Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and am excited to learn as much as I can about my new grocery getter. I just purchased a 2013 police interceptor sedan with the SHO package. I'm wondering if any members here have the same car and have experienced problems with go-fast upgrades because of the frame and suspension additions ford put onto them for police service. Any feedback would be appreciated, thanks!
There is no "SHO" package for the PI models.
For up to date info on models, their offerings, package options, etc. visit here:
www.FordPoliceInterceptor.com
As far as your concerns about modding.....
Structural frame points were "beefed up" to meet the 75mph crash threshold, I doubt you'll run into issues with "go fast" mods you are potentially looking to employ on your privately owned PI.
I do recall that the radiator is upsized versus what's offered on the SHO model(s)... either Non-PP, or PP Equipped. So that might (or might not) play into potentially any aftermarket IC you may choose (although to date, the larger IC's haven't proven their worth in relation to expense I'll add).
I think your bigger challenge will come in the form of aftermarket DP's. Trying to remember here......
There should be three distinct "Deflector Plate Shields" underneath the engine cradle. One large one at the front, that mounts from the bottom of the front frame rail, spanning outwards towards the sub frame rails. There are an addt'l two deflectors that should be present if you're looking at, or near, the LCA's on either side of the car.
All of them bolt into place, so I'd imagine you could simply unbolt them, and either remove them entirely, or possibly modify them if they happen to be causing a fitment issue in relation to aftermarket DP's.
On the upside, if you're looking into installing any aftermarket gauges (boost, iat, egt, ect, oil or tranny temp, etc.) you should have what was termed a "Dash Pass Thru" to allow you to run necessary wiring to make install easy peasy. Including any auxiliary lighting, etc.
Other than the above, I would feel comfortable saying that in a general sense, everything else available from an after market perspective, should be fine to incorporate.
