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    Impulse buy of Marauder

    Hi Guys and Gals,
    Last friday I can across a Marauder on a local classifieds page, and decided to pull the trigger. I had been looking for RWD cars, specifically with a stick shift, however I ended up with it. It is a 2003, black, with 78k, almost flawless except for a small ding in the passenger fender near the hood, like something fell on it? Runs flawlessly, came from a service tech at a local Ford garage. Happy to have it, will probably run it for a year or so and move on. But, from previous experience with a 93 Taurus SHO I know forum guys always have great intel and are always willing to lend some helpful words. Happy to be a member!

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    Def get the EB Enterprises - Flux Capacitor.

    O'Reilly has them on sale;
    https://www.oreillyauto.com/flux-capacitor

    Theres a vid in the Tech forum on how to install it.
    1/4 Mile Time 11.542 @ 121.19 MPH
    195,000 Miles & 275+ Runs Down the 1,320’
    541.57 RWHP & 476.64 RWTQ on DynoJet
    Tuned by Aric at Injected Engineering
    Vortech Super Charger V-2 “T” Trim, 19 PSI
    8 Rib Belt, Innovators West 10% Overdrive Dampner
    Air to Air Intercooler, Mini-race Bypass
    Ford Cobra Remanufactured Long Block
    Snow Performance Water-Methanol Injection
    Kooks Headers & X Pipe
    GT MAF, 60lb injectors, Dash 8, Aero Rails, Twin Ford GT Pumps,
    Kinsler Fuel Filter, Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump
    Monroe Sensatrac, Metco Control Arms, Addco Rear Sway Bar
    31 Ford Spline Axles & Detroit Truetrac, 4:10 Ford Racing Gears
    Dynotech MMC Driveshaft
    A-1 Performance Trans, Forced Tailshaft Lube, Carbon Clutches
    3,500 RPM Stall Precision Industries Torque Converter
    B&M Deep Finned Trans Pan
    AeroForce Scan Gauges , Auto Meter Oil, Fuel & Boost Gauges
    Kenny Brown Dead Pedal, 35% Tint, Silver Star Head Lights
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    Another warm welcome from a Ford guy

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    LOL
    1/4 Mile Time 11.542 @ 121.19 MPH
    195,000 Miles & 275+ Runs Down the 1,320’
    541.57 RWHP & 476.64 RWTQ on DynoJet
    Tuned by Aric at Injected Engineering
    Vortech Super Charger V-2 “T” Trim, 19 PSI
    8 Rib Belt, Innovators West 10% Overdrive Dampner
    Air to Air Intercooler, Mini-race Bypass
    Ford Cobra Remanufactured Long Block
    Snow Performance Water-Methanol Injection
    Kooks Headers & X Pipe
    GT MAF, 60lb injectors, Dash 8, Aero Rails, Twin Ford GT Pumps,
    Kinsler Fuel Filter, Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump
    Monroe Sensatrac, Metco Control Arms, Addco Rear Sway Bar
    31 Ford Spline Axles & Detroit Truetrac, 4:10 Ford Racing Gears
    Dynotech MMC Driveshaft
    A-1 Performance Trans, Forced Tailshaft Lube, Carbon Clutches
    3,500 RPM Stall Precision Industries Torque Converter
    B&M Deep Finned Trans Pan
    AeroForce Scan Gauges , Auto Meter Oil, Fuel & Boost Gauges
    Kenny Brown Dead Pedal, 35% Tint, Silver Star Head Lights
    AutoPage Alarm RS-727LCD, Boston Acoustic NX87

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    I had a 93 SHO 5 Speed, correct wheel drive marauder is so much better - though that Yamaha engine was a work of art.
    Steven

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    Vortec S/C
    4.10s
    3500 PI Stall
    Kook's headers
    476.9 rwhp 385 lbs/tq
    KVR's, QA1's, M&Z control arms, rear sway bar
    Lidio tune
    2004 Suburban Dark Charcoal
    1970 W-30 442 convertible twilight Blue

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevengerard View Post
    I had a 93 SHO 5 Speed, correct wheel drive marauder is so much better - though that Yamaha engine was a work of art.
    The car was fun, however, I replaced everything on the vehicle twice and that got old. Finally, the north took it's hold and rusted it to the ground.

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    Arrow Welcome

    Welcome and congrats on the Marauder


    I also had a 1990 SHO Taurus and it was a piece of crap .
    SOLD MY MARAUDER .

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    Quote Originally Posted by MERCURY 2003LSE View Post
    Welcome and congrats on the Marauder


    I also had a 1990 SHO Taurus and it was a piece of crap .
    Thank's for having me, seems like a natural progression around here from SHO to Marauder. We are unique people, most everyone think I am nuts for buying a "black cop car with big wheels".

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    Quote Originally Posted by sailsmen View Post
    LOL

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    I still don't know why there aren't more cars like the SHO and the Marauder, yes there's the Charger and 300, and for a bit the Chevy SS but there are plenty of Dad's looking for fun and convenience. I'm guessing that's why many of us owned SHO's. Back the there was even less choice in cars. American fast family cars were almost non-existent. If that SHO was RWD I'd might still have it, but like you many SHO only parts were failing and becoming quite expensive to replace.
    Steven

    2004 Marauder Black, loaded
    Vortec S/C
    4.10s
    3500 PI Stall
    Kook's headers
    476.9 rwhp 385 lbs/tq
    KVR's, QA1's, M&Z control arms, rear sway bar
    Lidio tune
    2004 Suburban Dark Charcoal
    1970 W-30 442 convertible twilight Blue

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    Welcome! I never had a 1st gen SHO but always liked them. Heard they were pretty fast for their time.

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    I owned 3 SHOs, an '89, '95 & '99. They were all good cars, particularly the '95. '89 was very fast but had some quality issues paid for by Ford ESP. '95 & '99 very well made.
    1/4 Mile Time 11.542 @ 121.19 MPH
    195,000 Miles & 275+ Runs Down the 1,320’
    541.57 RWHP & 476.64 RWTQ on DynoJet
    Tuned by Aric at Injected Engineering
    Vortech Super Charger V-2 “T” Trim, 19 PSI
    8 Rib Belt, Innovators West 10% Overdrive Dampner
    Air to Air Intercooler, Mini-race Bypass
    Ford Cobra Remanufactured Long Block
    Snow Performance Water-Methanol Injection
    Kooks Headers & X Pipe
    GT MAF, 60lb injectors, Dash 8, Aero Rails, Twin Ford GT Pumps,
    Kinsler Fuel Filter, Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump
    Monroe Sensatrac, Metco Control Arms, Addco Rear Sway Bar
    31 Ford Spline Axles & Detroit Truetrac, 4:10 Ford Racing Gears
    Dynotech MMC Driveshaft
    A-1 Performance Trans, Forced Tailshaft Lube, Carbon Clutches
    3,500 RPM Stall Precision Industries Torque Converter
    B&M Deep Finned Trans Pan
    AeroForce Scan Gauges , Auto Meter Oil, Fuel & Boost Gauges
    Kenny Brown Dead Pedal, 35% Tint, Silver Star Head Lights
    AutoPage Alarm RS-727LCD, Boston Acoustic NX87

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    Welcome to the fold from a previous SHO owner as well. I had a 90 and then my moonlight blue 3.2 MTX 95. Great cars ... would still have it but three kids made it tough in the backseat.
    Previous
    2003 DPB 232 fo 328.

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    Well I guess congrats!!!! I too was a 1995 SHO owner for 8 years with an auto and no sunroof. Mine was silver over gray and had 283K miles when sold. Welcome to the forum.
    '04 Silver Marauder w/ sunroof - HID lighting, JL Audio / Eclipse DVD/NAV/iPod/camera, 4.10's, 2" drop, Progard Bumper Baffle, Delete tips, Billet Pedals, BC4E dead pedal, Lidio Tune, Mach1 chin spoiler, K&N CAI, TCE lines, Super40's, tinted tails, SS Inserts, Heinous Control Arms, Real oil gauge, lighted door handles. Currently installing Eaton M112.

    2004 Mercury Marauder
    Born March 2004, adopted October 2005. Sold January 2012, adopted AGAIN January 2016
    2,187 of 3,214
    997 in Silver Birch
    448 with light flint interior
    304 with heated seats
    336 with sunroof

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    Welcome to the site, where in PA are you?
    2003 Black - sold, back again, and sold
    2003 DBP/DC - #153 Whipple 3.4 (permanent garage art)
    2003 DBP/LF - # 36 (sold)
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    2003 Black - shitbox (sold)
    2004 DTR - shitbox #2

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