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Aug 25, 2003 | 08:51 PM

Adogger

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Is it possible?

I am new to the forum.

I am currently looking into being a police officer and I am kind of a Crown vic lover. I know it's not a truck, but I also love the Ford Lightning. Is it possible to take a ford lighting engine and put it into a Crown Vic. I want to give the 94-96 Impala a run for its money, but still keep it Ford. How tough would it be to modify something like that, or do ya'll have any other suggestions. I want people to look at a Crown Vic and do a double take on the exterior/interior/ and under the hood.

Thanks, this is a great site and I am learning more about Ford.

Aug 25, 2003 | 09:18 PM

fordeverpower

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Is it possible?

I would smoke an officer in the same car I guarantee it.

Aug 25, 2003 | 09:23 PM

MuchToMyDelight

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Is it possible?

Both would have the modular V8, but the supercharger on the lighnting might create some hood clearance problems. Other than that, I would think that it would bolt right up. It would be like swapping a 289 with a 302 or 351.

Aug 26, 2003 | 04:18 AM

just_brian

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Is it possible?

Have you considered the Mercury Merauder VT? 430 HP, 0-60 in 5.1.

Aug 26, 2003 | 05:59 AM

nogo73

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Is it possible?

that 5.4 motor is taller and would stick though the hood of any car Musclle mustangs and fast fords have one in this mouths issue of a lighting 5.4 in a fox body mustang

Aug 26, 2003 | 06:15 AM

jbrdrummer

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Is it possible?

May I recommend http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php

Kinda like FTE, only about Ford Cars

Aug 26, 2003 | 10:20 AM

1956MarkII

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Is it possible?

I'd think your best bet would be the 32-valve 4.6 from a Continental Mark VIII. Should be a relatively easy switch, and there shouldn't be any hood-clearance problems. I'm assuming you're going for a "sleeper" look as opposed to something that's obviously high performance.