New here but with questions

[Jimsbowies]

After a considerable amount of time dedicated to a search, I finally snagged a pristine, low-mileage '04 Marauder...its the toreador red version which I understand is/was made in fairly low production numbers. Added this car to my "stable" that includes an '03 SVT Mustang Cobra and a triple-black '99 GT convertible. Now the "family" is closer to being complete.

My question centers around the reference to the '300A' and '300B' I've seen in my brief sojourn through the forums. What precisely is the difference between the two and which iteration would my '04 be?

Also, what were the specs on the factory tires? I think the front ones on my vehicle are replacements and I'm unsure if they're the correct size.

Further, being a Ford and Mustang fan, I know there exists numerous upgrades in the aftermarket for the MM as well as the Mustangs. What's the most frequent power upgrade you guys and gals see for the MM?

thanks,

Jim

[ckadiddle]

Tune! Tune! Tune!

Did I mention to get a Tune?

The Marauder from the factory is badly configured as far as tranmission shifting, slow soft mushy shifts. It's worth the bucks for the improvements to the tranny shifting alone. It will also free up more horses!

Tune! Tune! Tune!

Xcalibrator2 with tune is available from one of our fine supporting vendors. It will also read all later model Ford trouble codes and clear them.

I am running improved air intake, freer flowing mufflers and a tune. Those three things work together to make the car a LOT more fun.

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the site.

Your '04 300A is like the '03 300B: donut spare, t/c, non locking fuel door, clock in the radio, no auto e-brake release, or fron seat map pockets.

[Raudermaster]

Welcome! That's quite a collection of cars you got there. Along with what Brian said, you can read this: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=31102&highlight=300A+300B+difference s
Biggest upgrade/s you could do is a tune, intake and perhaps exhaust. But, trust all of us, you need to get a tune.

[Dragcity]

Welcome Aboard, from one DTR owner to another....

The tune will help now.... and later. You won't go over 127 MPH without a tuner.

[Bluerauder]

I finally snagged a pristine, low-mileage '04 Marauder...its the toreador red version which I understand is/was made in fairly low production numbers.

Jim
Only 980 DTR's produced ... all 2004s. :D Congrats and welcome :welcome1: to the MM.Net !!

All '04s are 300As; but are equipped like the '03 300Bs. Got that??

[shami02]

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I also have a DTR (best color IMHO) post you vin and build/production date on the sticky in the community forum click here http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14785 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14785)<o:p></o:p>


Get a tune... Have a blast!

[Cobra25]

Welcome to the site. I was wondering What state are you located in?

[whoskal]

welcome to the site.....enjoy your new ride!!!

[KillJoy]

Congrats on the DTR!!! You just bought yourself one nice cherry of a ride :up:

As for performance, I posted this in another THREAD (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34025&highlight=4.10):


Congrats on the purchase!!!

Mod 1 - New Tune.

Mod 2 - 4.10 Gears

Mod 3 - New Rear Control Arms

Mod 4 - New Front and Rear Sway Bars

Mod 5 - Cut 1 Full Coil from the Front Springs, and lower the Rear Air Bags accordingly.

Mod 6 - Brake Upgrade

Mod 7 - BOOST!!!! :D

:up:

KillJoy

Best of luck with the new car. Also.....KEEP HER CLEAN.....AND drive it like you stole it :D

KillJoy

[Drock96Marquis]

Also, what were the specs on the factory tires? I think the front ones on my vehicle are replacements and I'm unsure if they're the correct size.


235/50r/18-front; 245/55r/18-back

http://www.crownvic.net/drock96marquis/rims.htm

[MM2004]

Welcome my DTR compadre..

Edit your sig to show your location.

If you are in need of assistance, people that are willing to help, will know your location.

Enjoy the machine,... :D

You have the moonroof and light flint interior?

How many miles, and where did you find her?

Pics...

Mike.

[Bigdogjim]

After a considerable amount of time dedicated to a search, I finally snagged a pristine, low-mileage '04 Marauder...its the toreador red version which I understand is/was made in fairly low production numbers. Added this car to my "stable" that includes an '03 SVT Mustang Cobra and a triple-black '99 GT convertible. Now the "family" is closer to being complete.

My question centers around the reference to the '300A' and '300B' I've seen in my brief sojourn through the forums. What precisely is the difference between the two and which iteration would my '04 be?
Only '03 have A & B cars all '04 MM are A cars. The '03 B cars are set up like yours, donut spare, no remote fuel door, no stand alone clock, no map pockets in the front seats, etc.

Also, what were the specs on the factory tires? I think the front ones on my vehicle are replacements and I'm unsure if they're the correct size.
Front are 235/50 rear 245/55 all 18" wheels, can not mixed on your car due to traction control.

Further, being a Ford and Mustang fan, I know there exists numerous upgrades in the aftermarket for the MM as well as the Mustangs. What's the most frequent power upgrade you guys and gals see for the MM?
Jump right in and supercharge it if $$ allow for it. Sway bars & control add so much! Chip, gears, tune, exhaust etc. help out as well, best show up at a meet and check out other cars.
thanks,

Jim

Welcome to the site and enjoy your new ride.