Why I like the Ford CVPI

[S.O.T.I.]

Check this beyotch out!

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n344/vessel_photo/54cvpi.jpg

Here is a list of his mods:




• 2003 F150 Lightning engine
• SCT BigAir 2600 maf
• Custom intake pipe with K&N cone filter
• 4# lower pulley (12 total psi)
• Dyno tune by VMP TUNING via SCT XCalibrator 2 using a DynoJet 224xlc dyno
• AFCO heat exchanger w/ Perma-Cool 8" electric fan
• WALBRO 255 l/hr fuel pump
• KENNE BELL Boost-A-Pump
• FORD RACING shorty headers
• Custom mandrel bent 2.5" / 3" dual exhaust, H-pipe, 2 chamber Flowmaster super 40s
• EGR delete
• NGK TR6 spark plugs
• MOBIL1 5w30 and Mobil1 oil filter.
Drivetrain: • TREMEC TKO 600 5 speed (0.64 OD)
• STEEDA Tri-Ax remote racing shifter
• CENTERFORCE 11" Dual Friction clutch
• FIDANZA aluminum flywheel
• ARP flywheel bolts
• STEEDA clutch quadrant
• UPR firewall adjuster
• STEEDA adjustable clutch cable
• EATON posi
• 4.10 gears
• ARP wheel studs

• ADDCO front and rear sway bars
• METCO upper and lower control arms
• Custom fabricated rear control arm brackets
• BILSTEIN HD shocks Front and rear
• FORD GNX code Police Interceptor rear springs, stock height
• FORD Police interceptor front springs
• 18"x10" deep dish Bullitt wheels w/ Nitto tires (rear)
• 17"x8" FORD Mustang Bullitt wheels w/ Pirelli tires (front)
• 1995 Crown Vic coolant degas tank
• 1995 Crown Vic power steering reservoir

• 2004 Mustang Mach1 pedal assembly
• SPARCO Torino II drivers seat
• SPARCO suede 323 steering wheel - autographed by guitar musician Joe Satriani
• 5" AUTOMETER Sport-comp tach with white LED lighting and Stuart Warner LED shift light
• AUTOMETER 2 5/8" Pro-comp boost gauge with white LED lighting
• AUTOMETER Pro-comp electric fuel pressure gauge with white LED lighting
• AUTOMETER Pro-comp electric oil pressure gauge with white LED lighting
• MERCURY Marauder console gauge pod
• AEROFORCE Interceptor scan gauge in steering column pod
• NGK AFX wideband Air/fuel monitor
• OPTIMA Red Top battery
• ALPINE headunit with ipod control
• 6000K HID headlights
• Clear corner lights
• LED tail lights / high mount brake light
• LED tag light
• Custom painted Police interceptor honeycomb grill
• Body color painted rear trim
• trunk mounted fire extinguisher

[Chaoul1]

F-150 Lightning engine.....Looks pretty sweet. So is that your final choice?

[Megatron]

Thats sexy, I Dont know half of what those mods are but the other half that I do know of, I like.

Sorry if my sentence is not grammatically correct Ron.

[S.O.T.I.]

F-150 Lightning engine.....Looks pretty sweet. So is that your final choice?

This is just one VERY SWEET example of what can be done with a CVPI. I'm looking at a white 2005 CVPI out of Iowa with 97K on the clock for only $3K. The XJ's are at least 4 years older, twice as many miles, and much worse shape, going for at least $1500 more... So it looks like I'll be driving one of these... but who knows?

Thats sexy, I Dont know half of what those mods are but the other half that I do know of, I like.

Sorry if my sentence is not grammatically correct Ron.

Lol. Relax! I'm not a grammar Nazi! It is sexy. What mods do you not understand?

The 5.4L swap in this car is becoming more common, but more often people looking to really build these cars just swap in a DOHC Mustang 4.6 with forced air and junk. Really easy. Personally, I think the front is ugly with the crap sticking out of the hood. There are cowl induction hoods that could cover it way better.

[jcollins1888]

I'm trying to buy one of these next summers. I love these cars, a few bolt on parts and your already at 500hp. I'd take one of these over an import any day of the week

[S.O.T.I.]

I've owned a 98 CVPI, or P71 as they can be referred to also. It was simply the best car I've owned. Really! So easy to work on and maintain, tons of room, not slow, and can be made to look quite nice. Add to that there are literally TONS of aftermarket and mod capabilities, I'm surprised they're not more popular.

I'm looking at 2 different cars right now:

1 2K5 w/97K miles for $3K
1 2K3 for a grand! Still waiting for the call back on this one to see hoe many miles, etc.

I've learned of 3 places that recondition these cars. They go over them with a fine-toothed comb and replace EVERYTHING that needs to be and always put new tires:

Wisconsin: www.usedcopcars.com
Illinois: www.chicagomotors.com
Michigan: No website yet, but they deal by phone and in person.

Just because all of these places are in the north does not mean their cars come from the same area, in fact, the MI company emphatically states NONE of their cars come from Detroit! lol

[HEMIBeast]

In all black it will look even sicker..

[S.O.T.I.]

The 2003/5 I'm eyeballing are white. There are a few black ones for sale in MI and WI, but they are 2004's and more expensive.

[nifty97z]

Make it a murder scene when you get it, Ron!! :D

[S.O.T.I.]

Make it a murder scene when you get it, Ron!! :D

You first! lol
Actually, I have a few different schemes I would go with. I'll try to write them up in a few...

I'm going to run back to the other computer and print that photo and see if we can work with that.

[jcollins1888]

theres one here in VA for 2k with only 60k miles.... but i sadly dont have the money right now.... Do you know anything about the 9c1's? i know they have the vette motors but thats about it

[S.O.T.I.]

What year? color? I know much more about the CVPI than I do the Caprice.




If you are not going to buy that car? can you get the info to me in a PM? I REALLY need a car to get to work.

[jcollins1888]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/1442359291.html thats the one i was looking at its $2300...looks to be in good shape to me

[Chaoul1]

Hey Ron I'd jump on this one. Plus it's a DC car so it's taken care of ;)

[nifty97z]

It does look REAL nice!!

[S.O.T.I.]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/1442359291.html thats the one i was looking at its $2300...looks to be in good shape to me

Hey Ron I'd jump on this one. Plus it's a DC car so it's taken care of ;)

I'll call him, but I was really hoping for a 2003 or newer. They changed rack and pinion, and the pre-03's have intake manifold issues. Also some suspension issues. You can't really use many Mustang rims on a pre-03 without adapters.

I like the color though. He'd have to come down on price, seeing as 04-06's can be had for under $4K

[S.O.T.I.]

Hey Ron I'd jump on this one. Plus it's a DC car so it's taken care of ;)

Well, if it's a true DC car, I'd have to steam clean the stains off the back seat! lol

[S.O.T.I.]

I called about that DC car just now. It's sold, but he says he'll have another exactly the same, 2002, 60-70K miles and black for around the same price on Friday or Monday. It's only a 10 hour drive from here to DC, just like going back home to MI.




But I REALLY want a 2003! :mad:

[jcollins1888]

thats sucks...those look like ex-governement cars and not ex-cops cars so at least theyre not nearly as abused even if it isnt an 03

[S.O.T.I.]

He says he rarely gets those. The next one he's getting is undercover, so still no holes to deal with...

[S.O.T.I.]

Oh. I forgot to mention I found a white 2003 with 117k miles in pristine condition. It's from a small northern MI municipality, and the guy will sell it to me for $1995! Has a folder full of maintenance.

I think that's a hell of a deal. Now I just need to find $1995! lol

[jcollins1888]

yeah my goal is to have one of these bad boys next summer... it will be a toy and th Jeep a DD. They're boats of a car but they sure can haul some major a$$ without any major work to them.

[S.O.T.I.]

Well, I might try to borrow some money against my savings once I know for sure I got this crappy warehouse job.

That or sell my ass on the local corner, or ask my JG brothers to start a collection!!!:D:p:o

[S.O.T.I.]

When I do get into a CVPI, this might be the first mod:

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n344/vessel_photo/marauderhood3.jpg

What do you guys think? It's fiberglass, and enclosed with mesh(from the driver's view)

[Chaoul1]

Hey man once you get it. Get started with it :). That would look sick. Do the Marauder parts just bolt right up to the body?

[S.O.T.I.]

Hey man once you get it. Get started with it :). That would look sick. Do the Marauder parts just bolt right up to the body?

Hoods, deck lids, spoilers, doors, rear sheet metal and tail lights are all direct swaps. there is some debate on the fenders, header panel, grill and front light assemblies.

[nifty97z]

It would be bada$$ if you could do a full frontend swap from a Marauder!!

[S.O.T.I.]

It would be bada$$ if you could do a full frontend swap from a Marauder!!

That's the intention. The basic look could be had with just the bumper wrap. I'd like to have the black-housed headlights and side markers too, and that might involve swapping out the header panel.

I've found a source of Marauder parts online. Front bumpers for about $245, headlights and side markers for about $100/side total.

That, the fiberglass cowl hood, and a Marauder rear spoiler is about all I would do for body mods. Wheels would be some Bullit Mustang replicas or very subtle after-market 5-spoke 18's. Katzkin leather for the interior and call it a day.

[nifty97z]

PLEEEASE stay away from the over-used, plain-jane, Mustang Bullits. Please! ;)

[S.O.T.I.]

PLEEEASE stay away from the over-used, plain-jane, Mustang Bullits. Please! ;)

Hahaha, yeah, they are on just about every other CVPI, huh? I have a few different rims in mind. My biggest problem is I don't like most after-market blingy type rims. To look good to me, they have to look like something that could have come from the factory or concept at the very least.

[S.O.T.I.]

Rim goodness on this page:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/replicawheels.html?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=mustang%20replica%20wheels&utm_content=mustang%20replica%20wheels&utm_campaign=YSM%2B-%2BS%2B-%2BWheels%2FTires&OVRAW=mustang%20replica%20wheels&OVKEY=mustang%20replica%20wheels&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=30469091522&OVKWID=140393469022

Most of these should fit a 2003 or newer CVPI. I'll post pics later of the very few after market rims I like.

[S.O.T.I.]

Possible rims for my CVPI once I get it:

These Momos look close to the stock Marauder rims,
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n344/vessel_photo/VT3157.jpg

And these are TSW's,
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n344/vessel_photo/tswvortex.jpg
I'm a big fan of the TSW line and it would be easier to list the ones I wouldn't use!

[nifty97z]

Maybe something like these (but in an 18 and also a wider rim) :

http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/products/search/20603/?make=149&year=&model=&gclid=CKWP7pXa8J0CFSZdagodUSmiLg&page=5

I've always liked the Lightening rims:

http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/products/search/20712/?make=149&year=&model=&gclid=CKWP7pXa8J0CFSZdagodUSmiLg&page=8

http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/products/search/20731/?make=149&year=&model=&gclid=CKWP7pXa8J0CFSZdagodUSmiLg&page=9

Or these from the 1st HD F-150s (and powdercoat them) :

http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/products/search/20724/?make=149&year=&model=&gclid=CKWP7pXa8J0CFSZdagodUSmiLg&page=9

These would be MY choice for the CV:

front: http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/products/search/20926/?make=149&year=&model=&gclid=CKWP7pXa8J0CFSZdagodUSmiLg&page=14

rear: http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/products/search/20927/?make=149&year=&model=&gclid=CKWP7pXa8J0CFSZdagodUSmiLg&page=14


And the best part is these are ALL STOCK Ford rims!!!

[nifty97z]

From your link, I would say the 2010 GT premiums or the GT4s :D

[S.O.T.I.]

From your link, I would say the 2010 GT premiums or the GT4s :D

Yeah, I like those too.

[S.O.T.I.]

But I have to acquire the car first! lol

[S.O.T.I.]

When I do buy rims, I'm doing staggered 18x10 rear, 18x9 front.

[S.O.T.I.]

One of the only reasons I mentioned the Bullit wheels, a pawn shop near my house has them staggered in those sizes, and I thought I might be able to get them cheap.

[nifty97z]

:eek: A pawn shop?!

[S.O.T.I.]

:eek: A pawn shop?!

They're brand new in the box with a receipt from Ford, so I don't doubt their authenticity... but yeah, a pawn shop! I had the same look on my face as your smiley when I found them!

[S.O.T.I.]

Oh, and if I go with the pic of lil Nifty solo, I am SO painting the goop on her face! lol

[nifty97z]

Lol, yeah it is odd to have found that a pawn shop has them!!

[nifty97z]

Oh, and if I go with the pic of lil Nifty solo, I am SO painting the goop on her face! lol
LMAO! that would be hilarious! (and appreciated :thumbsup: )

[S.O.T.I.]

Lol, yeah it is odd to have found that a pawn shop has them!!

trust me, in this economy, you really want to stop into a few pawn shops! I am a big DIY'fer, and as soon as I know I've cinched this job, I'll be picking up some mighty nice tools from the local pawn shops. I saw a craftsmen air-powered braid/finishing nailer that usually retails at 200+ for 49.95 there!

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

put on a siren and chase some bad guys down the street :)

[jcollins1888]

im gonna do my research on the p71s and the 9c1s. I'm not a big chevy guy but something tells me that Driving a 4door sedan like the capric/impala, powered buy a vetter motor (LS1 in Caprice and i think LS6 in the Impala) just screams FFFUUUNNN and SLEEEEEPER. The kids around here who think they're hot shit in the scivics and subbies dont know anything about real American muscle lol

[S.O.T.I.]

I am not a huge Ford fan. If I had to be brand-labeled, I'd have to say I was a Chevy guy. That being said, I much prefer the Ford P71. If you go with the Caprice classic cop car or the civilian version Impala SS, and want the rear-wheel drive, you are limited to 1996 and previous years. That's already 13 years old. The newer versions of those cars are pretty much all FWD v-6's. The RWD ones? Talk about a land yacht! Too big in my opinion. Another big plus on the Ford side, the Panther platform includes the Crown Victoria, The Mercury Grand Marquis and Marauder, and the Lincoln Town Car, and is(as far as I know) the only full frame modern passenger car. This is way more stable than partial frame/unibody construction. There is no comparison, to me that is. I think the Ford P71 beats the Caprice/Impala hands-down.

[S.O.T.I.]

put on a siren and chase some bad guys down the street :)

Too funny!
If I wanted that, I'd try to get a job as a LEO. I am just looking for an affordable, mod-friendly family sedan. Where else can I get all this in a 2003 for less than $2K?

[jcollins1888]

I am not a huge Ford fan. If I had to be brand-labeled, I'd have to say I was a Chevy guy. That being said, I much prefer the Ford P71. If you go with the Caprice classic cop car or the civilian version Impala SS, and want the rear-wheel drive, you are limited to 1996 and previous years. That's already 13 years old. The newer versions of those cars are pretty much all FWD v-6's. The RWD ones? Talk about a land yacht! Too big in my opinion. Another big plus on the Ford side, the Panther platform includes the Crown Victoria, The Mercury Grand Marquis and Marauder, and the Lincoln Town Car, and is(as far as I know) the only full frame modern passenger car. This is way more stable than partial frame/unibody construction. There is no comparison, to me that is. I think the Ford P71 beats the Caprice/Impala hands-down.

Yeah Id much rather have a p71 so thats probably what i'll end up with the summer time... gut it and make it strictly racing lol

[S.O.T.I.]

A big racing school somewhere out west converts them to manuals and teaches drifting in them!

[jcollins1888]

thats sick if i lived out west id be all for that...but i was thinking more straight line racing and depending on the suspension set up maybe a few auto-x style stuff lol

[S.O.T.I.]

If you pick up a Panther, make sure you check out www.adtr.net

[S.O.T.I.]

More than likely, if I buy a CVPI, my future rims are on this page somewhere:
http://www.tswalloywheels.com/app_guide_results.php?year=2003&year=2003&make=Ford&model=Crown+Victoria

There are maybe only 3 rims on this page I wouldn't like... and one of them is only because I couldn't view the pic...

[nifty97z]

im gonna do my research on the p71s and the 9c1s. I'm not a big chevy guy but something tells me that Driving a 4door sedan like the capric/impala, powered buy a vetter motor (LS1 in Caprice and i think LS6 in the Impala) just screams FFFUUUNNN and SLEEEEEPER. The kids around here who think they're hot shit in the scivics and subbies dont know anything about real American muscle lol
Sorry but the LSx platform was not out yet. The late 90s Caprices and Imps were LT1 & LT4 motors :thumbsup: Conversions are out there though. And the LT4 is not just in the Impala; they are in the Caprices as well. (And yes, the LTs are Vette motors!)

[jcollins1888]

Sorry but the LSx platform was not out yet. The late 90s Caprices and Imps were LT1 & LT4 motors :thumbsup: Conversions are out there though. And the LT4 is not just in the Impala; they are in the Caprices as well. (And yes, the LTs are Vette motors!)


thanks for clearing it up...i new they were vette motors just wrong platform thank you though

[S.O.T.I.]

Sorry but the LSx platform was not out yet. The late 90s Caprices and Imps were LT1 & LT4 motors :thumbsup: Conversions are out there though. And the LT4 is not just in the Impala; they are in the Caprices as well. (And yes, the LTs are Vette motors!)

Yeah, thanks for that info. I can never keep up with the "L" designations! lol


I am working on an idea for this CVPI if I end up getting it. I think you guys will love the theme...

[nifty97z]

No problem guys :) Knowledge is only useful if you share it with your friends! :D

[Denny boy]

ide take it

[S.O.T.I.]

ide take it
In reference to...?

[nifty97z]

ide take it
:eek::eek:
In reference to...?
:eek::lol:

[S.O.T.I.]

lol. Actually, I wasn't making a joke, but wondering what he meant by that post. "Ide take it"... Take what? lol


but it was funny!

[nifty97z]

:lol: that' ok, I was :D That could be very easily misconstrued :lol: (and I probably didn't spell that right either, lol)

[S.O.T.I.]

:lol: that' ok, I was :D That could be very easily misconstrued :lol: (and I probably didn't spell that right either, lol)

Nope. That's how it's spelled. You did misspell OK though(it's always capitalized, both letters).

[nifty97z]

OK, but how did you overlook the fact that I wrote "that' " instead of "that's" :lol:

[S.O.T.I.]

OK, but how did you overlook the fact that I wrote "that' " instead of "that's" :lol:
Oh, I caught it. I catch almost everything(no one's perfect), but I don't want to be known as a grammar Nazi.

[nifty97z]

Just checking, lol!!

[Harrison@Stage6]

Old Trooper Mustnag were the poo back in the mid to late 90's. We could buy them for $3K and mod them to hell and back. My old 93 LX 5.0 Trooper car was one of my favorites. I even left the spot light on it. I used to scare the heck out of people on the highway. They'd come flying up on me then slam on the brakes. I guess they couldn't see the big ass 5" Autometer Tach on the dash. HAHA! I must have sprayed 250 bottles of NOS through that thing. Sold it to a buddy, he drove it for a year, sold it for drugs, then it got stolen and stripped and burned. Ahhhhh.... RIP baby boy!