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    2003 300a Marauder - Eaton Swapped

    2003 Mercury Marauder, 392 rwhp, 406 rwtq. $8,400
    I am the second owner on this 300a Marauder, purchased from St. Louis and brought to Kentucky a few years ago. Car is a driver and has 196,000 well maintained miles on it, with no real issues, only minor imperfections. Clean clear title, Carfax here as well. Here’s the pros and cons :

    Pros :
    New Nitto Motivos on front, like new BFGs on rear (was going to upgrade to Motivos when needed)
    New Air Ride pump
    Fresh Tint
    In dash Kenwood DVD / Navigation
    Two headrest monitors in back of head rests
    Sony Amp and two 10” subwoofers on truck shelf
    Upgrades speakers throughout interior
    Rear Autometer Oil / Boost gauges, stock volt gauge (3 gauges, lighter deleted)
    Two sets of floor mats, both with heel wear on driver side
    Powdercoated red cam covers
    Eaton swapped, stock upper pulley, 2# lower pulley – 10 psi of boost
    Jerry’s brackets with stock front cover and accessories
    JLT Catch can
    GT40 Improved Supercar pump
    Tuned at Blankenship tuning in KY, 392/406 (trans. tune also) – SCT X4 included with tune
    90+ PSI cold idle oil pressure, hot idle 20psi, increase 20 psi per 1000 rpm (excellent)

    Cons :
    Tachometer stops sometimes, a slight tap on the dash starts it
    Due to tapping dash, sometimes the radio display blanks out, possibly knocked a wire loose – planned to swap cluster and tighten wire sometime
    Eraser size hole in very rear bottom of driver’s seat, hardly noticeable unless looking for it
    Variable Power steering solenoid is sticking, not much power steering when you’re sitting still
    Rear e-brake shoes are deteriorated, you can hear the pads rattle occasionally – planned to replace
    Has the 2003 typical oxidation on the roof in several spots, and one dime size rust spot by a rear wheel, I had planned on having it repaired and painting the roof ($300 quote)
    Typical scratches on the car for the age and mileage, few ping dings as well.
    Wheels have some imperfections as well, oxidation – good driver quality
    Pedal adjustment gear needs replaced, I personally never use it

    Those are the only issues that comes to mind. This car is a blast to drive, the trans tune makes it even more enjoyable. I would drive this cross country no problems. I have maintained it expensively, as the previous owner obviously did as well. Many new parts not even listed like thermostat, battery, and more. A weekend of tinkering in you shop and a weekend painting the roof / dime size spot would make this car immaculate. Don’t let the mileage scare you, great oil pressure, no noises, a real performer. Just won Best of Class at the NMRA finals in October, has won several over events as well.

    If you’re looking for a museum piece, then keep looking. If you’re looking for a well maintained driver that is a blast to drive and sparks conversation about everywhere it goes, then this is your ticket. Priced well below what I have invested only due to the mileage that might scare some folks. Only reason for selling is to complete some projects around the house before moving out of the mainland.
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    Last edited by Ourobos; 12-29-2016 at 08:39 PM.
    03 Marauder 300a
    392 hp / 406 tq

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    Found a pic of the engine bay right after the swap : http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/at...1&d=1479692441
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    Last edited by Ourobos; 11-20-2016 at 06:41 PM.
    03 Marauder 300a
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    Also should mention, rear cats and resonators are deleted, has Pype Bomb M80s, so it is loud, but not obscene unless you're deep in the pedal.
    03 Marauder 300a
    392 hp / 406 tq

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    I can vouch for this car as I am the second owner. I purchased it from the original owner. Rest assured this is a solid car and has been well maintained.

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    Thanks, wish I didn't have to sell it, but I am probably taking a promotion in hawaii and it's not feasible to ship it.

    Also has full size front spare, Jack etc
    Last edited by Ourobos; 11-26-2016 at 08:18 AM.
    03 Marauder 300a
    392 hp / 406 tq

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    Few more pics
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    03 Marauder 300a
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    $8,900 firm. If in had time I'd part it out for that or more
    03 Marauder 300a
    392 hp / 406 tq

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    $8,400 picked up ASAP.. It needs to go so I can start liquidating my other vehicles.. I have $5k in the eaton swap parts and tune.. Would drive it cross country no issues.. Otherwise I guess I'll store it and part it out when I get back state side.
    Last edited by Ourobos; 12-18-2016 at 11:04 AM.
    03 Marauder 300a
    392 hp / 406 tq

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    Everyone broke from the Holidays?
    03 Marauder 300a
    392 hp / 406 tq

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    Do you have any other pics? When was the eaton put on?

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    I've had it 2.5 years, Eaton was put on about a year ago. I can snap some, anything in particular?
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    03 Marauder 300a
    392 hp / 406 tq

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    Here are the pictures of the imperfections. Oxidation, paint blemish, small hole in rear back of front seat :
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    03 Marauder 300a
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    lll come get it weds $6,000 cash! 701-541-2776

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    Dream on dude
    03 Marauder 300a
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