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Title: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: 50tbrd88 on September 12, 2005, 01:21:56 PM
I recently came across an early 80's model LTD Crown Vic with a 351 under the hood (it was the original motor I am sure).  I was unaware this option even existed in the 80's.  Anyone know any specifics...is this a police interceptor or what?
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: mjbtbrd on September 12, 2005, 01:34:39 PM
They could be had that way.  My Dad had a LTD landau with a 351.  I think it was sometime in the mid 80's when the only way to get the 351 was via a fleet purchase, but in the early 80's it was just check the order box.
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: 50tbrd88 on September 12, 2005, 01:40:51 PM
Cool
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: tobeybj on September 12, 2005, 08:18:56 PM
It was available up until 87 or 88, maybe later in squad cars. These are a good source for a motor.  4 BBL carb and Hight Output, no roller cam though.  Nothing the aftermarket can't fix.
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: Red_LX on September 12, 2005, 10:44:08 PM
I've seen a bunch of 351 Crown Vics in the paper.
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: V8Demon on September 13, 2005, 10:52:39 AM
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It was available up until 87 or 88, maybe later in squad cars. These are a good source for a motor. 4 BBL carb and Hight Output, no roller cam though. Nothing the aftermarket can't fix.


I've seen some with the venturi carbs.  I hear it was a rather rare option.
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: Haystack on September 13, 2005, 10:55:58 AM
you could get a 351 as an option in any crownvic as far as I know. The jy around here have at least 5 to 10 351 crow vics here.
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: 50tbrd88 on September 13, 2005, 11:53:41 AM
For some reason I just figured most of them came with 302's.
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: Haystack on September 13, 2005, 12:12:42 PM
most are 5.0's.theres just alot of 351's here I guess
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: Blownbird on September 13, 2005, 01:33:09 PM
yeah, ive seen a few crown vics with HO's..they've.musta been part of a police package for special persuit applications....
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: V8Demon on September 13, 2005, 04:49:15 PM
http://www.fordforums.com/showthread.php?t=51846

http://members.fortunecity.com/copcarsite/ford.html

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It was available up until 87 or 88


Available till 91.  In 92 they changed the body and went modular.
Title: Re: 80's Crown Vic w/351?
Post by: softtouch on September 13, 2005, 05:52:31 PM
The '84 shop manual says:
"The 5.8L W HO engine is available for 50 States-Police, and Police and trailer towing packages in Canada."

These cars came with A Motorcraft Model 7200 VV (variable venturi) feedback carburetor.
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