Originally Posted by
AbundantMeat
No the Mark VIII has the DOHC 4.6 Cobra motor. To be more accurate, Ford put the Cobra motor in the Mark VIII first and then later put it in the Mustang Cobra. The only difference between the Mark VIII motor and the Mustang Cobra motor is one of the cams is different, and the intake manifold is different. Everything else is the same.
Most guys with Mark VIII's try to get ahold of the Cobra intake manifold because it is a direct bolt on and nets a good 10rwhp.
This car is the ultimate sleeper because most have no clue it has a Cobra motor
Duh! I can't believe I didn't think of that.
The Mark VIII motors are used in 4v swaps constantly in the Mustang/Ford crowd. I love those cars! I don't really like the looks TBH, but you could lay down around 300 at the wheels with ease on those motors, and with good traction could belt out low-mid 12's all day long!