Essentially, Ford created a modular assembly plant that efficiently builds multiple, different engines, thanks to robotic tools that can easily be swapped in and out. Instead, the name refers to the manufacturing process. Many people originally thought that these engines (the 4.6 and 5.4-liter V-8, as well as the related 6.8-liter V-10) were modular by design. So, what defines a Modular engine? Well, the name is a little misleading. And the 4.6 did just that – providing 40 more peak horsepower in the 4,000-pound Lincoln than the outgoing 5.0-liter V-8 without sacrificing fuel economy. These buyers were likely not too concerned with what lay under the hood, as long as it performed well and made good power. Smartly, Ford introduced the 4.6 in the ’91 Lincoln Town Car. So, rather than pushing the modular as a performance powerplant straight out of the gate, they eased it into production and established some credibility first. Tack on the small displacement and it’s really no surprise so many enthusiasts turned their back on it almost immediately.įord isn’t just all muscle though they’ve got some big brains behind the iron. Add in OBD II computer programming and it would seem the fun days were over.” -Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords MagazineĪs the replacement motor to the legendary Windsor, the Modular engine had some big shoes to fill. It was the debut of the overhead-cam modular V-8 engine in the Mustang, and many enthusiasts wrote the little 281 ci mill off from the get-go. The body of their beloved pony car looked the same, but under the hood was something quite unfamiliar. “The year 1996 had a lot of Mustang enthusiasts scratching their heads. Funny, right? We’re so absorbed by late model performance from 2005 and up - but two of the three legendary power plants put down roots 30 years ago. In fact, they first appeared in the 1990s. A Little Historical Contextįord Modular engines aren’t exactly new. So, be sure to tune in soon for more Coyote content.
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In fact, this article kicks off a whole series covering Modular engines-including the man-eating Coyote and why many enthusiasts opt to plant one in any Ford they can cram it into.
Since the dawn of performance vehicles, the Blue Oval has turned out some of the most legendary and powerful engines the world has ever seen! And while the iconic pushrods may have stolen your heart, today we’re shining a light on Ford Modular engines, as these beasts are responsible for stomping on the dreams of their late model competitors for some time now. If you’re a Ford fan, chances are you’re fed up with all the glory cast upon Mopar and GM engines.
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