Lidio runs 11.92 at Milan

[Hack Goby]

News at 11:00

[MARAUDER S/C]

NICE!!!!!!!!! :burnout:

[stevengerard]

wow! congrats. to bad lidio is 5 hours from Chicago, I got to figure out how to get the S/C on my car.

[jgc61sr2002]

Super. What #'s :up: :beer:

[Mattsmerc]

That is AWESOME. I knew you could do 11's Lidio great job!!!!!!!

[MARAUDER S/C]

wow! congrats. to bad lidio is 5 hours from Chicago, I got to figure out how to get the S/C on my car.

Only 5 hours ? I drove 14 hours each way to have Lidio do the install and it was well worth it. :up:

[Hack Goby]

They will be more info as everyone gets back home,Good turnout though.

[Lidio]

Well sadly my Marauder isn’t a 12 second car any more….. It’s so much better then that now. :banana:

It ran the 11.93 @ 114.5 in not so perfect conditions. Much better air then when I was in FL with the car, but in Florida I ran the fuel tank with only a couple of gallons in it, this time it was almost ¾’s full because I couldn’t ration it out before I got to the track to be at a lower level.
Also there was a pretty strong head wind. My prediction was an 11.88 which would have easily happened with out the head wind and fewer pounds in the gas tank.

For those who follow some quarter mile stuff, the 60ft was an amazing 1.72!! This is nothing short of incredible for a vehicle of this nature with the tires I drove it there on.

This is just a little too fun now…. Drove it there with three other adults in the car, messed around a little on the high way getting to and from the track and then turn numbers like this with a quiet four door??? This was the only run I got today too. The track was busy and they wouldnt let me hot lap it so I got impatient and left.

Next Saturday a friend of mine has rented the drag strip I was at today for about four hours in the morning while it will still be cold out hopefully. On that day I think I will bring home an 11.75 to 11.85 for sure. Just a couple of months ago I told every one I would have been happy with low 12’s on just the blower alone and maybe dip into the 11’s with a little shot of NOS and now its running so good with the Trilogy blower alone and I’ve become so busy at my shop because of the time of the year it is…. I have'nt even made an effort to figure out a better in tank fuel pump for my MM.

Not to rub it in or continue to brag, but this has all happened with the stock transmission other then a Baumann shift kit, stock torque converter and completely stock exhaust!! It is making 13.6psi of boost though and it has 4.10s in the axle. I can’t wait to hit the local cruise spots tonight and the rest of this summer. I’m gona send a lot of people home feeling hurt with this car.


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[CRUZTAKER]

Only 5 hours ? I drove 14 hours each way to have Lidio do the install and it was well worth it. :up:


What!??? I just did Chicago to Cleveland in 5hrs 10 minutes = 401 miles.

Oh, I forgot.... I-294.... :baaa:

Great job Lidio!!! Very proud!

[MikesMerc]

Congats Lidio!

I just knew an 11 sec was in there:) That's just amazing with a smooth idling, nice riding, full size foor door that is still docile enough to send granny to get milk.

BTW, awesome job on my Trilogy install! I can't wait to make some of the Woodward bullys cry:D

[Hack Goby]

Dave still as to check in,things went as normal as any opening day so there was some delays,From 1-430PM I only got three runs in.

[merc406]

Good show Lidio !! :beer: :bounce:

[merc406]

Dave still as to check in,things went as normal as any opening day so there was some delays,From 1-430PM I only got three runs in.

Ok, give it up Hack, how she do?

[bigslim]

That's GRRRREEEEAAATTT!!! I knew Lidio could pop an 11 second run. If I know Dave, and I do, he will want the same goodies so he can do it too. When I get the money, I will let Lidio and Trilogy do their magic on mine too. Wish I could have been there but I'm still at work. Brought my laptop so I could see the results. Did you run Paul? I will see you guys tommorrow. Great run Lidio.

[SergntMac]

Nice job, Lidio, congrats!

[MI2QWK4U]

Its nice to see all your hard work on the Marauder pay off Lidio! Im lucky enough to see this as a passion of yours instead of just a business, something lacking from some these days. That car is a beast! Believe it folks, 11.9 with a minimum of mods, and he isnt even done yet! It has to be said! You Da Man Lid!

[bigslim]

Did you get a chance to run Dave? If so, how did you do? Hope to see you tommorrow.

[Zack]

You should be proud Lidio, but I already know you are :up:

[BillyGman]

Good job Lidio. Keep up the good work. ;)

[jobrien8]

Way to fly. And they say sedans are for the over 60 crowd who can't tell the difference between the skinny and the wide pedal!! This should prove them wrong. Makes me wonder how you would do against the "Silver Streak", '66 Dodge Coronet that terrorized Woodward during the sixties and now is shown at the cruise in the Chrysler area?

[merc406]

Way to fly. And they say sedans are for the over 60 crowd who can't tell the difference between the skinny and the wide pedal!! This should prove them wrong. Makes me wonder how you would do against the "Silver Streak", '66 Dodge Coronet that terrorized Woodward during the sixties and now is shown at the cruise in the Chrysler area?

You mean this car ?, 67 GTX, Silver Bullet.] http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/906/
I ran him in our first Marauder, made mincemeat of us.

[Bluerauder]

Well sadly my Marauder isn’t a 12 second car any more….. It’s so much better then that now. :banana:

It ran the 11.93 @ 114.5 in not so perfect conditions. Much better air then when I was in FL with the car, but in Florida I ran the fuel tank with only a couple of gallons in it, this time it was almost ¾’s full because I couldn’t ration it out before I got to the track to be at a lower level.
Also there was a pretty strong head wind. My prediction was an 11.88 which would have easily happened with out the head wind and fewer pounds in the gas tank.

.... Not to rub it in or continue to brag ....


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Wow !!! :up: Incredible!! :bows: It certainly appears that those numbers entitle you to some bragging rights.
Congrats.

[teamrope]

YES!!!! I knew you would do it soon enough. Good job Lidio! :up: :up:

[Ross]

Outstanding! So am I mistaken, or is this the first 11 second MM? :bows:

[merc406]

Outstanding! So am I mistaken, or is this the first 11 second MM? :bows:

Yes it is, 32 years ago I had a 63 Marauder that ran 11.90's and never dreamed of the day when I would see the Marauder again let alone a stand out a-- haulin one like we have now. Yeah I'm excited about the whole Marauder come back, and man it came back a rip roarin one, with alittle help from some very talented people. :bows: :up:

[NickLee]

Nice job, Lidio, congrats!!!!!! :bounce: :beer:

[John F. Russo]

"For those who follow some quarter mile stuff, the 60ft was an amazing 1.72!! This is nothing short of incredible for a vehicle of this nature with the tires I drove it there on."

What was the brand and size of the front and rear tires?

______________________________ ___________________
2003 Dark Blue Pearl 300B (Canadian) w/Light Flint (reversed
traction control, mini spare, trunked 6 disc CD changer,
clock-in-the-radio, heated front seats/mirrors, hood light)
-Born 12/10/02; converted new then used 2/28/03
-16,000 miles
-18.5 mpg at a steady speed of 80 mph
-Stock transmission (upgraded with Performance Automatic
clutches and band after stock tranny failed in 8,800 miles)
-Wheel locks (Ford)
-Badgeless front grille by “Zack”
-Zaino waxing; RainX
Kenny Brown: 6th “Signature Series” conversion (450 hp) Born
3/28/03 (first drove it)
-Vortech supercharger (5 to 9 psig boost)
-377 RWTQ
-4.10 gears
-Baer front brakes 14 in. two piston, vented rotors
-MMX Driveshaft
-Precision, triple disc, P/N469018-3 Precision, triple disc, P/N469018-3
-Ford Racing Stud and Girdle
-Pirelli P-Zero Asimmetrico (front 255/45ZR18 99Y; rear
255/50ZR18 102Y)
-Dead pedal
-FordChip
-3/4 of a coil from each front stock spring removed to produce
the “same” effect as an Eibach spring
-Ground clearance: 5 in.
______________________________ ___________________________
1961 Ford Galaxie, 2 dr. Club Victoria, 390CID, 375hp, 4 barrel (gone)

[MI2QWK4U]

"For those who follow some quarter mile stuff, the 60ft was an amazing 1.72!! This is nothing short of incredible for a vehicle of this nature with the tires I drove it there on."




The front tires are the stock BFG's on stock rims, the rear tires are the Nitto Extreme Drag Radials 305/45/18 on the widened factory rims 9.5 X 18. He got a real good burnout and it hooked like crazy...

[stumpy]

Congrats on being the first in the 11s, as well as the 1.7 short time. You planning on making it to Atlanta in November for the Southern Super Heavy Shootout SSHS4 (http://www.sshs4.com/)... the final battle? You'll likely be in the top 10 for sure.

[Smokie]

Congrats on being the first in the 11s, as well as the 1.7 short time. You planning on making it to Atlanta in November for the Southern Super Heavy Shootout SSHS4 (http://www.sshs4.com/)... the final battle? You'll likely be in the top 10 for sure.
It would be great to see Lidio run at the Shootout, I just wonder if he is willing to add a rollcage to his car.

[Hack Goby]

This could be a great thing but its a long way until Nov.

[MI2QWK4U]

It would be great to see Lidio run at the Shootout, I just wonder if he is willing to add a rollcage to his car.


I think that will be a resounding NO!!

[Smokie]

I think that will be a resounding NO!!
That is also what I think, however once you get below 12 many tracks will not allow you to run without one.

[MI2QWK4U]

That is also what I think, however once you get below 12 many tracks will not allow you to run without one.

I know, I wonder what he is thinking... He is proud of the fact it is such a daily driver and not ratted out with a bunch of crappy, unecessary go fast mods that turn it into rattle trap that you couldnt take your family to sunday dinner in. To this day when i drive people around, they have NO idea what my car is capable of, nothing about it tips them off. I know that neither myself or Lidio is prepared to turn our cars into race cars!

[stumpy]

He wouldn't need a cage, just a roll bar. For the most part you can get away with a high 11 run every once in a while. However, if you drive in and run a mid 11 on your first pass then they'll likely send you home early. Just race with a full tank of gas, throw some weight, perhaps lots of weight, in the trunk and run low 12s. Then when it comes time for the big dog quick 8 race you can lighten the load and run 11s and they probably wont say a thing.

[Lidio]

Hey guys….


There is definitely not a role-bar in the future for my Marauder, ( I hope I can reframe from this one). My wife and friends watched this happen in the late 80’s with my first Mustang and then in the mid 90’s with my wife’s ‘88LX she bought new and we still own.
These cars transformed into street strip cars that ended up needing role bars and once that happens the cockpit is never the same again. I’m gona try to not let history repeat its self with my MM.

Like stumpy said,
for the most part you can get away with a few high 11’s here and there and they really don’t say any thing. Plus lots of tracks are IHRA not NHRA.
IHRA tracks don’t require a role bar until 11.49 or better. In the past when I wanted to not tear up a Mustang that I cared about with a cage I’d simply buy another one that was purpose built to be raced and caged etc. I’m not in a position to buy another Marauder just for the sole purpose of making it a completely track legal and safety requirement car.
I would though if the finances allowed. I’d love to take a Marauder and gut it in all the right places where it would still look like a Marauder but weight about 600-900lbs less with another 100-200 more HP’s. Mid 10s would be very conceivable.

For any one who might be potentially interested in catching up to me and my MM at some races….. here is a list of the races and tracks I intend to hit with my Marauder this coming spring, summer and fall. These are all about 4- 8 hours from me and most are NMRA races because I love that crowd and I can run it in their MOD motor class and fit right in for the most part.
I fully intend to hit all of these.


NMRA race in Columbus, OH……….…………………............April 30th – May 2nd

World Ford Challenge @ Gateway Intl. St Louis, MO ...May 13th - 16th

Smack Down at Norwalk Race Way, in OH …………………… May 21st

NMRA race in Kansas City, MO………………………………..... June 18th – 20th

Fun Ford Weekend at Norwalk, OH …………………………. ..July 9th – 11th

NMRA race in Joliet, IL……………………………………… ........July 23rd – 25th

NMRA race in Martin, MI………………………………….…......Septemb er 10th -12th

NMRA race in Bowling Green, Kentucky …………………..September 30th – Oct3rd


Jerry Barns and MI2QWK4U will hit a couple of these as well.



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[merc406]

That is a ton of racing, make that 2 tons of racing, a simple roll bar would be in your own best interest, and your families.

[kurly]

Well sadly my Marauder isn’t a 12 second car any more….. It’s so much better then that now. :banana:

It ran the 11.93 @ 114.5 in not so perfect conditions. Much better air then when I was in FL with . . .

For those who follow some quarter mile stuff, the 60ft was an amazing 1.72!!
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Lidio! We are all very proud of you. Awesome to know that our MM babes can run 11's !!! :bounce: :up:

[TAF]

WOW!!

That is GREAT, and I hope everyone appreciates what under 12 seconds means for a 4,300 lb, 4-door sedan*. Congrats on an EXCELLENT job Lidio!!!!:up:

Are the "10s" just around the corner??!!

* if you don't know what I meant by this...pick up a copy of Motor Trend (Mac's bible) and look at the listing in the back of all the cars tested this year and their 1/4 mile times....hard to find more than a couple with better numbers than that

[Lidio]

I agree with the role-bar thing but I’ve never felt so safe in a car going these speeds and accelerating like this.
I know that doesn’t make it safer but it doesn’t feel unsafe. This car goes down the 1320 literally with out having to hold the steering wheel at all. Other then the wider rear rims and the Nitto 305 Drag radials, I’ve done nothing to the suspension at all and it 60ft’s great, and just goes perfectly straight.

In the last couple of days I’ve played with the tune and have adjusted the torque converter to lock at WOT only in 3rd gear, shortly after the 2-3 shift (still locks under normal driving in 4th only at about 63mph like I always do).
This has proven in many other vehicles I race and tune to be worth a about .5-1.0 tenth and little bit more mph in the ¼.

This coming Saturday as I mentioned in an earlier post, a friend of mine rented Milan Dragway for his 40th birthday party (awesome B-Day thing). And I’m invited to bring one of my own cars… of course it will be my MM. The weather is looking good for that day. I’m gunning for a 11.70 to 11.80 if there’s no head wind and I can run the tank emptier then the last time I took it to the drags. This may seem optimistic but I think it's in it if the track hooks like it did last weekend.

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[TAF]

I'd like to see the 1st Marauder with a roll cage... :up:

[John F. Russo]

Good job Lidio. Keep up the good work. ;)
BillyGman
You have the following information describing your car

"Actual" power #'s from Dyno:
306.9 RWHP
322.9 RWTQ

"S.A.E. corrected" #'s from Dyno:
294 RWHP
309.4 RWTQ

Do you have any backup articles about the above calculations?
I have dyno numbers. How do I know if they are not already corrected or not? When others use dyno numbers, which of the two numbers do they most likely mean?

______________________________ ___________________
2003 Dark Blue Pearl 300B (Canadian) w/Light Flint (reversed
traction control, mini spare, trunked 6 disc CD changer,
clock-in-the-radio, heated front seats/mirrors, hood light)
-Born 12/10/02; converted new then used 2/28/03
-16,000 miles
-18.5 mpg at a steady speed of 80 mph
-Stock transmission (upgraded with Performance Automatic
clutches and band after stock tranny failed in 8,800 miles)
-Wheel locks (Ford)
-Badgeless front grille by “Zack”
-Zaino waxing; RainX
Kenny Brown: 6th “Signature Series” conversion (450 hp) Born
3/28/03 (first drove it)
-Vortech supercharger (5 to 9 psig boost)
-377 RWTQ
-4.10 gears
-Baer front brakes 14 in., two piston, vented rotors
-MMX Driveshaft
-Precision, triple disc, P/N469018-3 Precision, triple disc, P/N469018-3
-Ford Racing Stud and Girdle
-Pirelli P-Zero Asimmetrico (front 255/45ZR18 99Y; rear
255/50ZR18 102Y)
-Dead pedal
-FordChip
-3/4 of a coil from each front stock spring removed to produce
the “same” effect as an Eibach spring
-Ground clearance: 5 in.
______________________________ ___________________________
1961 Ford Galaxie, 2 dr. Club Victoria, 390CID, 375hp, 4 barrel (gone)

[BillyGman]

John, the place where I had the Dyno test performed routinely uses the "Actual" HP and TQ #'s simply to make their customers happy to try and drum up more sales and service, since those figures often turn out to be a bit higher. But what I later learned from some of the guys on this board (TAF, LOGAN, MAC, and ZACK) is that the "SAE" #'s are the accepted standard in racing circles. So I then returned to the Dyno place to have them go in their dyno files and to retrieve the "SAE" corrected #'s for me which will often be a bit lower. Both figures are taken at the rear wheels but one can be a bit inflated since it doesn't take in account things like air temperature being colder and things of that nature that can give your car a bit more power.