New Marauder Custom Exhaust

[TAF]

thought y'all'd like to see...for a member/friend here. Dual 3" from Kooks Headers (3" collector version) back....3" Mandrel straight piped *see below

Custom designed X-Pipe, 3" Magnaflow polished mufflers, 3" mandrel custom tailpipes to new Meg's "non-baffled" tips. Custom painted tubing with high-temp Black...leaving ceramic coated headers, polished mufflers & tips.

* now before anyone gets their panties in a wad....the way I run my business is I am NOT the "CAT Police"...if a car comes in here with CATS on it...it MUST leave here with CATS on...if it doesn't or is trailered in with just headers installed...it's not up to me that it leaves here with them. And this owner lives in an area where there is no emissions requirements. There...I've stated my position.

Also...please note I am NOT a vendor here...so please don't call/PM/email me wanting to know about buying this....I'm just letting you see what we did today to a Marauder.....

Enjoy!
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[sabtaj1]

very very nice! Daddy likey!

[Zack]

The exhaust is nice, the control arms are way nicer!

[Todd]

Todd,

Are those tips 3 inch in????? I was looking for tips like Megs that are 3 inch in and out for when I come up there to get you to do the exhaust work on my turbo setup.

Looks like you may have already found what I need!!!!!!



Also, do you ever use v-band clamps for exhaust work instead of 3bolt flanges???

[SergntMac]

Bravo!Sweet...

[jimlam56]

That's a work of art!
Clean install...

[merc]

My exhaust doesn’t look that good. :bigcry: I think I smell a law suit. :argue:
Do you know of any good lawyers that can handle my case on a IOU :alone:

[JMan]

Awesome, simply awesome. Where in Georgia are you located? (Edit: Duh, read the label on the pipe!)

J

[Hotrauder]

Pretty as can be. Very high quality work. Your customers know what they are doing. dennis

[Logan]

Todd, that's seriously nice work... :up:

[Joe Walsh]

SICK exhaust Todd!!

I can't believe how you snuck 3" pipes over the rear axle! They are tucked up nice!:bows:

I bet that when you get on it....it is LOUD!:eek:

[rayjay]

Pretty, pretty... As clean as that undercarriage is I vote trailer queen.

[Petrograde]

...wow. That's totally sweet Todd! :up: Great work!

[grampaws]

That Is sweeet!!!:cool:

[Agent M79]

It's black. I like that. Why is it black? I've only seen shiny (or rusty) exhaust pipes. What makes it black? And when can I get mine?

[FordNut]

I bet that when you get on it it is LOUD!:eek:

Just how loud is it? Will the tuning be done this weekend?

[Shora]

Please, set up a second operation in South Florida. Well, I guess that I am more lucky than most since I would only be driving from South, FL. Your posts are always great. You work on some of the sweetest cars and you do the cleanest work that I have seen.

[drobin]

Todd,

Could you please move closer to the New Orleans area? I think you do beautiful work on our cars and may see you soon......

drobin
"Donald"

[Smokie]

Todd, thanks for sharing, a work of art. My exhaust stills looks great and sounds great.:bows:

[DEFYANT]

Awsome work there man!

[Vortech347]

DYNO SHEETS!!! oh man that looks hot. I'm sure its pretty damn loud.

[ckadiddle]

Very Shiney!! Awesome work.

[O's Fan Rich]

I'm just sitting here, staring at that exhaust and I'm simply speechless.

Oh my god! That is some very nice artwork. Thanks fo showing us what can be done. And , if you don't mind, I'mm gonna print those shots out and show them to the local guy who's doing my exhaust, before he starts on it... maybe it will fire up the competitive jucies in him and I'll get an even better job....
Oh man that is sooooooo sweet there Taf.:bows:

[Black_Noise]

well to be a band wagon jumper

very nice work, how much did it cost?? and what kind of headers

[TAF]

Thanks for all the comments...no...I don't do any of this work...I just pay some talented guys very well to do it.....

[cyclone03]

Nice work for sure.
Tell us about those control arms.

[tomd]

Man that's nice! :cool4:

[gdmjoe]

TAF
Todd - It's a bit after the fact but on your next custom exhaust install you may want to consider AirBorn Coatings ( in Charlotte, NC ).

When I lived in NC, I had some exhaust work done at R & J Custom Exhaust ( Apex, NC ); known in the area for their quality work + the only one that I could find that did ( and had in stock ) stainless steel ( satin and polished ). Any who ..... Was in their shoppe when a 3" exhaust system for a pro' mod' street rod came back from AirBorn Coatings; R & J had made the exhaust system ( with mandrel bends ), disassembled it, and sent it off to be aluminum ceramic coated. It was gorgeous and very cool + trick.

In addition to the bling factor, there is the thermal barrier benefits. IMO the prices / co$ts are reasonable. *Will be sending 'em some exhaust manifolds soonly.

Just something to keep in mind for next time.

Associated web site (http://www.airborncoatings.com/index3.html) <<<<< -click-

[Warpath]

Why such a big diameter? Why didn't you go with 2.5"?

[Brutus]

That is some kick a$$ exhaust work!!! Did you use stainless pipe??

[RCSignals]

Nice work for sure.
Tell us about those control arms.

I like the looks of those control arms. Where'd they come from?

[RCSignals]

Why such a big diameter? Why didn't you go with 2.5"?

There is a point that diameter gets too much. 3" I'm guessing may be the limit for our engines, but I'm not sure.

There used to be chart posted here. Adjusting dia of the piping can make the exhaust system of a V8 with single setup just as effective as a dual setup.

[gdmjoe]

RCSignals ...There used to be chart posted here. Adjusting dia of the piping can make the exhaust system of a V8 with single setup just as effective as a dual setup.
Reference the attachment.

[TAF]

To answer a couple of the questions above:

Coating an exhaust system....

Uh...yeah...I know all about ceramic metallic coating...in fact the first 2 complete systems for any Marauder to be done (almost 2 years ago) was mine and Marty's. Click here for a picture (http://www.legalknevil.com/albums/Marauder/ahx.jpg) This true, ceramic metallic coating job in the attached pic was done at Performance Coatings in Jonesboro, GA (http://headercoatings.com/). They have since done several members here.

We used a specialized, high-temp paint on the system above...purely for an aesthetic look....

Why a 3" system?

'Cause that's what the customer requested...and we can do it (and there's really not anyone outside of Southern California that can in a continuous mandrel bending process). Oh yeah...and this car makes nearly 650HP at the crank....

[jgc61sr2002]

Todd - That exhaust system looks great.:D :up:

[glassman99]

The control arms are the original....Mack and Zack:beer:

[gdmjoe]

TAF ...Coating an exhaust system....

Uh...yeah...I know all about ceramic metallic coating...in fact the first 2 complete systems for any Marauder to be done (almost 2 years ago) was mine and Marty's. Click here for a picture (http://www.legalknevil.com/albums/Marauder/ahx.jpg) This true, ceramic metallic coating job in the attached pic was done at Performance Coatings in Jonesboro, GA (http://headercoatings.com/). They have since done several members here.
Apologies for the interruption ... Didn't know.

[Warpath]

Thanks TAF. I dig the 3 bolt flanges.


There is a point that diameter gets too much. 3" I'm guessing may be the limit for our engines, but I'm not sure.

There used to be chart posted here. Adjusting dia of the piping can make the exhaust system of a V8 with single setup just as effective as a dual setup.

Usually, from what I've read, 2.5" diameter is the max you want to go with these engines because you lose too much velocity. I have seem people go to 3" because they had some serious engines (high boost, high CR, etc.).

[Logan]

Bah... You do what you want to do... Open headers, cut outs, 1" pipe, it's all good. It ain't no debate. I love the work... and he's right, it's straight pimpin' to be mandrel bendin' 3" pipe on site... I only wish he was in TX instead of the ATL.

[RCSignals]

Thanks TAF. I dig the 3 bolt flanges.



Usually, from what I've read, 2.5" diameter is the max you want to go with these engines because you lose too much velocity. I have seem people go to 3" because they had some serious engines (high boost, high CR, etc.).

Yes, but that is probably the case with that car if it is making nearly 650HP at the crank....

[gonzo50]

Todd - That exhaust system looks great.:D :up:
Man TAF, I know where I'm going for my exhaust kit.
I "Love" those sweet looking SS-Magnaflows, and the piping too.
I'm just looking for the High Flow Cats, X-pipe, 18" Magnaflows and the Piping that goes into the Megs Tips,(Non-Baffled) from Wes, Thanks.

[rayjay]

Man TAF, I know where I'm going for my exhaust kit.
I "Love" those sweet looking SS-Magnaflows, and the piping too.
I'm just looking for the High Flow Cats, X-pipe, 18" Magnaflows and the Piping that goes into the Megs Tips,(Non-Baffled) from Wes, Thanks.

if I ever hit the lottery :D TAF, can we make NE legal???

[RoyLPita]

Todd,
How close is the rear end tube from the pipe at nromal level after the flange?http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/8/3/Marauder2.JPG
Judging by the image, they look like thay can touch each other easily.

BTW, Nice work. I saw your handiwork the 1st time when Shakes_26 had it done there last year.

[TAF]

Todd,
How close is the rear end tube from the pipe at nromal level after the flange?http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/8/3/Marauder2.JPG
Judging by the image, they look like thay can touch each other easily.

BTW, Nice work. I saw your handiwork the 1st time when Shakes_26 had it done there last year.


The pic is deceiving...the flange (on that side) is way above the rear air suspension controls.....

[Todd]

Todd,

Are those tips 3 inch in????? I was looking for tips like Megs that are 3 inch in and out for when I come up there to get you to do the exhaust work on my turbo setup.

Looks like you may have already found what I need!!!!!!



Also, do you ever use v-band clamps for exhaust work instead of 3bolt flanges???



Todd, I guess you missed my questions in this thread and my pm.

Just thought I would top them.

[Haggis]

Now that there is real prettty!!! :2thumbs:

[Ross]

Clean as a whistle! Great work!

[bawazir]

looks nice, clean clean look

[Paul T. Casey]

A blast from the past, originally authored by a legend.

[Haggis]

A blast from the past, originally authored by a legend.

..in his own mind.

[fastblackmerc]

..in his own mind.

Most of the Marauder aftermarket stuff wouldn't be available if Todd didn't pioneer it.

[boatmangc]

Todd has done right by me.
He treated me like family when I lunched my motor at SSHS9.
And you want to see a pretty car, hs interior with alll the extra leather...Freakin killer
Underhood, that is what a Marauder should look like, all that carbon fiber-Wow!
I drove his car at SSHS9, with the twin screw and a new tune.

I have heard stories but haven't bothered to research, it's none of my business and it's water under the bridge before I got here. I like the guy and hope to see him again this year at SSHS10

[TooManyFords]

Most of the Marauder aftermarket stuff wouldn't be available if Todd didn't pioneer it.

If by *most* you mean fancy mandrel bent muffler pipe, then yes.

[Ross]

Speaking of blasts from the past, I just got an email that this thread has been resuurected. Haven't been around here in a good while. Good to see some old faces.

[Haggis]

Speaking of blasts from the past, I just got an email that this thread has been resuurected. Haven't been around here in a good while. Good to see some old faces.

Hey Ross, how you been? Good to see you back.

[dohc324ci]

wow 4 year old thread. Impressive work though.

[Black_Out]

very sexy :)

[juno]

If by *most* you mean fancy mandrel bent muffler pipe, then yes.

Yep!!!!
Purty though!

[Ross]

I see that there are old faces around and some new ones, too. There are now 3 MM's in my neighborhood counting me. I have carded the others but I don't think any of them have joined here. 150K on my MM now.
Got me a new fancy kilt, Haggis!

[DEFYANT]

1. I have the fancy muffler back / over axle pipe to tips. I am glad I took the trip to have this fantastic work done.

2. I wish I had a custom x-pipe done at the time.

[2,4shofast]

Very nice install, I didnt think it was even possible to fit 3" over the axle...Looks amazing!

[martyo]

Very nice install, I didnt think it was even possible to fit 3" over the axle...Looks amazing!

Bryan Jones, the fabricator who did that work is very good. And an awesome guy as well!

He is still around doing his magic if anyone needs him.

[bawazir]

Ones again nice work he did,
what kind paint he used to paint those pipe black. or did he ceramic coated them ?

[Haggis]

Hey those are Mac & Zack (red) control arms on that Marauder. I wonder if they have the correct pinion angle? :lol:

[martyo]

12. I wish I had a custom x-pipe done at the time.

I am pretty sure that Buster Smith or his son Matt can still make you one if you want. Buster had the configuration set up in his mandrel bending machine IIRC.

[jim geary]

Truly a work of art Todd. You are to be congratulated. If I had the money I'd trailer my car back to you and have that done and I already have a complete Kooks system
already. Very nice indeed. Have a great day. Jim.

[TAKEDOWN]

I am pretty sure that Buster Smith or his son Matt can still make you one if you want. Buster had the configuration set up in his mandrel bending machine IIRC.

Really, I gotta $ave some ca$hola and have them sent to me!

[Black Terror]

Hey those are Mac & Zack (red) control arms on that Marauder. I wonder if they have the correct pinion angle? :lol:

I am sure they have what the Customer wanted.