What did you do to your car today?

[daddyusmaximus]

Ordered a new sub for the car. Been stressing over a popping buzzing sound on every low note. I guess I should have tested that old sub I had in the garage for 6 years before I put it in the new car...

[Invader]

R.I.P. #1114 She was being shipped from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. to Bremen, In. when the car trailer was struck by a dump truck and rolled on I75 in West Broward. 5 years of gathering up parts wasted. Thanks to all who helped in my build. I'm not going to start over so I guess this is good bye to all... http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/f3c74bd810784b800955e4c504ae1a 05.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/54bf04b696296c9eb9173856b5d5f7 7d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/1c09d635558b9a42175ba783b77c0b a1.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/f6002b6c696932075c6cace8d4eb01 9d.jpg


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[MOTOWN]

Oh wow! can't believe this! so sorry to hear.

[camelgrundle]

Damn man. That is a tragedy, but at least you were not in it.

[Invader]

Damn man. That is a tragedy, but at least you were not in it.



I kinda wish I was... [emoji25]

[Invader]

Now it's gonna be a fight with their insurance company. Because I refuse to except book value on it...


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[lji372]

I'll leave this here.............


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[daddyusmaximus]

Sorry to hear about the lost car, but reconsider rebuilding another. You know you'll miss it.

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[Turbov6Bryan]

R.I.P. #1114 She was being shipped from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. to Bremen, In. when the car trailer was struck by a dump truck and rolled on I75 in West Broward. 5 years of gathering up parts wasted. Thanks to all who helped in my build. I'm not going to start over so I guess this is good bye to all...


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Sorry for your loss! Mines #1164 only 50 cars apart, I bet they were within a day or two of each other

[Turbov6Bryan]

I'll leave this here.............


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Neil showed me the vid Friday or Sunday. Lol on the wise A$$ who was busting your chops. That's what friends are for. LOL

[lji372]

Now it's gonna be a fight with their insurance company. Because I refuse to except book value on it...


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Ouch!!!

Sorry for your loss.........

[Invader]

Sorry to hear about the lost car, but reconsider rebuilding another. You know you'll miss it.

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If I do, it'll be a blue...

[cer0413]

I kinda wish I was... [emoji25]
You lost this one because the next one will be better and that's speaking from experience. I lost two black ones in less than an 8 month span. Each were totaled and neither were in my possession (similar to yours). They say "the third one is a charm" and In my case, even though the guys ride on the DTRs, mines lasted 6 years before the engine failure. Cars break and at the end of the day, these moments occur when we least expect it but we don't stop because we truly love what we do. This doesn't have to be the last one for you. Don't keep rehearsing the negatives. You can move forward and build a better one. Like Just BoB says "build it, break it, build it better". [emoji482]

[Invader]

You lost this one because the next one will be better and that's speaking from experience. I lost two black ones in less than an 8 month span. Each were totaled and neither were in my possession (similar to yours). They say "the third one is a charm" and In my case, even though the guys ride on the DTR's, mines lasted 6 years before the engine failure. Cars break and at the end of the day, these moments occur when we least expect it but we don't stop because we truly love what we do. This doesn't have to be the last one for you. Don't keep rehearsing the negatives. You can move forward and build a better one. Like Just BoB says "build it, break it, build it better". [emoji482]



You Sir Rock! Thanks for the positive energy, you are 100% correct! [emoji482]

[blkZooM]

New wheels and tires

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showfull.php?photo=24712

Damn I've been beat. Wanted to be the first with them on a Marauder, any more pictures, what size wheels (17"?) backspace and offset if you don't mind?

[daddyusmaximus]

Added a trailer hitch. Not real stylish, but I need it now that I no longer have a truck, and it doesn't hang any lower than the exhaust tips.

Anybody here tow with their Marauder? I'm wondering if these cars have frame flexing problems, because the added cross brace seems to have stiffened my frame up quite a bit. I haven't added sway bars or control arms yet, but on the ride home I noticed the ass end of the car was less twitchy on bumpy curves. Has to be more than just the extra weight hanging off it...

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[MOTOWN]

That's because the trailer hitch tied the frame rails together , it would make any full frame vehicle less froggy!

[Bradley G]

Pumped 17 gal. Of BP on 217 miles of feather footing it.
Still on a start up tune.
Lonnie is still backed up with cars .
He gets to sort out and redo jobs from other shops and many dyi cluster forks.

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[Baconbit]

Ordered new HID fogs, and ordered new front and rear slotted and drilled rotors with ceramic pads. Once this all comes in I will install along with the blower resistor and then get it detailed the day before Looseville.

Installed the Addco sway bar end links and CHE control arms the other day and what a difference! Can't wait for the trip.

[daddyusmaximus]

That's because the trailer hitch tied the frame rails together , it would make any full frame vehicle less froggy!

I know it's like an extra crossmember, but I guess I just thought that the Panther platform, being a "full frame" car wouldn't have that much flex to begin with.

[Bradley G]

Added a trailer hitch. Not real stylish, but I need it now that I no longer have a truck, and it doesn't hang any lower than the exhaust tips.

Anybody here tow with their Marauder? I'm wondering if these cars have frame flexing problems, because the added cross brace seems to have stiffened my frame up quite a bit. I haven't added sway bars or control arms yet, but on the ride home I noticed the ass end of the car was less twitchy on bumpy curves. Has to be more than just the extra weight hanging off it...

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I'm considering a trailer hitch again.
Looked at RV's a couple weeks ago.
Found one manufacturer that had a ceiling height of 6'9" .
Aspen Trail by Dutchman.
The two mini models are 3150# dry.
The one that we got to go in at the show was 4100# dry.
The running joke was the campers are nicer than 90% of most houses!
Vibrating heated sofa?


The whole trailering package, hitch, receiver, ball, wiring, elect. brakes, load levelers, and sway control , totaled thirteen hundo.

Do you tow utility trailer?
Makes me a little nervous about the larger version RV.
I had set a goal of 3000# range but the
Model of choice is gonna be 1000 #'s more.
I would love to hear any feedback on
How the MM does with towing .

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[Gryphonzus]

I have had one installed on my 2004 for about 10 years now. I have not towed a lot of weight with it. I have towed a 5X10 trailer somewhat loaded and it was not much problem. More than 2500lbs I would feel better with bigger brakes.

[lji372]

I have had one installed on my 2004 for about 10 years now. I have not towed a lot of weight with it. I have towed a 5X10 trailer somewhat loaded and it was not much problem. More than 2500lbs I would feel better with bigger brakes.

I know a guy who peddles bits for bigger front brakes..... :rolleyes:

[daddyusmaximus]

I'm considering a trailer hitch again.
Looked at RV's a couple weeks ago.
Found one manufacturer that had a ceiling height of 6'9" .
Aspen Trail by Dutchman.
The two mini models are 3150# dry.
The one that we got to go in at the show was 4100# dry.
The running joke was the campers are nicer than 90% of most houses!
Vibrating heated sofa?


The whole trailering package, hitch, receiver, ball, wiring, elect. brakes, load levelers, and sway control , totaled thirteen hundo.

Do you tow utility trailer?
Makes me a little nervous about the larger version RV.
I had set a goal of 3000# range but the
Model of choice is gonna be 1000 #'s more.
I would love to hear any feedback on
How the MM does with towing .

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For now I just need to be able to use my utility trailer, but the plan is for a small camper (probably a pop-up) in the future. Brakes will get upgraded. I don't see the need for elect. brakes, and sway control on 3500 lbs, if you upgrade the brakes on it, and with the Marauder's self leveling RAS load levelers aren't needed. I'm old school, and remember going on vacation when my dad towed a 21ft Layton with his Electra 225. Sure the Buick had more power, but those old trailers were heavy as hell. Everything was solid wood. You just go slow and easy when towing.

[2,4shofast]

New wheels and tires

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showfull.php?photo=24712


These look incredible! Great choice!:burnout:

[Mote]

Got it back from the body shop last Monday (had a small dent in the front fender repaired/painted). Now it's at my mechanic getting the front springs cut, camber bolts installed, alignment(carfixer specs) and rear lowered. It'll be ready for a road trip to Billing MT next week!

Oh yeah, I shed another tear for the recently broken front license plate bracket...

[daddyusmaximus]

Those are so easy to break. Just go with a P71 push bar.

[fastblackmerc]

Those are so easy to break. Just go with a P71 push bar.

Push bar on a Marauder = :puke:

[blkZooM]

going to finish my fuel system. post pictures later

[solo5057]

I'm getting remote tuned for my eaton swap marauder. marty is the man!!! :banana2:

[2mercs]

Thought about ordering parts for it but can't seem to get motivated to do so.

[solo5057]

I say its money well spent. but I did all my own work on the car. when you feel the power under your foot. you won't even miss the $$$.

[Gerry24]

Took the MM to work today so she can stretch out...

[Curless]

Got her out of storage! Time for an oil change, tire swap (drag radials off, nitto 555's on) and a general check over for the trip!

[slickster]

Thought about ordering parts for it but can't seem to get motivated to do so.

The car must be dirty. Clean the exterior well. Have a seat smoke and a beer then look at it. If that don't help sell it

[2mercs]

The car must be dirty. Clean the exterior well. Have a seat smoke and a beer then look at it. If that don't help sell it
Car is 200+ miles away. Wish i was at home cleaning it. Instead I'm in a hotel in Washington DC.

[01BADMERC]

Sorry wrong post..

[01BADMERC]

To fast on the fingers. ..Tune is in and all I can say is WOW! 4:10's hopefully this week.

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[MOTOWN]

Finally got 2K miles on the new build on Silver , switching to Amsoil 0-W 40 Signature series synthetic oil.

[rayjay]

Dropped my DTR off at MartyO's shop in Atlanta. :>)

[daddyusmaximus]

Only 2 or 3 weeks after my new stereo system I had to replace the subwoofer. Although I used all new components but one. That one used component just happen to be the JL Audio 12 " subwoofer that had been in two other vehicles, and I had sitting out in the garage for the last few years. Turns out the surround was dry rotted. The new sub sounds amazing. This is what I was going for. I had to clock it a bit so I wouldn't be going in the same holes, but am just happy that it fit in the old enclosure.

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[cer0413]

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Bought the wife a 2013 Ford Focus Titanium and no I don't sell crack Motown LOL.

[lji372]

Bought the wife a 2013 Ford Titanium and no I don't sell crack YET Motown LOL.

there, that's better :P :P :P

[NXSBOB]

Bought the wife a 2013 Ford Titanium and no I don't sell crack Motown LOL.
Fusion? :confused:

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Bought the wife a 2013 Ford Titanium and no I don't sell crack Motown LOL.

Would daily that ford.

[cer0413]

there, that's better [emoji14] [emoji14] [emoji14]
Lmao!!!!!!!!

Fusion? :confused:
Focus :)

Would daily that ford.
This thing moves man.

[rayjay]

Picked my DTR up from MartyO in Atlanta on Monday. :beer:

All I can say is WOW! :bows:

[mongoosebynight]

Shop- all four ball joints and upper control arms replaced. Me- Ford spark plugs, took out center console and cleaned crap off all the edges, replaced rivet holding front right lock actuator bracket with bolt and lock washers, the rivet was half disintegrated and vibrated out of the door, also had a rattle in the left door, it was a knife I lost four years ago, the factory sub used to cut out and stay buzzing if I went over a bump the right way in fewer than 60 degree weather, I literally just took the radio out, unplugged it and reinstalled...fixed (weird).

[daddyusmaximus]

I had to put my trailer hitch into the receiver today so I can pull my nephew out of a ditch he got stuck in my mowing after a rain.

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[tbone]

Floored it in an underpass. Jezus the Magnaflows sound freakin' great! I need to have someone drive it while I stand on a corner so I can hear it bark while not in the drivers seat.

I took off the Stainless Works muffs and put on baffled MF's. Too loud. Then I went with the MF Satin Series insulated straight throughs and it is magical.

[JustRight]

Floored it in an underpass. Jezus the Magnaflows sound freakin' great! I need to have someone drive it while I stand on a corner so I can hear it bark while not in the drivers seat.

I took off the Stainless Works muffs and put on baffled MF's. Too loud. Then I went with the MF Satin Series insulated straight throughs and it is magical.


YouTube video?

[tbone]

YouTube video?

Hopefully someday....

[larryo340]

Finally got to put on my Sparta control arms :) in the short ride home the rear definitely felt more planted :banana2:

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/76FCF3D7-4367-4F8A-9A77-AC8FB2C875B3_zpswn3qka8w.jpg

[tbone]

#1 best suspension upgrade.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Finished custom LED tail lights finally. Just need to compound and polish them.

[WPG_Merc]

After Louisville Mo's shop installed the:
Watts link
Line lock
Fuel pump
TCE braded brake lines
Wire up zex/Trans gauge
Ajust the shocks to fit widen rims/tires (Thanks Jerry) :bows:

The MM handles great & very tight & plants it on take off.
A big thanks to Marty & Jeff & Mo's new crew. :bows:

Next to test it at the track late May for best times. :burnout:

[Turbov6Bryan]

After Louisville Mo's shop installed the:
Watts link
Line lock
Fuel pump
TCE braded brake lines
Wire up zex/Trans gauge
Ajust the shocks to fit widen rims/tires (Thanks Jerry) :bows:

The MM handles great & very tight & plants it on take off.
A big thanks to Marty & Jeff & Mo's new crew. :bows:

Next to test it at the track late May for best times. :burnout:

Have you made it to Louisiana or Dallas yet?

[MGDriver]

So, let me get this straight, you are from Manitoba, Louisville is in Kentucky, Mo's shop is in Georgia and you drove all that distance to get that stuff done?

I don't know you and have never met you but I can already say you, sir, are awesome! :beer:

[fastblackmerc]

Added a USB charger.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Built%20in%20USB%20Charger/20150603_173759_zpstgycdg7n.jp g (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/fastblackmerc/media/MM%20Mods/Built%20in%20USB%20Charger/20150603_173759_zpstgycdg7n.jp g.html)

[stryker]

Replacing defective alternator for this one...
43700


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[stryker]

200amp alt.


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[stryker]

Added a USB charger.



http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Built%20in%20USB%20Charger/20150603_173759_zpstgycdg7n.jp g (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/fastblackmerc/media/MM%20Mods/Built%20in%20USB%20Charger/20150603_173759_zpstgycdg7n.jp g.html)



Where ??? [emoji45][emoji53][emoji52]

[fastblackmerc]

Where ??? [emoji45][emoji53][emoji52]

Round object on the left side of the trim piece.

[stryker]

Thanks [emoji2][emoji106]


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[BlackBeauty_bb]

New wheels on the Marauder. Forged GT500 OEM Wheels.

[Blackened300a]

This past week was new front shocks, rear shocks, replaced the leaking pinion seal, oil change, fuel filter, and installed a new crossover tube that I had polished.
This week is the corvette front brake upgrade and new rear calipers with new pads and rotors all around.

[camelgrundle]

Damn man. Looks great^^^

[slickster]

New wheels on the Marauder. Forged GT500 OEM Wheels.

Pics!!!......

[HotRaud90]

Flushed the power steering system and added fresh Mercon V. Fresh fluids, happy car, happy driver.

[daddyusmaximus]

New wheels on the Marauder. Forged GT500 OEM Wheels.



Pics!!!......

Yeah, what he said...

[daddyusmaximus]

Had to get my stereo looked at today. Left rear speaker buzzing, driving me nuts. Stereo shop had wired one crossover wrong. Easy fix, and kind of refreshing to hear someone say "Our fault." without making excuses.

[WPG_Merc]

So, let me get this straight, you are from Manitoba, Louisville is in Kentucky, Mo's shop is in Georgia and you drove all that distance to get that stuff done?

I don't know you and have never met you but I can already say you, sir, are awesome! :beer:
Thank You Sir.
It was my third trip to Mo's ,Fifth Marauder meet & one Detroit Woodward meet.It's an awesome way to tour the USA before during & after meets & improving the MM. :) 12,620 Kilometer or 7,842 Mile round trip,Traveling through 16 states.

I will be attending MV 14 Cleveland,Ohio in Sept then to Mo's to
upgrade to 31 Spline Axles & Carrier then more touring. :beer:

[crownvic97]

Tried to make my headlights look better.

Before :
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_114237_zpswhsrtyn3.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_114237_zpswhsrtyn3.jp g.html)

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_114243_zpsff464n20.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_114243_zpsff464n20.jp g.html)

And the results:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_131457_zpsxeuiepxp.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_131457_zpsxeuiepxp.jp g.html)

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_131502_zpswss2yovn.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_131502_zpswss2yovn.jp g.html)

Couple hours of elbow grease is worth the effort sometimes.

[Zim Hosein]

Tried to make my headlights look better.

Before :
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_114237_zpswhsrtyn3.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_114237_zpswhsrtyn3.jp g.html)

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_114243_zpsff464n20.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_114243_zpsff464n20.jp g.html)

And the results:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_131457_zpsxeuiepxp.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_131457_zpsxeuiepxp.jp g.html)

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_131502_zpswss2yovn.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160507_131502_zpswss2yovn.jp g.html)

Couple hours of elbow grease is worth the effort sometimes.

Excellent results I must say crownvic97! :beer:

[2mercs]

Idler pulley, belt tensioner, and driver's door window regulator. Brakes and tires next.

[Mr. Man]

Fired up Black today. Put in on the road this coming Wednesday.

[crownvic97]

Bought a real oil pressure gauge and matching voltmeter from autometer!

[01BADMERC]

4:10s in today.

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[crownvic97]

4:10s in today.

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Big difference?

[daddyusmaximus]

Tested it out on a country road... It's fun going fast.

[CoreyM75]

I found a better set of headrests for the back seat. They came out of a 2009 Mercury Milian that was wrecked.
http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt153/2000-cvpi/20160511_193233.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/2000-cvpi/media/20160511_193233.jpg.html)

[Zim Hosein]

Bought a real oil pressure gauge and matching voltmeter from autometer!

How much did that cost you crownvic97? BTW, did you purchase a proper oil pressure sending unit as well?

[fastblackmerc]

How much did that cost you crownvic97? BTW, did you purchase a proper oil pressure sending unit as well?

The sender comes with the gauge if purchased new.

[justbob]

I found a better set of headrests for the back seat. They came out of a 2009 Mercury Milian that was wrecked.
http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt153/2000-cvpi/20160511_193233.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/2000-cvpi/media/20160511_193233.jpg.html)


That's the best fitting ones I've seen yet! How's the color match?


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[CoreyM75]

That's the best fitting ones I've seen yet! How's the color match?


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It's fairly close, as close as I think I can get. I've looked at every modern'ish car at junkyards and this was the best headrests I've found so far. The color difference in the picture is because I conditioned the leather headrests, but not the seats.

[maximusslade]

I put 19lb injectors back in my car. I somehow mistakenly put 24lb injectors in the thing. Whoops. Now I have three sets of 24lb injectors.

[Gerry24]

Been driving her more lately to work

[crownvic97]

How much did that cost you crownvic97? BTW, did you purchase a proper oil pressure sending unit as well?

I got 30% off online at Advance so for the Autometer 4327 and 4391 it was $104 shipped.

Sending unit comes with the oil pressure gauge ;)

[daddyusmaximus]

Ran her through the car wash. Need a clean ride to go see my niece get married.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/cars/Right%20rear%20with%20Brandy_z psiatse0ud.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/cars/Right%20rear%20with%20Brandy_z psiatse0ud.jpg.html)

[VMARAUDER]

Looked at the pos (don't really mean that) as I got in my truck and drove off

[WPG_Merc]

The last Metco part, The Drive Shaft Loop was installed last week. :)

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Bought all new oxygen sensors and wideband.

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[2mercs]

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Duck call mod.

[Blackened300a]

Corvette front brake conversion with new rear calipers, rotors and pads. I can finally stop the car with confidence. Before that it was scary at speed.

[cer0413]

Corvette front brake conversion with new rear calipers, rotors and pads. I can finally stop the car with confidence. Before that it was scary at speed.
no red brakes anymore?

[Bluerauder]

Spent the day getting both the MM and the SHO ready for Carlisle. Wash, Clay Bar and Wax on both cars. I'm getting too old for this crap. Will probably leave most of the detailing of the engine and interior until next week. Sure hope all this rain blows out of here for the 3-5 June weekend. Yesterday was the first really nice day that we've had in the past 3 weeks. Maybe I should start working on building the Ark.

[Blackened300a]

no red brakes anymore?

The calipers I bought were already painted black and had a nice finish on them so I decided to try leaving them black for a little while. I'll likely change them up again. I was thinking going with a graphite grey that matches the interior to give some contrast or a bright silver. I'll be looking at brake calipers to get ideas.

[01BADMERC]

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[james79stang]

washed, clay bar the doors on back, waxed doors back. Detailed under the hood - As far as I could get with my shoulder issue. Will get back to fenders forward tuesday (next day off). Trying to get ready for the Hot Rod Power Tour.

[03Merc]

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Metco Control Arms

SS Brake Lines

Drilled n Slotted Rotors

Trans Pan w/ Drain Plug


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[Lowndex]

Corvette front brake conversion with new rear calipers, rotors and pads. I can finally stop the car with confidence. Before that it was scary at speed.

Great work, sir.

[Mr. Man]

Trying to fix an idle issue with the SB, so far it's not cooperating.:(

[JustRight]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160520/036b6900850165968cd6133fafb600 41.jpg

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That is soooooo clean! What did you use to get the wheels looking so good?

[cer0413]

Corvette front brake conversion with new rear calipers, rotors and pads. I can finally stop the car with confidence. Before that it was scary at speed.
Please can I have the Part#s

[01BADMERC]

That is soooooo clean! What did you use to get the wheels looking so good?
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160521/231d5c7a590b6c3ee50bef2f4292cc 08.jpg

Good for the tailpipes as well. Then applied a wax. Helps to keep the brake dust off and road grime. Mine were pretty good to start with.I am sure it will very depending on the condition of wheels.

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[Krytin]

Corvette front brake conversion with new rear calipers, rotors and pads. I can finally stop the car with confidence. Before that it was scary at speed.

I knew you would like those. Good news is that I have over 10k miles on mine and there is absolutely no problems.
I did recently loose the ABS module - the front brakes will lock very quickly in a panic stop with out the ABS!

[JustRight]

Finally got around to changing the spark plugs. Thankfully, they were original and have never been changed. The local Ford dealer the past owner used has a bunch of yahoo mechanics working for them. I'm sure they would not have blown the garbage out before pulling them and I'm very certain they would not have used anti-seize on the new threads.

The past owner was always having COP problems. Maybe because three of the COP electrical connectors weren't latching and were coming loose.

Judging by the other work they did on the car, it's a wonder the car survived this long.

I thought it ran fine before, but now, it's even smoother than it was before. It's like fine wine----it just keeps getting better and better. :D

[BUCKWHEAT]

vacuumed out the carpets. at 80k, the OEM driver "Marauder" mat is wearing thru. then I did the Leather cleaner and the conditioner on the seats.

[loud2004marquis]

Drove it and went WOT a few times, then someone decided to play chicken with me...

[lji372]

vacuumed out the carpets. at 80k, the OEM driver "Marauder" mat is wearing thru. then I did the Leather cleaner and the conditioner on the seats.

Get a heel pad from fatblackmerc :2thumbs:

[BUCKWHEAT]

Get a heel pad from fatblackmerc :2thumbs:

Thanks, will look into it!

[daddyusmaximus]

Washed it and vacuumed out as much dog hair as I could. I have to be in uniform tomorrow to do Memorial services at three local cemeteries for the VFW. Put my car window flags on.

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[WPG_Merc]

went to local car show. :banana2:

[daddyusmaximus]

I'm digging that old LTD.

[JustRight]

vacuumed out the carpets. at 80k, the OEM driver "Marauder" mat is wearing thru. then I did the Leather cleaner and the conditioner on the seats.

Just put the Husky weather mats in to catch the sand in my yard and to protect the original floor mats. They fit perfectly.


http://www.amazon.com/Husky-Liners-51051-Semi-Custom-Rubber/dp/B000CMHTTQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

[larryo340]

The blend door motor took a dump on Saturday ....since the weather is crappy here I did it this morning at the shop I work at. Wasn't too bad it took me two hours. The new motor from Ford cost me $62 wholesale. I followed the sticky and it was pretty much right on, but would would add a couple steps...

1...I removed the steering column trim cover and metal knee bolster, and loosened the two column nuts and removed the dashboard mounting bolt on the drivers side. This lets you pull the dash that little bit extra for us guys that don't have small hands or skinny arms.

2...Using a 1/4" air ratchet will make life much easier in getting out the two front screws....I snapped the rear tab off and only mounted it with the front two screws. In my 15 years at Lincoln and Ford I don't think any of those rear tabs got used...never an issue.

3... On the right side vent tubing cut a slot in the top mounting hole so that you can start the screw before putting in the tube again. That makes it much easier than trying to start a screw in a blind hole.
Yes I cleaned out the tube, it was nasty inside.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/7516452d6fd5809bbb398a5964fe1f ca_zpso2by8g3h.jpg

This is what I think of the blend door motor. http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/c7d734f82212efb350ecd8279f7c35 c8_zpsussfemgz.jpg

[WPG_Merc]

I'm digging that old LTD.
It was originally a local black & white Police Interceptor & has a modified 460 cid.
It's been around for years.The L plate says "OINKER",I have other pics of it .:)

[Mr. Man]

Turned 26K this afternoon

[fastblackmerc]

Turned 26K this afternoon

Not even broken in yet!

[Dragcity]

Dusted off the hood this evening. Does that count?

[redmercy04]

Just put the Husky weather mats in to catch the sand in my yard and to protect the original floor mats. They fit perfectly.


http://www.amazon.com/Husky-Liners-51051-Semi-Custom-Rubber/dp/B000CMHTTQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
Really pic please.

[lji372]

Dusted off the hood this evening. Does that count?

Show off! :lol:

[Mancillas1982]

Hey I have owned an mm03 for 9 months I've only driven it 2000 miles. I have a misfire on #8 no code, not over heating, not the spark plug, it's not the coil, it's not the injector, it's not the valve seat coming lose, did I mention no code, what is it? Please help. I want to drive it. I really do. Thanks.


Marauder 03

[justbob]

Hey I have owned an mm03 for 9 months I've only driven it 2000 miles. I have a misfire on #8 no code, not over heating, not the spark plug, it's not the coil, it's not the injector, it's not the valve seat coming lose, did I mention no code, what is it? Please help. I want to drive it. I really do. Thanks.


Marauder 03


Did you do a compression test yet? #8 is a known issue.


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[Mancillas1982]

I did do a compression test it was good. Justbob you are a genius, it was the COPS we swapped one from 7 to 8 and sure enough 7 started misfiring. Back to the concrete jungle for my Panther after today. [emoji1][emoji1][emoji122][emoji122]


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[babbage]

The blend door motor took a dump on Saturday ....since the weather is crappy here I did it this morning at the shop I work at. Wasn't too bad it took me two hours. The new motor from Ford cost me $62 wholesale. I followed the sticky and it was pretty much right on, but would would add a couple steps...

1...I removed the steering column trim cover and metal knee bolster, and loosened the two column nuts and removed the dashboard mounting bolt on the drivers side. This lets you pull the dash that little bit extra for us guys that don't have small hands or skinny arms.

2...Using a 1/4" air ratchet will make life much easier in getting out the two front screws....I snapped the rear tab off and only mounted it with the front two screws. In my 15 years at Lincoln and Ford I don't think any of those rear tabs got used...never an issue.

3... On the right side vent tubing cut a slot in the top mounting hole so that you can start the screw before putting in the tube again. That makes it much easier than trying to start a screw in a blind hole.
Yes I cleaned out the tube, it was nasty inside.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/7516452d6fd5809bbb398a5964fe1f ca_zpso2by8g3h.jpg

This is what I think of the blend door motor. http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/c7d734f82212efb350ecd8279f7c35 c8_zpsussfemgz.jpg

Nice writeup! Good job.

[babbage]

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Good for the tailpipes as well. Then applied a wax. Helps to keep the brake dust off and road grime. Mine were pretty good to start with.I am sure it will very depending on the condition of wheels.

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Ha! that's what I use too, need to put some more on the tips...

[03Merc]

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Replaced tail housing and components inside. Had vibration at high rpm. Smooth like butter now!


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[daddyusmaximus]

Hooked up the trailer and hit the road to move my son into his college rental. No AC and it was hot as hell...

[Bradley G]

Turned 26K this afternoon
I got almost 130K, after sitting over four years!

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[cer0413]

I got almost 130K, after sitting over four years!

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And I'm crying over mines sitting over 3 months. I need to be more humble. [emoji21]

[WPG_Merc]

I went to the local track today & the best time out of 7 runs was

13.61 @ 101.76 mph with ZEX NOS 75 shots
Car # 300
I have to practice more on launching. :burnout::o

[lji372]

I went to the local track today & the best time out of 7 runs was

13.61 @ 101.76 mph with ZEX NOS 75 shots
Car # 300
I have to practice more on launching. :burnout::o

Good job Gordon!

Read up on flashing the converter. My first time out Zack told me but I didn't really understand. I can't wait to get to the track again, stupid responsibilities!!!

[dohc324ci]

I lifted the car cover trying to get motivated....

[WPG_Merc]

Good job Gordon!

Read up on flashing the converter. My first time out Zack told me but I didn't really understand. I can't wait to get to the track again, stupid responsibilities!!!

ok On How to launch a 4400lb whale.......the basics
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php/149951-How-to-launch-a-4400lb-whale-the-basics

The wide Nitto 295 tires really hooked up after the burnouts with 25 lbs pressure.

The track is not that great & the better track is 8 hrs away in Minnesota.:eek:
Next one is
June 25th Test and Tune ~ Import Day ~ DRAM Clinic
June 26th Points Meet

[JustRight]

It's gotten to where anytime my wife and I go anywhere, we take the Marauder. It's so much more comfortable and drives better than the other cars. Now, I only drive hers when it needs gas put in it.

Anyway, while we were in town, I stopped at the parts store. My wife stayed in the car. She said that, while I was inside, a group of people gathered around the car, until they realized she was in there (tinted windows.) She was freaked out a little until I explained that these cars are far and few between and they must have recognized what it was.

I don't think that's a bad thing.

[solo5057]

I raced a 2013 srt8 challenger and beat him 3 times and man was it fun. they just got the car today too. lol all I have is a stock eaton on 10lb boost and stock 3.55 gears. all tuned by marty'o mo's speed shop.

[JBeezy]

I raced a 2013 srt8 challenger and beat him 3 times and man was it fun. they just got the car today too. lol all I have is a stock eaton on 10lb boost and stock 3.55 gears. all tuned by marty'o mo's speed shop.
How much rwhp and boost? Good job

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[RubberCtyRauder]

Went to Summit Racing All Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Show Sunday with 2mercs, ADAM came by for a few hours, another member Blackhole from an hour south was there. It was really like a Mustang show with so many mustangs entering.

Took home a top 30 award as they don't have specific classes, Not bad out of 200 cars

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[01BADMERC]

Went to the local Ford car show yesterday...Happy to see 2 other Marauders there as well. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/8155cd736c510a9428563784a5abd6 33.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/86fbc325d9b881523564f95f848e8e 61.jpg

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[Roadwarrior]

After enduring several years of smoky startups coming out of the exhaust pipes & increasing amount of oil consumption on the Marauder, I had the engine valve stem seals replaced (Fel-Pro SS72888) with all related gaskets needed & a fresh oil & oil filter change. No more oily smoke coming out of the tailpipes & a full crankcase after driving 400+ miles in 2 days.

[maximusslade]

I got my car back from the shop. I had a 3.55 Posi installed. Loving it!

[JustRight]

After enduring several years of smoky startups coming out of the exhaust pipes & increasing amount of oil consumption on the Marauder, I had the engine valve stem seals replaced (Fel-Pro SS72888) with all related gaskets needed & a fresh oil & oil filter change. No more oily smoke coming out of the tailpipes & a full crankcase after driving 400+ miles in 2 days.

They did it without removing the heads, right?

[fastblackmerc]

They did it without removing the heads, right?

Yes............

[fastblackmerc]

I got my car back from the shop. I had a 3.55 Posi installed. Loving it!

3.55's = waste of $$$$$$'s

You'd love the 4.10's even more...............

[MOTOWN]

3.55's = waste of $$$$$$'s

You'd love the 4.10's even more...............

In a Crown vic:confused::confused:

[babbage]

After enduring several years of smoky startups coming out of the exhaust pipes & increasing amount of oil consumption on the Marauder, I had the engine valve stem seals replaced (Fel-Pro SS72888) with all related gaskets needed & a fresh oil & oil filter change. No more oily smoke coming out of the tailpipes & a full crankcase after driving 400+ miles in 2 days.



auto-rx can clean and recondition the seals... 126k no smoke

[Turbov6Bryan]

Black 03
Filled trunk with wheels and tires to swap on to DTR

Silver 04
New coils, installed colex coil covers, did a blend door actuator for my first time ever on a panther. Start to finish 2.25 hours, didn't pull the dash
Bought a power mirror to repair this one
Went to do the BCM and it fixed itself, hoses are in the way since it has extra hoses compared to the other 2 cars

DTR 04
Bought a new rear spoiler, grille, used headlights, can't find a header panel, swapped new tires on the rear of it
Parts came in, brakes, all filters. I have all fluids ready
New to me factory radio came in, fm works and clock is good
Cleaned carpets and leather, put cream on leather and got it looking better

Now time to start timing belt on a Camry

[Windsor58]

Just had the blower motor resister replaced so I can have my AC back for the summer. Also had a new 170° thermostat installed to fix intermittant hot running. Also had it burped.
Many thanks (again!!) to FASTBLACKMERC for posting his recomended thermostat. Made a big difference. Owning and enjoying this car has been greatly enhanced over the years by all the great shared knowledge from the experts on this site. You guys rock! Thanks.

[babbage]

Black 03
Filled trunk with wheels and tires to swap on to DTR

Silver 04
New coils, installed colex coil covers, did a blend door actuator for my first time ever on a panther. Start to finish 2.25 hours, didn't pull the dash
Bought a power mirror to repair this one
Went to do the BCM and it fixed itself, hoses are in the way since it has extra hoses compared to the other 2 cars

DTR 04
Bought a new rear spoiler, grille, used headlights, can't find a header panel, swapped new tires on the rear of it
Parts came in, brakes, all filters. I have all fluids ready
New to me factory radio came in, fm works and clock is good
Cleaned carpets and leather, put cream on leather and got it looking better

Now time to start timing belt on a Camry

Damn that's a lot...

[MOTOWN]

I ordered two Tial 44mm waste gates , and 50mm Tial Q blow off valve for Silver , the twins are in progress!

[justbob]

I ordered two Tial 44mm waste gates for Silver , the twins are in progress!


Tempting. [emoji4]


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[justbob]

Redesigning the clutch master and mounting point to a much more rigid set up that should take a pounding. Even less pedal effort and an up sized bore to rid high RPM pedal stuck to the floor syndrome (luckily only once, I've been fortunate)

Fourth gen F body Tic Performance/Tilton unit.

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Almost there, just a little left to go.


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[justbob]

Just have to hook up the reservoir line.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160701/84a5024583030b521ab38e2cdfab77 a9.jpg
http://youtu.be/Fi59utX7q3E


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[Turbov6Bryan]

Just have to hook up the reservoir line.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160701/84a5024583030b521ab38e2cdfab77 a9.jpg
http://youtu.be/Fi59utX7q3E


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Left you a KY joke

[justbob]

Left you a KY joke


Responded. [emoji4]


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[justbob]

Washed, machine buffed w/3M Perfectit, waxed w/Meguiars Tech 2.0 and drove it.


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[Roadwarrior]

They did it without removing the heads, right?


Yes............
^^^ Confirming this. Labor time is 15 hours +/- from start to finish.

auto-rx can clean and recondition the seals... 126k no smoke
If I knew about this within 2 years of owning the Marauder, it probably would had saved the original seals. I looked at 4 of the 32 old valve seals removed from the cylinder heads, they were really dry & brittle.

[1Marauder]

Wet towelled the SB to get the garage dust off, dried it, warmed it up, checked the oil and added 1/2 quart (first time it has ever needed oil) and went for ride... After 20 or so miles, and a few laps out on to freeway with strong pulls up to 80 or so (not racing--this is how fast they drive in CA on the freeway), at the next stop light I smoked rubber for as far as she'd put it out. Felt she slipped side to side and put it out for about 40 years or so! This was the strongest pull this car has ever done.

Was Badass for an NA Marauder.

Drove home, pulled into the driveway and then cried my ass off as I miss my son--and he would have loved the ride. The Marauders are something we did together.

When I could finally see, I backed it in, wet towelled the dust off, dried it, and re-covered it.

Photo from our last vacation, BOYZ trip to Maui- 4th day sunburned, inside, full of mirth, vim, and vigor. Happy 4th Berkeley. We miss you so much.


Hug your BOYZ!

[jerrym3]

Took my Galaxie into a local parade. Got lined up behind a Corvette club (about 10 Vettes.)

I had more lookers applauding my Galaxie than the Vettes.

[Shaijack]

Did nothing to them. Wife decided that my black is hers and drives it now. Parked her Towncar.

[Zim Hosein]

Did nothing to them. Wife decided that my black is hers and drives it now. Parked her Towncar.

You're a better husband than I could ever be Shaijack! :o

[03Merc]

My buddy has a newer Honda Si (no big deal) and has been running His mouth about racing...I caught Him on the street today, did a 40 roll in 2nd gear n walked the dog on Him. Haven't heard from Him since! Haha. Big thanks to Mo's Speed Shop for getting the car tuned right!


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[babbage]

^^ nice rice meal.

[MyBlackBeasts]

A little a/c surgery on BB1 today.

System depleted from all the storage time.
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[MyBlackBeasts]

Now to finally give BB2 the post storage onceover, a bath and finally drive it!
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[vicateurlilss]

Wrote started on the tune for the built Teksid..

Got the new rearend assembled.. 4.10s & trutrac..


Sent from...... The dyno making music..

[cer0413]

Now to finally give BB2 the post storage onceover, a bath and finally drive it!
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I see it lol

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[bugsyc]

I went to replace an idler pulley,belt tensioner and belt..The grooved idler pulley wasn't spinning causing the belt to squeal on start up.I unlocked the pulley by loosening belt and spinning the pulley by hand..I could hear it break its bind and then spin...Still going to replace belt and pulleys...

[eric jones]

Finally got my custom radiator :)

[jerrym3]

Took my Galaxie to a local car show. I let some mothers take pictures of their little kids sitting in my car. Who knows? Maybe they will become car nuts because some old guy at a car show in 2016 let them sit in an old Ford convertible.

(Happened to me in the early 50's. The car was a 1950 Merc convert somewhere in the Pocono Mountains. I was about 7-8, and the owner let me sit in the back seat while the families went for a ride. At that point, I became a Mercury lover and a car fanatic.)

Anyway, I have come to the point where I must admit that my car has probably won it's last trophy. Doesn't matter.

Another show next Sunday is on my schedule.

[MOTOWN]

Finally got my custom radiator :)

Glad that piggy finally came home! I definitely think it was worth the wait :P

[MOTOWN]

Ordered the Hughes 4L80E! For Silver!:banana: (stock photo)

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/image_zpstgriuumx.jpeg

[cer0413]

Ordered the Hughes 480LE! For Silver!:banana: (stock photo)

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/image_zpstgriuumx.jpeg
Damn!!!!!!!

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[MOTOWN]

Damn!!!!!!!

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Oh it gets betta playa!:burnout:

[cer0413]

Dropped it off to storage. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160713/3e2209900da7bfa37d6f4230cc1204 9a.jpg

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[MyBlackBeasts]

Dropped it off to storage. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160713/3e2209900da7bfa37d6f4230cc1204 9a.jpg

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"Storage"?? Did I miss something? :confused:

[03Merc]

Dropped it off to storage. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160713/3e2209900da7bfa37d6f4230cc1204 9a.jpg

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Umm....? I've been waiting on the outcome. What's the deal?



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[cer0413]

Umm....? I've been waiting on the outcome. What's the deal?



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Minor setback for a stronger comeback.

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[blkZooM]

Ordered the Hughes 4L80E! For Silver!:banana: (stock photo)

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/image_zpstgriuumx.jpeg



I feel like I remember reading it somewhere but is it possible to simply order the case alone and get someone else to build the trams for you?

I have a really strong feeling the silver is going to be rocking a 4.0 Whipple really soon.

[2mercs]

I feel like I remember reading it somewhere but is it possible to simply order the case alone and get someone else to build the trams for you?

I have a really strong feeling the silver is going to be rocking a 4.0 Whipple really soon.
I'm guessing a coyote with a couple of turbos. [emoji41]

[blkZooM]

I'm guessing a coyote with a couple of turbos. [emoji41]



Doubt it, he's stated before that the blck car will be getting twins and he's using a 4l80 for the silver no reason get rid of 6r80 if your are going coyote. Either big bore/stroker 5.3l with a 4.0 Whipple or a 4.6/5.0 with a 4.0 Whipple I remember him saying he wanted either twins or a 4.0 Whipple. With the blck one being a turbo away from twins, I say he's now going for the 4.0 Whipple

[RubberCtyRauder]

he sold his aluminator. he has no motor for a whipple 4.0 presently. ive bever seen Roger speak of whipple. only turbos

[MOTOWN]

Well fellas my original plan was a 5.0 Coyote motor with a 6R80 , and twin turbos , but the Coyote aluminator engine is 10K which I feel is severely over priced , so i ordered a 4.0L Whipple Crusher, and a 4L80E trans , I'll probably grab a Boss 5.3L crate shortblock, and add some ported heads , and make a quick 900rwhp.

[RubberCtyRauder]

i stand corrected

[cer0413]

Well fellas my original plan was a 5.0 Coyote motor with a 6R80 , and twin turbos , but the Coyote aluminator engine is 10K which I feel is severely over priced , so i ordered a 4.0L Whipple Crusher, and a 4L80E trans , I'll probably grab a Boss 5.3L crate shortblock, and add some ported heads , and make a quick 900rwhp.
What color cam covers lol

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[MOTOWN]

What color cam covers lol

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Errrrr jolly pop............NOT!:flamer:

[Dragcity]

Popped in a 31 spline Detroit Trutrac with new axles last week.... Wow, it hooks immediately. Glad I swapped it now, the spider gears were pretty chopped up from clutch ring debris. Seems I sheared all the ears off the rings.

[CWright]

Well fellas my original plan was a 5.0 Coyote motor with a 6R80 , and twin turbos , but the Coyote aluminator engine is 10K which I feel is severely over priced , so i ordered a 4.0L Whipple Crusher, and a 4L80E trans , I'll probably grab a Boss 5.3L crate shortblock, and add some ported heads , and make a quick 900rwhp.

4.0 will be an absolute FREAK!! Glad you got a trans that could hold the juice! :D

[blkZooM]

Well fellas my original plan was a 5.0 Coyote motor with a 6R80 , and twin turbos , but the Coyote aluminator engine is 10K which I feel is severely over priced , so i ordered a 4.0L Whipple Crusher, and a 4L80E trans , I'll probably grab a Boss 5.3L crate shortblock, and add some ported heads , and make a quick 900rwhp.



Damn I'm good. Wonder what gas you plan on using. I'm assume pump gas is out of the question with the c/r the the crate 5.3 and 4v heads makes. I honestly think you are going to shoot right on by your mark of 900 whp if that is your engine combo. remember watching a video a Terminator with a 4.0 Whipple and 4r70 made over 850 at the wheels on 24 psi. Not sure If stock block or not but with your high compression and big bore and stroker I'm sure yours has a lot more potential, hell FordNut made just over 750 whp with just 16 psi lower compression and smaller blower with 5.3L

[dohc324ci]

Finally pulled the Marauder out for a bit; its been a while. cleaned out the garage had crap all lined up against the side of the Marauder (had the car cover on). I told my son I need a workbench he quipped "we just use the back of the Marauder"! lol sucka.

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[MOTOWN]

Damn I'm good. Wonder what gas you plan on using. I'm assume pump gas is out of the question with the c/r the the crate 5.3 and 4v heads makes. I honestly think you are going to shoot right on by your mark of 900 whp if that is your engine combo. remember watching a video a Terminator with a 4.0 Whipple and 4r70 made over 850 at the wheels on 24 psi. Not sure If stock block or not but with your high compression and big bore and stroker I'm sure yours has a lot more potential, hell FordNut made just over 750 whp with just 16 psi lower compression and smaller blower with 5.3L

Thinking of going E85 this time around.

[WPG_Merc]

On Saturday I got the NOS Bottle heater hooked up. :nos:

I was going to wire it to the auxiliary lighter in the counsel. But a friend said
it was better & a shorter route to wire to the unused cd changers key on & grounded to a body support with a switch.

It works great & will be ready next track time. :burnout:

[WPG_Merc]

Finally pulled the Marauder out for a bit; its been a while. cleaned out the garage had crap all lined up against the side of the Marauder (had the car cover on). I told my son I need a workbench he quipped "we just use the back of the Marauder"! lol sucka.


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Are those the NITTO NT05's you're running,Was wondering how are they for street or track use on the Rodder. :burnout:

[dohc324ci]

Are those the NITTO NT05's you're running,Was wondering how are they for street or track use on the Rodder. :burnout:

Yes. Very sticky; I daily drove it for about 6K and they wore pretty fast.

[Jtrip]

Repaired the compass with help from this site. This site rocks!:beer:

[Jtrip]

Linked the "Homelink" to open my garage door!:banana:

[lji372]

Yes. Very sticky; I daily drove it for about 6K and they wore pretty fast.

I can't get mine to stick :(

[03Merc]

https://vimeo.com/175157254


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[justbob]

I can't get mine to stick :(



Mine stick just fine. I'm looking out at it right now parked in the garage and it hasn't budged!


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[WPG_Merc]

Yes. Very sticky; I daily drove it for about 6K and they wore pretty fast.

Thanks for the info,I was thinking of getting a set for the track.

[dohc324ci]

I can't get mine to stick :(

Lol ok their soft tires imo with enough TQ they roast like any other tire.

[dohc324ci]

Thanks for the info,I was thinking of getting a set for the track.

NP!

It does have a 200 tread rating but handles great, quite and pretty comfy for a 35s tire. I love them but wish they had a little higher treadware rating. 315/35/20 and 265/35/20 up front gonna cost me a bunch of coin.

[WPG_Merc]

My though would be to find another pair of widen rims.
One pair with NITTO NT05's 295s for track & another pair with NITTO 555's 295s for street. :burnout:

[MrCarBar]

Still crying, but I sold my DBP car today. Took me 10 years to track that thing down. Going to miss her.

[lji372]

Still crying, but I sold my DBP car today. Took me 10 years to track that thing down. Going to miss her.

:eek: :eek: :eek:


Just wow.......

[03Merc]

My though would be to find another pair of widen rims.

One pair with NITTO NT05's 295s for track & another pair with NITTO 555's 295s for street. :burnout:



I have (6) factory rims and (2) Silver Spares! Might get the spares widened then powder coated.


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[Pat]

My local auto upholstery shop replaced all the torn and holed front seat cover panels and stitched up the center portions that was disassembling.

Also replaced the headlight switch (no fog lamps in second (pulled) position.

Next payday I will replace the turn signal lever assy, (no return to home position).

Cheers.

[blkZooM]

Installed my dual bank wideband.. This was more like two weeks ago though. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/464906f030e723dc700c82d8d03d14 d2.jpg


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[merc]

Installed my dual bank wideband.. This was more like two weeks ago though. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/464906f030e723dc700c82d8d03d14 d2.jpg


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Love the wide band hate the placement

[cer0413]

Installed my dual bank wideband.. This was more like two weeks ago though. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/464906f030e723dc700c82d8d03d14 d2.jpg


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Sexy

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[MyBlackBeasts]

Oh yah... Havin' fun now!!!
My pickup Pass exhaust man cracked
Ex leak driving me nuts so finally doing the part laying in garage for 2 months

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[loud2004marquis]

Started to clean the headers:

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[blkZooM]

Love the wide band hate the placement

I know it isn't the ideal location for most but I'm 6'1 and have to sit further back than a lot of people so I can see it rather easily. Also I have a module that will kill ignition whenever my targeted lean A/R ratio is hit on the wideband. So it makes it so that I don't have to constantly keep an eye on my wideband, when I feel the car nose dive from ignition being killed and see that little red light go off I know I was running lean for some reason

[Shaijack]

Rode around in my blue.

[airjordan2k8]

plasti dipped wheels...http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/9ece4ee27688dd296690314217210c 82.jpg

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[svtrichie]

weekend got the engine bay painted, motor and trans installed, front spindles installed and rearend sitting correct
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[cer0413]

weekend got the engine bay painted, motor and trans installed, front spindles installed and rearend sitting correct
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Oh my 😲

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[03Merc]

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Got the Alternator rebuilt to 200Amp.


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[JBeezy]

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Got the Alternator rebuilt to 200Amp.


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Thought about doing this. Shop guy quoted me $285

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[03Merc]

Thought about doing this. Shop guy quoted me $285

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I had it rebuilt for $200.

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[Zim Hosein]

Oh my ��

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+2 on that I must say! :bows:

[Mr. Man]

After spending a couple hours cleaning up ( and I use the term loosely) a spare set of wheels I have I decided the wheels that are on the SB, though not in perfect shape, are in better condition than the spare set. Got some Vitamin D at least. Going to put new shoes (Motivos) on the front of the SB tomorrow, change the oil and filter, new PCV everything and put in the Purple Power windshield washer fluid for Ms. D.

[jimbok1951]

Replaced my horn, high/low, was not up to par, got one with higher db's than OEM nice, if needed my presence will ne known.
Also ordered new BCM will be here Friday, soon no more swatting BCM for blower.

[cat in the hat]

Picked up a case of NAPA 5w30 full synthetic on sale for $2.99 /qt and changed the oil and filter. Gonna do a short OCI flush with this oil, a 15 oz. btl. of Redline SI-1 fuel system clean-up and then a new fuel filter for general PM purposes.

It is worth mentioning that this car has a smoother, quieter idle with the 5w30 than with 5w20.

[cer0413]

Motown did this.....
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And this
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And this
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[MyBlackBeasts]

Beautiful day, sun shining, windows down, The Unforgiven blasting, T242 screaming and a triple digit blast across the marsh flat on the way home...

Life is good! ;):D

[lji372]

Finally getting these ready to install



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[parker]

Finally getting these ready to install



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Man those things look awesome, can't wait to get my set.

[fastblackmerc]

Finally getting these ready to install



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They look great.

Suggestion - Offer them in the machined finish with clear powdercoat.

[cer0413]

They look great.

Suggestion - Offer them in the machined finish with clear powdercoat.
You sir have great taste. I was thinking when I do the mod, ill leave it that finish but was wondering how would I prevent weather imperfections.

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[TJCOX]

oil change and rear differential fluid, tire pressure and wiper blades.
was gonna try and install HID's later.... might rain tho

What brand, synthetic, and weight of gear oil did you use? Thanks!
Tom

[lji372]

You sir have great taste. I was thinking when I do the mod, ill leave it that finish but was wondering how would I prevent weather imperfections.

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Listen mr jolly pop red...........

[MOTOWN]

Got a Teksid block from Jerry!

[lji372]

Got a Teksid block from Jerry!

True story^^^^^

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[MOTOWN]

True story^^^^^

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Dayuum! Caught red handed!:eek:

[larryo340]

Finally installed my new rear sway bar..it definitely tightened up the rear some more, and cleaned up my CHE rear arms while I had it up on the lift.

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[crownvic97]

Got my Aero Turbine mufflers installed! Awesome sound!

[parker]

Stare at it in the drive way because I got a hangover and feel like S*#t.
I did get my Gen 2 Killer Chiller in the mail today though. [emoji847]

[2mercs]

Haven't seen it in over a week besides one picture on Facebook.

manger une bite

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Finally getting these ready to install



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I think I would rather a non-powder coated set. Brembo doesn't powder coat, paints them as powder coating acts as an insulator.

[MOTOWN]

I think I would rather a non-powder coated set. Brembo doesn't powder coat, paints them as powder coating acts as an insulator.

So does paint!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Broke down 2 or so miles from home..had to get towed..of course after in began raining..possible fuel pump issues. car just sort of died, sputtering, stepping on gas did not change anything. then wouldn't re-start...later while waiting for tow, tried again and it seem to start, but not stay idling and stall and stepping on gas had no effect..no more info..it was dark and raining

aeromotive stealth pump

[tbone]

You need an upgraded FPDM. ^^^ See RacerX

[justbob]

Broke down 2 or so miles from home..had to get towed..of course after in began raining..possible fuel pump issues. car just sort of died, sputtering, stepping on gas did not change anything. then wouldn't re-start...later while waiting for tow, tried again and it seem to start, but not stay idling and stall and stepping on gas had no effect..no more info..it was dark and raining

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Mine would do this before I went return fuel. It would die if driven in 85*-90* or higher and would run like a champ 45 minutes to an hour later. I never got around to installing my upgraded FPDM before I sold it but I'm sure it would have helped considering the fact I'm still running the very same 340 pump with the addition of a second one.

They don't normally fail all of a sudden. It usually takes a good few months or even a year to fail completely, like limited WOT bursts, sometimes chugs badly, sometimes perfectly fine.

Have you tried to start it since? Have you swapped the FP relay? You can monitor your FRPS with your Xcal. On hot days you would know exactly when mine was going to fail. The fuel pressure would slowly climb from 40-58 or so at idle then PLUMMET down to teens, then single digits, then car off.. At least it gave me time to find a place to pull over. Of all places mine started this **** I was in Atlanta traffic at Marauderville. Yet another reason I now insist on trailering!

Other two reasons for trailer. Broken actuator rod on my old cut outs leaving Louisville (LONG trip home with unhappy wife..) and grenading my driveshaft at the track, once again with the wife AND kids on a school night! (Finally got home at 12:30 in the morning)

All three breakdowns happened out of state. So never again! [emoji1303] As much as I DO still trust her, it just isn't worth the aggravation. Plus the truck is a much much nicer, quieter, and roomy ride..

Basically I know what your going thru.


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[tbone]

I upgraded the relay as well and bought a 2nd upgraded FPDM to keep with emergency parts in the trunk. I also have the Aeromotive. I broke down twice before I upgraded. Fine ever since.

[justbob]

I upgraded the relay as well and bought a 2nd upgraded FPDM to keep with emergency parts in the trunk. I also have the Aeromotive. I broke down twice before I upgraded. Fine ever since.



I was hoping that would fix you right up. Mine was never swapped because of timing is all. I never have time.. LOL

I just dealt with it for a year as all my trips are short errands anyways. Before I knew it, I was gutting out everything stock and moving forward. Just two simple 340's on a return, no more issues, and more than enough fueling to well exceed my current set up. Best damn thing I've done is go return!


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[tbone]

You didn't sell your car, did you Bob? Or did you just sell the FPDM after you went dual? :?

[WPG_Merc]

Last week I hit the garage frame backing out. :(

Friday MM is back $500 cash for repairs,They fixed & repainted the whole Quarter panel.
I have the same body shop since the 80's & they do good work. :bows:
My garage is not big but it keeps the MM safe.

Now to get her ready for MV 14

[JBeezy]

Broke down 2 or so miles from home..had to get towed..of course after in began raining..possible fuel pump issues. car just sort of died, sputtering, stepping on gas did not change anything. then wouldn't re-start...later while waiting for tow, tried again and it seem to start, but not stay idling and stall and stepping on gas had no effect..no more info..it was dark and raining

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Same issue, same pump a few weeks ago. Installed an AEM 320. Good to go as tested yesterday with a lot of driving and idle time. Been driving on short trips earlier during the week as well.

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