Getting S/C'd

[MMBLUE]

Finally getting S/C'd. I Will be getting Napolitano's old set up put in my car by Landy.

I can't wait.. Wahoo :banana2:

I would like to thank both of them so far for the work that they have done so far. Truly a site of family and friends. Napolitano offered it up to me and I couldn't refuse. He new that I was looking to sell my car and get a s/c'd one. He said, you could always put my old set up on your car. It is a win, win situation.

Landy and Levi thanks again :bows::bows::bows:

When I get home for R+R for a couple of weeks in June, I hope to have it complete. That would be icing on the cake. :D

[boatmangc]

Landy's Auto
I can see it now.
The man is a gearhead and a hot shoe.

He definitely knows his way around our cars.

[SC Cheesehead]

Good stuff, Maynard!

You're gonna love the world of BOOST! :burnout:

[1stMerc]

Congrats....

[DOOM]

:congrats:

Boost for life!!! :banana2:

[Shaijack]

I have been thinking about S/C one of mine, Just don't know if I need one or two leaf blowers (gas)..

[SC Cheesehead]

I have been thinking about S/C one of mine, Just don't know if I need one or two leaf blowers (gas)..

How much boost you wanna make?

[jflave]

Landy's Auto
I can see it now.
The man is a gearhead and a hot shoe.

He definitely knows his way around our cars. Sounds like he's in gooooood hands. :)

[MOTOWN]

Congrats on your up and coming blown job bud!

[MMBLUE]

Thanks, Thanks, and Thanks. I'm really looking forward to it. Landy will have a few challenges I'm sure. But, I know it's in good hands. I'm wondering how much more umph it'll have than a stock set up. Any ideas or suggestions?

[SC Cheesehead]

Thanks, Thanks, and Thanks. I'm really looking forward to it. Landy will have a few challenges I'm sure. But, I know it's in good hands. I'm wondering how much more umph it'll have than a stock set up. Any ideas or suggestions?

Ummmm, lots...!

:drive:-------> :D

[MMBLUE]

Ummmm, lots...!

:drive:-------> :D

When I mean stock set up. Wondering about LTH and cobra cams with the S/C. I've been watching the thread on the cams but wondering if anyone has a similar combo?

[dohc324ci]

^^ I would invest in a built shortblock before LT/Cams. Your already going to be in the 400s.

[blkZooM]

^^ I would invest in a built shortblock before LT/Cams. Your already going to be in the 400s.

Do most people who do the swap always land in the 400?

[justbob]

Congrats man! You'll love it.

[MMBLUE]

^^ I would invest in a built shortblock before LT/Cams. Your already going to be in the 400s.

Already got'em in the car now. When and if this one should ever go KABOOM. Then the short block'll come.

[dohc324ci]

Do most people who do the swap always land in the 400?

Based on what folks are reporting on Eaton swaps 400-450 depending on combo. Same with Centrifugal SC.

[SC Cheesehead]

Do most people who do the swap always land in the 400?


Based on what folks are reporting on Eaton swaps 400-450 depending on combo. Same with Centrifugal SC.

If you're running stock exhaust, a moderately conservative tune, and between 10-12 lbs boost, you can expect between 400 and 425 HP.

Shorty headers, a 2 1/2" mid-pipe and rear cat delete will pick up another 10-15 HP, Going to LT headers and a full 2 1/2" exhaust will get you 25 - 40 HP over stock exhaust.

Beyond that, more boost and more timing will get you more HP, but you're also starting to push the envelope, especially on a stock block.

I think Zack's doing about 475 - 480 on his Eaton swap with a stock motor, but then again, Zack transcends mere mortal status, so one would expect more... ;)

[Paul]

Congrats! you will definitely be happy with the results! prolly be in the mid 400's for sure

[MMBLUE]

If you're running stock exhaust, a moderately conservative tune, and between 10-12 lbs boost, you can expect between 400 and 425 HP.

Shorty headers, a 2 1/2" mid-pipe and rear cat delete will pick up another 10-15 HP, Going to LT headers and a full 2 1/2" exhaust will get you 25 - 40 HP over stock exhaust.

Beyond that, more boost and more timing will get you more HP, but you're also starting to push the envelope, especially on a stock block.

I think Zack's doing about 475 - 480 on his Eaton swap with a stock motor, but then again, Zack transcends mere mortal status, so one would expect more... ;)

I've already got LTH and all cat delete. Ideally, I would like to change out the Mid pipe for MAX breathing.

[MMBLUE]

Congrats! you will definitely be happy with the results! prolly be in the mid 400's for sure

Nice to see you around Paul. And thanks. :banana2:

[LANDY]

With the pulley that levi is giving you will make 12psi at 6400rpms. That and your other mods should give you mid 400's without too much timing.

[MMBLUE]

With the pulley that levi is giving you will make 12psi at 6400rpms. That and your other mods should give you mid 400's without too much timing.


Can't wait :woohoo::burn:

[napolitano]

Landy is right. And with Tony at Tuners Inc tuning you will be safer than a preachers daughter. I have only 10.5 degrees timing on mine. Now if only we could get you to driveto FASTER.

[TAKEDOWN]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MMBLUE]

The car is in the " Ondeck circle" at Landy's house. Big thanks to Landy and BC4E for picking up the car at the house. It's been sleeping for 6 months while i've been away. Now it's time to wake up that sleeping GIANT.

[GAMike]

Good job guys:beer: Another WIN WIN WIN on the books down in FL:D:burnout::burnout:It never gets old:banana2:

[PonyUP]

Great story, love seeing members help other members get boosted, that's how I got mine

Welcome to a brand new car


Pony seal of Approval

[napolitano]

Yeah. We are slowing building our arsenal up down here to take over the south.
I gave your s/c my blessing MMBLUE. And Landy is the godfather of it.

[bugsyc]

KUDOS GENTS, great to hear.proud of you and tobe a member here..bugsy.....:banana2:

[MMBLUE]

Car is at Landy's and waiting for a few more parts to come in. I was hoping that it was going to be done when I am home for R+R for a few weeks. But, good things come to those who wait. Now I look forward to taking it for a spin when I get back from AFG.:)

[MMBLUE]

Pipes are done and waiting powder coating. Got the last of the parts now time to put all the pieces together. I'm going with silver powder coated pipes. I wish there was an exact chrome color. I can't afford the bling like you know who has. BTW, I heard he blew his motor:eek:. Or is that just :bs:

[LANDY]

Its alive!!!!! Now if weather allows we will put it on the dyno tomorrow.

[MMBLUE]

And here she is getting the final touch ups done. :banana2: I can't wait to take it for a spin:drive: Landy has done an awesome job on it. Kudos to him :bows:

Also, a shout out to Levi for giving me such a great deal on his old parts :bows:

[RubberCtyRauder]

Awesome!..My Centri blower is going on next Tues. Sept.4 at Mo's Speed Shop

[LANDY]

Bad news! The round seals between the valve covers and sparkplug hole started shooting oil to the COP in the first pull. We shut it down and knock knock knock.:mad2:
Whoever swap this motor didnt inspect or change the seals. Anyone knows who did the swap? I cant get ahold of David .

[justbob]

Oh that's bad.. Internal knockin?


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[MMBLUE]

Bad news! The round seals between the valve covers and sparkplug hole started shooting oil to the COP in the first pull. We shut it down and knock knock knock.:mad2:
Whoever swap this motor didnt inspect or change the seals. Anyone knows who did the swap? I cant get ahold of David .


Not to worry, shat happens. If it was meant to be then, it was meant to be.

Now to make the decision on the car ???????????????:bigcry::bigcry ::bigcry:

Anyone wana buy a MM that needs a motor?

[SC Cheesehead]

Not to worry, shat happens. If it was meant to be then, it was meant to be.

Now to make the decision on the car ???????????????:bigcry::bigcry ::bigcry:

Anyone wana buy a MM that needs a motor?

Well, if you're offering.... opening bid. $8.00... ;)

[MMBLUE]

Well, if you're offering.... opening bid. $8.00... ;)


You are a hoot...

I might just get another car with or with out s/c, put this kit in, get another Blue one again.????

IDK, I'm just bummed...

[SC Cheesehead]

You are a hoot...

I might just get another car with or with out s/c, put this kit in, get another Blue one again.????

IDK, I'm just bummed...

Understood, my friend, and BTW, J/K.

Hang in there, in the whole scheme of things, it'll work out.

[03sport007]

Bad news! The round seals between the valve covers and sparkplug hole started shooting oil to the COP in the first pull. We shut it down and knock knock knock.:mad2:
Whoever swap this motor didnt inspect or change the seals. Anyone knows who did the swap? I cant get ahold of David .

How do bad seals cause an engine knock?

Op sorry for bad news.

[guspech750]

That really blows. Sorry to hear this.


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4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[LANDY]

How do bad seals cause an engine knock?

Op sorry for bad news. The seals were distorted due to bad inspection upon installation. With a bad seal the oil shoots out the head into the spark plug hole, on a high load it gets into the boot creating a missfire. The car was spun until 5400rpm when we heard a missfire then he imidiately let off and when it came back to idle it started knockin.
That was on the firts pull and it made 404rwhp at that rpm with 11.3 afr across the board

[mjcobra]

A bad valve cover oil seal shouldnt cause the motor to explode. I have a 658awdhp stealth and same thing happened to me on the dyno. I felt the miss and we shut it down, checked the plugs and found that we had a bad seal over the plug, Replaced the seal and PCV valve which never was replaced and caused to much pressure.

You lost spark or had weak spark which is better then loosing fuel and leaning out.

Maybe a under lying problem

Just my 2cents

[Randy ODell]

Tell me more about yours and yes we will talk.I'm out of the house right now.I agree oil seals is not the problem but is the result I realy feel bad.

[MMBLUE]

Tell me more about yours and yes we will talk.I'm out of the house right now.I agree oil seals is not the problem but is the result I realy feel bad.

Randy, you know how to get in touch with me. Thanks ;)

[LANDY]

A bad valve cover oil seal shouldnt cause the motor to explode. I have a 658awdhp stealth and same thing happened to me on the dyno. I felt the miss and we shut it down, checked the plugs and found that we had a bad seal over the plug, Replaced the seal and PCV valve which never was replaced and caused to much pressure.

You lost spark or had weak spark which is better then loosing fuel and leaning out.

Maybe a under lying problem

Just my 2cents
This is funny! Im guessing you didnt read the part where it says tons of oil on the boot and it missfired. This aint my first rodeo.

[mjcobra]

I wasn't there. So I cant judge, Just doesn't make sense,

I just feel for the owner and hope everything works out!!

[LANDY]

Just like its doesnt make sense to install parts with the seals falling apart.

[Randy ODell]

Not to argue but installing new plugs is part of the install oil should have been seen?A miss fire I do understand.Sorry for the blown engine.

[LANDY]

For the record i will do my best to keep helping David but i will not take an insult from anybody specially the person that caused this in the firts place.

[BigCars4Ever]

How about this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-MERCURY-MARAUDER-4-6-DOHC-ENGINE-/140833066115?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20ca4e0c83&vxp=mtr
Then we can rebuild yours and swap or sell

[dohc324ci]

Wow sorry to hear! I know the feeling all too well. Perhaps sell the blower to get an Aluminator or Cobra motor? Good luck and keep us in the loop.

[MMBLUE]

ALL, this is not how I expected for this thread to go. It was meant to be a celebration and sharing with the community on MM.net. Not a bashing and finger pointing escapade just because you can hundreds of miles between the facts and your opinion. This was an unfortunate incident that happened. The motor had nearly 110K on it or so. It is Triple Threats old engine that came out of his purple MM. It's not the original engine, the original was changed out a year ago by a good friend helping me out and doing a great job. Another very good friend, is helping me put a S/C in it. By my request, and at my risk of the outcome, I take the responsibility of what happened. He has put in at least ten of these in his life and is one of the most trustworthy, knowledgeable persons that I would ever let touch my car. And trust him with it for the past 4 months while I'm over here in Afghanistan. This one is chalked up to; shatty luck.

For the record, I am extremely happy with the friends I have met on here and continue to have a great relationship with all. :banana2:

That engine, will be the last one put in it. Time to retire it, and move on to another MM. I haven't had a SB or DTR yet. So, now it looks like time to try one.

Mods, I started the thread and would like to end it please. Thank you.