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Re: What kind of car do you drive??

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Originally Posted by Andy A.
Depends on which year you get. As far as I know, there was never a 5.8 Crown Vic. Most Vic's running around these days have a 4.6 or 4.8. The only real difference between the police versions and stock versions as far as the engine goes is that the police versions have no governor and remapped engine curves. They will just keep going in 5th till they blow up.

Other differences lay mostly in suspension, the electrical system and a relocated spare (under the trunk instead of in it). Oh, and the nifty spot light that you can play with- Just don't let a cop see it on!

-Andy A.
I belive the Caprice Classic Interceptors have a Corvette engine in them, which is 5.8L if I'm not mistaken. Though most Chevys that are converted to interceptors blow their engines, even the 'Vette ones. The cops that I've talked to like the Fords much more. There are also anti-sway bars and a 2" lift (stiffer springs) on the interceptor along with lots of steel re-enforcements in the sides and such. Mines putting out about 240-250 hp with slightly more torque, but they weigh a ton, well, over 2 actually: about 4400 lbs. About 2X Andy's Miata (very fun car).
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