03sport007
08-26-2013, 12:14 AM
The time has come to sell my Marauder. My wife likes to say that I have a fear of commitment when it comes to cars. I’ve never owned a car longer then I’ve owned this one. It’s truly been a fun car
I bought it 3 years ago from the 2nd owner with 52,000 miles. He bought it from a dealership that took it in on trade. Its been my DD and I do my best to keep it clean and ding free. The car is not perfect but in above average condition for its age and miles.
In the first year of ownership I did CAI, Zack Tune, Rear Cooling Mod and 4.10 gears and was happy.
I had a friend talk me into going drag racing one night at our local track.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72935
On the way home from that decided I would do an Eaton Swap which turned out to be one of the coolest things I've ever done.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74802
Unfortunately my transmission didn't like it and replacing that was one of the most frustrating things I've ever done.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76024
A year later I went back to the track for 2nd time.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=82263
Those are the only 2 times its been to the track. I drive it to work 14 miles every day. I get 15ish MPG around town. I’ve taken one highway trip after the Eaton Swap and got 21MPG. Its been a Great Car and the only reason I’m selling is because I want the money more then the car. Its that simple.
Engine
The engine has never given me any issues. Never burned any oil between changes(3000 mile mobile one for me). No smoke on cold start. I recently replace the timing chain tensioners and guides and the inside of the motor was very clean.
Compression numbers are
217 218
222 218
220 210
225 218
When I did the tensioners I installed a new Ford Water Pump, Changed the Oil and coolant and installed new Spark plugs.
Transmission
I bought the transmission from Darrin and BC Automotive. It’s a 4R75W in a 4R70W case. It has extra clutches, reworked valve body, HD overdrive bands and the Forced Tail Shaft Lube Mod. It currently has about 15k miles on it and I just changed the fluid. This transmission has performed awesome. It shifts softer then my old one with the J-mod at light throttle and firmer at moderate throttle.
I originally bypassed the stock cooler and ran a 24,000 GVW cooler without a thermostat based on Darrin recommendation. Never saw trans fluid temps above 140 and most of the time they were in the 90-100 range. That always bothered me a little plus I always thought Ford most of known what they where doing when they installed a thermostat in the stock cooler so I installed 180 degree thermostat. Now it runs between 180-185.
There are two negatives. The tail shaft seal leaked from day one. I wasn’t bad and didn’t get worse but would leave a drop on the driveway overnight. Two weeks in preparation for selling I installed a new seal from Ford. It leaks also. Not sure if this is because of the Tail Shaft Lube Mod? Again its just one drop
The second is the OD to 3rd Downshift. In order to install the extra clutches Darrin removed the “Wave Plate” The only negative to this is when the transmission downshifts from OD to 3Rd you can feel it. Its not bad or scary its just noticeable. On must automatics (especially with the J-mod) you can feel the up shifts but as you coast to a stop you can’t feel any of the downshifts. With the “Wave Plate” removed you feel the downshift from OD to 3rd.
Torque Converter
I installed a 11” Triple Disc Circle D Torque Converter with the new transmission. Based on Chris at Circle D’s recommendation I got a slightly lower then stock stall speed. I loved the way it drives.
Rear Differential
I installed new Ford Racing 4.10 gears with all new inner bearings and carbon fiber clutches at around 60K. For my type of driving I actually got slightly better gas mileage.
Eaton Swap
I bought the blower off a member here. Was told it had about 50k on it. I replaced the oil and coupler when I installed it. No issues.
I used a Ford GT fuel Pump with BAP.
39# from a Cobra
90m MAF from a Lighting.
I used the Stock cobra IAT2 sensor and location.
I kept the EGR and it passed Oregon’s emissions testing with no issues.
The Car put down 374RWHP and 384 ft-lbs. Air Fuel ratio is 10.2-1 at WOT at 13 degrees of timing. It starts pulling timing at 100 degrees IAT. Most would call that a very conservative. It runs and drives GREAT!!!
Driveshaft
While the car was down during the Eaton Swap I had the Driveshaft balanced and replaced the U-Joints
Interior
Is in good shape. There is a crack on the trim around the instrument panel. Org floor mats are a little worn. I’ve treated the leather twice a year. No boost gauge but I replaced the factory gauges with an AEM Air fuel and an Aeroforce gauges. The top of the steering wheel has a strange wrinkle thing going on(see pic).
Body
The Paint is in above average condition. No Fading. No Rust. There are some very minor scratches in the rear bumper from my Kids getting stuff out of the trunk. There are three dings/dents that I tried to capture in the pics. All were caused by stray baseballs. There are three good size chips. One on the trunk, one on the right front fender and one on the left rear door. There is what looks like a factory drip mark on the right rear door. There is no evidence that its ever been in a accident. No tape lines and all the paint measures the same thickness throughout the car.
The right front wheel has some significant curb rash. The other 3 look good. The windshield has 2 small chips that have been treated to prevent spreading.
The tires are Nitto Motivo with less the 1000 miles on them. After the tires were installed I had it aligned to CarFixer specs
The Front Brake Pads are new and the rotors were just turned.
I also just completed the O-ring fix on the EATC. A/C was recharged last year and blows cold.
I will help with shipping in anyway that I can and live 30 minutes from the Portland Or airport and will be happy to pick anybody up.
I can also take video or pictures of anything you need.
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I bought it 3 years ago from the 2nd owner with 52,000 miles. He bought it from a dealership that took it in on trade. Its been my DD and I do my best to keep it clean and ding free. The car is not perfect but in above average condition for its age and miles.
In the first year of ownership I did CAI, Zack Tune, Rear Cooling Mod and 4.10 gears and was happy.
I had a friend talk me into going drag racing one night at our local track.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72935
On the way home from that decided I would do an Eaton Swap which turned out to be one of the coolest things I've ever done.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74802
Unfortunately my transmission didn't like it and replacing that was one of the most frustrating things I've ever done.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76024
A year later I went back to the track for 2nd time.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=82263
Those are the only 2 times its been to the track. I drive it to work 14 miles every day. I get 15ish MPG around town. I’ve taken one highway trip after the Eaton Swap and got 21MPG. Its been a Great Car and the only reason I’m selling is because I want the money more then the car. Its that simple.
Engine
The engine has never given me any issues. Never burned any oil between changes(3000 mile mobile one for me). No smoke on cold start. I recently replace the timing chain tensioners and guides and the inside of the motor was very clean.
Compression numbers are
217 218
222 218
220 210
225 218
When I did the tensioners I installed a new Ford Water Pump, Changed the Oil and coolant and installed new Spark plugs.
Transmission
I bought the transmission from Darrin and BC Automotive. It’s a 4R75W in a 4R70W case. It has extra clutches, reworked valve body, HD overdrive bands and the Forced Tail Shaft Lube Mod. It currently has about 15k miles on it and I just changed the fluid. This transmission has performed awesome. It shifts softer then my old one with the J-mod at light throttle and firmer at moderate throttle.
I originally bypassed the stock cooler and ran a 24,000 GVW cooler without a thermostat based on Darrin recommendation. Never saw trans fluid temps above 140 and most of the time they were in the 90-100 range. That always bothered me a little plus I always thought Ford most of known what they where doing when they installed a thermostat in the stock cooler so I installed 180 degree thermostat. Now it runs between 180-185.
There are two negatives. The tail shaft seal leaked from day one. I wasn’t bad and didn’t get worse but would leave a drop on the driveway overnight. Two weeks in preparation for selling I installed a new seal from Ford. It leaks also. Not sure if this is because of the Tail Shaft Lube Mod? Again its just one drop
The second is the OD to 3rd Downshift. In order to install the extra clutches Darrin removed the “Wave Plate” The only negative to this is when the transmission downshifts from OD to 3Rd you can feel it. Its not bad or scary its just noticeable. On must automatics (especially with the J-mod) you can feel the up shifts but as you coast to a stop you can’t feel any of the downshifts. With the “Wave Plate” removed you feel the downshift from OD to 3rd.
Torque Converter
I installed a 11” Triple Disc Circle D Torque Converter with the new transmission. Based on Chris at Circle D’s recommendation I got a slightly lower then stock stall speed. I loved the way it drives.
Rear Differential
I installed new Ford Racing 4.10 gears with all new inner bearings and carbon fiber clutches at around 60K. For my type of driving I actually got slightly better gas mileage.
Eaton Swap
I bought the blower off a member here. Was told it had about 50k on it. I replaced the oil and coupler when I installed it. No issues.
I used a Ford GT fuel Pump with BAP.
39# from a Cobra
90m MAF from a Lighting.
I used the Stock cobra IAT2 sensor and location.
I kept the EGR and it passed Oregon’s emissions testing with no issues.
The Car put down 374RWHP and 384 ft-lbs. Air Fuel ratio is 10.2-1 at WOT at 13 degrees of timing. It starts pulling timing at 100 degrees IAT. Most would call that a very conservative. It runs and drives GREAT!!!
Driveshaft
While the car was down during the Eaton Swap I had the Driveshaft balanced and replaced the U-Joints
Interior
Is in good shape. There is a crack on the trim around the instrument panel. Org floor mats are a little worn. I’ve treated the leather twice a year. No boost gauge but I replaced the factory gauges with an AEM Air fuel and an Aeroforce gauges. The top of the steering wheel has a strange wrinkle thing going on(see pic).
Body
The Paint is in above average condition. No Fading. No Rust. There are some very minor scratches in the rear bumper from my Kids getting stuff out of the trunk. There are three dings/dents that I tried to capture in the pics. All were caused by stray baseballs. There are three good size chips. One on the trunk, one on the right front fender and one on the left rear door. There is what looks like a factory drip mark on the right rear door. There is no evidence that its ever been in a accident. No tape lines and all the paint measures the same thickness throughout the car.
The right front wheel has some significant curb rash. The other 3 look good. The windshield has 2 small chips that have been treated to prevent spreading.
The tires are Nitto Motivo with less the 1000 miles on them. After the tires were installed I had it aligned to CarFixer specs
The Front Brake Pads are new and the rotors were just turned.
I also just completed the O-ring fix on the EATC. A/C was recharged last year and blows cold.
I will help with shipping in anyway that I can and live 30 minutes from the Portland Or airport and will be happy to pick anybody up.
I can also take video or pictures of anything you need.
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j414/03sport007/003-1.jpg (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/03sport007/media/003-1.jpg.html)
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