I'm planning to either beef up the ponies in the 351C or intall a different engine in about a year, my next project.
I'd like more rpm's at redline, so I get more top speed in every gear. So belt driven valves are desirable. Lighter weight would be a nice plus, and affordability with reliability are very desirable too. There's lots of Crown Victoria's that come from the Ford factory already beefed up for law enforcement. That seems like a good reliabilty and affordability answer.
I'd like any info. Is it a straight bolt in for a Pantera, bell housing and engine mounts? Will it fit under the engine screen? Ho difficult will it be to hook up the EFI for a Pantera? Is there a weight or horsepower advantage from the 351-C?
Since I'm not an engine builder or mechanic, and have no experience with law enforcement Crown Vic's, maybe someone on this BB can tell me the redline, displacement, horsepower, and whether they're reliable. I'd like to get a low mileage Crown Vic that was totaled and just install the engine in my Pantera and later do a rebuild with enhanced intake system, etc.
Thank you in advance for your response(s).
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