If youre gonna go 54 get a 3v from a newer f150 or get a 4v out of a navigator. So patrick had a few options to address the problem.
Ford Modular Motor Differences Ranging From Early To Later Years
5 4 crown vic engine swap. The 2v 54 makes no more hp than the 46l and has a lower redline. In these videos you see the crown victoria drag racing entertaining some friends. Now that the project is complete cleetus is enjoying the fruits of his labor. 2002 ford crown victoria with 2 valve 54 engine from 2005 e 350 swapped in. A 54 should bolt in right in place of the 46. However it will be a little wider and a little taller so you may have to cut the y pipe in the exhaust to get it around the 54 block.
Recorded on palm pre cell phone in 2010. Else like everyone else says get a 4v. Spend the extra money for the whole motor. But dont just do a top end stock na 32v 46s are aluminum block and in the cobras came with forged cranks. Gen ii coyote 50l meet crown victoria yes this happened. 54 swap into crown victoria parts and est cost a guy asked me about it well it has been a few guysthere is plenty info out but a audio book is best sometimesits can be done on the.
Cleetus mcfarland spent the last two months installing a supercharged 54 l v8 and tr6060 six speed manual from a wrecked mustang shelby gt500 into a tired crown victoria. Patrick absolutely loved his 2006 ford crown victoria but as most 2 valve 46l owners understand the engine left a bit to be desired in factory form horsepower torque fuel efficiency etc. The 54 four valvethe iron block 54l 330 inch engine is found in some ford suvs and a similar engine can also be found wedged into cars such as the 07 to 09 gt500 and 00 mustang cobra r.