Posted: 6/23/2026 1:45:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnDough][Edited]
So, project beater has been fun, and a great daily. I dynoed it today: 2011 Crown Vic Police Interceptor Dyno (e85+Tune+3.73's) MOD List: -New plugs NGK4177's gapped 0.045" -Marty e85 Tune -Ceramic tint -Windshield XPEL film -Plug/Play bluetooth radio -LED headlights -LED spotlight conversion from Unity -NOS shocks/struts, fleet/PI rated -NOS sway bar end links -All fluids properly serviced -3.73's -Trac-lok rebuild ( was fine, done when the gears were though) -New bearings in the rear end all around (still whines---whatever) -New Ford OEM Coils -Marauder paper OEM air filter (flows better) -DWS06+ tires (The used tires on it actually ran better times by 0.19 seconds and almost 1 mph in the quarter, with them, it ran a 15.01@ just under 93mph on my Dragy)/Nokian studded for snow. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Nice looking CV. Still one of my favorite cars. One was my office for almost 20 years as a LEO. I drove a square one when I started. They were reliable. Only engine I can remember that had a problem was when a Sergeant hydro locked it while driving through a large puddle. Fuel pumps gave up occasionally also. Fastest I ever went in one was 124 mph. I was probably held back a little by the light bar. |
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Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: I wonder what they would be like if they were still made. I've passed up a few good deals because I don't need another car. Part of the reason they aren't is the front profile and pedestrian safety nonsense (imagine, this, on a vehicle often equipped with a ramming device up front...). |
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Originally Posted By JohnDough: Part of the reason they aren't is the front profile and pedestrian safety nonsense (imagine, this, on a vehicle often equipped with a ramming device up front...). Originally Posted By JohnDough: Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: I wonder what they would be like if they were still made. I've passed up a few good deals because I don't need another car. Part of the reason they aren't is the front profile and pedestrian safety nonsense (imagine, this, on a vehicle often equipped with a ramming device up front...). Ford killed them because they said they could not adapt mandatory stability control to the CV. I am curious what it would take to get another 100 hp |
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Originally Posted By whiskerz: Ford killed them because they said they could not adapt mandatory stability control to the CV. I am curious what it would take to get another 100 hp Supercharger would do it. Swapping a modern Coyote would mean the sky's the limit. |
BikerNut:
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
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Originally Posted By whiskerz: Ford killed them because they said they could not adapt mandatory stability control to the CV. I am curious what it would take to get another 100 hp 7.3 Godzilla swap? 
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Religion is a handy device for keeping the philosophically deficient in line.
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Originally Posted By whiskerz: Ford killed them because they said they could not adapt mandatory stability control to the CV. I am curious what it would take to get another 100 hp 300whp is achieved with trickflow heads, custom cams. And full exhaust. An ADTR supercharger setup would be around 375whp and much more sensible. This car is very stable, even in snow. Very predictable. |
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Originally Posted By JellyBelly: 7.3 Godzilla swap? Originally Posted By JellyBelly: Originally Posted By whiskerz: Ford killed them because they said they could not adapt mandatory stability control to the CV. I am curious what it would take to get another 100 hp 7.3 Godzilla swap? It's probably been done but I think any of the newer Coyote based engines basically bolt in and are similar size. |
BikerNut:
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
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Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: It's probably been done but I think any of the newer Coyote based engines basically bolt in and are similar size. They're both good. I was just thinking that the 7.3 is a solid low revving, low stress torque beast. |
The “Three Stupid” Rule: “Do not go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things”
Religion is a handy device for keeping the philosophically deficient in line.
Religion is a handy device for keeping the philosophically deficient in line.
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The 4.6 in these cars are way under-stressed. They are designed with durability in mind more so than horsepower. They excel in that area. The engine will generally outlast the car. It's not uncommon to see them run for 300K or more. Body on frame design. They handle well for their size. They are roomy, and comfortable to sit in for 8 to 12 hours a day. There is a reason the taxi companies use them, and try to buy up as many of them from auctions as they can. The weak parts of the panthers are transmission, electric fuel pump, and blend door actuator (AC system). That blend door actuator is a major PITA to change. The 4R70 transmission works well and lasts a long time if used for normal driving. Not so much for Police car use. But..they are fairly easy to rebuild and make them stronger. Lost of aftermarket performance parts available. If Ford still made them, I'd buy a new one tomorrow... |
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