Intro from Orlando

[RamRaud]

Hello,

The name is Franco and I live in Orlando but work in the armpit of America (Midland TX) I have a mainly stock 2003 Marauder that i have owned since 2013. Only mods to date are drilled and slotted brakes and a complete sound system. Repairs have been 2 window regulators, all window switches, axle bearings, and oil filter adapter gasket. upcoming repairs include one more window regulator, AC through defrost issue, upper ball joints.

I just recently ordered underdrive pulleys and looking into pulling the trigger on 4.10's, Stainless works full exhaust, CAI, and tuner in the near future.

I used to have a 2000 police interceptor back in 07-08 and traded that for a Miata. Just remembering how awesome that interceptor was got me thinking about the Marauders when i started looking for a more clean and fun car to daily. list of vehicles owned today are 03 Marauder, 90 Miata, 91 Volvo 780 Bertone, Nissan harbody mudtruck w/350 1ton axles, 86 towncar (dead drift missle project)

Thanks for the add looking forward to gaining more knowledge with the Marauders.

[RubberCtyRauder]

i would skip the underdrives personally as they dont do much. youll need a tune ready to go if you do gears zwap and or SWLongtubes.


Welcome to the site! !!!

[RamRaud]

i would skip the underdrives personally as they dont do much. youll need a tune ready to go if you do gears zwap and or SWLongtubes.


Welcome to the site! !!!

thank you! I was thinking of having everything ready to go so i can install it all at once while i had the car on the lift. I already purchased the pulleys and they came in. Should i just send them back and save the money?

[wickedmerc]

Welcome to the site Franco. Your MM looks sharp, congrats!
I also had UD pulleys and I did not like them. Performance increase was not noticed. All I saw is that all my accessories slowed down. I was looking to remove them at the time I sold my car.
I will strongly recommend a tuner. By far, the best "mod" I made when I had my MM. It's like driving a different car.
Best of luck with your ride!

[BigCars4Ever]

Welcome! That sub in your trunk is probably costing you .5sec on your 1320!!!

[Turbov6Bryan]

Car ramrod?

[RamRaud]

I am quite aware of that lol I really dont like having more trunk space in my Miata than i currently do in the Marauder. this is what happens when a buddy of mine said he will build me the loudest sound system iv ever heard for the money. I had pictured in my mind a nice clean setup and once i was done welding in some frames for the amp rack i turn around and see this massive box he had assembled. I said F*&# it he already had it half built. its loud but not worth the limited trunk space

[MMBLUE]

Hey welcome !! I'm right up the street in Clermont

[Catfish]

I have a Steeda underdrive pulley. The company states its "an innovative design that provides proper torsional vibration dampening characteristics". I'm not sure what that means, but it sounds good for my engine.

[Pat]

Welcome, but don't bad mouth Midland, Texas. My cherished family lives there.
Don't bother with the U/D pulleys, get an SCT tuner and tune from Mo's. Put in 4:10's and exhaust. Then come back for Supercharger recommendations.

Welcome to the collective.

[RamRaud]

Welcome, but don't bad mouth Midland, Texas. My cherished family lives there.
Don't bother with the U/D pulleys, get an SCT tuner and tune from Mo's. Put in 4:10's and exhaust. Then come back for Supercharger recommendations.

Welcome to the collective.

Not badmouthing Midland. When i spent 14 months in Afghanistan i was convinced theirs no place worse... This place almost makes me want to go back there is all lol and as for Supercharger i have been dreaming of getting a kit from the moment i got my hands on this car. Reinhart kit was the first i had my eyes on but now i cant seem to find it. now im not sure which ways the best to go for blowing

[RubberCtyRauder]

i would skip the underdrives and email MartyO about tuning, marty@mosspeedshop.com. he will steer you in what to do and get about upgrades for tuning

[SpartaPerformance]

Welcome to the site!!

[Gryphonzus]

Like others have posted the best first mod is a tuner. As far as power adders go there have been a few turbo charge theirs. I think there is only one place that you can purchase a supercharger kit from now and that is ADTR. If you are not in a hurry you can sometimes pick one up on this site for sale but you better have the money ready to spend cause they can go quick. I can speak from experience on this. Good luck with the new ride. Plan on coming to one of the Marauder get togethers you will enjoy it.