Unlucky 13

[DTUB]

Well I finally got my junk up and running but I don't really want to be Eaton swap #13. Getting my tune done on 6/8 at KMS so that should make it official. Heres a few more pics and can anyone tell what changes I've made?

[ntd]

The best looking Eaton conversion ever, great work:bows:

[justbob]

Wow, just wow! You did a hell of a nice job on that! I REALLY like the intercooler lines! Too bad you had to lose your driving light, but nice ram air!

[justbob]

And where is all the WIRES, AND VACUUM LINES, AND CRAP? Super clean man! I'd trade you with cash ANYDAY!

[DTUB]

Wow, just wow! You did a hell of a nice job on that! I REALLY like the intercooler lines! Too bad you had to lose your driving light, but nice ram air!
Driving light still there but that would make for a nice cold air at the track.

[LeoVampire]

:awe: I don't know what else to say other than that expression!

I take it they are easy going about emissions in IL? Just commenting on the open Cam cover breathers.

[DTUB]

Can I be swap #12.5 ?

[LANDY]

wow. everything underneath of the hood looks soooooooooooooo clean.
thats the best idea i have seen for the passanger side air filter.

[DTUB]

:awe: I don't know what else to say other than that expression!

I take it they are easy going about emissions in IL? Just commenting on the open Cam cover breathers.
No emissions where i'm at and I plan on going back to a PCV over the winter when I have more time to figure something out. Custom vac. pump with catch can.

[J-MAN]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Very well done and thought out.

[babbage]

Wow - crushes EVERYTHING I've ever seen here. Does it run as good as it looks?

[justbob]

You know, we grow to love our personal cars and really can't picture ourselves in anyone else's ride. This is the very first car that I would actually admit to liking way more than mine. That says alot. I don't even wanna look under my hood anymore! Can't wait to see your numbers and even more, I can't wait to see it in person. Congrats again.

[DTUB]

And where is all the WIRES, AND VACUUM LINES, AND CRAP? Super clean man! I'd trade you with cash ANYDAY!
All vacuum lines to the firewall [not that many] wire relocation was the fun part. Lots of extensions and everything underneath the motor, i'm pretty good with electrical. I did find a different way to run my head cooling mod though, i'm running it straight to the heater core and from there to the backside of the water pump eliminating an extra hose.

[guspech750]

Wow!!! Just wow!!! Thats so sharp and super clean!!!

[DTUB]

Wow - crushes EVERYTHING I've ever seen here. Does it run as good as it looks?
Not running all that good right now but hopefully Mr. Kurgan can take care of that next week. I'll see if I can get a video posted.

[Mike]

Down right impressive :bows: :bows: :bows:

[TAKEDOWN]

Wish you would come out and hang out with us, I'd love to see your MARAUDER... It brings tears to my eyes! Tastefully done and I'm loving your engine combo.v

[musclemerc]

Very nice work... Good thinkin on using the JLT heat shield for the RAI.

[dohc324ci]

The best eaton conversion bling wise for sure. Congrats.

[dakslim]

The best eaton conversion bling wise for sure. Congrats.

Doom who?:confused:

[Blackened300a]

The best looking Eaton conversion ever, great work:bows:


Wow - crushes EVERYTHING I've ever seen here. Does it run as good as it looks?


The best eaton conversion bling wise for sure. Congrats.


Doom who?:confused:

+100 to all the above comments. Your engine even looks nicer then any of the local hot rods I see on a daily basis. :bows:

[Black_Out]

One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. :)

[ImpalaSlayer]

Wow - crushes EVERYTHING I've ever seen here. Does it run as good as it looks?

i hear that man, im just gona go take a can of spray paint and just spray it all over my engine, why even try after seeing this?

this is THE BEST ENGINE ON THIS SITE!! :bows:

[knine]

............. can anyone tell what changes I've made?

I'm guessing.......fresh batteries in the camera. What do I win?


P.S., sweet set-up. E.

[ImpalaSlayer]

ok i gotta say it again, this is an absolute work of art!

thing i see are :

2 holes int he rad cover, not sure what for

custom water outlet on the inter cooler

absolutely awesome ram air setup

[DTUB]

ok i gotta say it again, this is an absolute work of art!

thing i see are :

2 holes int he rad cover, not sure what for

custom water outlet on the inter cooler

absolutely awesome ram air setup
Rad cover not fastend in this pic and nobody noticed my A/C relocate.

[-Matt-]

sick man... totally sick... i just looked at my motor and cried

[DTUB]

I've been driving the beast around some today [hasn't seen the road since Nov. of 08] and forgot how nice these cars ride. Can't wait to get her tuned
:burnout::burnout::burnout::bu rnout:

[cougar9150]

Damn! What else can I say but wow. Setting the bar way high for everyone else as that is a work of art. Can imaging the hours the harness work took but from the looks it was 100% worth it.

I saw the AC relocate, did you have to change any hoses or did you just move it under the old battery tray area while the compressor was off the motor.

[Motorhead350]

Doom has competition now!

[Black_Out]

Gotta say it again man... WOW. lol best looking engine bay I've ever seen in a marauder.

[TAKEDOWN]

^^^ I know, I can't stop looking at it! ^^^

[guspech750]

Must suck being "unlucky 13"!! I feel for you bro. I really do!! LOL

[twin03]

Damn, that is bad ass..

[SmokdMercRauder]

Very nice setup...I like what you've done, I know it took some time, but in the long run...It's so worth it...Makes you just wanna stare at it all day long!!!:D

[Zack]

Thats pretty spectacular.

Love the Valve cover bolts and the CNC Water outlet for the blower.

PLEASE PLEASE put a pre-filter on the Air Filter to prevent it from sucking up water....MANY have lost engines with the filter down there.

[Zack]

I just realized you relocated the AC Canister Thingy..... was that just a 'move-over" or was it complex?

[swordfish]

Best looking engine bay I've ever seen in a marauder. Nice!!!

[Zack]

The eaton swaps aren't in any particular order and Im positive the numbers are not correct.

I will change the numbers to bullets in the thread...

[DTUB]

The a/c can was a simple move over to help clean up that side of the motor. Z what do you mean by a pre-filter?

[musclemerc]

The K&N cover to keep the water out of the air filter

[Zack]

The a/c can was a simple move over to help clean up that side of the motor. Z what do you mean by a pre-filter?

A Pre-Filter is like a cloth bag with elastic on the end. It slides over the filter and lets air in like usual, but blocks water. Trust me you need this.
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/0/028/028-799-128.jpg


http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/KeywordSearchCmd?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&N=0&Ntk=all&Jnar=0&Ne=1%2B2%2B3%2B1147708&searchTerm=pre-filter

[DTUB]

A Pre-Filter is like a cloth bag with elastic on the end. It slides over the filter and lets air in like usual, but blocks water. Trust me you need this.
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/0/028/028-799-128.jpg


http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/KeywordSearchCmd?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&N=0&Ntk=all&Jnar=0&Ne=1%2B2%2B3%2B1147708&searchTerm=pre-filter
BFd on this one thanks for the info.

[Zack]

Good luck on the dyno, you want me to send you my trans tune for Bob to paste in?

Email addy if YES

[Motorhead350]

I can't get over the clean cut look. It actually looks like an engine now.

[DTUB]

Good luck on the dyno, you want me to send you my trans tune for Bob to paste in?

Email addy if YES
I talked to Bob about your T/S and from what I remember he said it was no problem. Does he still need your pastey?

[Zack]

I talked to Bob about your T/S and from what I remember he said it was no problem. Does he still need your pastey?

Yep, I made changes since then for the better.
Ill send one to you and cc it to him, email addy please.

[DTUB]

Well I guess it's official then Eaton swap #13... Day started out pretty crappy. One hour drive in the rain, major bridge closed, got lost :mad2:. Finally got to KMS about 1:30. Right away Bob noticed a huge vacuum leak (my fault) and IAT readings where goofy (not sure why) but he was able to tune around it. First pull 441hp and 415trq, 14 degrees. Second pull 458hp 428trq, 16 degrees at 12.28 lbs. So i'm pretty happy with the results, but i've got a few bugs to work out. I'll post a video when I can figure out how to do it.

[bob6364]

That is beautiful ...

[Zack]

Gotta love Bob

[bawazir]

Well I finally got my junk up and running but I don't really want to be Eaton swap #13. Getting my tune done on 6/8 at KMS so that should make it official. Heres a few more pics and can anyone tell what changes I've made?

WOW! NOW THAT IS CLEAN CLEAN LOOK, That's the best chromed out Marauder i ever seen

[Zack]

Wow this goes to show you how much more power a POSI port will make over a Steggy.

I made 480/470 at the same boost and timing.

[bawazir]

Wow this goes to show you how much more power a POSI port will make over a Steggy.

I made 480/470 at the same boost and timing.

what is Steggy ?

[Zack]

Hey DTUB how is the transmission?

[justbob]

Nice numbers! We had rain on the way out the day we went as well, and yes that did suck! Did you take it out today?

[DTUB]

Wow this goes to show you how much more power a POSI port will make over a Steggy.

I made 480/470 at the same boost and timing.
And this is a stage 4 with acufab tb/pl. Did you have long tubes?

[DTUB]

Hey DTUB how is the transmission?
You pretty much nailed it. I'm impressed.

[Zack]

And this is a stage 4 with acufab tb/pl. Did you have long tubes?

Yep, Kooks


You pretty much nailed it. I'm impressed.

Thanks, I appreciate the compliment

[Vostok]

Beautiful engine.

[SmokdMercRauder]

Did you run the Cobra IAT2 sensor? if so, did you wire it based off of a thread on here? I had the same problem if so!

[ImpalaSlayer]

nice numbers man, that is a hell of an engine!

[breeze]

this is THE BEST ENGINE ON THIS SITE!! :bows:
enough said


A Pre-Filter is like a cloth bag with elastic on the end. It slides over the filter and lets air in like usual, but blocks water. Trust me you need this.
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/0/028/028-799-128.jpg


http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/KeywordSearchCmd?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&N=0&Ntk=all&Jnar=0&Ne=1%2B2%2B3%2B1147708&searchTerm=pre-filter

i will be needing one of these

[LeoVampire]

Great numbers to go along with a great looking engine bay! :bows:

[flyin_hawaiin]

thanks Doug!!

Just an FYI.. Doug comes in and says "I want 450rwhp, just enough to beat "justbob"" and then you can back it down... so, i did what he asked LOL... it definetely has more in it!!

thanks again!
bob kurgan

[DTUB]

thanks Doug!!

Just an FYI.. Doug comes in and says "I want 450rwhp, just enough to beat "justbob"" and then you can back it down... so, i did what he asked LOL... it definetely has more in it!!

thanks again!
bob kurgan
Did I say that? Oops I think I did. Now i'm in trouble. :hide:

[LANDY]

DTUB was those #'s with LT's?
nice #'s man. enjoy it.

[DTUB]

DTUB was those #'s with LT's?
nice #'s man. enjoy it.
Cobra manifolds, one set of stock cats (can't remember which ones) opened up on the ends to fit a 2.5" h-pipe.

[Speed]

Cobra manifolds, one set of stock cats (can't remember which ones) opened up on the ends to fit a 2.5" h-pipe.


Congrats,
I'm beginning to wonder if LT are worth it...this like the 2nd MM without them making pretty good numbers, at least for me.

Time to find some more threads and keep on reading.

[DTUB]

I don't believe you really need LTH if your s/c with a stock block. There probably better for n/a or hp over 500.

[LANDY]

i went from cobra manifolds to LT's. 439rwhp with manifolds, the first pull running pig rich it went to 459rwhp. after a/f adjustments the final #'s were 472rwhp, with the same timing.
LT's FTW.

[DOOM]

I guess this is what zack was talking about.

Looks good bro. :2thumbs:

DOOM approved! :D

[justbob]

thanks Doug!!

Just an FYI.. Doug comes in and says "I want 450rwhp, just enough to beat "justbob"" and then you can back it down... so, i did what he asked LOL... it definetely has more in it!!

thanks again!
bob kurgan
:shake::bs::lol:

Did I say that? Oops I think I did. Now i'm in trouble. :hide:
:mad2:Atleast I have stock manifolds AND all four cats!:D

[justbob]

What do you weigh Mr Doug? I may still have a shot here..:)

[DTUB]

What do you weigh Mr Doug? I may still have a shot here..:) At least 20lbs more than you. Is that enough? :rolleyes:

[fordfnatix]

That is freakin AWESOME!!!!!l I am sooooooooooo Jealous!

[ctrlraven]

Wire tuck is CLEAN!! Great job on the engine bay!!

[DTUB]

Wire tuck is CLEAN!! Great job on the engine bay!!
Everything hidden just the way it should be. These are very impressive looking engines and look so much better with out all the clutter. When I first started this project I wasn't sure if I could pull it off but it's running pretty good so far and thanks for all the compliments everyone. Video coming.

[DTUB]

Would someone mind posting my video up for me cause I can't figr out how to do it. YouTube MARAUDER D/T

[RR|Suki]

Would someone mind posting my video up for me cause I can't figr out how to do it. YouTube MARAUDER D/T

Here you go man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5SwNX_VlJE
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[DTUB]

Now you have to tell me how you did it.. :lol:

[RR|Suki]

Now you have to tell me how you did it.. :lol:

Lol, no prob. It used to be more complex but it's pretty easy now if you know what to look for. When you are in you tube there is a button under your video that says embed. Click that and it will pop out an address bar and the text will be highlighted. "ctrl+c" to copy. Now in the reply to thread window, right above the text box there's a row of tools (bold, insert link, insert pic etc.) At the end is "YT" that is for youtube. click that and the html script will come up in the text box and look like this "YOUTUBE""/YOUTUBE" (with brackets instead of quotes) paste the embed text from you tube between the start and end tags and you are golden. Hope that made sense.

[DTUB]

Thanks man. I had everything down but the last part. :beer:

[RR|Suki]

Thanks man. I had everything down but the last part. :beer:

no problem man. PS that engine bay is nuts

[RacerX]

I would have to say 13 is a great number! That is one beautiful Marauder!:beer:

[bawazir]

its official DTUB new nick name is: Mr.Chromezilla

http://www.chromezilla.com/

[bob6364]

Is that a big old filter i see?,did you change something?

[DTUB]

Is that a big old filter i see?,did you change something?
Yeah I got talked out of the other set-up (horsepower and water issues) but i'll come up with another way to cai.

[bob6364]

The only issue I saw was the tube looked a little small where you hooked into the filter housing down below.If the car isn't a daily driver a filter sock would have fixed the water problem...I mean your Obviously not a brain dead person I think you would be able to hear your engine bogging due to a water logged filter and shut her down...

[RR|Suki]

I've been running my filter in that spot for 3 years or so. Hasn't been a problem yet and my car is a DD. Thunderstorms whatever so long as you don't submerge it, or don't get too hard on the throttle during a storm all is well.

[LOWBUCKMM]

DTUB now that you have it tuned. when you going to take it to the track and see what she can do? oh and sweet work you have done to your car.

[DTUB]

DTUB now that you have it tuned. when you going to take it to the track and see what she can do? oh and sweet work you have done to your car.
Sometime this fall I guess when the weather gets better. Need to upgrade control arms and brakes first.

[LOWBUCKMM]

Sometime this fall I guess when the weather gets better. Need to upgrade control arms and brakes first.


ok well when you do let me know ill go and run my car to. and if you want to borrow my e/t streets ill let you use them.

[DTUB]

I've got the new Nitto's on widened rims so I shouldn't need your tires but thanks for the offer. :cool4:

[ImpalaSlayer]

I've got the new Nitto's on widened rims so I shouldn't need your tires but thanks for the offer. :cool4:

you are in for a surprise then.

[DTUB]

Yeah i've heard some good things about the e/t streets but wanted to give these a try.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Yeah i've heard some good things about the e/t streets but wanted to give these a try.

noting wrong with that, hell i ran my 12.5 on 255s.

[bob6364]

I've got the new Nitto's on widened rims so I shouldn't need your tires but thanks for the offer. :cool4:

You should borrow his M/T's and do a back to back test,you will be putting the Nitto's up for sale soon after,my buddy and his 03 Terminator found out the hard way also.

[justbob]

M/T streets or justbob doesn't go racey! Yours should be pretty good for the street though.

[LANDY]

are you guys running those tires at the track with the stock axles?

[justbob]

Yup..........

[DTUB]

M/T streets or justbob doesn't go racey! Yours should be pretty good for the street though.
Looks like i'm headed for another wheel and tire combo. :depress:

[justbob]

Try yours and then try Lowbucks or mine before you pluck down cash. Even though mine are getting pretty wore, they still hook REALLY nice. Doug, you will hate your car on the street after experiencing a 1.7 60' at the track. Completely different car.

[DTUB]

Try yours and then try Lowbucks or mine before you pluck down cash. Even though mine are getting pretty wore, they still hook REALLY nice. Doug, you will hate your car on the street after experiencing a 1.7 60' at the track. Completely different car.
^^^^^ :depress: :depress: :depress: