The dedicated team at Build It Yourself on YouTube has breathed new life into a 2017 Lincoln Continental, embarking on a far more ambitious project than a simple restoration. Their vision involved transforming the luxury sedan into a true powerhouse by custom-fitting a Ford V-10 engine under the hood. After countless hours of fabrication and meticulous work, the V-10 swapped Continental is finally running and driving, and the next logical step was to unleash its potential on the dynamometer to reveal its true performance figures.
Before hitting the dyno, the team put the finishing touches on their unique creation, securing it to a trailer for the journey. Anticipation was high as they speculated on the horsepower output, with optimistic estimates soaring above 530 horsepower at the wheels. Once strapped onto the rollers, the moment of truth arrived. The initial dyno pull yielded an impressive 450 horsepower and 397 pound-feet of torque. Subsequent tests showed even greater potential, nearing 491 horsepower, prompting a minor fuel adjustment in pursuit of maximum performance.
The final dyno run revealed the V-10 swapped Lincoln Continental producing a remarkable 495 horsepower at 6,700 RPM at the wheels. While the raw power figures are undeniably impressive, the symphony emanating from the custom engine is equally captivating. However, the dyno testing also uncovered a minor hurdle: the fuel system requires increased pressure to fully unlock the V-10’s potential, as fuel pressure begins to drop off around the 6,000 RPM mark, slightly limiting the engine’s top-end power.
Despite this minor setback, the Build It Yourself team remains incredibly proud of their achievement. They successfully revved the custom V-10 to an exhilarating 7,110 RPM without any catastrophic engine failure, a testament to their fabrication skills and the engine’s robustness. Their ambitious goal of achieving 700 crank horsepower remains within reach, albeit with some necessary fuel system upgrades. The team is even convinced they’ve built one of the highest-revving V-10 engines around, potentially rivaling modern supercar performance. This V-10 swapped Lincoln Continental is a thrilling testament to ingenuity and a roaring success on the dyno.
