Im New!! any california vics or merc?

[Leo]

im new to all of this, the forums and having a ford
i just bought a 1985 ford crown victoria ltd only 142000 miles on it
not bad for $700 from some old guy. This car is awsome clean interior and exterior. Its a fuel injected 5.0. i cant believe a v8 only goes 85mph. i dont care i love this car. i used to drive a piece of crap 94 chrysler lhs. the damn thing always broke down too many electrical problems. stupid ass chryslers. i got rid of the damn thing for only $300.

THe only thing i did with the CV for now
new spark plugs, spark plug wires, fuel filter, air filter, and an o2 sensor.
the car has better gas milage and runs smother.
How can i get higher top speed?! funds are low im looking to spend at least $2,000 for now.
I went to a mechanic they say i need new gaskets and seals for drivetrain and motor for $2,000 with parts and labor is this a rip off or good deal?!
would it be wise to just buy a rebuilt motor instead?

thanks,
Leo

ps. glad to be part of the club

[86VickyLX]

Welcome!! Pics of Vic?? Good CFI?? Awesome. There are plenty of people on here who can help you with making it faster.

[Deadarf]

Welcome! Not many West Coasters here! I'm in Seattle, Wa and I think there are like four of us on this coast.

I've heard that even though the speedos only go to eighty-five, the top speed is more like one hundred and ten. Here on this forum, we neeeeed pictures!

[87gtVIC]

im new to all of this, the forums and having a ford
i just bought a 1985 ford crown victoria ltd only 142000 miles on it
not bad for $700 from some old guy. This car is awsome clean interior and exterior. Its a fuel injected 5.0. i cant believe a v8 only goes 85mph. i dont care i love this car. i used to drive a piece of crap 94 chrysler lhs. the damn thing always broke down too many electrical problems. stupid ass chryslers. i got rid of the damn thing for only $300.

THe only thing i did with the CV for now
new spark plugs, spark plug wires, fuel filter, air filter, and an o2 sensor.
the car has better gas milage and runs smother.
How can i get higher top speed?! funds are low im looking to spend at least $2,000 for now.
I went to a mechanic they say i need new gaskets and seals for drivetrain and motor for $2,000 with parts and labor is this a rip off or good deal?!
would it be wise to just buy a rebuilt motor instead?

thanks,
Leo

ps. glad to be part of the club

welcome to the forums you will recieve plenty of help here, just ask around. and don't worry about that speedo, go ahead and burry the dame thing in the dash, trust me it is real exhilerating to see the needle disapear!! or you can try to find a 140 speedo. and please post some pics!!!

[Grand Marquis GT]

to GMN!

Yes, we DO need more west coasters. You guys get to recruitin'!!

[MrMarquis]

Howdy howdy howdy.

Did ya have any trouble with the tranny in the LHS? Chryslers usually do...

I've had my Grand Marq up to 102mph, the needle just keeps droppin'. I ain't got the option of getting a police speedo, so I used a portable GPS system. And if that's accurate, the speedometer is way off kilter above 60...

[1987cp]

So much for the stereotype of Californians only liking Mustangs and Ferraris! :p

[79lincolnlover]

Welcome to the site mang!!!

[86VickyLX]

I ain't got the option of getting a police speedo

Supposedly... unless there are some truths to the myth of the 140 Mercury Speedo.

[88Vic]

Supposedly... unless there are some truths to the myth of the 140 Mercury Speedo.

I'm pretty sure only the 90-91 MGM's can get the 140 speedo since they switched to the Vic style speedo those years.

[90blackbox]

im from the west coast too

[Tiggie]

Welcome!

$2,000 is dumb. Granted, for a mechanic to install a new engine, it would probably cost that. But there are better things to do. If the bottom end of the motor is healthy, the possibilities are endless and you won't need a new motor. Try posting in the 5.0/5.8 forum for more info on engine mods.

85 MPH was the federally mandated limit when they designed the CV speedo. Any box in proper tune will top it (even the crappy 4.2L ones).

[gabegt90]

welcome mang glad you are here to gmn

[86VickyLX]

I'm pretty sure only the 90-91 MGM's can get the 140 speedo since they switched to the Vic style speedo those years.

I think you're right.

[Deadarf]

!!

Leo, we need pictures still!


Blackbox, welcome; please make a new thread introducing yourself with pictures!