Police Computer?
bkapociu
10-08-2005, 10:11 AM
I have a 97 crown vic that doesnt have the police interceptor package and I was wondering if a computer from a PI car would work without any modifications? If so, what all years could I get one from?
ModMech
10-08-2005, 03:39 PM
Yes, a PI computer will simply replace your stock PCM. You should stick with the same year PCM as what you have.
I will caution you that the performance difference is MUCH LESS than getting a chip/tune from someone like www.blueovalchips.com (or another authorized SCT dealer). But you also don't get a big bill.
I will caution you that the performance difference is MUCH LESS than getting a chip/tune from someone like www.blueovalchips.com (or another authorized SCT dealer). But you also don't get a big bill.
bkapociu
10-08-2005, 10:06 PM
does the use of a police computer require premium fuel?
ModMech
10-09-2005, 11:37 AM
No.
cobradude360
10-18-2005, 02:05 PM
what would be the gain in performance though?
BiggerJon
10-23-2005, 12:25 AM
i don't know if anyone has ever dyno tested the difference.
but you will notice slightly firmer shifts, higher shifts, higher or no rev limiter, higher idle rpm, and if your car has pats... you will lose it with the pi ecm.
but you will notice slightly firmer shifts, higher shifts, higher or no rev limiter, higher idle rpm, and if your car has pats... you will lose it with the pi ecm.
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