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    2003 Marauder VT- ~550whp - 39k miles - NEW PRICE - $16,000

    New Price $16,000
    Sorry about the big red letters but it seems the thread name itself doesn't update... or I'm doing something wrong

    Hey all, haven't posted in a while, been busy with work. Well I was thinking about it, and I only drove my car maybe 4K miles last year. Looks like this year will be no different for me, so it's time to sell.
    I am the second owner of this car, but I may be listed as the third (explanation to follow). This car was built buy VT engines and featured in Motor Trend in Sept. 03. I think the article is still online, if not I have a copy of the magazine. Anyway basically it was the first and only one they built, the owner decided to sell the company, and he did not sell the car in the deal. SO if the car was titled to the company, and then to the old owner when he sold the company, I imagine it would show as a 3 owner car, however it's really just me and Lance the old owner of VT.

    I've improved just about everything on the car in the time I've had it. When Motor Trend tested it they couldn't get to to go very well and I think it ran low 13s or something.
    First time I took it to the track on all seasons I ran a 12.9 with it, and then improved from there.

    My best time in the car is an 11.75 @ 120mph I believe (shows how long it's been since I updated my sig). That was on ET Streets 2010, it might actually be faster now.
    My best street tire time is 12.20 @ 121mph I think it was. This was also in 2010 when I drove out to the track and forgot my wheel lock key at home

    The car is in great shape as cars go, and for a 2003 is probably in amazing shape. The interior is still almost perfect, but the paint is not 100%. It's pretty good, as I do try to keep it up, but being an 03 it can be a hard fight. Mostly the hood, in the upper corner on the drivers side, there are some little spots the size and shape of a pencil eraser where the evidence of a problem with the paint from factory is starting to pop up. Only other thing I can think of is that in 2006 or so a lady hit it in a parking lot, and the front bumper and driver's marker light had to be replaced.

    Apart from that, the car is silly fast, and similar to what Clarkson has said about his CLK Black. You better have it going straight when you try to get on it, or it will bite you.

    It hasn't been on a Dyno in a LONG time, not since it ran a 12.9@110mph
    That being said, the best I can do is estimate the power. I would say based on it making 440whp when it ran 110mph in the 1/4mile, it currently has around 540-560whp. Possibly more since I've done a few mods since it was last at the track.

    2003 Marauder VT

    Engine Mods
    VT 324 Shortblock
    Manley Forged Rods
    CP Forged Pistons
    VT 4340 Steel Stroker Crankshaft
    Billet Oil pump Gears
    High Volume Oil Pump
    ARP Main and Head Studs
    Paxton Novi 2000 Supercharger (~14-15psi) & Intercooler
    60 lb/hr fuel injectors
    PI Stallion 3000 Torque Converter
    American Racing Long Tube Headers
    Custom welded 3”- exhaust res less tips
    Dynomax super turbo Mufflers
    Innovators West 10% OD pulley
    2 flex-a-lite trimline fans
    Tial 50mm BOV
    Ford GT Fuel pump
    40 amp Boost-A-Pump

    Trans/rear mods
    Hardened input and output shafts
    kevlar (i think, can't remember exactly anymore) OD band
    deep trans pan
    4.10 Rear Gear
    rear girdle

    Handling Mods
    14" Baer Brake kit with vented rotors
    Hurst Line-Loc
    SS Brake Lines
    Eibach Lowering Springs
    Addco Rear Sway bar
    Metco Rear Control Arms
    O.E.M Rear wheels Widened to 9.5”
    Rear Tires 295/45/18 Nitto NT-555

    Interior Mods
    AEM wideband A/F controller and sensor
    Auto meter boost and real oil pressure gauges
    modded shifter

    Exterior Mods
    OEM rear spoiler
    window tint
    god's head emblems front and rear

    Asking $16,000
    I'll post some more pics and vids below in a few minutes


    *Edit* Feel free to contact me at taylorab@msu.edu or PM is fine if you prefer
    Last edited by RR|Suki; 02-17-2015 at 07:16 AM. Reason: New price


    11.90 @ 117.5mph on 93 octane
    324 shortblock, Novi 2000, Now with optional axle removing tires
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    Pics: I'm not much of a shutter bug, so I picked from different sets to give a look at most of the important stuff











    Vids I don't have too many vids, and sadly none from the track since 2008 However here are a few:

    first night at the track ~2007


    late 2008 on street tires all only change at this point was the LT headers


    normal driving vid
    Last edited by RR|Suki; 03-18-2012 at 03:05 PM.

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    You should keep it 1 more year and then sell it me :-p
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    Are you looking for any trades?
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    That's an "ULTIMATE MARAUDER"!!!

    Good luck with the sale bro!

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    Hate to see you selling it, but best of luck to you!

    FWIW, I just took mine off DD status in the hopes that I can keep annual miles down, so 4,000 miles per year is a GOOD THING in my book!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SC Cheesehead View Post
    Hate to see you selling it, but best of luck to you!

    FWIW, I just took mine off DD status in the hopes that I can keep annual miles down, so 4,000 miles per year is a GOOD THING in my book!
    +1, I like to keep my miles at 4-6 K per year.
    It's just that these events are so far from me I seem to be staying at around 8K per year.
    It's all BS until you can show me the time slip!

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    At what mileage was the engine built? Garaged or outside storage?
    When were the pictures taken?

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    Engine in it now was built at 10k miles, half it's life inside, half outside under a Covercraft Noah http://www.carcoverusa.com/NOAH-Car-Cover.html


    11.90 @ 117.5mph on 93 octane
    324 shortblock, Novi 2000, Now with optional axle removing tires
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    Thanks for the complements folks, looking for some fresh blood. Things like this happen to me from time to time. When I'm busy, after a while, I just stop driving or using something much and need a change to get going again. Maybe something like a CTS-V or Z06 would be enough of a change to get me going to shows and track days after work like I did when I was first trying to make power with the marauder. Or maybe another bike or something.


    Quote Originally Posted by 05GM123 View Post
    Are you looking for any trades?
    Sorry no trades right now other than the cars listed above since those are prob what I would buy if it sells. Maybe a nice bike and ALOT of cash


    11.90 @ 117.5mph on 93 octane
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    Mercguy04 has a CTS-V for sale. We've driven it recently. Nice car!
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    To the top


    11.90 @ 117.5mph on 93 octane
    324 shortblock, Novi 2000, Now with optional axle removing tires
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    Race weather bump


    11.90 @ 117.5mph on 93 octane
    324 shortblock, Novi 2000, Now with optional axle removing tires
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    New price bump, found an Austin Healey Sprite I'd like to buy :-)


    11.90 @ 117.5mph on 93 octane
    324 shortblock, Novi 2000, Now with optional axle removing tires
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    He is selling a VERY NICE STS - V. If is was the CTS, it would be sitting in my stable now!
    Quote Originally Posted by Ms. Denmark View Post
    Mercguy04 has a CTS-V for sale. We've driven it recently. Nice car!
    Just another clown on a bike...

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