Police Interceptor Chip for 4.6L out of Crown Vic

[70stangcoupe]

A local guy around here does some work on the cop cars, and says he can get me a "Police Interceptor" computer chip for 50$ (me and him are good buddies) that he swears will give me 50hp. Says it came out of a 4.6L Crown Vic and "should" work fine in my Mustang.

50$ is extremely cheap for 50 horsepower... Think it's too good to be true?

Anybody know anything about this chip or whatever? Should I give him 50 bucks and let him install it, and see what happens?

More info is appreciated.

 

[nickthegenius]

A local guy around here does some work on the cop cars, and says he can get me a "Police Interceptor" computer chip for 50$ (me and him are good buddies) that he swears will give me 50hp. Says it came out of a 4.6L Crown Vic and "should" work fine in my Mustang.

50$ is extremely cheap for 50 horsepower... Think it's too good to be true?

Anybody know anything about this chip or whatever? Should I give him 50 bucks and let him install it, and see what happens?

More info is appreciated.

Sounds like

Ever seen track times for a Crown Vic "Police Interceptor"? When you do, your reaction will be something like this

Also, if there is any special tuning for those cars it is most likely done by flashing the ECU and not a chip.

 

[Carl]

I believe your buddy is full of it. Even If the police crown vics had superchips in them, the computer code of of the crown vic would have to match your mustang, which wouldn't happen.

 

[hognutz]

no way in hell there is 50 hp availible on a gt through a chip. bs plain and simple. I wish it were true have like 280 hp for $50.

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

no way in hell there is 50 hp availible on a gt through a chip. bs plain and simple. I wish it were true have like 280 hp for $50.

50rwhp is possible with a chip. Just not this one..

 

[StngStr]

Yeah, buy it. At the same time, buy some lube, cause you'll be grabbin' yer ankles for a LONG TIME!

 

[70stangcoupe]

Well I mean if I buy it and have him install it, I can just come right back and say "WTF dude I feel no difference", and he'll reinstall the stock chip.

It's only 50 bucks guys, jeez! lmao

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

just send the 50 bucks down my way. Hell, it's only $50 send a $100!!

 

[MotleyCrue]

Have him install it, test it out, then if it works pay him, if not laugh at him

 

[Aaron 4.6]

Well I mean if I buy it and have him install it, I can just come right back and say "WTF dude I feel no difference", and he'll reinstall the stock chip.

It's only 50 bucks guys, jeez! lmao

No, he'll say that you just can't tell the difference. He'll drive the car and praise it to the heavens saying how great it is.

The manufacturers would never leave 50 hp laying on the table by something as simple as this. If you are so eager to throw your money away, I recommend you go outside and light it on fire. That way you will save the car downtime.

 

[hognutz]

Originally Posted by 70stangcoupe
Well I mean if I buy it and have him install it, I can just come right back and say "WTF dude I feel no difference", and he'll reinstall the stock chip.

It's only 50 bucks guys, jeez! lmao

IF it would give you power it is a cheap mod. I was just trying to say the 50hp is total bs. I don't think there was ever a crown vic made with more hp than a gt has so I dont' see how it's tune could give you more power. IF you want to spend $50 for nothing go ahead I dont' give a rats ass.

 

[nickthegenius]

I have a set of magnets you can put on your fuel lines that will give you 35+ MPG. You can have them for $90 if you PM me. But if you want a really great deal, I have an electric supercharger that is good for a 40% hp gain. You can have both for $175.

 

[DarkHorse164]

I have the 2002 Crown Vic with the police interceptor package. It's mostly a suspension upgrade with a slightly stronger tune over the standard Crown Vic. The tune though is set to minimize bottom end torque...eliminating tire spin. It's strongest through the mid and top end, but maxes out at 135. You'll see 6-8rwhp TOPS! That is from both the City garage techs who service our Crown Vics, and from the local Ford/Mercury dealership techs.

I've had 3 different Crown Vics over my 8 years...a '91, a '97, and my current 2002. The '97 was HANDS DOWN the fastest/strongest of the three years. It would spin from a solid stomp of the gas and was strong enough to outrun my 2002 from start to finish! We still use the 97's as back-up cars when the main cars break down or need servicing. Basically, your friend is correct in saying you'll pick up some HP...more like 5, than 50. But I'm not sure if the chips are interchangeable. I didn't ask that question.

See if you can borrow one to be sure it's worth buying. If he's a "close friend" he should trust you! Do a couple dyno runs before and after the chip swap and make your decision then.

 

[FallenPhoenix]

if you even get 5rwhp I say it's worth it. $10 per hp isn't bad as far as things go.

 

[KaPPaBaLL]

I have a set of magnets you can put on your fuel lines that will give you 35+ MPG. You can have them for $90 if you PM me. But if you want a really great deal, I have an electric supercharger that is good for a 40% hp gain. You can have both for $175.

i have a jesus sticker that makes you win every race

 

[DarkHorse164]

i have a jesus sticker that makes you win every race

 

[DarkHorse164]

if you even get 5rwhp I say it's worth it. $10 per hp isn't bad as far as things go.

If it is interchangeable and it nets 5rwhp, I'd do it for $50, too! I think the flag is being thrown because of the HP claims made by the tech.

 

[FallenPhoenix]

agreed 50hp from a interceptor chip and I'm buying them all to sell for $500 a piece.

 

[In'till'zah]

Like P.T. Barnum was said to have said:

"There's a sucker born every minute"...

Save you hard earned money and tell you mechanic to step away from the exhaust pipe. He's loosing far too many brain cells inhaling the fumes.

 

[Kriegar]

What do I need to do to disable the speed limiter on these cars? I have a '96 Town Car