I present to you the first and the only...

[burtreynolds]

LSX swapped Marauder.

Now, I know how sacrilegious this is. I took this in account before I made the decision and came to the conclusion the LSX platform offered more of what I was looking for as opposed to the Ford drivetrains. I also thought about just buying a CTSV or G8GT, but I am hopelessly and disgustingly in love with my Marauder. So, onto the build:

The build started in early April. I chose to use an LQ9 6.0 engine out of a 2002 Cadillac Escalade and a 4L80E transmission out of a 2001 work truck. I decided before I modified to fit my needs, I would complete the build (with the help of Warrior Diesel in Rogersville Missouri) in stock form and run out my 10k warranty on the engine/trans. The build started due to the motor constantly wanting to overheat which caused the engine to run only with the fuel pump turned off after being pressurized.
Eventually this was fixed, but I was already in the mood for a swap of some sort and realized it was time to get out of the four cam world if I wanted to stay NA and have gobs of torque.

Thus came this


The motor was easily mounted using Mustang Fox to LSX swap mounts and flipping the factory trans mount (modified of course). The Factory MMX driveshaft worked perfectly with a new yoke on it for the GM trans, custom AC lines and power steering were fabricated and headers for an LSX into 2nd gen camaro were utilized with a little BFH clearancing. Thus came this stage:


And the running video

http://imageshack.us/clip/my-videos/577/8mb.mp4/

Currently I have an LSXRT 90mm intake, LS3 injectors, Racetronix Fuel Pump, EPS 228/230 .598/.600 113+4 cam, Texas Speed LS6 ported heads, Jo-Bilt 3800 converter and misc safety/longevity(boring) stuff waiting to go on. I am being held up by factory gauge wiring and might have to run a RacePak digital dash, but whatever. The car does run, drive and it does so amazingly. There are so many custom parts that went into this build to make a lot of this possible I dont even know where to start...maybe ill get the shop that helped fab/build this project chime in on the custom fab/share pictures.

I will update Monday when i get back on it.

EDIT: When I figure out how to fit it under the hood (hood clearance with the truck intake is BARELY there) I will be putting on a cover with a Mercury Waterfall badge inset. This is the only place ill admit its a GM engine under there...

[MMBLUE]

Very cool. Nice write up BTW. As long as it's still a MM at heart. You and Triple Threat have something in common. Subscribing to the rest of the build.

[Bigdogjim]

8-9 years ago this would have been sacrilegious.

As they say "that was then, this is now!"

While I personally am not a fan of GM to Ford swaps, neverless good luck with the finnished power source.

[jus4kix03MM]

Very cool. Nice write up BTW. As long as it's still a MM at heart.

I agree totally. That thing is sick man! I love it!

[bigmerc281]

oh man im tooooo jealous of you right now.

[boatmangc]

I hope you realize that you are now obligated to be in Commerce Ga with your MM in early November for the SSHS event.
You and Triple Threat.

Nice job.

[burtreynolds]

Na, its not being built to be a drag car. Im sure the numbers its going to put down will be very unimpressive...

It will however be a dynoqueen and fun street car.

EDIT: Thank you for the comments though!

[MMBLUE]

Na, its not being built to be a drag car. Im sure the numbers its going to put down will be very unimpressive...

It will however be a dynoqueen and fun street car.

EDIT: Thank you for the comments though!

Ours aren't drag cars either. We just make them run the Quarter every now and then.

BTW, it would be cool to see how she does with bow tie under the hood.

[Timw286]

Sounds great!!

[MOTOWN]

Looks like a lot of time and thought went into this build!

[Merrill]

That is no different than putting a pink interior or wagon wheels.
Sorry, ruined the car.

[MOTOWN]

That is no different than putting a pink interior or wagon wheels.
Sorry, ruined the car.

Thats your opinion, the car is nice!

[jflave]

I like the way you think, outside the box, have fun.

[guspech750]

Awesome. I really love what you have done. I have thought of an LS motor swap for a couple of years now. I'm just not that handy or patient. So on went the Eaton.

You could not have chosen a more perfect motor as far as cost, out of the box performance and supporting mods. LS motors FTW!!

Moooooooo pics!!!!!!

Sent from my iPhone
Eaton Swap + 4.10's = Wreeeeeeeeeedom!!

[Ozark Marauder]

Na, its not being built to be a drag car. Im sure the numbers its going to put down will be very unimpressive...

It will however be a dynoqueen and fun street car.

EDIT: Thank you for the comments though!

See ya around town, or should I say your tail lights....

OZ