P-71 Interceptor
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P-71 Interceptor
I know this is probably the wrong site to post this but does anyone know what the crown vic's interceptor engine has that is different to give it so much more power. I have a 97 f150 w/ the 4.6 V8 and I would like to make the engine equal to the interceptor.
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what the crown vic's interceptor engine has that is different to give it so much more power.
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You need to re-flash the computer, with something like a power programmer. It doesn't remove the rev limiter, though, I believe it just raises the max rpms a bit. The big change is the elimination of the electronic nanny that pulls the plug at anywhere between 90-105 MPH. Otherwise, you will need to seek out a custom programmer.
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go to motorhaven who just happen to be sponsor here on FTE and gives discount's to FTE'ers. also scroll down to the chips forum and ask there too and maybe ken the owner of FTE will help you out.... 
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Not sure if it applies to Grand Marquis, but the Marauder joke was speed limited to under 120 because of drivetrain vibrations. So I would expect the GM to have similar problems at high speed.
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the 4.6L pi (all PIs)motor is a doch with a chip and exhaust. its also has a diffrent computer program than the CV do
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i had a 94 P71 before i got my B3000. the engine is the same. just have true duals ( 2" ) firmer tranny shifts, better gears for high speed, and silicone hoses. thats all.
they are fun cars... but the novelty wore off after about a month of people slong down in front of me on the highway.
they are fun cars... but the novelty wore off after about a month of people slong down in front of me on the highway.
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Originally Posted by jaydez
they are fun cars... but the novelty wore off after about a month of people slong down in front of me on the highway.
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the 4.6L pi (all PIs)motor is a doch with a chip and exhaust.
Last edited by dhermesc; Jun 14, 2004 at 08:58 AM.
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The new PIs are getting the v10 motor though; some places already have them.