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cragantler

02-11-2011, 08:39 PM

Hello all, I hope you can let a lowly Crown Vic here:bows:
My name is Doug and I'm a loving owner of my 2004 P-73 that I have had for over 3 years.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g192/cragantler/Copyofvicpics003.jpg

I am finally getting to the point of H.P.mods.
First off is my dual exhaust install,hopefully tomorrow. Going with a P-71 H-pipe running to Flowmaster 50's.
I have a '04 airbox,80mm MAF and zip tube and just waiting to get a programmer and the tune to install that.
I figured with the crew of CVN and yall here, I should be able to really tweak the Panther.
Thanx in advance

PonyUP

02-11-2011, 08:40 PM

Welcome to the site, all Panther enthusiasts are invited. Nice Vic :beer:

Pat

02-11-2011, 08:57 PM

Welcome,

We service all makes and models of the Panther platform, even Titan trucks, a drag race Ford Fairlane and assorted other candies.

BTW would you be so kind to explain the P-73 CV and P-71 CV?

Enjoy the fellowship, technical expertise and please come to our/your events (see forum)

Pat

MOTOWN

02-11-2011, 09:01 PM

:welcome:bud!:wave:

sailsmen

02-11-2011, 09:22 PM

Welcome!
"Hello from Southern Maine"
Are you a Native Mainiac?

Mr. Man

02-11-2011, 10:41 PM

Welcome,

We service all makes and models of the Panther platform, even Titan trucks, a drag race Ford Fairlane and assorted other candies.

BTW would you be so kind to explain the P-73 CV and P-71 CV?

Enjoy the fellowship, technical expertise and please come to our/your events (see forum)

Pat
I believe they are police packages Pat. Believe there is one more P-74 maybe?:)

Ms. Denmark

02-12-2011, 08:49 AM

Welcome Doug!!...... especially because you own the RIGHT COLOR!!!! :cool: Enjoy all that this site has to offer and please consider coming out to one of our meets. We are having one in Loudon NH May 19-21, including a Car Show and laps at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. You are invited.:beer:

cragantler

02-13-2011, 06:44 AM

Welcome,

BTW would you be so kind to explain the P-73 CV and P-71 CV?

Pat

Thanks for the welcome. It is easier for me to explain the differences thru this excellent chart, not mine.;)

<CENTER><TABLE border=2><TBODY><TR><TH></TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P71</CENTER></TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P72
P70</CENTER>
</TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P73</CENTER></TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P74</CENTER></TH></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Ford Nomenclature</CENTER></TD><TD><CENTER>Police Interceptor</CENTER></TD><TD><CENTER>Commercial Heavy Duty</CENTER></TD><TD><CENTER>Base</CENTER></TD><TD><CENTER>LX</CENTER></TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Primary Marketing Angle</CENTER></TD><TD>Certified for high-speed emergency operation (police).</TD><TD>Available with heavy-duty components and features suited to commercial users (taxicabs).</TD><TD>Affordable reliability and safety.</TD><TD>Traditional luxury & style.</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Exterior</CENTER></TD><TD>pre-1998: front (http://javascript:mc('web/1997_older.jpg');)
1998: front (http://javascript:mc('web/1998_p71_front34.jpg');) • rear (http://javascript:mc('web/1998_p71_rear34_wc.jpg');)
1999: front (http://javascript:mc('web/1999_p71_front34.jpg');) • rear (http://javascript:mc('web/1999_p71_rear34_wc.jpg');)
2000: front (http://javascript:mc('web/2000_p71_front34.jpg');) • rear (http://javascript:mc('web/2000_p71_rear34.jpg');)
2001-02: front (http://javascript:mc('web/2001_p71_front34.jpg');) • rear (http://javascript:mc('web/2001_p71_rear34.jpg');)
2003-04: front (http://javascript:mc('web/2003_p71_front34.jpg');) • rear (http://javascript:mc('web/2003_p71_rear34.jpg');)
Slightly higher stance. Street Appearance Group (60B) available starting 1999MY (chrome trim). Depends largely on order conditions and model year.
</TD><TD>Depends on order conditions and model year.
Flat black rear fascia (1998+).
P71-style blackout available 1999+.
"Crown Victoria" badge.
</TD><TD>Chrome trim.
"Crown Victoria" badge.
Black B-pillars.
</TD><TD>Same as base except "Crown Victoria LX" badge.
"Special Edition" badge on such-equipped 2000MY cars.
</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Engine</CENTER></TD><TD>Dual exhaust standard, resonators removed, Marauder-style air cleaner (2004+), otherwise same as base.</TD><TD>Single exhaust standard, otherwise same as base.</TD><TD>Romeo-built, Intech 4.6L (281ci), 2valve/cyl, stainless exhaust. Pre-2002 had dual exhaust available as part of HPP.
Engine Power chart (http://javascript:mc('power_chart.jpg');)
</TD><TD>Dual exhaust available (HPP or Sport), otherwise same as base.</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>PCM Program</CENTER></TD><TD>135mph speed limiter, firmer shifts, higher idle speed, also altered spark tables and other tweaks</TD><TD>P71-style programming available with 920A Police Equip Pkg, otherwise same as base.</TD><TD>Base. (106mph speed limiter)</TD><TD>Same as base.</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Transmission / Drivetrain</CENTER></TD><TD>11.25" torque converter, 1" extended nosecone, AL or AMM driveshaft, steeper gears (TracLoc available), otherwise same as base.</TD><TD>Same as base.</TD><TD>Sharonville-built 4R70W 4-speed w/ overdrive, 12" torque converter (except HPP), steel driveshaft.</TD><TD>11.25" torque converter on HPP/Sport, otherwise same as base.</TD></TR><TR><TH></TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P71</CENTER></TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P72
P70</CENTER>
</TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P73</CENTER></TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P74</CENTER></TH></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Fluid Coolers</CENTER></TD><TD>Transmission, power steering, engine oil.</TD><TD>Transmission, power steering.</TD><TD>Transmission, power steering available with HPP (pre-2002).</TD><TD>Transmission, power steering available with HPP/Sport.</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Suspension / Chassis</CENTER></TD><TD>Slightly higher stance, firmer springs and shocks, non-variable power steering assist (1999+). 18mm rear bar. Greasable upper ball joints (2001+).</TD><TD>Heavy-duty springs and shocks, 18mm rear swaybar, non-variable power steering assist (1999+).</TD><TD>29.5mm front swaybar (standard on all models). HPP available (pre-2002).</TD><TD>Same as base, HPP still available on LX.</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Frame</CENTER></TD><TD>Reinforced in critical locations, otherwise same as base.</TD><TD>Reinforced in critical locations, otherwise same as base. P70 model adds 6" of rear seat legroom.</TD><TD>Pre-2003: welded steel sections. 2003: hydroformed, also aluminum #2 frame crossmember.</TD><TD>Same as base.</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Electrical</CENTER></TD><TD>HD battery, 135A/82A alternator (2001+), 200A alternator (2004+).</TD><TD>HD battery, 135A/82A alternator (2001+).</TD><TD>130 amp alternator (same across all lines pre-2001).</TD><TD>Light/Decor group standard (incl dual lighted visors and dual-beam dome/map light).</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Misc</CENTER></TD><TD>Hood and IP insulators, rear armrest (LX) deleted. 140mph speedo. No express-down driver's window (pre-2000). Engine compartment light. Weapon/CruiseCam cutout in front seat. </TD><TD>P70 available starting 2002MY.</TD><TD>Major standard equipment, all models: dual air bags, A/C, power door locks, power windows w/ driver's express-down, rear defroster</TD><TD>Leather-wrapped steering wheel, climate and audio controls mounted on steering wheel (2001+).</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Model-Specific Options / Packages</CENTER></TD><TD>Variety of wiring & lighting packages available. Radio suppression. Auxiliary fuse block. Rear doors inoperable. Cruise control (std on P73, P74). Silicone upper/lower antifreeze hoses. Locking rear differential. Carpet delete (rubber flooring). Lateral bow reinforcement & removable headliner. Locking gas cap (98-00). Two-tone and specialty paint. Fleet keysets.</TD><TD>Variety of wiring packages available. Radio suppression. Auxiliary fuse block. Carpet delete (rubber flooring). Rear doors inoperable. Fleet keysets. Police equipment group available, but not intended for pursuit vehicles (920A).</TD><TD>HPP (pre-2002), CD player (1999+), ABS/TRAC (pre-2002), remote keyless entry.</TD><TD>HPP, SAP/LX Sport (2001+), Comfort and Comfort Plus (pre-2002), and LX Premier (2004+) packages which may include: premium audio, digital instrumentation, automatic climate control, CD changer, universal garage door opener, auto-dim mirror w/compass, power passenger seat</TD></TR><TR><TD><CENTER>Model-wide Options</CENTER></TD><TD colSpan=4>AM/FM/Cassette. License plate bracket. Engine block heater (fleet). ABS (std on some years & models). Conventional spare tire (16" steel instead of donut). Power adjustable pedals (2001+).</TD></TR><TR><TH></TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P71</CENTER></TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P72
P70</CENTER>
</TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P73
(base)</CENTER>
</TH><TH width="22%"><CENTER>P74</CENTER></TH></TR></TBODY></TABLE></CENTER>

cragantler

02-13-2011, 06:45 AM

Welcome!
"Hello from Southern Maine"
Are you a Native Mainiac?
Actually I can't claim to b a "native" Maniac but I can make the claim to be an "Authentic Florida Cracker". Born and raised in Florida but yet found my way up here. Go figga.:cool4:

cragantler

02-13-2011, 06:47 AM

Welcome Doug!!...... especially because you own the RIGHT COLOR!!!! :cool: Enjoy all that this site has to offer and please consider coming out to one of our meets. We are having one in Loudon NH May 19-21, including a Car Show and laps at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. You are invited.:beer:
Thanks, I saw the Loudon meet post earlier and that could be a possibilty.
Can I still come come even if the color is Arizona Beige ??:o:o
Sorry for the photo looking like silver.:coolman:

Ms. Denmark

02-13-2011, 06:53 AM

Thanks, I saw the Loudon meet post earlier and that could be a possibilty.
Can I still come come even if the color is Arizona Beige ??:o:o
Sorry for the photo looking like silver.:coolman: YES! Of course you are welcome with an Arizona Beige car.....please make it if you can!

Pat

02-13-2011, 07:05 AM

Craigantler;

What a chart, awesome, thanks,:bows:

I ride with the Sheriffs Posse and we have modern Crown Vic's but none have a police interceptor badge.

However the city police has some "police interceptors" cars.

I've owned two different GM's and the '96 model was a screamer requiring premium gas. The '05 is an old ladies car, requires regular gas, yet they both have 4.6 SOHC engines.

Regards,

Pat

cragantler

02-13-2011, 07:46 AM

Craigantler;

What a chart, awesome, thanks,:bows:

Pat

Yeah, I can't claim any of the fame for the chart,only a link to it.
http://www.moldyrabbit.com/liquid/changes.html

SpartaPerformance

02-13-2011, 12:22 PM

Welcome to the site! Nice looking Vic.

HammerDown

02-13-2011, 03:08 PM

Hello all, I hope you can let a lowly Crown Vic here:bows:
My name is Doug and I'm a loving owner of my 2004 P-73 that I have had for over 3 years.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g192/cragantler/Copyofvicpics003.jpg

I am finally getting to the point of H.P.mods.
First off is my dual exhaust install,hopefully tomorrow. Going with a P-71 H-pipe running to Flowmaster 50's.
I have a '04 airbox,80mm MAF and zip tube and just waiting to get a programmer and the tune to install that.
I figured with the crew of CVN and yall here, I should be able to really tweak the Panther.
Thanx in advance

Hey, welcome!!!!!!!!!!! and your crown vic NOT lowly

Beige is good!!!!!!!! Hope to see you at one of our meets. Enjoy the MM site.

rayjay

02-13-2011, 03:35 PM

Welcome to site from the snow belt of central NYS. :D

cragantler

02-13-2011, 03:58 PM

Welcome to site from the snow belt of central NYS. :D
Thanks for the welcome butyou guys get that damn lake effect.
I did live in VT for 4 years and saw real snow.
It always gets me,when I moved here to the coast of Maine and they heard I was from FLA,it was all about snow.
Hell,I saw real snow in Western NE.

Hotrauder

02-13-2011, 06:06 PM

Welcome from a native Mainiac. Have fun with your mods and make plans to attend the meet in NH as there most probably will be none closer. There are a lot of great people here and they not the cars are what make this family of Marauder fans special. Enjoy the site and meet the folks. :beer: Dennis