http://www.crownvi...946514#Post1946514

just leave that there for ya. This might be some inspiration for me in the future...

Pretty fuckin epic.

Finally, a Vic that doesn't look boring or just another cop car!

that is a NEAT build... i like something original like that.

Ill take mine in black.

Posted by Louie Ill take mine in black.

Yeah, Marauder style. The black Marauder had that awesome sleekness to it with its very subtle mods.

Posted by Hi/Po Yeah, Marauder style. The black Marauder had that awesome sleekness to it with its very subtle mods.

... and unfortunately unsubtle lack of sales...

That is a nice Vic, 5.4 too.

Trickflow makes a nice top end kit for the mod motor.

http://www.trickfl...s/twistedwedge46l/

Posted by gambino That is a nice Vic, 5.4 too. Trickflow makes a nice top end kit for the mod motor. http://www.trickfl...s/twistedwedge46l/

What does the Trickflow kit do to your mileage? I'm averaging about 22mpg on a tank, which is apparently VERY good for these boats, especially when you've got a lead food like mine.

That, I have no idea. Someone will install one and I guess we'll see.
Someone on crownvic.net will get one I imagine.

That's not bad at all with the lead foot and all. I granny mine usually, and do some wot on the highway at least a few times a day.

Have you done anything to your car? in the way of modifications?

Summit has it for $2900.00

http://www.summitr.../TFS-K519-390-375/

Posted by gambino Have you done anything to your car? in the way of modifications?

No mods yet... usually do my city driving with TC and OD off. Click them both on on the highway.

It's bone stock and it's fucking glorious.

Oh, and I named it Sex Panther. An homage to Anchorman and the Panther platform. I kind of want to get a giant panther decal for the hood or something. I'm still trying to find the right thing to do with it.

Next oil change I will likely do myself, probably Castrol Syntec (I've had great luck with Castrol, haven't tried their synth yet)... toss in a K&N Replacement, maybe change the plugs and wires soon. Little things to start.

I would LOVE to do dual exhaust, but that's a bit more than I have to spend immediately, and I'm not sure if there are any other adjustments I'd need to do for backpressure, etc.

Time will tell. I'm also saving pennies to buy myself a decent jack, a 10gal (ish) compressor, and some tools. Someday. In the meantime, working with my father-in-law is always a blast. He likes cars too.

I'd recommend staying with Ford oil filters, whatever 5w20 oil you want. I use castrol as well, but dino, and change frequently.

Also I think you should be able to scavenge the exhaust off a junked interceptor, it'll bolt right up.

Posted by gambino I'd recommend staying with Ford oil filters, whatever 5w20 oil you want. I use castrol as well, but dino, and change frequently. Also I think you should be able to scavenge the exhaust off a junked interceptor, it'll bolt right up.

I assume I've gotta go to the dealer for the filter? Know of anybody who sells online?

And is the Vic one of those cars that should have the oil changed every 3-4k instead of 5k?

And good idea - lots of old interceptors here.

I like to keep an eye on the oil color. It all depends on whether it sits a lot, or get driven a lot, gets up to running temp. Like any car I guess. Water can collect in the oil, if she sits a lot. That goes for any car though.

I do it about every 5000 km, sometimes less. I look at the color.
Not sure if you have an oil cooler or not. Takes awhile for the oil to settle after an oil change, so best to put in, start it up, let it settle a little, and check the level. Don't like to over fill, and get bubbles.

I think you can order off the motorcraft website, if there is no dealer near you. Or stock up on a few if you pass by a dealer.

You can find a write up on adding the dual exhaust over at crownvic.net, using a scavenged interceptor exhaust.

Also using a k&n I wouldn't myself, some like it some don't. I just worry about over oiling it, and fowling up the maf. The stock airbox flows very well also. Good idea to spray the maf with some non residue electrical cleaner. Car should run better. Not sure if you were planning on putting a cone filter, or just replace the paper with k&n.

Posted by gambino I'd recommend staying with Ford oil filters, whatever 5w20 oil you want. I use castrol as well, but dino, and change frequently. Also I think you should be able to scavenge the exhaust off a junked interceptor, it'll bolt right up.

You do realize the Ford filters are rebadged Fram filters, right?

Even if Ford OEMs are Frams, they're still cheaper. At $6.95 at my local dealer as opposed to $7.50 for the Fram at any of the parts stores. Might as well get the OEM!

Posted by velcrozeppelin Even if Ford OEMs are Frams, they're still cheaper. At $6.95 at my local dealer as opposed to $7.50 for the Fram at any of the parts stores. Might as well get the OEM!

But...fram filters are made of NEWSPAPER.....

Posted by Agent Skelly You do realize the Ford filters are rebadged Fram filters, right?

I doubt that, and even if it were true. The bypass and materials used could be completely, and most likely are different. Also tested at specific oil pressure amounts meant for the proposed vehicle, compared to the actual "Fram" labeled one. Many acquisitions have, and do take place by several companies.

http://minimopar.k...filters/index.html

I do know the "Fram" labeled filters are garbage though. Specifically the filter element, and bypass.

Posted by gambino I doubt that, and even if it were true. The bypass and materials used could be completely, and most likely are different. Also tested at specific oil pressure amounts meant for the proposed vehicle, compared to the actual "Fram" labeled one. Many acquisitions have, and do take place by several companies. http://minimopar.k...filters/index.html I do know the "Fram" labeled filters are garbage though. Specifically the filter element, and bypass.

Oh, I see they switched to Purolator...thats better.