Jun 19, 2010 at 3:58 PM
can anybody tell me what motor i can upgrade to from a factory 4.6L? I have a 92 crown vic and i really want to put a newer police intercepter in it! Can I????
Engine and Drivetrain
Motor Upgrade
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Jun 20, 2010 at 12:27 PM
A 4.6L 2V, 3V, or 4V will fit with the appropriate PCM and trans. Try to get a donor car so you can get all the parts you may need. A mustang also works good. Look at the 1999-2004 for your cars.
The 5.4L is taller, and will fit IF you either lower the engine in the cradle, or modify the hood. I have seen a 5.4L 4V in a 96 CVPI with a slightly raised hood, but the body work the guy did blended beautifully. And the hood was only about 1 1/2 inch taller.
Be sure to research everything you can about this before attempting. What seems like a simple project can lead to insanity and LOTS of money.
I've installed a Boss 302 in a VW Beetle with a Corvair trans, an Olds 455 in a VW Van, a 350 V-8 in a Vega, a 4.3L Chevy V-6 in a Dodge 1/2 Ton truck, and a 305 Camero V-8 in S-10 PU. Some seemed so easy to do, but cost big time.
The 5.4L is taller, and will fit IF you either lower the engine in the cradle, or modify the hood. I have seen a 5.4L 4V in a 96 CVPI with a slightly raised hood, but the body work the guy did blended beautifully. And the hood was only about 1 1/2 inch taller.
Be sure to research everything you can about this before attempting. What seems like a simple project can lead to insanity and LOTS of money.
I've installed a Boss 302 in a VW Beetle with a Corvair trans, an Olds 455 in a VW Van, a 350 V-8 in a Vega, a 4.3L Chevy V-6 in a Dodge 1/2 Ton truck, and a 305 Camero V-8 in S-10 PU. Some seemed so easy to do, but cost big time.
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It's just a SUPER-DUTY Mustang GT Sedan. 198K miles and still rolling HARD.
1997 Crown Victoria P71 SVT *** ex-US Marshall service (the CAR)
STOCK?? I bet it was modified.
13.26 @ 107.24 MPH 1/4 mi w/ me, tools, & full tank of 93 octane
I added CAI, NICHE 19 X 8.5 " wheels with 245/45ZR 19 rubbers, and completely rebuilt the front end with poly bushings, Kooks headers, 2 1/4inch exhaust, TCI 2200-2400 rpm Stall converter
.PLANS:: engine upgrade, 5.4L 2v stroker, rebuild interior in leather w/ buckets, thinking about turbos
PROUD MEMBER of www.crownvic.net
It's just a SUPER-DUTY Mustang GT Sedan. 198K miles and still rolling HARD.
1997 Crown Victoria P71 SVT *** ex-US Marshall service (the CAR)
STOCK?? I bet it was modified.
13.26 @ 107.24 MPH 1/4 mi w/ me, tools, & full tank of 93 octane
I added CAI, NICHE 19 X 8.5 " wheels with 245/45ZR 19 rubbers, and completely rebuilt the front end with poly bushings, Kooks headers, 2 1/4inch exhaust, TCI 2200-2400 rpm Stall converter
.PLANS:: engine upgrade, 5.4L 2v stroker, rebuild interior in leather w/ buckets, thinking about turbos
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