that big of a job
Btw. Aux belt is S60/V70/S80 2.4D/D5 double sided. Perfect fit without AC.
Before engine swap and other minor adjustments: