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1988 Ford Crown Victoria “Papa Smurf”
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“Papa Smurf”1988 Ford Crown Victoria

documented by Justin Metzger 134 photos documented since 3 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

Original Plans:
E303 Cam
Ported E7TE heads (already have them)
HO inktake manifold (already have it)
19# injectors (just got them)
Fuel pressure regulator
58mm Throttle Body (got it)
HO Headers (already have it) with dual 2.5" pipes and catless H pipe
HO computer and MAF Sensor

As you can see, things have changed. Now I'm just working on getting the 331 running right. I either have a timing issue or maybe fuel delivery (malfunctioning MAF maybe). I'm making progress with it though. All the critical areas seem to be ok, so I'm pretty proud of myself for pulling off a complete stroker build up, basically on my own, for my first engine project. I hadn't even done an oil change until 3 years ago, so I think I'm making progress.

Once I get it rolling and get some more money, I want an air ride suspension, bigger wheels and tires all around, probably the new aluminum Cragar SS in an 18" or bigger, and then work on getting a trakloc with some 3.73s. I've got a few more ideas too, but I could probably right a few pages on all the plans I have for this car. I love it, it's a beast. — Justin Metzger

Day one vs. today

Drag to compare 2003 against 2006.

1988 Ford Crown Victoria in 2006
1988 Ford Crown Victoria in 2003
2003 2006

Photo history

134 photos across 3 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2003

104 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Passenger-side view of a medium blue box-body Ford LTD Crown Victoria four-door sedan with a white roof and lacy-spoke wheel covers, parked… 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Blue 1988 Ford Crown Victoria sedan parked on a paved driveway. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Just a little picture I made in MS Paint in like 2 minutes to show my friend kind of what I'm goin for with the car. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Embassy's Crown Victoria 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Boondocksaints Crown Vic 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Colonel's Crown Vic P71 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - J.T.'s P71 Crown Vic 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis (love the sidepipes)

26 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Found a nice looking Civic cruising the Expressway and wanted to play with my new digital camera. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - The local R33 Skyline rolling around Louisville 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Skyline, rear quarter 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Skyline 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Skyline 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - The S 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Me and the Vic 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - 300zx twin turbo after a little accident.

4 photos added

1988 Ford Crown Victoria - A hand-drawn pencil sketch of a two-door coupe viewed from a rear three-quarter angle, showing the roofline, rear window, taillights and a… 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - A pencil sketch showing the rear three-quarter view of a large sedan, emphasizing the C-pillar, rear side window, trunk line and taillight.… 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Freehand pencil sketch of a truck front end and cab, an art drawing rather than a technical document. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - A pencil sketch of a car viewed from a low front three-quarter angle, showing the hood, front fascia, headlight area, and lower bumper with…

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