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TAF
03-01-2004, 03:08 PM
We've got so many new folks, that may have never seen this...and the old link was bad. But...I ran across this today...enjoy. :up:
http://www.bishopsales.com/kennybrown/movi...uder_video.html (http://www.bishopsales.com/kennybrown/movies/kennybrown_marauder_video.html )

CRUZTAKER
03-01-2004, 03:21 PM
I'm not new, but I love that video. I had misplaced it when I changed computers.

Gage said thanks, as he had never seen a burnout....only involved in one.:rolleyes: :burnout:

woaface
03-01-2004, 03:39 PM
Man, I remember watching that video a loooooong time ago. I completely forgot I had ever seen it.

Niiice.

Good bit of smoke in the Panther video was the exhaust:D

Logan
03-01-2004, 04:01 PM
Good bit of whackin' off the rev limiter too... ;)

Paul T. Casey
03-01-2004, 04:26 PM
May have forgotten about it, perhaps the most awesome Marauder burnout I've seen. Dig that rolling start! Back in high school, that's how we judged them. Anyone can powerbrake, it's real torque to smoke from a roll! :bows:

SergntMac
03-01-2004, 07:21 PM
Good bit of whackin' off the rev limiter too... ;)
Dude...You are so wrong on this...Damn! Man-oh-man, I am speechless!
I never thought...Nevermind. I have to be polite. Excuse me...
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I've got the original video here, Logan, you're "rev limter" sensation is your download shortcoming, not mine. Your computer has issues, not my car. Whack this, eh?

Y'all come watch me whack off in Indy, K? July 30, 2004. Be there.

TAF
03-01-2004, 07:22 PM
Dude...You are so wrong on this...Damn! Man-oh-man, I am speechless!
I never thought...Nevermind. I have to be polite. Excuse me...
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I've got the original video here, Logan, you're "rev limter" sensation is your download shortcoming, not mine. Your computer has issues, not my car. Whack this, eh?

Y'all come watch me whack off in Indy, K? July 30, 2004. Be there.
I think he was talking about the other video from the same site of the P-2 burnout, Mac.

MarauderMark
03-01-2004, 07:44 PM
Thats what i thought i was getting when i bought the stage 1 kit but mine dont do that:mad2: . Great video :rock: .makes me wanna get in debt:D

SergntMac
03-01-2004, 07:55 PM
I think he was talking about the other video from the same site of the P-2 burnout, Mac.
Well then, I apologize. Nevermind.

jettle
03-01-2004, 08:08 PM
We've got so many new folks, that may have never seen this...and the old link was bad. But...I ran across this today...enjoy. :up:
http://www.bishopsales.com/kennybrown/movi...uder_video.html (http://www.bishopsales.com/kennybrown/movies/kennybrown_marauder_video.html )

Geee....I dont want a supercharger now.....Thanks Todd

Oh, BTW My wife hates you for posting it....:)

Bigdogjim
03-01-2004, 09:03 PM
OK! Showdown at Marauderville II

Lane #1 Logan

Lane # 2 Mac

Be their......................... ....:):):)

BillyGman
03-01-2004, 11:11 PM
Yeah, I heard that rev limiter while you were in first gear also. That's a very familiar sound to me, cuz my car does that in first gear from a dead punch also. However the difference is that once your car hits second, that's when you really start to smoke em up really good. Nice one! Too bad you kinda ran out of room there, cuz it was just starting to get real good when you let off the gas.

But then again, I'm sure you wanted to leave some rubber on your tires too. Thanks for posting this Todd, cuz I never saw it before.

Patrick
03-02-2004, 01:19 AM
Hey Todd cant the vid to play?? Any help???

Haggis
03-02-2004, 06:36 AM
Thanks for posting that Tod. I haven't seen that video for a long time.

kbmg
03-03-2004, 02:30 PM
This was a neat day. This was the delivery day to the original owner of the car, Mensrea.

The action happened in front of the shop here at KB Performance with our tech doing the driving. It was in the middle of November here in Indy, obviously overcast and about 40 degree's.

Fun times.....

woaface
03-04-2004, 07:47 PM
Hey, I know there's a difference in superchargers, but what exactly makes the Crown Vic sound more growly in the videos? Don't get me wrong, I love the Marauder, but somehow, the Vic sounded sweeter...

Marauderman
03-04-2004, 08:28 PM
I thought you would know this if anyone--

Uh! Exhaust system's sound can be trickey--to the point of suspecting something that is not what you had originally thought--so almost anything CAN sound "good" or "bad" -- it just may not be what it really is like--then again--there is always someone who is able to "Beat you" -on which case --you know you have been running with one who respects you and your vehicle cause you both know the drill --or should know it!!

woaface
03-04-2004, 09:06 PM
Lol, wait wait!! I know the whole exhaust thing and how someone can always top so to speak what you've got. But I was wanting to know, more or less, what the difference was between the two cars...just the exhaust or exhaust and charger combination? I figure the latter, but I've never really heard something sound so mechanical, yet still very natural...and altogether beefy at the same time...it just sounds awesome...

BillyGman
03-04-2004, 11:23 PM
I see what you're talking about Jim. yes, I agree w/you that the crown vic video does sound better. I think it's merely because it didn't hit the rev limiter like the Marauder did in first gear. When you rev so much that you're getting into the rev limiter, it causes the engine to break up and sound like it's misfiring.

That's what my car does in first gear during a burnout, and not only does it cause a loss of power, but it sounds lousy. That's why I'm planning on raising the rev limiter w/out raising the shift points, so that when I do a burnout, it will not be getting into the rev limiter before it hits second gear.

Ya also gotta wonder what all that white smoke was that it shows coming out of the exhaust pipes. I mean there was almost as much smoke coming out of the tailpipes as there was off the back tires in that other video.

woaface
03-05-2004, 06:32 AM
I see what you're talking about Jim. yes, I agree w/you that the crown vic video does sound better. I think it's merely because it didn't hit the rev limiter like the Marauder did in first gear. When you rev so much that you're getting into the rev limiter, it causes the engine to break up and sound like it's misfiring.

That's what my car does in first gear during a burnout, and not only does it cause a loss of power, but it sounds lousy. That's why I'm planning on raising the rev limiter w/out raising the shift points, so that when I do a burnout, it will not be getting into the rev limiter before it hits second gear.

Ya also gotta wonder what all that white smoke was that it shows coming out of the exhaust pipes. I mean there was almost as much smoke coming out of the tailpipes as there was off the back tires in that other video.
Oh gotcha, after listening a second time I hear that.

Yeah, for half of that burnout it was mostly exhaust smoke. Must have been cold for this video and someone wasn't warmed up yet:up:

BTW I love the rims on the Vic. I figure they'd fit my Marquis? Ooooo....

kbmg
03-05-2004, 06:37 AM
Hey, I know there's a difference in superchargers, but what exactly makes the Crown Vic sound more growly in the videos? Don't get me wrong, I love the Marauder, but somehow, the Vic sounded sweeter...

The main difference in the exhaust note is that the Crown Vic has a 2 valve engine as opposed to the Marauders 4 valve. This gives the deeper exhaust note, similar to a Mustang GT, also that Vic is equipped with Dynomax Mufflers. :up:

woaface
03-05-2004, 06:40 AM
SHCWEEEEEEET!:D Thank you much!

kbmg
03-05-2004, 06:43 AM
Oh gotcha, after listening a second time I hear that.

Yeah, for half of that burnout it was mostly exhaust smoke. Must have been cold for this video and someone wasn't warmed up yet:up:

BTW I love the rims on the Vic. I figure they'd fit my Marquis? Ooooo....

Yes, those rims will fit your Grand Marquis if it is a '02 or earlier model. They are 18X8 Ronal R7's. :up:

BillyGman
03-05-2004, 12:36 PM
so what was w/all that exhaust smoke? That wasn't merely cold weather. That looked like a blown head gasket or something. The only time I've ever seen smoke that white coming from an exhaust pipe is when there was antifreeze getting into the cylinders past the head gaskets.

kbmg
03-05-2004, 12:44 PM
so what was w/all that exhaust smoke? That wasn't merely cold weather. That looked like a blown head gasket or something. The only time I've ever seen smoke that white coming from an exhaust pipe is when there was antifreeze getting into the cylinders past the head gaskets.


No that isn't smoke from antifreeze, we wouldn't have run the car if that was happening. It was November and the temperature was 35 to 40 degree's. Simply Hot exhaust meeting the Cool air. :up:

BillyGman
03-05-2004, 07:47 PM
Okay Dave, I must admit I'm a bit skeptical about that being the reason for the smoke since it does look excessive. However, I also admit that it would be wrong for me not to give you the benefit of the doubt on that since I wasn't there and you were. So thankyou for your reply.

As far as the difference in the exhaust note of the Marauder and the Crown Vic in those two video clips, can it be that the Marauder had a stock exhaust system, or maybe simply stock mufflers? Because if it did, then that would also be atleast one of the factors for that Crown Vic sounding better since it didn't have stock mufflers. Right?

woaface
03-05-2004, 07:57 PM
I'd be willing to believe that, when it was between 30 and 40º here I'd see that much (maybe a little less) coming from cars out and about that have just started.

BillyGman
03-05-2004, 08:18 PM
well, maybe, maybe not. But it isn't even worth debating about since it was Dave who was actually there for the shooting of that video. Furthermore, I wouldn't want to be too quick to insinuate that a pro like Dave doesn't know what he's talking about since I'm sure that he does.

However Jim, since you have previously brought up what I think is a valid point about the Crown Vic actually sounding better, I feel it would clarify the matter if Dave can tell us exactly what exhaust was on the Marauder in question(stock, or otherwise), because it sounded like a stock exhaust to me. It also sounds like it was simply reving higher than the Crown Vic was, which the higher RPM itself would aslo be a possible cause for the different sound, along w/the fact that it was definatley getting into the rev limiter, while the Crown Vic was NOT.

woaface
03-05-2004, 08:39 PM
You know, I like the red quite a bit.

Do you think because the engine being more powerful and putting out such hot gas makes the extra condesation?

I do love the engine note quite a bit though...whooo sounds nice!

BillyGman
03-05-2004, 10:57 PM
Do you think because the engine being more powerful and putting out such hot gas makes the extra condesation?

Nope........

mensrea
03-06-2004, 12:43 AM
My god I remember that video and that day... the good old days... Take it from me ... that was plain old exhaust smoke, nothing else :banana2: . I still love that car!!!!! You guys should see the other videos, especially the one where they say "hey Bill needs new tires!". What a blast we had.

BillyGman
03-06-2004, 12:58 AM
mensrea, how about that exhaust on that Marauder? Was it all stock? What about the mufflers specifically? Were they stock? it sounds like they were, and that might explain why the Crown Vic sounded better, since it had after market mufflers on it (according to David)..

mensrea
03-06-2004, 06:37 AM
Stock, stock

kbmg
03-06-2004, 07:06 AM
Stock, stock

Hey Bill, good to hear from you!!!!!!! :up:

SergntMac
03-06-2004, 08:13 AM
Hey Bill, good to hear from you!!!!!!! :up:
Ditto! Don't be a stranger, eh? You should see this car run today!

hey, can you settle BillyG's issue with the Marauder video. Were you banging off the rev limiter there, or not? He's awful worried about it.

mensrea
03-06-2004, 08:32 AM
Come on guys, this is Kenny Brown we are talking about here.... have you ever driven one of his cars??? No rev limiter issues what so ever, never had em never will.. The car drove AWESOME. I dont think the car ever saw its rev limiter, theoretically speaking to hit the rev limiter we would have to have been going WOT in top gear, aint gonna happen in a parking lot (shifts below limiter). I think if the car were bouncin on the limiter, AutoWeek, Car and Driver and Mr. Bernstein might have had some comment about the car in their reviews, didn't happen :) :) :bounce: But hey I am biased as hell......

MAC, I am goin to get my car at the end of March......Jim finished the motor today :).....wanna road trip for the dyno tune?

SergntMac
03-06-2004, 11:16 AM
Thank you, Bill, and YES! I'm IN!

BillyGman
03-06-2004, 01:42 PM
Mensrea,first let me thank you for answering my question about weather or not the mufflers and exhaust in your Kenny Brown Marauder were stock. It sounded to me by that video that they were. The reason for my focus on these things is because of Jim's question about why the Kenny brown Crown Vic sounds better in these video clips than the Marauder does, and because of David's statement that it's merely because of the choice of after market mufflers installed in the Crown Vic. I wanted to make sure that people understand that the Kenny Brown Marauder(as well as any other Marauder) will sound better w/after market mufflers just as that Crown vic did.

As for the rev limiter issue, again thanks for your explaination. Please don't take my coments as being directed at the Kenny Brown cars specifically. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about them.

I was simply focusing on the rev limiter issue because my car hits it during first gear while performing a burnout w/out the brake.And that's the only time that it does. It sounds to me that the Marauder in that video is doing the exact same thing, but perhaps I was all wrong about that, I dunno.

David and the rest of the guys under Kenny Brown are the pros, and after all the ones who were there during the making of that video, so it wouldn't be right for me to argue since I wasn't there myself, nor have I ever even got a ride in a Kenny Brown car. And I've only heard good things about them.

....again, thanks for your explanations guys. ;)

Zack
03-06-2004, 04:32 PM
Who the hell cares if it hit the rev limiter or not.
Be glad its there so you DONT blow your engine during a spirited burnout.
My car hits the rev limiter every time I downshift into first, do a burnout or any other stunt in first gear.
If anyone is worried about it, pay the 8 grand to Pauls High Performance and have a stick put in and then blame yourself if you hit the rev limiter because you dont know how to shift :cry:

BillyGman
03-06-2004, 04:46 PM
I was merely talking about the way it sounds Zack. The engine just doesn't sound healthy when the rev limiter kicks in because it's breaking up. And yes, it would be different if you had a manual shift transmission. But it doesn't sound right to me that your car gets into the rev limiter every time it downshifts into first.

The rev limiter robs power from the engine when it kicks in, so it shouldn't be kicking in unless it's neccessary. otherwise, it needs to be set for a higher RPM, or the shift points need to be adjusted.

BillyGman
03-06-2004, 05:28 PM
I still love that car!!!!! You guys should see the other videos, especially the one where they say "hey Bill needs new tires!". What a blast we had.

gee, I'm sorry I missed that one. I was looking for it on the website, but I guess they don't have it on there anymore cuz I couldn't find it. But if I've overlooked it, then please let me know, cuz I luv burnout videos.

ilpimp
03-23-2004, 08:17 PM
http://www.bishopsales.com/movies/kbpmarauder1.mpg for those of you who want to download the video. How's it going bill?? can't wait to see the new car.

mensrea
03-30-2004, 10:20 PM
getting close, very very close...... cant wait to hear what the weldon sounds like, oh ya and the cams, oh ya and the T trim, oh ya and the........................... ............................ When you coming up here Adam?

ilpimp
03-31-2004, 04:56 PM
i'll probably be there sometime in late May. Can't wait to see that thing.

Custom2kGt
10-12-2004, 08:01 AM
Hate to bring up old news but I'm not a Marauder guy and don't hit this site very often. Ok, just about never. However, I do have a suprise for you guys. ...... I'm the guy that was running the video and have those in mpg format. If anyone is willing to host them I'd be more than happy to email them to one person.

Hope you see this Bill!! Thanks for the ride/drive still get goose bumps when I watch the vids!!

Patrick
10-12-2004, 08:30 AM
Hate to bring up old news but I'm not a Marauder guy and don't hit this site very often. Ok, just about never. However, I do have a suprise for you guys. ...... I'm the guy that was running the video and have those in mpg format. If anyone is willing to host them I'd be more than happy to email them to one person.

Hope you see this Bill!! Thanks for the ride/drive still get goose bumps when I watch the vids!!

Whats the file size????

Eric91Z
10-12-2004, 09:51 AM
Yes, I would like to see those hosted so I can see them as they are now unaccessable. Let us know if someone puts them up.

Custom2kGt
10-12-2004, 10:19 AM
billneedsnewtires.mpg - 1.5 mg
KennyBrownSCMarauder1.mpg - 2.4 mg
KennyBrownSCMarauder2.mpg - 3.6 mg
KennyBrownPanther.mpg - 3.8 mg

Patrick PM me an email address and I'll send them to you one at a time, if my email server can handle them. Otherwise I'm VERY familiar w/ FTP and if you'd allow me access I have no problem updating a site. (I understand if you'd rather not do this though.)

stevengerard
10-12-2004, 11:34 AM
I can throw em on a server, I'll PM you

Custom2kGt
10-12-2004, 11:43 AM
You've got mail. ;)

Mike Poore
10-12-2004, 02:30 PM
I can throw em on a server, I'll PM you
Thanks Custom2 & Steven, we're all waiting!:burn:

Custom2kGt
10-12-2004, 02:44 PM
Just an FYI. I did a mini write up on the day these vids were taken. Found here. (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=667) However, I would concur that the temps were in the mid 40's and smooth as silk would be a "rough" statement to make about the running of the two cars taped.
Don't get your hopes up too much guys. However, do take note that the brake lights only come on to stop the cars at the end of the burn outs and just prior. NOT DURING. :)

Patrick
10-12-2004, 03:08 PM
Looks like a great response. I hope they can help. I could do the first one but the others to large.. Sorry. Could you still send them to my email???

stevengerard
10-12-2004, 03:15 PM
You've got mail. ;)

they are being uploaded now, I'll let you all know the url shortly

jstevens
10-12-2004, 03:32 PM
I never saw these either, please post url

stevengerard
10-12-2004, 03:35 PM
http://www.purplemonkey.com/car/kennybrownmarauder1.mpg

http://www.purplemonkey.com/car/kennybrownmaruader2.mpg

http://www.purplemonkey.com/car/billneedsnewtires.mpg

http://www.purplemonkey.com/car/kennybrownpanther.mpg

Bluerauder
10-12-2004, 05:45 PM
http://www.purplemonkey.com/car/kennybrownmarauder1.mpg

http://www.purplemonkey.com/car/kennybrownmaruader2.mpg

http://www.purplemonkey.com/car/billneedsnewtires.mpg

http://www.purplemonkey.com/car/kennybrownpanther.mpg
Great stuff !!! ... glad I ain't buying those tires. :rofl:

Patrick
10-12-2004, 05:47 PM
Thanks Steven!!!! I have not seen the red MM vid!!!! :high5: :high5:

MERCMAN
10-12-2004, 05:56 PM
note the date on the video, Nov. 2002, that is not a Marauder, has to be a CV

MM03MOK
10-12-2004, 05:59 PM
The red car is a Crown Vic.

Bluerauder
10-12-2004, 06:03 PM
note the date on the video, Nov. 2002, that is not a Marauder, has to be a CV
I am glad Bunny cleared that up .... 'cause I was also having a problem with the DTR and the November 2002 date. :D

Patrick
10-12-2004, 06:07 PM
DTR CV. Not Black MM?????? :(

Custom2kGt
10-12-2004, 07:13 PM
note the date on the video, Nov. 2002, that is not a Marauder, has to be a CV


Note the NAME of the video. :rolleyes: It's a KB Panther aka Crown Vic.
NOTE they were all filmed on the same day.
NOTE the tire marks on the ground.

I sware. Say the sky is blue and someone will say "No it's not! There's white things up there."

jgc61sr2002
10-12-2004, 07:25 PM
note the date on the video, Nov. 2002, that is not a Marauder, has to be a CV


I beleive the first Marauders (2003)were produced in May of 2002.

Patrick
10-12-2004, 07:27 PM
I beleive the first Marauders (2003)were produced in May of 2002.

So why cant it be a MM???????

jgc61sr2002
10-12-2004, 07:30 PM
So why cant it be a MM???????

That is what I am stating. I could be a 2003 Marauder.

Patrick
10-12-2004, 07:39 PM
That is what I am stating. I could be a 2003 Marauder. I just thought you knew it wasnt, My bad!!

MM03MOK
10-12-2004, 07:54 PM
OK Folks - I'll spell it out. No red Marauders for 2003. It's a Crown Vic. The black one is Patches, SergntMac's car and formerly Mensrea's car at the time of the video in Nov. 2002.

Custom2kGt
10-12-2004, 08:48 PM
DING DING DING DING. WE HAVE A WINNER. :D
Although, I didn't know who had Mensrea's car now. Any threads from SergntMac that I should look into? (I'm a Mensrea fan. ;) )

Eric91Z
10-13-2004, 03:24 AM
That is the kind of power I want. The ability to put the tires up in smoke by just mashing the pedal. That is how it should be - espeically in a 4200 lb luxo-steamer...

RoyLPita
10-13-2004, 05:32 AM
Thanx for the videos. Great footage!!!

ilpimp
10-16-2004, 06:21 PM
this brings back old memories. I got to drive that car in December, 2002 with bill, and a couple times after that. Beautiful car, enough said.

Custom2kGt
12-02-2006, 09:42 PM
Well, as I previously said I RARELY hit this site. And, when I did I noticed the videos are gone. That's a shame. However, I still have them. :D
Good thing youtube came along!!!
KB Marauder 1.mpg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWnMuH10tX0
KB Marauder 2.mpg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdXMenMipUk
KB Panther (Crown Vic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WxiDxcW9HY

RIP Kenny Brown Performance. Kenny, I hope you get better, and soon! Your presence in the aftermarket IS MISSED!!!

Just thought you guys might like to see these again. Also, if these don't work, let me know. I'll get it resolved.

Thanks!
Darren - aka Custom2kGT

PS and on the edit: WHO HAS MENSREA's car now????? I've got a family now and need a family car. The Mustang just isn't doing it anymore. I'd MUCH rather buy a car I know was "done right".....

MarauderMark
12-03-2006, 04:08 AM
Well, as I previously said I RARELY hit this site. And, when I did I noticed the videos are gone. That's a shame. However, I still have them. :D
Good thing youtube came along!!!
KB Marauder 1.mpg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWnMuH10tX0
KB Marauder 2.mpg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdXMenMipUk
KB Panther (Crown Vic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WxiDxcW9HY

RIP Kenny Brown Performance. Kenny, I hope you get better, and soon! Your presence in the aftermarket IS MISSED!!!

Just thought you guys might like to see these again. Also, if these don't work, let me know. I'll get it resolved.

Thanks!
Darren - aka Custom2kGT

PS and on the edit: WHO HAS MENSREA's car now????? I've got a family now and need a family car. The Mustang just isn't doing it anymore. I'd MUCH rather buy a car I know was "done right".....

Good find Thanks:up:

MM03MOK
12-03-2006, 04:58 AM
PS and on the edit: WHO HAS MENSREA's car now????? I've got a family now and need a family car. The Mustang just isn't doing it anymore. I'd MUCH rather buy a car I know was "done right".....That car now resided in Hawaii. You missed its sale by a couple of months.

mensrea
12-03-2006, 02:11 PM
That car always had more fun than I did... now it is in Hawaii? Damn! Hello everyone

Raudermaster
12-03-2006, 08:30 PM
Link doesn't work?

sweetair
12-03-2006, 08:34 PM
what^^^^said.:(

MM03MOK
12-03-2006, 08:37 PM
worked fine for me...post #73.

MarauderMark
12-04-2006, 03:40 AM
KB Marauder 1.mpg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWnMuH10tX0
KB Marauder 2.mpg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdXMenMipUk
KB Panther (Crown Vic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WxiDxcW9HY



Try again-:D

Raudermaster
12-04-2006, 04:19 AM
Thanks guys :D. I "skipped" page 5 altogether because I was so anxious to see the videos.

Custom2kGt
12-09-2006, 10:12 AM
If anyone has problems with those vid links let me know. It's my account so I should be able to tweak them if necessary.

Hey Bill!!!!

mensrea
12-09-2006, 11:14 AM
Ended up getting an F150 Harley.... best vehicle I have ever owned. Now trying to decide whether to Whipple or not. It will never be fast, but quick would be nice!