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FordNut
04-18-2005, 03:12 PM
Here's what it looks like:

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/518DSC00996.JPG

and from the other side:

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/518DSC00997.JPG

I'll have to do a better job on my next version of the carbon fiber airbox, it just doesn't compare to this.

I didn't drill out the mounting holes, but they were a bit tight. I did use rubber washers on top and bottom of the mounting hardware, in addition to rubber pads in a couple of places that rattled slightly.
Todd
04-18-2005, 03:15 PM
SWWWWWEEEEEEEETTTTTT!!!!!

I want one!
CRUZTAKER
04-18-2005, 03:42 PM
Soon to be on my back porch....then the car!:P
Motorhead350
04-18-2005, 04:04 PM
I want one too
jgc61sr2002
04-18-2005, 06:27 PM
Looking good. :up:
Black 04
04-19-2005, 05:41 AM
Waiting on mine.. :bounce:
metroplex
04-19-2005, 05:46 AM
Where'd you get the Optima mounting kit?
FordNut
04-19-2005, 10:16 AM
Where'd you get the Optima mounting kit?
Came with the battery, I'll take some pics later.
FordNut
04-20-2005, 04:41 PM
Came with the battery, I'll take some pics later.
Sorry, can't see it too good without removing the battery or going to the parts store to see a new one. Here is the little wedge shaped hod-down that the MM uses, the Optima doesn't have the lip at the bottom for it to clamp onto so the Optima comes with some little plastic pieces that snap into the battery that aligh with the hold-down.

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/518DSC01004.JPG
Motorhead350
04-20-2005, 09:19 PM
how can i buy one?
FordNut
04-20-2005, 10:53 PM
how can i buy one?
contact Jason@dgmotorsports.com
metroplex
04-21-2005, 11:15 AM
I don't get what I'm looking at? The Crown Vics have a J-bolt (long threaded rod) with a top hold-down.

What did the Marauders use for the standard batteries?
Doobie1
04-21-2005, 12:04 PM
I don't get what I'm looking at? The Crown Vics have a J-bolt (long threaded rod) with a top hold-down.

What did the Marauders use for the standard batteries?
The 04 CV have the wedge piece also
metroplex
04-21-2005, 12:51 PM
I don't have the 04-up FSM so I have no idea how it's attached.

So you're saying the 04-up Panthers don't have top hold down brackets at all? Smart move... but I wonder how secure it is? What holds the front part of the Optima battery?
FordNut
04-21-2005, 04:46 PM
I don't have the 04-up FSM so I have no idea how it's attached.

So you're saying the 04-up Panthers don't have top hold down brackets at all? Smart move... but I wonder how secure it is? What holds the front part of the Optima battery?
The front edge slides under a lip in the battery box. The rear lip is held in place by the little wedge piece. The technique has been used a long time, as my '88 MkVII used the same method. I'm surprised the panther just changed in '03.
metroplex
04-21-2005, 05:39 PM
That's wild and very clean. Ford in its infinite wisdom came up with a stupid top-hold down and j-bolt for the 98-00 (not sure about 91.5-97 and 01-up).
This results in uneven pressure on the cover, which cuts into the plastic :mad: or allows the battery to shift around.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62 27

See the threaded rod behind the hold-down bracket? There is no lip on the bottom holding down the battery.

My 1981 T-bird has a lip with a wedge that holds down the battery... The 2003 E-250 has a top hold-down bracket as well. Ford must have done some crazy changes... Now I hear the 05 Vics have the PCM on the fender apron.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over.