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#1 of 7 4.6Ltr horsepower by jimmcaw Jun 24, 2007 (4:01 pm)
I have a 97 towncar.. I was told that there were three versions of the 4.6. the exec has 190hp.. the signature has 220hp and the cartier 239hp. Does ANYONE know what the differance is between the three? I have been told it is a chip in the computer? I need more horsepower, Please help! Replies to this message: euphonium (Jun 25, 2007 7:17 am) stgcret1 (Jun 28, 2007 9:50 pm) euphonium (Jun 29, 2007 8:47 am)
#2 of 7 Re: 4.6Ltr horsepower [jimmcaw] by euphonium Jun 25, 2007 (7:17 am)
Replying to: jimmcaw (Jun 24, 2007 4:01 pm) In more recent years the 239hp engine has been available when ordering the "Handling Package" option which includes a dual exhaust, firmer stabilizer bars, larger tires, higher rear end ratio, and firmer shocks.   Without knowing how many miles are on your TC, but guessing over 100,000, you might consider new plugs, plug wires, Mass Air Sensor, air & gas filters, dual exhaust, catalytic converters, and 35 lbs of air in each tire.   What's in your trunk? Unload what you don't need in there.   I share your opinion of needing more horsepower, but installing an 07 Mustang 4.6 in a 10 year old car is not in the cards.
#3 of 7 More Horsepower - Change Camshafts by nwraaa Jun 27, 2007 (6:50 pm)
You can replace the standard camshafts in the engine with camshafts that will increase the horsepower of the engine. These camshafts don't require any other modifications to the car. Go to Google, type in camshafts, click on search and a number of camshaft manufactures will appear. Follow the instructions for selecting the cams for your car. If you have any questions about the camshafts call the manufacturer. Replies to this message: euphonium (Jun 28, 2007 8:42 am)
#4 of 7 Re: More Horsepower - Change Camshafts [nwraaa] by euphonium Jun 28, 2007 (8:42 am)
Replying to: nwraaa (Jun 27, 2007 6:50 pm) After installing a Crower "performance" cam. No improvement was evident. After speaking with Crower, we were advised the problem was the on board computer would not allow their cam to do it's grind.   Crower said we should have contacted them first, but they believe their cam was better than the original.   This all involved an 82 Town Car with the 302 in 1989.
#5 of 7 Re: 4.6Ltr horsepower [jimmcaw] by stgcret1 Jun 28, 2007 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: jimmcaw (Jun 24, 2007 4:01 pm) First let me say I have owned 11 Lincolns with 2 of them 1997's. I also sold Lincolns for 6 years. Here is the scoop; The Executive and base Signature came with 190 HP. There was a special Siggie called the "Touring Edition". It was about a $5000 option and if you got the TE then you could get the High Chrome Wheels (very cool)fot $350. The Touring Edition also came with the JBL Stereo and a 10 CD magazine in the trunk.   The "Touring Edition and the Cartier both had 220 HP. That was possible because of the "dual exhaust" and nothing else. It also came with 16" wheels vice 15". Also came with a Handling Package (nicer suspension and Traction Control. I'm afraid that from 1990 through 1997 the Lincoln never was blessed with more than the 220 hp. A chip was available off-market that produced another 30 HP but I never fooled with it.   I have owned a 1968 Continental (suicide doors), 1 1975 MK-IV Lipstick Edition, a 1979 Continental, a 1984 Cartier, a 1986 Town, 2 1987 Towns, 2 1997 Siggies, a 2005 Siggie and presently a 2005 Siggie Limited ( just got my wheel lips today and will install them tomorrow.   Hope this answered your questions. Paul Replies to this message: euphonium (Jun 29, 2007 8:47 am)
#6 of 7 Re: 4.6Ltr horsepower [stgcret1] by euphonium Jun 29, 2007 (8:47 am)
Replying to: stgcret1 (Jun 28, 2007 9:50 pm) Now we know why Wixom has a street named after you.
#7 of 7 Electrical Issues by eddie35 Dec 12, 2007 (5:10 pm)
I have a 96 Signature lincoln Town car. The only major problem that I have is that some time the car will not start in the morning the, fly wheel,starter, will turn,but it will not run, try it later on I will have no problem(about 4hrs later). the car came with a factory alarm

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