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80's Crown Vic w/351?

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?
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Reply #1 –
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.

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Cool
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Reply #3 –
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.

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Reply #4 –
I've seen a bunch of 351 Crown Vics in the paper.

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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.
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Reply #6 –
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.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
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Reply #7 –
For some reason I just figured most of them came with 302's.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

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Reply #8 –
most are 5.0's.theres just alot of 351's here I guess
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #9 –
yeah, ive seen a few crown vics with HO's..they've.musta been part of a police package for special persuit applications....
 

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Reply #11 –
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.