looking to do my first mod

[kingsford]

hey- i am starting to look for my first mod to do to help the car off the line, what would you do first, also it seems gears are a popular fix--where do u get them?? thanks

[MAD-3R]

www.reinhartautomotive

He has a FANTASTIC package.
Gears are a must, but unless you get the computer corrected via a chip or reflashing it, your speedo will be off.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1783

This will help.

[Black Badger]

Originally posted by kingsford
hey- i am starting to look for my first mod to do to help the car off the line, what would you do first, also it seems gears are a popular fix--where do u get them?? thanks


Most of the guys are doing Chip or Chip and gears as the first mod.

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[B-26]

So far I have a chip and K&N filter. It was cheap and quick. The car jumps when you get on it. I have the colder plugs but I haven't put them in yet. The car feels so good I hate to mess with it just to see if the plugs make a big difference. There are plenty of threads on this site about everthing you may want to do.

[SergntMac]

Originally posted by kingsford
hey- i am starting to look for my first mod to do to help the car off the line, what would you do first, also it seems gears are a popular fix--where do u get them?? thanks

Lots of choices ahead for you, here's a few links to expedite the decision.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1887

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1925

[Mikeenh]

I think the Reinhart chip will give you the most bang for the buck. It's easy to install and only takes about 30 minutes. The chip is in the $300 range. Your shifting will improve 200%. If you do the chip from Reinhart and then get gears from him later, he will re-program your chip for the gear change at no charge. The chip may improve your mileage, the gears take off a couple mile per gallon.

[Strider74]

I agree, the chip is the best starting option. Even if it only changed how the Marauder shifts its worth its weight in gold right there. But also improves the powerband and dramaticly improves performance of all the mods I've done so far it had the biggest impact for the price. :D

[WolfeBros]

Mikeenh..... I am not sure about the no charge on a reburn. I have read on here and have been told by Dennis as well that it is a $75 charge for a reburn. My best advice is what Sarge always says......its best to check with the man himself. Prices do change.

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

Once I finally get a Marauder, I have a factory spoiler, and the Pioneer TS-A6870R speakers to go all around as my first mods. Hopefully it will be sometime soon.

Tim

[Mikeenh]

Wolfebros..... I think the $75 charge is if you get your gears elsewhere. That's fair.My burn was n/c when I had the gears put in by Dennis. Like you said, check with the man,
he's just a phone call away.

[mensrea]

I would suggest a supercharger, it's a required modification