terryg
01-05-2003, 09:29 AM
I aquired a used marauder last month with 8000 miles on it. I have had a couple of problems with it. One of the head lights was clooecting moisture inside the lens (dealer has ordered part, warranty item).
And on the way from the airport the dash lights and rear running lights went out. I found the blown fuse and tried to replace it but their must have been a short and it would blow the fuse as soon as it was replaced. I took it to the dealer and they finally fixed it after 3 days of searching.
I also had a problem with the insturment pod in front of the shifter being loose. This to has been fixed.
I now have it in the shop to investigate what I think is excessive top end noise. I have not heard back yet, the service consultant..said that it is common to hear top end noise in this motor. Has anyone else noticed what sound to me like lifter noise under light acceleration? The car seems to run fine otherwise.
I am also interested in increasing low end torque and I have seen what seems to be the typical approach mentioned: Performance chip, 4.10 rear end, exhaust. I plan to use the car for some road trips and do not want to drop to a low a ratio on the rear drive. I heard mention of 3.73? Has anyone done this? Also how loud is the performance exhaust compared to stock. I enjoy a good rumble, but not when crusing on the highway with the radio on.
I have a cougar convert with cobra jet motor which I added the mufflers from the 2002 mustang cobra. It has a good rumble with the factory replacment mufflers without being excessive. I had flow masters on it and it was just plain mean sounding but not very enjoyable.
I would appreciate your comments..
And on the way from the airport the dash lights and rear running lights went out. I found the blown fuse and tried to replace it but their must have been a short and it would blow the fuse as soon as it was replaced. I took it to the dealer and they finally fixed it after 3 days of searching.
I also had a problem with the insturment pod in front of the shifter being loose. This to has been fixed.
I now have it in the shop to investigate what I think is excessive top end noise. I have not heard back yet, the service consultant..said that it is common to hear top end noise in this motor. Has anyone else noticed what sound to me like lifter noise under light acceleration? The car seems to run fine otherwise.
I am also interested in increasing low end torque and I have seen what seems to be the typical approach mentioned: Performance chip, 4.10 rear end, exhaust. I plan to use the car for some road trips and do not want to drop to a low a ratio on the rear drive. I heard mention of 3.73? Has anyone done this? Also how loud is the performance exhaust compared to stock. I enjoy a good rumble, but not when crusing on the highway with the radio on.
I have a cougar convert with cobra jet motor which I added the mufflers from the 2002 mustang cobra. It has a good rumble with the factory replacment mufflers without being excessive. I had flow masters on it and it was just plain mean sounding but not very enjoyable.
I would appreciate your comments..