Boxes frighten me at high speeds. I feel comfortable in my towncar but the vic is just such a damn brick.
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i had my 85 up to about 4750RPM last week (about 80 in 2 or 110 in 3, not sure which gear i was in) the right pull it has get pretty scary at that speed, espically with not so good tires. The 97 will run 110-115 all day and stay solid as a rock.http://secondhandracing.com/Home.aspx
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R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06
http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=5634
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Originally posted by p71townyI believe the 97's were the fastest year for the vics, top end that is. My towny will run 120 and feel nice and stable.http://secondhandracing.com/Home.aspx
http://secondhandradio.com/
R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06
http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=5634
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Originally posted by DuceAnAHalfi had my 85 up to about 4750RPM last week (about 80 in 2 or 110 in 3, not sure which gear i was in) the right pull it has get pretty scary at that speed, espically with not so good tires. The 97 will run 110-115 all day and stay solid as a rock.
'90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
5.4L swap coming soon.
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i have pi springs front and rear. the fronts have had 1 coil removed. the front shocks are Carrera Street Stock shocks (very stiff) in the rear the shocks are Gabriels ( the cheapest ones auto zone sells)http://secondhandracing.com/Home.aspx
http://secondhandradio.com/
R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06
http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=5634
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Originally posted by DuceAnAHalfi have pi springs front and rear. the fronts have had 1 coil removed. the front shocks are Carrera Street Stock shocks (very stiff) in the rear the shocks are Gabriels ( the cheapest ones auto zone sells)
'90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
5.4L swap coming soon.
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Originally posted by N AOriginally posted by DuceAnAHalfi have pi springs front and rear. the fronts have had 1 coil removed. the front shocks are Carrera Street Stock shocks (very stiff) in the rear the shocks are Gabriels ( the cheapest ones auto zone sells)http://secondhandracing.com/Home.aspx
http://secondhandradio.com/
R.I.P. Jason P Harrill 6-12-06
http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=5634
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Mine feels the same and for most of the same reasons. Tires aren't as old but they are fairly eaten due to a really bad alignment. It floats and drifts and is generally produces an uncomfortable pucker factor over about 85mph. I've pegged out the speedo but I'd never even consider holding it there for any length of time, nor would I do it on anything less than a nice open stretch of extremely flat and empty road. Once the front end is done, I'm sure it'll be a different story.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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My 90 was the most stable car Ive ever driven. I would have had no reservation driving past 110 in it. The one time I almost flipped it I took a 90 degree corner with a weird messed up banking at about 60. My friend nearly piseed himself.1989 Grand Marquis LS
flat black, 650 double pumper, random cam, hei, stealth intake, Police front springs, Wagon rear, Police rear bar, wagon front ,exploder wheels, 205/60-15 fronts 275/60-15 rears, 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" offroad x pipe, Eclipse front bucket seats, Custom floor shifter, 4.10 gears, aluminum driveshaft and daily driven. 16.77@83mph
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Dear Gurus,
I'm not interested in racing my '89 Colony Park (and little point in doing so). I drive hundreds/thousands of miles/ 12/26 hours (with a codriver) to dog trials and need the safest/fastest big wagon on the road. New 245/70 Avids, air shocks, rear sway bar, toe in and camber set to police specs.
In the Dakotas, this boat is solid as a rock with the speedo buried (90?) for hours and hours. I will get poly swaybar bushings next. Donald McCaig1989 CP Scottified steering, suspension and big brakes, 16 in wheels, A-pillar oil & temp gauges, remote entry, backup sensor, tailgate wiper, custom console & trash, tranny & ps coolers, 3 cell radiator, electric fan, dual exhausts, battery isolator, hellas headlights,deer pusher,wads of dog hair.
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Originally posted by Southern_PrideMy 90 was the most stable car Ive ever driven. I would have had no reservation driving past 110 in it...
'90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
5.4L swap coming soon.
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Originally posted by N AOriginally posted by Southern_PrideMy 90 was the most stable car Ive ever driven. I would have had no reservation driving past 110 in it...86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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