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Finally got the 4.6 in the Galaxie. I am very happy to get to this point, however I also realize how much more work lies ahead. It's like one step forward, two steps backward. I was very concerned how that engine was going to fit as the 4.6 is a very wide engine. Thankfully, the Galaxie has a large engine bay. A little disappointed that the front end sits a little higher than before. Surprising actually as I did cut some of the coil springs to get a little drop. I guess that 4.6 just isn't as heavy as the old 352. May have to chop some more of the springs off or look at some other option.
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Wow.. it is wide around 31" across...
but I don't see exhaust installled...
what trans are you going to use? need to fab cross member...
Best of Luck
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You are correct. No exhaust yet. The stock exhaust manifolds fit. I was planning on using Mustang GT manifolds or headers, not sure there is room for that due to the close proximity of the upper control arm mounts. Transmission is the stock 4R70W, a transmission crossmember had to be built.
The stock Crown Vic engine mounts almost lign up perfectly with the crossmember engine mount tabs, just needed some minor modifications.
Some issues I have encountered: Starter is tricky to install due to close proximity of the front crossmember. I will have to rotate the hydroboost 180 degrees due to interference with the valve covers. I will have to move the rack and pinion slightly as I mocked it up without the engine in place, I was a little off with my measurements. There is enough room between the rear of the motor and the firewall to move the engine back slightly, but cannot due to the front sump oil pan hitting the front crossmember. Speaking of which, the front sump pick up tube from the Lincoln donor does not mount to the oil pump due to the tubes being different diameters. So I cut off the flanges of both rubes and switched them around and rewelded. Also by switching to a clutch fan, the blades hit the power steering fluid reservoir mounted on the head, so the bracket needs to be modified. No one said this was going to be easy!
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sounds like a great build, take notes
lots of things still to do, I know that one.
My big hold up right now is getting the 79 Lincoln rear end into my 62 Wagon...with
a 4 link suspension
Best
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looks to me like a quality install with every thing right where Ford would have put it if they had built it that way in 61 
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Thought I would post a picture of how the engine looks in the engine compartment, now that everything is done and the car running. I would describe the performance of the engine as average. Going to EFI the car starts and runs great, it is decent on fuel and the overdrive really makes it cruise along nicely. The extra effort it takes to install a EFI engine is worth it, in my opinion. I have learned so much from this swap, I think the next one will be much easier.
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looks fantastic!!, is that a trans cooler or your power steering cooler in the bottom of the pic??
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That is the transmission cooler. The power steering cooler is on the right side of picture, you can only see a bolt securing a bracket.
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