Like I said before, there is no way that this is the only thing keeping the 5.4L out of the CVPI, there has got to be more, whether capacity, assembly, political, whatever, but htere is no way this is the only thing keeping it out.
Besides, people are talking about the 4.6L 4V going in it, and Ford has shown a concept w/ the 4V as well. I would much rather have the 4.6L DOHC in there over the 5.4L SOHC, more power, same torque. What the heck do you want?
I'd love to have the 5.4, but from what I understand, the block is taller. That may be why the 4.6 DOHC will fit, but the 5.4 won't.
actually, the 4R70W is a pretty good trans, as far as ford's auto transmissions go. It is pretty durable, and works very well. Though it may suffer a bit under severe duty if regular maintenence is not performed (does your dept. service guys follow Ford's severe duty maintenace schedule?) I was speaking about Ford's auto transmissions in general. btw, do the CVPI's get a big trans cooler? seems like something you guys should really have.
Whatever factory cooler comes with it, I dunno. My experience is that they fall apart. The majority of officers I talk to have had the same experience. Seems to be a trend.
How 'bout bringing up your safety complaints to the powers that be in your organization? I mean, if they knew it would endager and officer, would they give you blanks for your glock?
I wish it were that simple. Unfortunately, they get the cheapest parts they can and hope for the best... like most departments.
And how long do you think that will be all that is available???? Especially if a lot of depts are asking for cheaper pads?
Your right. I dunno. There has got to be a way of forcing this issue. I don't have all the answers.
This is a low down dirty shot and you know it. Ford designs a really good brake system for you guys, and specifies a particular kind of pad, and YOU BLAME FORD WHEN YOUR DEPT. DOESN"T USE FORD SPECIFIED PARTS???????? This comment really pisses me off, how can you dare say Ford doesn't care about officer safety in reference to brake systems, when you readily admit the stock brake system is really good until the pads are replaced?? And further, you want Ford to spend millions of dollars to redesign a GOOD foundation brake system, just so your dept. can't be cheap? You think they will sign up for the tooling for the new calipers that would be necessary? How about for the new master cylinder to match the new calipers? Huh?
If you care so much about it, tell your fricking captain, not Ford, its not ford's fault.
First, Rara, my comment was in general, about how Ford couldn't give a crap about the opinions or concerns of its customers, unless those opinions will affect sales. Being that Ford has the only RWD, full size platform (car) for police, sales are not likely to be affected by any of these issues.
I have first hand experience with Ford's lack of concern for anything but the almighty dollar:
A Ford dealer killed the engine in my 1995 Contour. They wanted to put the replacement engine on my warranty and have me pay for the rental. I called Ford Customer Service, and they had a tech out to inspect my vehicle the very next day (at the dealership). Let's just say that the service advisor was not happy. The dealership ended up paying for the engine and the rental. Then, when I got the car back, I noticed that they had broken a few things on it. I again called Ford and asked if I could take the car to another dealership as I didn't trust the first guys with my car anymore. Ford's response was that they didn't get involved in issues of dealer workmanship. Well, they sure as hell got involved when it might have been their dime, didn't they? lol @ Ford. I like their cars, but I have no illusions that they care at all for their customers.
I won't comment on the fuel tank thing. Just trust me, there are very good reasons you can't do that.
I can't imagine why they couldn't remove some trunk space and use that for the fuel tank, unless crash tests on that particular car show that the trunk space is necessarry as a crumple zone. I'm not talking about putting the fuel tank in the trunk, just moving the trunk floor up in order to fit a larger tank. 19 gallons is not enough for such a large car with a V8.
