2004 Model question

[Rob1559]

We have a new employee who has left a Ford dealership as a salesman. He swears up and down that the 2004 MM will have a supercharger as an option from the factory.
What is the truth?

[SouLRioT]

Nope, but Ford Motor Sports will have Trilogy's SC in their catalog in October. Thats as close to factory as you'll get.

[Rob1559]

Thanks

[Bigdogjim]

Best keep secret yet!

[Marauderer]

Am I right in thinking that if they did include a SC that it would be de-tuned to around 350 or 360 HP? It would of course make upgrades cheaper, but you would still have to install a chip, fuel pump, injectors, and other to get it to keep pace with the other aftermarket kits?

[Logan]

That was original plan, was if the marauder sales were good, they were looking to supercharger it to about 340-350hp with a low boost eaton.

Unfortunately, sales sucked and continue to.

[Marauderer]

Man it would be nice to see them stick with the line.

I think the cars biggest problem is people just don’t know it exists.

I have never had so many looks while driving around in my life. People seem to love it, and flock to it at every stop, more than once I have been stopped and asked questions. It is also appreciated by men and women alike and I have heard a couple of times now I have been wanting a new car and I bet my husband would change his mind if he saw this.

But I am also conflicted as to whether I would rather see it continue to create a larger market and therefore attract the attention of more after market suppliers, or have it discontinued and make my car more unique and/or valuable.

[duhtroll]

We have ours - let it become a collector's item and more valuable.

:D

I heartily agree - never have I been in a car in which so many people rush to get next to me at stoplights. Never have I been in a car that I can ignore the revs of most of the people who do it, too. (i.e. their car is not even worth the time and effort to race them)

Every day I drive it I am happier I own one. Without me saying a word it becomes the topic of conversation almost everywhere I go. I even have to keep my students quiet about it so we can get some rehearsal done in class!

Thanks,
-A

[jgc61sr2002]

If FMC offers a super charger in their brochure then will the vehicle be under FMC warranty? I would think so. IMH.

[Logan]

No, it won't be covered. FRPP parts are just like any other aftermarket part, you's take your chances.

[RCSignals]

Originally posted by Logan

Unfortunately, sales sucked and continue to.

Yes, based on the 18,000 projection. A mistake of Ford to present it like that, rather than say something like 6,500, as for the MACH 1. Had they done that, sales would be considered a success.