0-60 times stock vs. JLT, Flowmasters, X-Pipe, SCT, Denso's and Thermostat

[Directedby]

For the past year my 2004 MM was stock. I installed the G2 Timer to get some times. I have within the last week added some performance stuff and have some 0-60 times for each thing I added.

STOCK 2004 MARAUDER

0-60
7.85

1/8 Mile
10.15

WITH JLT INTAKE AND FLOWMASTERS & X-PIPE

0-60
7.25

WITH JLT INTAKE AND FLOWMASTERS & X-PIPE, SCT TUNER (DR TUNE), DENSO PLUGS, 180 THERMOSTAT.

0-60
6.45

1/8 Mile
9.28

Based on the 9.28 1/8 mile run, I think my car is in the low 14's. On Friday I am installing my 4:10 gears and can't wait. I will post the improvement numbers on Saturday.

[bigjon]

nice job! :burnout:

[studio460]

Sounds good, Directedby! Thanks for posting those before and after numbers! Glad the stat install worked out (I was on a shoot when you called). Soon, I'll be doing almost the identical exhaust mods as you at STP, so it's great to see what I have to look forward to! In addition, I already have the Steeda UDP, and that P.I. torque converter still sitting under my bed. Once I get those on, maybe I'll be able to shave it down to a 6-second 0-60 time, N/A!

[Directedby]

Sounds good, Directedby! Thanks for posting those before and after numbers! Glad the stat install worked out (I was on a shoot when you called). Soon, I'll be doing almost the identical exhaust mods as you at STP, so it's great to see what I have to look forward to! In addition, I already have the Steeda UDP, and that P.I. torque converter still sitting under my bed. Once I get those on, maybe I'll be able to shave it down to a 6-second 0-60 time, N/A!

I think you really need gears. Taking my car to Hoopers in Simi-Valley on Friday to install my 4:10's. For install labor, Mercury Dealer wanted $375 - Hoopers, $200.

[studio460]

I think you really need gears. Taking my car to Hoopers in Simi-Valley on Friday to install my 4:10's. For install labor, Mercury Dealer wanted $375 - Hoopers, $200.Directedby:

Yeah, I've been going back and forth on the gears issue over and over. In fact, ever since we met last weekend, I've been itching to do gears all of a sudden! I just don't want my second gear winding too damn high when I downshift on the freeway at WOT. I've already got the equivalent of a 3.76 final ratio when you factor in my lower-series tires, so I would only have to put 4.10s in to achieve an approximate 4.30 ratio. Really depends on where that second-gear downshift ends up being on the freeway . . .

Yup, I think 4.30s (final ratio) with the ProCharger has got me thinking about gears again . . . then a set of those KVRs!

Anyway, if I do decide on the gears, I would be wanting to put the FRPP girdle cover/stud kit on at the same time. Also, Sarge wrote a post a while back about what other stuff you should replace back there while you're doing the gears.

[SergntMac]

Good numbers, Paul, Congrats.

I'm a bit behind in your exhaust mods, did you replace any exhaust pipe with larger OD? Got any pics of that?

[sailsmen]

Congrats on some good times. :banana2:

FYI your times are similar to what I have experienced.

[Smokie]

Excellent times, the 9.28 on the 1/8 should put you at very low 14's, the 4:10's will make you a member of the 13 second club. Congratulations.

[Directedby]

Good numbers, Paul, Congrats.

I'm a bit behind in your exhaust mods, did you replace any exhaust pipe with larger OD? Got any pics of that?

Thanks, Mac,

Exhaust mods - kept OEM manifolds and cats - replaced exhaust cat back with 2.5 pipe, Flowmaster 50's, Magnaflow X-Pipe, OEM pipe from mufflers to tips, kept OEM tips.

[Directedby]

Excellent times, the 9.28 on the 1/8 should put you at very low 14's, the 4:10's will make you a member of the 13 second club. Congratulations.

I hope you are right, but I am not holding my breath. Times are based on my G2 not a track so I am a little cautious.

I think I am at 14.4-14.6 now and gears might get me to 14.2-14.4.

I am going to plan an MM Los Angeles meet in January at LACR (our 1/4 mile track) to get real numbers.

[Smokie]

I hope you are right, but I am not holding my breath. Times are based on my G2 not a track so I am a little cautious.

I think I am at 14.4-14.6 now and gears might get me to 14.2-14.4.

I am going to plan an MM Los Angeles meet in January at LACR (our 1/4 mile track) to get real numbers.Just make sure the temps are below 70* and you are not running against a head wind above 5 mph (will make a difference....I know) I will be rooting for your 13's.:up:

[Tucker]

For the past year my 2004 MM was stock. I installed the G2 Timer to get some times. I have within the last week added some performance stuff and have some 0-60 times for each thing I added.

STOCK 2004 MARAUDER

0-60
7.85

1/8 Mile
10.15

WITH JLT INTAKE AND FLOWMASTERS & X-PIPE

0-60
7.25

WITH JLT INTAKE AND FLOWMASTERS & X-PIPE, SCT TUNER (DR TUNE), DENSO PLUGS, 180 THERMOSTAT.

0-60
6.45

1/8 Mile
9.28

Based on the 9.28 1/8 mile run, I think my car is in the low 14's. On Friday I am installing my 4:10 gears and can't wait. I will post the improvement numbers on Saturday.That is some GREAT info. .60 with just the JLT intake and exhaust!!!!!!!!! 0-60 no less.:banana2:
If it gains this in the 0-60 do you think it would show the gains I say on the dyno??? I'd say so. Down low is where it gains most of the power.

Directedby: Great final results too. I love these big fast monsters! Let us know your track results.