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KULTULZ · 05-07-2019, 05:42 PM

The 56 LINC and MK II had both the LOAD-O-MATIC IGN SYS and an H4000 (although a larger CFM rating).

The IGN update would be a 1957 DIST, ideally with a PERTONIX II or DURASPARK II conversion and (I hate to say this) an EDELBROCK carb. EDEL also offers a throttle body EFI System.

You have to consider what the mileage increase is going to be with all of this cash outlay. Say you sink $5000.00. How long will it take to justify the investment expense and recovery over the difference in price of fuel?

If I were thinking all of the above, I would consider an 5.0/5.8L EFI-AOD or 4.6L-AOD transplant. The main trouble would be to find a qualified shop you could trust.

And please whatever you do (and this is none of my business what you decide to do the car), please save everything as these parts are becoming extremely scarce.

05-07-2019, 05:42 PM	#29
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,484	Re: Lincoln ECU Alternate Transmission Options The 56 LINC and MK II had both the LOAD-O-MATIC IGN SYS and an H4000 (although a larger CFM rating). The IGN update would be a 1957 DIST, ideally with a PERTONIX II or DURASPARK II conversion and (I hate to say this) an EDELBROCK carb. EDEL also offers a throttle body EFI System. You have to consider what the mileage increase is going to be with all of this cash outlay. Say you sink $5000.00. How long will it take to justify the investment expense and recovery over the difference in price of fuel? If I were thinking all of the above, I would consider an 5.0/5.8L EFI-AOD or 4.6L-AOD transplant. The main trouble would be to find a qualified shop you could trust. And please whatever you do (and this is none of my business what you decide to do the car), please save everything as these parts are becoming extremely scarce.