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FordNut
08-11-2008, 08:59 PM
It's hanging on the cherry picker, tranny attached, ready to drop in the car. Hopefully I'll get it in tomorrow.

It's gonna be a beast. It has more compression turning it over with a breaker bar than it used to by cranking it over with the starter. Blew the tape off the exhaust ports when I was turning it over to connect the torque converter.
magindat
08-11-2008, 09:07 PM
Blew the tape off the exhaust ports when I was turning it over to connect the torque converter.

he he he.... :rolleyes:
Motorhead350
08-11-2008, 09:28 PM
I can't wait to see this!
Zack
08-12-2008, 04:58 AM
Best of luck today Brian :up:

When this day comes for me, Ill be blessed with the gift of knowing it still needs a $1000+ fuel system to get it going.
FordNut
08-12-2008, 05:23 AM
Best of luck today Brian :up:

When this day comes for me, Ill be blessed with the gift of knowing it still needs a $1000+ fuel system to get it going.

Thanks for reminding me, I've still gotta upgrade the fuel pumps.
Zack
08-12-2008, 05:26 AM
Thanks for reminding me, I've still gotta upgrade the fuel pumps.

Are you staying returnless?

Im goingg Return, Im DONE with the headaches of the pumps not fitting correctly in the basket.
merc
08-12-2008, 05:59 AM
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FordNut
08-12-2008, 05:59 AM
Are you staying returnless?

Im goingg Return, Im DONE with the headaches of the pumps not fitting correctly in the basket.

Just gotta pull the twin Cobra pumps and put in the twin GT pumps (plus weld in a 2nd feed-thru).
Zack
08-12-2008, 06:01 AM
Hey Brian, did you realize yet that you may actually go the the #1 spot on the timeslips page?

....well, #1 for those who actually work on their own cars :rolleyes:
FordNut
08-12-2008, 09:08 AM
Hey Brian, did you realize yet that you may actually go the the #1 spot on the timeslips page?

....well, #1 for those who actually work on their own cars :rolleyes:

Nah, not gonna put in a roll bar or cage, won't get in enough practice to go that fast.
MarauderTJA
08-12-2008, 09:22 AM
Might consider these....http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/MarauderTJA/BoschFuelPumps.jpg

Twin Bosch...One is on a Porsche Turbo Carrera. Have to call GA to get the part #'s if intertested. A return system. Let me know.

Can't wait to see your car Brian...
MarauderTJA
08-12-2008, 09:23 AM
Hey Brian, did you realize yet that you may actually go the the #1 spot on the timeslips page?

....well, #1 for those who actually work on their own cars :rolleyes:

And drive them;)
FordNut
08-12-2008, 09:48 AM
http://www.excessivemotorsport.net/vb/images/smilies/worthless.gif

How's This:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0853.JPG

Lots more in my gallery.
MarauderTJA
08-12-2008, 10:01 AM
Need to get new valve covers.....4.6:confused:
Zack
08-12-2008, 10:03 AM
Sweet pics Brian.
I love what you did with the Evenflow on the passenger side. (Did you take my advice from an old post? :D)

..and your crossover tube looks way better than mine :bigcry:
FordNut
08-12-2008, 10:03 AM
Need to get new valve covers.....4.6:confused:

I know. I'm thinking of having some 5.3 inserts made to cover the center part.
FordNut
08-12-2008, 10:07 AM
Sweet pics Brian.
I love what you did with the Evenflow on the passenger side. (Did you take my advice from an old post? :D)

..and your crossover tube looks way better than mine :bigcry:

Yes, I modified the Evenflow adapter, but even with that mod and griding down the elbow fitting it required some grinding on the manifold in a couple of spots.

The crossover tube was a major PITA. I believe I emailed you some pics of the process I went thru awhile back.
Glenn
08-12-2008, 04:54 PM
Brian:

Best of luck on the new engine install. What's under that white thingy on top of the engine??? The curious want to know?

Glenn :burnout:
merc
08-12-2008, 06:14 PM
How's This:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0853.JPG

Lots more in my gallery.

Nice, I see lots of modified parts. Are you a Trilogy customer now?
ImpalaSlayer
08-12-2008, 06:18 PM
badass man.
FordNut
08-12-2008, 08:03 PM
Brian:

Best of luck on the new engine install. What's under that white thingy on top of the engine??? The curious want to know?

Glenn :burnout:

It's one of these:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0861.JPG

The towels were for protection, didn't want the tilt sling to scratch it up.
FordNut
08-12-2008, 08:05 PM
Nice, I see lots of modified parts. Are you a Trilogy customer now?

No, Trilogy wasn't big enough. It's a 3.4L Whipple.
FordNut
08-12-2008, 08:08 PM
Putting it in:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0857.JPG

Don't think the stock hood is gonna work:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0862.JPG
MM_BKK
08-13-2008, 09:16 AM
HOLY CRAP!!! I want to get me one of those!
Glenn
08-13-2008, 09:40 AM
Engine looks great in your MM. HUGE Wipple on top. What is the estimated HP??

Glenn :burnout:
FordNut
08-13-2008, 10:47 AM
Hood ain't gonna close.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0863.JPG
Pops
08-13-2008, 10:50 AM
Brian you can always go the Mad Max route and just cut a hole!
Zack
08-13-2008, 10:59 AM
Brian you can always go the Mad Max route and just cut a hole!

How many of you did not know that this is his DAILY DRIVER? ?? ?? :eek:
Pops
08-13-2008, 11:00 AM
How many of you did not know that this is his DAILY DRIVER? ?? ?? :eek:

I knew that it was as he told us in Atlanta.
Blackmobile
08-13-2008, 11:08 AM
How many of you did not know that this is his DAILY DRIVER? ?? ?? :eek:

If that's a daily driver, then I hate to see what is taken to the track. :bows:
FordNut
08-13-2008, 12:40 PM
Brian you can always go the Mad Max route and just cut a hole!

That's gonna be a temporary solution. I have a spare aftermarket hood I'll cut and test fit my cowl scoop on. If the cowl scoop is tall enough I may just go with that setup. Possibly I'll spring for one of the fiberglass hoods.
Pops
08-13-2008, 01:06 PM
PM the Greek God as he found a scoop that worked.
TooManyFords
08-13-2008, 03:42 PM
Looking good Brian.

Don't fear the jigsaw.. I've done two now and it gets more fun each time!

John
TooManyFords
08-13-2008, 03:44 PM
How many of you did not know that this is his DAILY DRIVER? ?? ?? :eek:

And driving around with a blower sticking out of hood of your daily driver is bad why?

:D
FordNut
08-13-2008, 07:35 PM
Looking good Brian.

Don't fear the jigsaw.. I've done two now and it gets more fun each time!

John

I believe I'll start cutting tomorrow...
MarauderTJA
08-14-2008, 04:14 AM
How many of you did not know that this is his DAILY DRIVER? ?? ?? :eek:

That is what our Marauder's are for, isn't it??
MarauderTJA
08-14-2008, 04:15 AM
I believe I'll start cutting tomorrow...

Harwood makes a nice 2.5" bolt on scoop Brian...
Krytin
08-14-2008, 04:27 AM
How much you want for the coil covers?
Zack
08-14-2008, 04:53 AM
I bought the same scoop gdmJoe has on his Vic off of Ebay for $90.
I just have to get it on.
FordNut
08-14-2008, 05:30 AM
How much you want for the coil covers?

I think you can get them from Kar Kraft.
Raudermaster
08-14-2008, 06:31 PM
That's insane Brian, can't wait to see the finished product and a video.
Vortech347
08-14-2008, 06:37 PM
Looks like it'll be fast!
FordNut
08-14-2008, 07:57 PM
Here it is, almost done. A little bit to do underneath, extend the MAF wires, little details...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0867.JPG

Air hose connected...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0869.JPG

Good thing I removed the EGR, the wipers will fit! Barely...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0870.JPG

And the vapor recovery solenoid fits, also just barely...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0871.JPG

Still gotta cut a hood. Measured and marked with sharpie, just gotta start sawing.
MM_BKK
08-14-2008, 09:53 PM
Great progress! Keep the pictures coming.
Glenn
08-15-2008, 09:59 AM
Brian:

Hard to believe you do all this work all by yourself - unreal. Install photos look great. Any thoughts on rerouting the intake air to the PS and put the filter where the battery was? Keep the photos coming.

Glenn :burnout:
FordNut
08-15-2008, 05:12 PM
Brian:

Hard to believe you do all this work all by yourself - unreal. Install photos look great. Any thoughts on rerouting the intake air to the PS and put the filter where the battery was? Keep the photos coming.

Glenn :burnout:

I think this will work fine. I'd prefer to keep the trunk space instead of putting the battery back there.
FordNut
08-15-2008, 05:21 PM
Cutting out the hood...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0872.JPG

First I measured the blower and marked the necessary cutouts if I did a Mad Max. Then I drilled the corners of that area so I coud see from the bottom. From the bottom I drilled a few holes at the narrow part of the inner support frame up close to the front. Then I marked the scoop to make sure I didn't make the cutout too big. Then I followed the contour of the support frame and drilled some more holes.

Cutout the skin...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0875.JPG

And found the inner supports...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0876.JPG

Then cut it out...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0877.JPG

nd took this to the body shop...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/tn_CIMG0878.JPG

Now it's time to put the cats back on and install the driveshaft, add fluids, and a few more little details. No big hurry to get it out of the garage since I won't have the hood for a couple of weeks. I hope to fire it up Sunday, don't know how it'll run on the old tune.