WTB Teksid Block

**map22** · 01-04-2015, 03:48 PM

Like the title states, I am looking for a Teksid block for my latest project. Shoot me a pm if anyone has any leads on one in good shape. Thanks!

**speedracer** · 01-04-2015, 04:01 PM

Would a 93 Lincoln mark 8 have one in it?

**map22** · 01-04-2015, 04:18 PM

I'm pretty sure the 93-98 Mark 8 used the same block as the 96-98 Cobras. The part number should be F6LZ-6010-AB.

I have heard that the early Mark 8 blocks were weaker, but I don't know how true that is. Is someone able to give insight on that?

**speedracer** · 01-04-2015, 04:20 PM

My neighbor had one a few years back in his junk yard.. It was still in the car so all I can do is ask if he still has it

**PaxtonShelby** · 01-04-2015, 04:30 PM

Wouldn't an F6xxxx part number indicate a 1996 casting date?

Cx = 196x

Dx = 197x

Ex = 198x

Fx = 199x

I bet Ares can provide some input as he is building a nasty teksid motor for his car.

**map22** · 01-04-2015, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

Wouldn't an F6xxxx part number indicate a 1996 casting date?

Cx = 196x

Dx = 197x

Ex = 198x

Fx = 199x

I bet Ares can provide some input as he is building a nasty teksid motor for his car.

I have been reading trough the Sean Hyland book. That's the part number it states, but I would assume Digit #2 changes with the year and he just gave '96 as an example.

**PaxtonShelby** · 01-04-2015, 06:56 PM

Could be - I just didn't want you think the '93 block wouldn't work just because it had a "3" in the second spot.

**speedracer** · 01-09-2015, 11:57 AM

I talked to my neighbor today, he's not sure if he has it or not... Going to look

**Ares** · 01-09-2015, 01:24 PM

Pretty sure mine is out of a '95 Mark8. Can get pic of p/n later.

Edit:
Ok this is on outside of block. Cast in 10/94

**map22** · 01-09-2015, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by speedracer

I talked to my neighbor today, he's not sure if he has it or not... Going to look

I appreciate it.

**map22** · 01-09-2015, 07:10 PM

[QUOTE=Ares;356758]Pretty sure mine is out of a '95 Mark8. Can get pic of p/n later.

Edit:
Ok this is on outside of block. Cast in 10/94

Thanks. Are you aware of the early Teksid's being weaker or is this just a myth I've heard. I haven't been able to find any other block part numbers to compare.

**Ares** · 01-09-2015, 07:41 PM

[QUOTE=map22;356783]

Originally Posted by Ares

Pretty sure mine is out of a '95 Mark8. Can get pic of p/n later.

Edit:
Ok this is on outside of block. Cast in 10/94

Thanks. Are you aware of the early Teksid's being weaker or is this just a myth I've heard. I haven't been able to find any other block part numbers to compare.

Honestly I never heard of that. Just avoid the Lincoln Continental Teksid. That is a front wheel drive setup and the block is different.

Also the aluminum WAP block. About 5 lbs lighter, not as strong but can be found in later Mountineer's and Explorers.

**RUTHLESS** · 01-09-2015, 09:34 PM

In my opinion if our not building a 1000hp engine I would spend the time and money looking for the strongest teksid block. They are getting hard to find and that is pushing the cost up.

**map22** · 01-09-2015, 09:37 PM

[QUOTE=Ares;356785]

Originally Posted by map22

Honestly I never heard of that. Just avoid the Lincoln Continental Teksid. That is a front wheel drive setup and the block is different.

Also the aluminum WAP block. About 5 lbs lighter, not as strong but can be found in later Mountineer's and Explorers.

It might have been something i took out in the wrong context.

I appreciate the input.