Just wanted to say hello and glad I found this great Panther forum.I just picked up a 2008 Grand Marq LS last week and I've already started making it my own 
I have a long background with Mustangs especially the Fox bodies and most recently a Kenne Bell supercharged 2011 5.0 that I sold a couple years ago.
I went back to a small import after the Mustang and drove a 2012 Honda Fit for the last couple years.I just could not get the good old American V8 out of my system and so I began looking at both the Crown Vic and Marquis.
I decided on the Grand Marq because of the extra luxury touches it offered.I found a nice one owner 2008 with a little over 70K on the clock.The body and interior had some normal wear and tear but was in overall good condition for a 6 year old car.
The engine purrs like a kitten and runs very strong no leaks and all belts and hoses are in good condition.
I've done my homework and pretty much know what I want to do as far as upgrades.
So far I have converted the single exhaust to a dual set up and installed a set of Ford Racing 3.55 gears.
this was a nice mod for starters and next up will be the 04+ CVPI airbox and a BOC tune.
I would like to do Longtubes but I'm in California and don't want the smog hassle.I may eventually do heads and cam but for now it will be airbox/ziptube and a 87 or 89 tune.I will also do the trak lok soon so I dont have the one wheel peel lol
I 'm a older gent and dont own a smart phone but I'll get some pics up when I get a chance.I hope to stick around and learn from this great Panther list.Oh I almost forgot I had the A/C coming through the defrost only.
A quick search and I had the problem solved with replacing the O-rings and now I have ice cold air and my EATC works perfect.
I have a long background with Mustangs especially the Fox bodies and most recently a Kenne Bell supercharged 2011 5.0 that I sold a couple years ago.
I went back to a small import after the Mustang and drove a 2012 Honda Fit for the last couple years.I just could not get the good old American V8 out of my system and so I began looking at both the Crown Vic and Marquis.
I decided on the Grand Marq because of the extra luxury touches it offered.I found a nice one owner 2008 with a little over 70K on the clock.The body and interior had some normal wear and tear but was in overall good condition for a 6 year old car.
The engine purrs like a kitten and runs very strong no leaks and all belts and hoses are in good condition.
I've done my homework and pretty much know what I want to do as far as upgrades.
So far I have converted the single exhaust to a dual set up and installed a set of Ford Racing 3.55 gears.
this was a nice mod for starters and next up will be the 04+ CVPI airbox and a BOC tune.
I would like to do Longtubes but I'm in California and don't want the smog hassle.I may eventually do heads and cam but for now it will be airbox/ziptube and a 87 or 89 tune.I will also do the trak lok soon so I dont have the one wheel peel lol
I 'm a older gent and dont own a smart phone but I'll get some pics up when I get a chance.I hope to stick around and learn from this great Panther list.Oh I almost forgot I had the A/C coming through the defrost only.
A quick search and I had the problem solved with replacing the O-rings and now I have ice cold air and my EATC works perfect.
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