Modifications Thread

[Rider90]

The goal of this thread is simple: Get everyone or a great majority to list their mods and their review, long or short, simple or sweet. A one-stop thread for everyone. The idea comes from this thread authored at StangNet: Click Here Before Posting (http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=246291&page=1). This is a great idea, so great that with your participation this thread should be made a sticky over here at MercuryMarauder.net for each other's reference and our new members trying to figure out where to start.

RULES:
1) Only list Modifications done to your car as of now.
2) No posts flaming someone else for their review or their opinion of the modification they have done to their vehicle.
3) Lets stay consistent, each member post their modifications and review only. Preferably having the mod in bold type followed by a summary.
4) For most of you this will involve a lot of typing. If you don't want to type it all, maybe you will tomorrow, or another day, but the users with an extensive mod list are the most helpful users on this board.
5) Most importantly: No flaming on the subjects of Supercharger choices and the decision you made or the choice of oil/lubricant you choose to use. Same goes with the choice of Diablosport, Superchips, or any other tune as well as cold air intake setup. I ask that the moderators delete any post that puts this thread in that direction.

Many of you can spend all day searching various topics on different subjects you think our Marauder needs improving on. May it be handling, off the line performance, or an all around different car for the better due to the vast amount of different modifications. If there was one thread to search or look at, and keep looking at as user's update and post new modifications they just did to their Marauder, this is the thread. I hope to make this what Stangnet's members have done, with the senior members leading the way on this thread. You were once a newbie too, so post something that would have helped you out when you were looking at a different modification. This can be successful with your help. Take a few minutes and let us know about the direction you put your Marauder in, and how it is working out for you.

[dwasson]

not much:

Bob White Inserts, Red Reflective
Window Tint, 35%
Radio Shack 3 hole 12V tap for Cell phone, V1, and GPS

[King Fubar]

Tinted windows: That came with the car from the dealer. Got to make them darker though.

Bob White's Black Inserts: So people can see what smoked them.

GT coil covers: Adds a little touch o' bling, think I got another 2 hp out of them.

Pioneer Speaks: Because I couldn't stand the whopping 25w stock speakers but since they are heavier I lost the 2 hp.

I fixed that with

Trilogy #69: Now thats a fun one.

JLT CAI: Lets the girl breathe and growl like a true panther. Which brings me to

Flowmaster Delta 50's: Thanks to Tom (Marauder TJA) she rumbles just fine.

Silverstars: Just wanted to see the big difference....there is none that I can see.

That pretty much sums it up.....:D

[cyclone03]

Power:
Reinhart Computer Reflash,more power and corrected shift points.
Kooks Headers and Exhaust System.
Steeda Underdrive Pulleys
180 deg stat.
Home sourced head cooling kit.
PI Stallion 3000rpm stall converter.

Chassie:
Rear sway bar upgrade.
One Coil cut from front springs.
Adjusted rear air bag sensor for only 1/2" rake as measured at rocker panels.
Stock size rear tires all the way around.


Ba-Ba-Bling:
Eject Ciggerette lighter
Ford GT Coil covers.
Tinted Windows.

[Petrograde]

...sold my Marauder on 10 Mar 06 :(

She was promptly de-modded by the dealership. :mad2:

[TechHeavy]

Supercharger: Trilogy #58. Roots-type S/C with incredible get-up-and-go muscle-car performance. Everything I expected, and more. Gas mileage is similar to stock under normal driving conditions, but who can name a Trilogy S/C owner that drives normally... (not me). Bottom line: Get one. It's the only mod you really need to wake up that Marauder.

K&N Air-filter kit: Great package and performs wonders. Added RWHP straight away after install.

Drilled/Slotted Rotors: I got mine from a company called RotorPros on an eBay auction. The jury is still out on these performance-wise, (still testing entire brake system) but the "bling" is substancial. Lots of compliments. See pics.

Paint your calipers! This is an easy mod, and cheap. Sand and paint your calipers with matching car color for that "custom" brake look. See pics.

Innovative Interceptor "delete tips": These are very similar to the standard stock stainless steel exhaust tips except that the factory equipped "baffle" is removed to give your Marauder a deeper/louder rumble. Analogy: Similar to turning up your Marauder exhaust volume one notch, (maybe two). See pics.

Neon underbody security lighting kit: I call this the "security" lighting kit since this is what the kit was designed for. I simply replaced the standard white "puddle" lights with StreetGlow blue neons, (gold series) for a different effect. Contact Shakes_26 for details on the kit. See pics....

SS inserts and S/C emblems: The SS inserts for the rear bumber are top notch! They really stand out and look great! I think the S/Ced emblems are a good addition to a S/Ced Marauder and makes 300C owners think twice before bothering me. See pics.

That's it for now but have 2 more mods to be completed within next couple weeks. I'll update...

[Motorhead350]

K & N air fliter, superchips microtuner, strobe lights, dumpers, I don't know how many tires, recently got sirious radio, backstage pass stickers on the underside of the center council, (Misfits, and House Of Blues) K & N air filter sticker under hood. Thats about all that I have done so far. The fantasy list is much longer :D

[torinodan]

Silverstar headlights: I can see better!
18" Magnaflows: Much better sound.
Modified CAI and mount: Let the baby suck some more air!
SCT chip: Improved shift points, H/P+TRQ.
Self inflected J-Moded tranny: WOW, this thing can hit it all day long!
Custom 1/2" phenolic manifold spacer: Great TRQ from 3000-4500 RPM and better heat control into upper manifold.
Custom 1" phenolic throttle body spacer: Better throttle response and slightly better MPG. Also cooler air going through the throttle body>more power.
Custom heat sheild: for the air filter.
Limo upper control arms: No mystery there.
Custom "I" beam lower control arms: Again no mystery.
Under drive pullies: Faster unsprung rev accross power band.
Motorcraft 22C plugs: Supposed to help from spark knock.
Back lit upper console control: I can see you buttons! No more fumbleing around in the dark.
Back lit cup holders: To go with the upper console

[Motorhead350]

Come on guys I know theres more then 7 of us who have modified our cars!

[MM03MOK]

Copied from RF's Garage.....lot less typing. ;) Nice idea. Don't forget the Garage is here for each of you and you can include pictures too!


- Trilogy #61
From Dennis: Cobra port-matched exhaust manifolds, high-flow cats & X-pipe; 4.10 gears w/AMMC driveshaft; 180° 'stat; sway bar upgrade; transmission pan w/drain plug

From Wes: T/A Performance rear-end girdle and stud kit; knurled brass coil cover thumbscrews; pilfer-resistant God's Head valve stem caps

- Real oil pressure gauge
- FG-800A fuel filter upgrade
- Flowmaster 40s
- Cyled Acoustics intake tube mod
- Zack & Mac rear control arms
- TCE SS brake lines
- MartyMac Industries fender badges
- Bob White bumper inserts (Ford Blue reflective)
- OEM spoiler & door edge guards (matte black)
- Infinity 5752cf speakers
- Sylvania SilverStars
- Pinstriping by Ziggy's
- VentVisors
- Mobil 1 5W-30 / Motorcraft 75W-140

[RoyLPita]

See description below.

[DEFYANT]

2004 Mercury Marauder

Performance:
Trilogy Supercharger #67 (http://www.trilogymotorsports.com) w/3.0 pulley
Kooks headers w/ high flow cats and X-pipe (http://www.kookscustomheaders.com/)
Ford Racing Transmission Cooler (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28912)
FMS Duel Mode Mufflers (http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField= 6631)
SVT Focus Fuel Pump
Dynotech Driveshaft
Megs delete tips
Baer Brakes
KVR Stainless Steel brake lines
Custom widend rims w/ Nitto drag radials
Metco rear control arms
Driveshaft loop
JLT Intake (http://www.jlttruecoldair.com) (Modified heat shield) (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=340203#post34 0203)
FMS 4:10 gears
Addco rear sway bar (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23635)
180* t-stat
Mobil 1 synthetic oil

Bling:
Ford GT Cam / Valve covers
Ford GT coil covers (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23660)
35% window tint
S55 badges
Sylvannia Silverstars
Bob White Decal Inserts (http://www.bobwhitedecals.com)
Custom S55 "Silver-Shades" tail light treatment (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16277&highlight=silver+shades)
Custom lower grill mod (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22198&highlight=lower+grill+mod)
Custom "Defyant Marauder" Grill Emblem (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=357288#post35 7288)
Marauder Concepts
-Underbody lights
-Interior door handle LED lighting
Floor mats from the S55 concept car
Custom dead pedal
Spoiler and trunk organizer

Other Stuff:
Uniden CB radio w/ Wilson 1000 antenna
Xcal2 Data Logger
Jotto Desk: For the laptop when data logging.
Pro-Gard
Motorcraft FG300A fuel filter mod (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/faq.php?faq=how_to#faq_fuel_fi lter)
Autometer oil, volts, trans temp, boost and fuel pressure gauges
Signed by Steve Babcock - father of the current Marauder

Defyant Burnout: The Final Cut (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24712) *video*

Installation of gears and S/C by Rick at Amazon Racing (http://www.amazonracing.com)
Custom dyno tune by Lidio at Alternative Auto Performance (http://www.alternativeauto.com/index.html) 8/17/06
-Max HP: 442
-Max TQ: 425
Custom paint work by Harford Custom Coach, Dublin Maryland.
VIN#: 614637
Born: 9/17/03
Adopted: 10/28/04

The future::)
Fortified transmission and rear
Another trip to Lidio

Ordered::D


The Maybe:;)
Upgraded speakers


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[Dave Compson]

Let me see if i can remember;

Reinheart stage one chip- changed the shift points and took away the speed limiter

Denso plugs- changed for the addition of the chip

180 stat- also changed for the chip

Dyno tech driveshaft- now i can go over 120 safely, i did notice a difference! It was worth it for me.

4.10 gears FMC- really noticible difference off the line

black reflective inserts- funny to see people haul a$$ up behind me at night, then see the letters (cant figure it out) then pull back because they just dont get it. I like the way they look at night.

Silverstar headlight and turn signal blubs- I have bad enough eyes, and now i can see at night.

XM roady radio- nice for those long trips, use it on all my toys.

spoiler- love the way it looks

tinted windows- it came that way from the dealer, wish they were darker

chromed wheels- they look great! Too bad it happened from a dealer mistake.

Snorkel delete- took off that plastic thing on the intake, i like the sound now.

Added some buillet pieces, oil cap, door lock pins.- they are nice i guess.

Added Marauder buillet door sills- they are really cool and i get alot of complements.

trunk organizer- love it because i can hide all my junk i feel i have to carry around.

oil pressure gauge- got rid of the stock one and installed a working one! Love it!

Thats it for now, i want to take a sec. and thank Jim and the vegas crew for helping me! I have a torque converter, and reinheart stage 3 trans. kit waiting for me to install in the garage.

[Embassy]

Engine:
Marauder MAF and airbox
70mm FRPP Throttlebody
1/2 inch intake spacer
PI Cams (Udpated: 1-15-06)
PI Intake (Updated: 1-15-06)
Steeda underdrive pulleys.
Custom chip
180 degree thermostat
Colder spark plugs

Drivetrain:
"J-modded" transmission, including forced tailshaft lube modification.
Replaced stock open 3.27 diff with a 3.55 track-lock.
Dirtyd0g custom-built 11.25 converter (March 2006)
Transmission cooler (March 2006)
235/60/16 Dunlop Sport A2 tires
Replaced old, OEM hubcaps with an aftermarket set
Repainted steel wheels.

Exterior:
20% window tint
Replaced chrome bumper strips with 1999 black bumper strips.
Replaced chrome grille with 1999 black slotted grille and exterior-matching 2001 honeycomb grille.
Replaced rear fascia with 2001 gloss black fascia.
Replaced red/amber taillamps with 2001 solid red taillamps with black trim.
Tinted the taillamps and reverse lamps.
Replaced the amber corner lenses with clear corner lenses.
Silver/amber turnsignal bulbs.

Interior:
A-pillar mounted tach and voltometer
Illuminated all 4 door switches.
Installed Ford premium AM/FM/CD player
Replaced factory police dome light with dual LED red/white dome light.
Installed, wired, and illuminated floor and door courtesy lamps.
Fabricated and installed custom rear door courtesy lamps.
Rewired front corner marker lamps to act as turn signals and flashers.
Replaced push button traction control switch with a SPST flip switch.
Installed driver and passenger side insulation panels.
LED third brakelamp.
Installed door mounted trunk release button, illuminated by a LED light.

Pictures of many of these modifications can be veiwed under the Modifications/Repairs directory. (http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=588&s=14070#content)

[BruteForce]

He he... here we go.

180° Thermostat - recommended by DR

PHP Intake Spacer - good for 5-15 HP

<strike>Metco Carbon Fiber Intake Tube - Pricey, no improvement that I could tell</strike>

<strike>JLT Ram Air Intake - Looks good and maybe 5-10 HP too.</strike>

K&N Filtercharger Injection Performance Kit w/DryCharger Filter Wrap - Looks good and maybe 5-10 HP.

Polished Upper Intake - BLING!

Polished Coil Covers - BLING!

Kooks X-Pipe, Headers - Best grin factor mod. Great sound & 20-30 HP.

JW/DR Head Cooling Mod - preventative mod

<strike>Ford Racing 4.10:1 Gears - quicker off the line</strike>

Ford Racing 4.56 Gears - even quicker off the line

Eaton 31 Spline Posi Limited Slip Differential - mo' beefy

Moser 31 Spline Custom Alloy Axles - mo' beefy

Steeda Underdrive Pulleys - reduce parasitic drag, quicker spin up

Meziere Electric Water Pump - reduce parasitic drag, quicker spin up

Naake Q1A Coil-Over Shock Kit - still experimenting. Part of overall suspension upgrade (sway, tires, watts, control arms, etc.)

BAER Claw Racing Brake System - WHOA fast to compliment GO fast.

Art Carr Deep Transmission Pan - preventative mod w/BLING

Denso Iridium IT-20 Spark Plugs - recommended by DR

BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW2 Tires - better traction. I like the tread pattern better too.

TA Racing 8.8 Rear Girdle & Stud Kit - preventative mod w/BLING

4" Megs "Resonator Delete" Exhaust Tips - little louder than stock

18" MagnaFlow Stainless Steel Mufflers - part of Kooks package

Plasma Booster Ignition Coil Amplifier - Jury is out on whether there is improvement. Satisfied a mod craving at the time

DynoTech Metal Matrix Racing Drive Shaft - Get rid of high speed vibration.

Metco Drive Shaft Loop - what the heck... can't hurt.

<strike>Zack & Mac Rear Upper/Lower Control Arms - Great suspension upgrade. Keeps it much flatter in the twisties.</strike> - replaced w/Metco

Metco Rear Upper/Lower Control Arms & Watts Link - Tightened up the ride even more. 50 mph in the 15 mph twisties with no body roll!

AddCo Solid Steel Front & Rear Sway Bars - tighter road handling

MagnaFlow Performance Catalytic Converters - part of Kooks package

Tru-Cool Transmission Cooler w/Steel Braided Lines - preventative mod w/BLING

Kinsler High-Flow Fuel Filter w/Steel Braided Lines - Deletes the 2 45&#176; fuel line turns in the OEM filter. Don't want it starved at WOT. There are cheaper ways to do it but I decided a long time ago to go top drawer with any mods on this car.

Precision Industries 3000 Stallion Torque Converter - mo betta'

Custom Tune by Reinhart Automotive/SCT Max MicroTuner - Several updates sent via email based on requested changes. Much better than having to drive to Florida or Michigan

G-Timer GT2 - haven't done much with it.

Kenny Brown Dead Pedal - never knew I needed this. Now my foot searches for it in any car I'm in.

Chromed Shifter Accents - BLING!

Gorilla Wheel Lock System - I'd like to keep my wheels thank you very much.

Valentine One Radar Locater - most excellent. updated firmware 5/2005.

35% Side & Rear Window Tint - think I should have gone darker although its just about perfect at night (can still see)

Custom Panther Fender Decals - BLING! (see sig pic below)

Front Window WeatherFlectors - worst designed body to window aerodynamics. First time I opened the window while it was rainy I got pretty wet. Highly recommended. I had rears too but took then off as the rain issue isn't as bad in the back seat.

Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts - BLING!

Underbody Vehicle Lighting Kit - BLING!

Decklid Designs Trunk Lid Liner - BLING!

Custom Badgeless Grille by Zack - BLING!

Ford Black Steel Door Edge Guards - no need to explain these.

DynoPro Panther Aluminum Pedal Covers - BLING!

Infinity Kappa 572.5cf front speakers - great improvement in clarity over OEM

Infinity Reference 6802cf rear speakers - ditto

Nordskog Oil Volt Water A/F Digital Gauge Cluster - Moved cig lighter around the corner to have 3 across. Also one on steering column. BLING and reliable readings. A/F gauge is in steering column pod mount.

Auto Meter 6180 Cobalt Digital D-PIC Gauge - will replace G-Timer GT2 with permanent mount gauge

Mercury Head Theft-Resistant Tire Valve Stem Caps - BLING!

Sylvania Silverstar Lamp Bulbs (head, front turn, fog) - First mod. Don't remember what the originals were like. Must have been an improvement, right?

[fastblackmerc]

HP Mods
180 Thermostat
TR6 Plugs
Steeda Undrive Pulleys
Ford Racing 4.10 Gears
Redline rear end lube
JLT CAI kit with Stainless steel heat shield
XCal-2 w/ tune from CPR (Carolina Performance Racing)
Other Mods
ADDCo frt & rear sway bars
Clear bra
Clear bra on top of rear bumper
Trans cooler
Larger gas filter
Metco rear upper & lower control arms
Metco Watts link
Metco driveshaft hoop
OmniFi 60GB Music Keg
RCA inputs from Logjam
V1 with remote
WeatherTech vent visors (front & rear)
SliverStars (head & fog lights)
39% (total) tint
Rear door courtesy lights (Thanks Embassy!)
Security lighting system (my own design)
Gorilla wheel locks
Mustang dead pedal
MM.net gas tank bib
Trunk bib
Remote start / alarm
Lincoln trunk organizer
Lower grill mod
"Real" oil and volt gauges
GPS system
BLING!
Badge mods (front & rear)
Marauder fender badges
Red S-55 Badge
Hand painted GT coil covers (Thanks Directedby!)
Billet "Marauder" pedal covers
Stainless Steel inserts
Chrome & red tire valve covers
Blackedout tail light lenses
Blackedout reverse light lenses
DeckLid Designs trunk lid liner
Gods Head steering wheel sticker

[Blackened300a]

MY MODS IN ORDER OF INSTALLATION,

1. 15% TINT ALL AROUND, Its a Trend with all my cars, Tint is always a great look on a black car
2. STEEDA UNDERDRIVE PULLEYS, Noticable Difference off the line and midrange, Car pulled harder after this mod
3. PHP COLD AIR INDUCTION, Very Noticable difference in Sound and Acceleration. Also Allowed Car to break Traction from a stand still without power braking
4. SUPER CHIPS MICRO TUNER 1725, This Addition made The car feel more refined and added more punch off the line and from 60mph-up. It also Changed the sound of the engine and Made the shifts more positive at WOT
*THIS ITEM SOLD AND NEVER USED AGAIN
5. DENSO IRIDIUM PLUGS, Smoothed out the idle and gave better throttle response.
6.180 TEMP THERMOSTAT, Recommended after installing the Micro Tuner. It didnt show any cooler on the temp gauge but I dont think such a little drop in Temp would show
7. PHP INTAKE SPACER, The Verdict is still out on this mod, I Dont know it if Hurt or helped me.
*TURNED OUT TO GIVE A FEW EXTRA HP ON THE DYNO
8. RED PAINTED CALIPERS, Nice Look, It really stands out when looking at the car
9. 4.10 GEARS, Impressive response and Power off the line with the gears installed
10. S55 TAIL LIGHT TREATMENT, I did it myself and I impressed myself with the results
11. SCT Tune By DR, This Mod made all the difference! It made all the Bolt-On's Work Together. I have taken out the MicroTuner and will use it as a Code Reader only now.
*NO FLAMES BUT DIDNT HAVE HAPPY LONG TERM RESULTS,SINCE MOVED ON
12. SHIFT KIT, This Made the transmission Kick down harder and faster plus the harder shifts at WOT make the car seem faster
13. Cherry bomb Vortex Mufflers, Very Nice Sound Mod. Has a Classic muscle car burble to it and no annoying Drone on the Highway
14. Res-Delete tips, Made the mufflers come alive with sound.
15. SCT Dyno Tuning by Powersurge Performance, This was the mod that made the biggest improvment. It made all my other mods come together.
16. PI 3000 Stall Torque Convertor, Amazing difference in take off, I cant believe that a TC would make such a difference.
17. Accufab 60MM Throttlebody, It didnt show much on the dyno but the pedal feel and the better response makes it worth it.
18. Metco Carbon Fiber intake tube, Just for looks basically
19. Rear Spoiler, Love the look and was a great deal
20. Cross-Drilled and slotted rotors, I think they are mostly for looks, I didnt see much of a improvment.

[SouLRioT]

Cosmetic:

Full "God's" Head Conversion - Fixing what Mercury should have done in the first place
&#183; Custom Front/Rear Badges
&#183; A3GR Steering Wheel Sticker
&#183; A3GR Key Sticker
&#183; Theft Resistant Logo Valve Caps
Marty & Mac Retro Fender Badges IMO adding a touch of class to the sides
FoMoCo Spoiler looks
SSInserts making sure they know what just blew past them
28% Window Tint a must need in Florida, darkest leagle for front allway around
DynoPro Inc Door Sill's and Pedals mainly for bling, but offers great traction on pedals
Marauder Concepts Underbody Light Kit

Mechanical:

Denso Spark Plugs
180&#176; Stat
Custom tuned Superchips Chip everyone needs a custom tune to get the most out of their ride
Dynotech MMDS peace of mind
ADDCO Rear Sway Bar
ADDCO Front Sway Bar
FRPP 4.10 Gears great off the line performance
KB Dead Pedal nicely made foot rest
Baer Claw Brake Kit great breaking, just make sure you stomp on it every once in awhile to clean off dust
Real AutoMeter Volt & Oil Pressure Gauges another thing to fix a factory F' up
K&N Air Charger great sound under load
Metco Rear Control Arms
Metco Watts Link
Flowmaster Super 40s

Mods to come:

Complete Exhaust System
Super Charger

[HwyCruiser]

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Powertrain modifications
Supercharger system- FIT ProCharger Kit #3, consists of:
- P1SC ProCharger centrifugal supercharger, polished, with a 3.8" pulley spooling up 8 psi of boost at 6000 rpm
- Two-core air-to-air ProCharger intercooler, lower-grill mounted w/ custom scoop
- ProCharger ProFlo surge valve
- Diablo Motorsports Predator handheld tuner / datalogger with custom tune from Injected Racing in Springfield, MO
- Motorcraft AGSF-22C sparkplugs @ 0.032" gap
- Motorcraft 39lb injectors
- 255 lph Walboro fuel pump
- 90mm MAF
- K&N conical filter pn: RF-1015
- Modified coolant transfer tube
- Relocated IAT to throttle body intake transition
- All brackets, hoses, clamps, nuts, bolts, etc. to install
Ingition system- Granatelli COP connectors
Cooling system- 180 Deg F T'stat, DR head cooling mod
PCV system- Motorcraft EV-153 reverse PCV flow mod
Exhaust system- DR Cobra Exhaust kit w/ Magnaflow (pn 14356) mufflers and x-pipe delete (custom h-pipe)
Transmission- Precision Industries 3000 rpm stall torque converter
Rearend- SVO 4.30 gears, Moser 31-spline axles, Detroit TrueTrac torsen differential, FMS axle girdle & stud kit
Traction- Widened rear OEM wheels and 295/45/18 Nitto NT 555 street radials. 255/45/18 Nitto NT 555 street radials on the front.

Review: 450 rwhp / 425 rwtq feels simply amazing. The torque converter and gears give the car awesome off-the-line response and the ProCharger centrifugal blower simply kicks you in the pants from there on. This combination delivers along the entire rpm range. The Predator tuner is a great tool to view, log, and archive operational data.

The best 1/4 mile timeslip so far of 12.226 seconds at 111.73 mph with a 1.821 sec 60 footer was achieved at the Kansas City International Raceway on Nitto 555R 305/45/18 drag radials and 4.10 gears. The temperature was in the high-40's.

Link to timeslip (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/9/4/hwycruiserslip.JPG)

No timeslips with the 4.30 gears yet. On the highway she is getting around 17-20 mpg depending on the prevailing speed.


Suspension modifications
- Addco front and rear anti-sway bars
- Zack & Mac improved rear control arms
- 1-coil cut front coils, front end alignment to carfixer's specs

Review: Hole shots and boogie through the twisties are exceptional.


Braking system modifications
- TCE Wilwood Front Street Sport brake kit w/ BP10 pads

Review: "With great power comes great responsibility." These brakes will put you exactly where you think you'll be in a panic stop and allow exceptional control during spirited runs. Very streetable setup and maintenance is a breeze.


Appearance modifications
- CAR Motorsports front and rear godshead emblem
- Safety Yellow powdercoated cam covers
- Lower grill mod
- ProCharger rear licence plate frame... Caution: Contents Under Pressure

Review: What is there to say about bling?


Stereo modifications
- Rockford Fosgate RFC3268 6" x 8" two-ways
- Rockford Fosgate 201S amp hooked to RFP4406 6 3/4" sub (mid, whatever) woofer installed in ported OEM sub enclosure

Review: Much better bass and mid-range than stock but falls short at higher volume. Not what you'd call a thumper, but at least I didn't spend that much to juice up the OEM system.


Other modifications
- Dynojet Wideband Commander O2 datalogger / gauge
- Metco drive shaft loop
- "Pro-Gard" rear fascia wind deflector
- Rostra Obstical Sensing System

[BillyGman]

Cosmetic and/or "Bling":

none. I think the Marauder looks great the way it came from the factory.

Go FAST stuff:

This is what came first to last in this order for my car to the best of my memmory....

#1.Ford 4.10 gears ( www.summitracing.com (http://www.summitracing.com/) ) ..... No change(needed the chip too)

#2. chip (burned for the 4.10 gears)...combined these two yielded a .50 second ET reduction, but not a whole lot in the way of felt performance on the street.(not enough for me).

#3. Ford 4.56 gears (from www.summitracing.com (http://www.summitracing.com/) ) & stallion torque converter w/3,000 RPM stall speed from www.converter.com (http://www.converter.com/) (Precision Industries). This made a somehwat noticeable change on the street and for the first time my car would actually spin the tires all the way into the very beginning of second gear from merely a dead punch. The Stallion torque converter was actually installed right before the gears and that alone reduced my ET's by .70 seconds which was even better than the .50 second ET reduction that precision Industries garantees with their product.

#4.Kooks headers & complete 2.5" diameter bolt-on exhaust w/18" magnaflow mufflers. great set-up!! made this car sound real cool. Also added some midrange and top end performance that could be felt slightly on the street (was about another .55 second ET reduction) w/out sacrificing any noticeable low-end power. Still wasn't enough though.

#5. The big Enchilada!!!....The Trilogy supercharger kit(w/the standard 9.5 PSI pulley). (why didn't I just do this first? I wish that I did!). This was the last modification that I performed to my Marauder (along with the Nitto drag radials and widened rear wheels which can be considered "bling" I guess since these P305 monsters look so much better on the back than the stock tires did, although I did this for the needed traction).I did this 13 months ago to this day and I'm satisfied now. The supercharger transformed the car and is the only modification that I did which I can actually feel just from driving it on the street that not only did the engine get a greater HP and Torque increase than it did from all of those other mods combined, but it also actually made the RPM band of power wider than it previously was. No other modification that I did to this car nor to my last car (which included ported cylinder heads, and bigger camshaft on that other car which was a 350 engine vette)has done that.

[TooManyFords]

#5. The big enchalata[Psssst... it's spelled Enchilada...]

:D :poke: :D

Mods: [in the order of installation]

Computer Reflash at MV-I
Ford Motorsport 4.30 Gears
Kooks Ceramic Coated Headers and Stage-8 Locking Header Bolts
QuickTimePerformance Electric Cutouts
Magnaflow cutout mufflers
K&N Square Filter
ZEX Wet Nitrous Kit
F.I.T. ProCharger Supercharger Kit (and professional install)
AutoMeter NEXUS Gauges.

[GA-Marauder]

4.10 Rear End, 180 Stat, Motorcraft Plugs, Chip, Tuning by Aric of Injected Engineering, JLT CAI, Stainless Steel Heat Shield, Eibach Springs, 20% Tint, God's Head Badges, Front, Rear & Steering Wheel, Underdrive Pulleys, Xpipe and Magnaflows.

[David Morton]

It's all in my signature.

Technically, since the bumper covers are part of the car, and one of them is in another state (I won't say which), I won't say what is being done since that's top secret but I will say it's bling-bling that will have VegasMarauder green with envy.

You guys will be the first to know (that don't have security clearance) as soon as it's done.

[bigslim]

In order of installation:

Dealer installed OEM rear spoiler
SS Inserts
Window Tinting, 35%,23%
Muth signal mirrors
Sirius Radio
Alternative Performance SuperChip
410 gears
K&N Air Charger Mass Air Intake
TRILOGY #73 Supercharger :banana:
Gods head badges on front and rear
Supercharger badges on front fenders
SVT badge on rear ;)

[G-Man]

Trilogy Intercooled Supercharger #22: The car should have come with this one.
Custom programming, four options (no speed limiter):
K&N FIPK: Whines under boost, but breathes much better.
Auto Meter Boost and full functioning oil pressure guages: Accurate info.
Addco front and rear sway bars: Handles like a go cart, no joke.
Urethane Bushings: Tight
Stainless Works Custom exhaust: Full 1 5/8 long tube headers and 3" exhaust: Police Package.
Baer Brakes, Drilled/ Slotted rotors (14" front) Baer Calipers: Serious brakes.
Silverstar Headlights: Whiter.
220 Amp. H.O. Alternator: Part of the Police Package. Sorry guys.
HD Oil Cooler: Police Package.
HD Tranny Cooler: Police Package.
HD Power Steering Cooler: Police Package.
HD Intercooler with fans: Keeps the charge air much cooler for noticable power.
Full Strobe lights, LED's, Siren, PA and electronic air horn: Police Package.
50 Amp Fuse blocks: Police Package.
"Police Interceptor" sticker: Police Package.
Federal Police Interceptor Package: Still Classified.
20% Window tint all windows, but rear. Rear is 6%: Police Package.
Accufab Throttle Body: Breathes.
Pro 90 Mass Air: Breathes.
Transmission: 3rd gear HD clutch pack. Performance valve body. 3 clutch torque converter, 2600rpm stall.
HP / HD 32 valve engine: SS valves and HD long block. (Unknown specifications)
HD Radiator: Good for 1000 hp continuous.

[03SILVERSTREAK]

My Signature spells it out although the only thing thats not mentioned is the External AM/FM Antenna that is mounted on the Fender. Not what many people here want to do but I like the results. Since many members have (Give or Take) similar mods , theres no need to add results. ;) :cool4:

Will be doing another Dyno Tune with the addition of the Spacer and Air Charger.

[Bradley G]

I'm, "hooked on fonicks" :D

Bradley G


[Psssst... it's spelled Enchilada...]

:D :poke: :D

Mods: [in the order of installation]

Computer Reflash at MV-I
Ford Motorsport 4.30 Gears
Kooks Ceramic Coated Headers and Stage-8 Locking Header Bolts
QuickTimePerformance Electric Cutouts
Magnaflow cutout mufflers
K&N Square Filter
ZEX Wet Nitrous Kit
F.I.T. ProCharger Supercharger Kit (and professional install)
AutoMeter NEXUS Gauges.

[BillyGman]

[Psssst... it's spelled Enchilada...]

:D :poke: :D

.Oh well, I never did like mexican food anyway. But thanks for the correction John. I'll go edit that. :D

[DEFYANT]

:bump:

Thought I'd bring this up for the noobs. And since the Garage is on vacation, some of us may need to do an edit on the original post. Myself included.

[MarauderMarc]

Okay, well my mods are on my sig, but Ill give opinions as well.....

Performance

1725 SCT Max micro tuner: First mod, after installing, was able to spin tires from a dead start. Improved everything. My only beef is that I cant adjust A/F with it. For Sale for 150$

Magnaflow 14" mufflers: replaced just the factory mufflers for added sound and minimal performance. sounds good, probably 5-10 hp gain.

Steeda Underdrive pullies: I cat really say I notice a difference. My voltage runs really low now. Need to adjust my rpms when I get a new chip/tuner.

K&N CAI: Love this mod. Added instant reults. Better acceleration, sound and overall performance. Added 15hp to my wheels.

FRPP 4.10 gears with TA performance girdle: Another great mod. Instant results. Better off the line. More perkier, and takes away just about all lag. (PI converter would do the rest)

KDW2 tires: Better handling, more aggresive looking, and an overall better ride.

Eibach pro-kit: Better look, awesome handling, tighter, more sport tuned feel. A little choppy, but arent all performance suspensions?????

Carfixers alignment specs: Awesome!!!! car handles beter, and no issues after over 7K miles. no drifting and no tire wear, a must for our cars.

Waiting to be installed:

Full Kooks exhaust system with non delete tips: cant wait cant wait cant wait!!!!!!!

Diablo flip switch: Will correct my 14.6 AF ratio average. will add an additional 15-40 hp that my car is robbing right now. note: dont get the 1725 tuner if you plan on alot of mods...you cant adjust the A/F or any pther major perameters with it.

Up and coming:

PI stallion converter
New plugs, wires, and ignition system.
Addco front and rear sway
Watts link
Metco front and rear control arms
Mezier electric water pump
PHP intake spacer
Deep trans kit
rear engine cooling
NOS
Procharger kit from F.I.T.

Sound and toys

Pioneer Avic N1 navigation, cd, dvd, multi media system: would never have another car without one. I am ever lost and can drive with ease. Plus its pimp....

Bumper mounted rear view camera: Right above the "A" in the Marauder lettering. great for backing up and for making sure the cops cant sneak up on you while roasting a bowl!

2 7" built in headrest LCD monitors: adds pimpness and makes road trips a breeze!!!

DLS component speakers front and back: Awesone clarity and richness. Sounds like a live band in your car. It better at 500$ a pair!

MA Audio replacement 6" subwoofer: Adds more bass depth.

Infinity 800 watt amp: gotta power it all!

Whelen 6 unit strobe light kit: The real deal!!!! Real cop strobe lights in the front corners, rear tail light, and reverse lights. 90watts per strobe. Very authentic!!!

Headlight wig-wag flasher: A lovely addition to the strobes!

Valentine1 radar/laser detector: Dont leave home without it!!! Hands down the best on the market. Makes others seem like poo poo.

Weathertech wind deflectors: Very nice mod and looks great too!

Limo tint all around: Just pay cash and they do what you want!!! Plus I never get bothered because I look like a cop anyways! Tint was the FIRST mod I did. A must have.

[John F. Russo]

Great idea.:beer:

2003 Dark Blue Pearl 300B (Canadian) w/Light Flint (reversed traction control, mini spare, trunked 6 disc CD changer, clock-in-the-radio, heated front seats/mirrors, hood light), Born 12/10/02; converted new then used 2/28/03
ENGINE: Kenny Brown: 6th “Signature Series” conversion (450 hp), Vortech supercharger (5 to 7 psig boost; pulley), 377 RWTQ, Dennis Reinhart Cobra engine cooling kit TRANSMISSION: Stock transmission upgraded with Performance Automatic "Super Streeter" transmission version, stub shaft (defective metal) failed at 30k miles; upgraded internals (except for torque converter) to Dennis Reinhart's design; Precision, triple disc, P/N469018-3, later upgraded to 3500 rpm stall speed); Ford Racing transmission aluminum pan SUSPENSION: Metco control arms (black powdered coated), coil from each front stock spring removed to produce the “same” effect as an Eibach spring DRIVETRAIN 4.10 gears, MMX Driveshaft, Ford Racing Stud and Girdle BRAKES:14 in. BaerClaw front, (two piston, slotted rotors), TIRES: Pirelli P-Zero Asimmetrico (front 255/45ZR18 99Y, rear 255/50ZR18 102Y), ACCESSORIES: Wheel locks (Ford), godshead valve stem caps, Dead pedal, Badgeless front grille by “Zack”; Zaino waxing; RainX; Autobhanded, FordChip, Ground clearance: 5 in.; 36,000 miles MISCELLANEOUS 18.5 mpg at a steady speed of 80 mph, one tank of gas

[CRUZTAKER]

I have a ton of little personal bling things....but if they don't make me go faster...I don't list them.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=627

[Eric91Z]

Current Mods:

- Alternative Auto XCal2 tuner (thanks Lidio!)
- JLT CAI (with silver and black tubes)
- 15% window tint all around (except windshield)
- Ungo Remote Start/Alarm
- Factory Trunk Organizer
- Bob White decals in black
- Pro-Guard
- Marauder bumper cover
- Lower Grill Mod (thanks Defyant!!)
- Innovative Interceptor's Coil Cover plate (still to be installed)
- Innovative Interceptor's brass coil cover screws
- Innovative Interceptor's MM.net fuel fill bib
- 16" CVPI wheels and Pirelli Scorpion Snow & Ice tires for winter driving (awesome setup if you have to drive yours in the winter!!!)

Future Mods (in no particular order)

- Factory rear spoiler
- S55 taillight/backup light treatment
- Rear airbag sensor adjustment (to lower the rear a little)
- Addco front and rear sway bars
- Metco control arms and Watts link
- TCE Big Brake Upgrade
- Kooks headers and cat-back
- 4.10 gears
- Trilogy Supercharger
- Widened factory wheels for the rear with Nitto Drag Radials
- Naake coilover setup
- Metal Matrix Driveshaft
- Extra set of factory floor mats to store away
- A-Pillar pod with boost and fuel pressure gauges
- Matched, true gauges for oil pressure, volts, and tranny temp in front of shifter


I think all that would make me an even happier Marauder owner, but I also love the car the way it is now. Just can't wait to get a winter beater/second car to rack the miles up on and not the Marauder.

[Rider90]

BUMP for the newbies :banana2:

[natedog1284]

BUMP for the newbies :banana2:
Never let your own threads die! Good idea too, it'll save some people some time!

As for me, it's all in my sig. I get dynoed on Tuesday, so I'll edit my post with some numbers.

-Nate

[BillyGman]

Never let your own threads die! Good idea too, it'll save some people some time!

As for me, it's all in my sig. I get dynoed on Tuesday, so I'll edit my post with some numbers.

-NateHello Nate,
I didn't know we had another CT resident here other than a few guys that live on the other side of the state about an hour away. You're about 10 miles away from my home town (Derby). I see that you've been a board member here for a year, but since I've never noticed before, let me say welcome aboard! I guess you can see my Marauder modifications below in my signature. And like Barry ( aka "Cruztaker") I only list the ones that make the car go faster. ;)

[natedog1284]

Hello Nate,
I didn't know we had another CT resident here other than a few guys that live on the other side of the state about an hour away. You're about 10 miles away from my home town (Derby). I see that you've been a board member here for a year, but since I've never noticed before, let me say welcome aboard! I guess you can see my Marauder modifications below in my signature. And like Barry ( aka "Cruztaker") I only list the ones that make the car go faster. ;)

Thanks Billy! Yeah, I've been posting here for a while now, surprised you never noticed me. BTW, we've been posting in our new New England Marauders thread; apparently there are 2 other Marauders in Naugatuck that I didn't even know about when I bought mine, and my friend Tim's dad has a Marauder up in Prospect. Oh, and feel free to add "Constitution State Marauders" to your sig!
-Nate

[BillyGman]

I've been posting here for a while now, surprised you never noticed me. BTW, we've been posting in our new New England Marauders thread; apparently there are 2 other Marauders in Naugatuck that I didn't even know about when I bought mine, and my friend Tim's dad has a Marauder up in Prospect. Oh, and feel free to add "Constitution State Marauders" to your sig!
-Nate Hmmm, I guess I haven't been very observant. Maybe it's because I haven't been spending as much time on here as I used to. Due in part because of my other car project (my Chevelle). Anyway, thanks for the tip. I'll have to look over in the other forum. :banana2:

[DEFYANT]

A good thread needs a good :bump: once in awhile.

[BruteForce]

Updated (mo' beefy rear end)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=247904&postcount=15

[Bradley G]

Trilogy#93P Self installed thanks Jerry B
Street tuned by Lidio thanks Lidio
4:10's FRP thanks Dennis R
Addco rear sway bar thanks Arun (ADE1000)
Custom made lower OEM control arms boxed thanks Chris @ATDR
Ford Limo billet alum. Upper control arms thanks Torinodan
Custom made Watts links OEM boxed (retains height adjustment)
Highly Polished throttle body OEM

Baer OEM size rotors front
severe duty Ford pads
Ford Daytime running lights
S&S inserts
OEM Ford door edge guards
Front and rear godshead badges thanks Bill (Soul Riot)
Drivers Seat track, pin removal (extra leg room)
winter wheel/tire Package; Blizzaks, Ford steelies and pancakes

fog lamps Diffuser removed thanks Barry(cruzetaker)
Fuel filter mod.
Ford Remanufactured long block engine Black cam covers on 2004
04/09/2006

[John F. Russo]

[QUOTE=Defyant;246987]
2004 Mercury Marauder

Very nice job with the tailights. They look as if they came with the car.

[John F. Russo]

Hmmm, I guess I haven't been very observant. Maybe it's because I haven't been spending as much time on here as I used to. Due in part because of my other car project (my Chevelle). Anyway, thanks for the tip. I'll have to look over in the other forum. :banana2:

DId you do any internal work to your original engine?

[Drock96Marquis]

Also representing the 2v crowd;

Exterior
- Handling & Performance Package Wheels, 93-96 version with machined finish outer lip and Un-fenced lug section -16x7, Aluminum BBS Lacy Spoke style, 235/55/16 Tires, really changed the look of the car
-1" 5x4.5" Wheel adapters on rear axle. - Matching my aero's rear track width to the 98-02s for a little more fender fill-out.
-1993 Ford Thunderbird 5.0: V8 fender emblems, Similar in style to the "Police Interceptor" Emblem (Picture) (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/256951)
-Black Pin-Striping - Breaks up the paint
-Sunroof - Nice being able to look up and out
-50% Charcoal Tint - I like it, sportier looking. No real reason for getting it.
-<s>Mercury Marauder: Dual Exhaust Tips (3.5" x 22"), Polished Stainless, unresonated</s> Replaced for factory-style tailpipes

Interior
- Trunk organizer (Picture) (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/261928) - Needed to organize the quick detailing stuff
- Backlit/Illuminated all 4 door handle pull cups (Pictures here) (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/7603/50568) - Now you can see the handles at night!
- Rear door courtesy lamps, similar in style to the rear seat dome/reading lamps (Pictures here) (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/7603/50568) - Ala Embassy
- Crown Victoria Police Interceptor: 98-02 Instrument Cluster, Including 140mph Speedo - Old speedo broke, figured I'd upgrade
- Custom gauge overlays. Black with white numerals, 98+ Green Backlighting, PRND21 replaced with red illuminated "LSE V8" (Picture) (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/322568) - needed to get rid of the PRND21 now that the solumn shifter was gone
- <s>Aluminum cluster surround</s> Since replaced in favor of factory black piece
- VDO Vision Series 2 1/16th" tachometer, mounted in Autometer Marauder single a-pillar pod ( Pictures) (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/7603/51135) - Nice to monitor RPMs at quick glance
- 98+ Dashboard clock - to replace -97 "Cool Blue" glowing factory clock; Just matching my 98+ dash illumination further
- Lincoln Continental Floor console & Shifter: Recessed mounted ScanGauge, Ashtray cover trimmed to fit. More Details here Continental Floor Console & Shifter Install (http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB2&Number=1000096&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1) - My most popular/best known and favorite mod

Audio
- Ford OEM Single disc in-dash stereo, Front & Rear Alpine R-series speakers, Alpine 300 watt amplifier - Sounds nice now, disc-in-dash is very convenient.
- Infinity Basslink Subwoofer system (10" woofer + 10" passive radiator, with built-in 200 watt amp) (Picture) (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/301248) - Replaced Marauder sub which I had in prior, little louder as well.
- Alpine Speaker grill logos on front door panels - Small touch, OEM appearance (Wow your car came with the Alpine system? :P)

Powertrain/Drivetrain/Engine Bay

- Crown Victoria Police Interceptor: Factory Style Dual Exhaust system - Nice little gain
- Lincoln Town Car 3.27 Ring & Pinion <s>and Traction-Lok Limited Slip</s> - Nice increase in OTL acceleration, soon to be replaced with a new set of FRPP 3.55s and new FRPP Trac-lok
- In-Line PCV system Oil/Air Seperator: Picture (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/406176) - I suppose it does something, had one laying around so I put it on.
- 03-04 Mercury Marauder: Airbox assembly and MAF - Most recent addition, noticable increase in power and intake noise
- SCT xCal2 - No more confused trans, much more power, kept the shifts soft
- 2004 CVPI Intake air tube ('zip-tube') - Cheap, so I got one.
- 98-02 Panther Engine Cover (Picture w/ cover installed in clean engine bay) (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/305129) - I painted the 4.6 Liter and 3 strips above it yellow as well to match oil cap and such
- 1993 Ford Thunderbird "V8" emblem on fan shroud
- PermaCool Power Steering cooler + coolant flushed w/ Mobil 1 synthetic ATF - Was bored, I figured HPPs/p71s have 'em, so should I :P
- B&M SuperCooler stacked plate tranmission cooler - Again, bored, but this one will actually be usefull in a 4r70w.
- Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil - Woopdie-doo :P

Suspension
- Crown Victoria Police Interceptor: Front Sway bar, 98-02 29.5mm with 98+ Style end links
- Mercury Marauder: Rear Sway Bar, 03+ 21mm, Painted 'Safety Red'
- Crown Victoria Police Interceptor: Front Shocks, 2002 MY
- Edelbrock Performer IAS rear shocks
- ENS Poly Rear Bushings/End Links, Front bushings
- Air-Lift, in-coil air bags (to stiffen rear spring rate / variable)

Suspension mods made a very noticeable difference, car is much more fun to drive and handles superb for such a large car.

Electrical
- 900 CCA Group 65 Battery Upgrade - no more dimming headlamps at lights!
- Headlight Wiring Relay Upgrade - Eliminated factory voltage drop to headlamps (High and Low) Noticable increase in light output. / bored
- Modified Side-marker lamp wiring; allowing for a flashing side marker - Alternating with lights on, Simultaneous with lights off.
- In trunk 12v dc power block, 4 circuit capability, running of 6ga feed from main power distribution block - Needed power for the sub
- In trunk 12v dc power outlet - Figured why not, was working n the trunk anyway. Never used it
- Under-hood lamp - Easy, cheap, useful


Parts waiting for Installation:

Ford Performance-Improved 4.6L 2V Intake Manifold - thick layer of dust
FRPP 8.8" 3.55 Ring & Pinion, along with install kit and black 23 tooth speedo gear - Coming soon
FRPP 8.8" 28 Spline Traction-Lok limited slip - Coming soon
Updated transmission 1-2 shift accumualtor and springs - Next time the fluid gets changed
Gorilla chrome wheel lug/lock set - Next time wheels are off
98-00 Panther platform electric fan/shroud assembly - Someday
Mercury Marauder Dual 2-1/16th Console gauge pod - Awaiting gauges from Summit, already all trimmed.

Future: ?
PI Cams
11.25" Marauder t/c
CVPI aluminum drive shaft
LEDs in rear reflector panel
Possibly 98+ Mirrors w/ LED signals
AED 6psi


Pictures of my car & mods here: http://www.supermotors.net/7603

Mod list is updated frequently on my Modification web page: http://www.crownvic.net/drock96marquis/MERCmods.htm

[Bradley G]

Especially when someone is viewing it.
A good thread needs a good :bump: once in awhile.

[j4s]

Weatherflectors window deflector front windows. Easy install.

Tinted windows 35%. Looks good and keeps the car cooler in summer

Air intake snorkel delete. More air intake sound, I like it.

Trunk organizer. Nice a place to put stuff and makes the trunk easier to use when loading and unloading other stuff, also easier to take stuff out when you go drag racing, just take out the organizer.

SCT9100 with Lidio's tune. Shifts are nice and firm at WOT, and 15 more horse power !!

410 Gears. With the tune and gears, the way the car should have been made.

Reinhart exhaust .Cobra exhaust manifolds to 2 1/2 inch exhaust pipe through 2 high flow cats to stock mufflers, the sound is just right for me. This mod, Lidio's tune and 410 gears gave me a 14.275 in the quarter mile with a not so good 60 foot time of 2.292. My thinking is the exhaust and tune are doing there job.

Blizzak Blizzards snow tires on Mille Miglia Spider 16 inch Wheels. Some decent looking wheels for the snow tires.
I bought the tires and wheels from TireRack a couple of years ago to match up with traction control. IMHO if your going to drive this car in snow you need snow tires.
Front 225/60r16
Rear 235/65r16

AutoMeter real oil pressure gauge. Search the FAQ for install info.

Badgeless Grille. Just for looks.

Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Water Temperature Gauge 100-250 Degrees. Mounted in the factory gauge pod where the cigarette lighter was (moved the lighter to the side of the pod) wired to a three position (on-on-on) switch mounted in the dash above the emergence brake. One position of the switch reads water temp through the gauge, another position oil temp, and another trans fluid temp.
I got this idea from doing a search at SVTPerformance Forum.

Zaino Zaino Zaino, Sometimes I get Zaino crazy especially before winter comes, ask my neighbors they must think I am nuts all the washing and polishing.

Mobil 1 5-20 motor oil.

Redline gear oil 75w90.

Remote start.

:) Baby seat in the back for my Grandson born on Christmas day, (first baby in multi town, city area), had his picture front page of the local paper Christmas Day, how sweet is that!!

[thePunisher]

vortech air/air kit w/ 3.4 reichard pulley

twin gt fuel pumps

cobra injectors

reinhart exhaust w/ stainless mac mufflers

trans worked by myself

baer 14in ft brakes

4.30 gears

trick flow rear girdle

moser 31s with auburn pro diff

rear wheels widened w/ nitto 305s

dyno mmx driveshaft

[stryker]

:cool: Well Marauderers This is my new Interceptor, A 2003 Mercury grand Marquis LS ¿Why I call this an Interceptor? Because I will convert it in one even more powerful than the CVPI original but all in time for now this are the recent mods.

ENGINE
Marauder airbox,Police intake tube,180c tstat,AGSF-22c sprkplgs,Gatorback belt.

FUEL
Lock gas cap,new fuel filter.

SUSPENSION
Rear police HAP/HH Springs.

ELECTRICAL
Sylvania silverstar Ultras 9007 headlights and Silverstars amber signal lights.

SOUND SYSTEM
Kenwood Excelon complete music equipment.
KDC-X789 Radio/CD
KDC-CX87 CD auto changer(10 cd)
KFC-680 6x8 front door speakers
KFC-X6900 rear 6x9 speakers
XXV-02A power amplifier
KCA-iP500 iPOD interface
Huggfen Power capacitor 2.0 farad(soon changed for TSUNAMI 5 farad)
Plastic 6x9 speaker baffles
LIghtning Audio 6x8 door mats

EXTRAS
Whistler 1670 radar detector,Blindspot mirrors,12V adapter of 3,Power inverter,cell phone charger,Rechargable spotlight,Hankook P225/70R15 tires.

Future mods Will be more aggressive and !WAESOME! :eek:


STRYKER.:burnout:

[Svashtar]

I started a thread with this title and then found this thread: Not very well organized, but here it is:

SCT Tune from Dennis (9100)
Dynotech MMX drive shaft - DR
Metco DS loop
Metco upper and lower control arms
Quickor rear sway bar (in the correct bushings from Addco)
Addco front sway bar
Ford Performance 4:10 Gears from DR
TA Performance stud & girdle kit - Wes at II
Denso IT-20's - DR
180 stat - DR
PI 3000 TC - DR
Level II tranny rebuild - DR
DR rear engine cooling mod
Art Carr deep tranny pan - DR
Steeda underdrive pullies - DR
Meziere Electric water pump - DR
Fumoto oil drain valve
Oil deflector
Auto Meter real OP gauge - DR
Auto Meter matching Voltmeter and Tranny temp qauges - DR
Sylvania Silverstars
Ford racing coil covers
PHP Cold air and Metco CF tube - DR
DG motorsports carbon fiber radiator cover (drilled out mounting holes and fitted with rubber grommets; looks and fits perfect)
Car Motorsports Godshead rear badge
CM GH Steering wheel badge
CM S-55 chrome badge
CM FilterMag
CM fender cover/trunk floor liner
CM UHI kit
Decklid Designs trunk liner (not as pretty lettering as CM, but very well made and a solid install)
Factory spoiler from Ray the Dealer
Door guards and trunk organizer from Ray the Dealer
Marauder trunk bib from Dennis
MM.net gas tank bib - DR
Godshead locking valve caps from Wes
Steeda oil/brake/PS/Radiator billet covers
Pro-Guard from Dennis
Dynopro aluminium pedals and door sills
KB dead pedal
Marauder fender badges from Marty
Chrome badgeless grill from Zack
SS Inserts
Weatherflectors
Ported sub-woofer enclosure
Trunk mounted Badger fire-extinguisher
35% Tint
Viper alarm with remote start
Gorilla locking lug nuts
Megs delete tips from Wes
Pulled the pin on the driver seat (more leg room)
Underbody lighting kit from Shakes (not installed yet. Gotta get this done.:depress: )

Would have done the Cobra exhaust package from Dennis in a heartbeat if I could get away with it out here in the PRK. Likewise the Vortech or Trilogy or other S/C, but a friend tells me there is a 50-state legal S/C that I could get. (?) Maybe someday when I get an extra $6K...

Need to get new tires in the next few weeks, so will be searching here for the best ones to get. Once my brakes need reworked I plan on getting an upgraded set with drilled or slotted rotors from DR or CM, and painting the calipers.

Thanks to all you guys who helped me with all this stuff and through countless questions since I drove my '03 MM home in July of '04 (as it had been sitting on the idiot dealers lot for 21 months marked "Grand Marquis!") Great site here.

Norm

[John F. Russo]

I started a thread with this title and then found this thread: Not very well organized, but here it is:

Norm

Thank you very much for the time you spent to give us all the details on your car.

I and others can now see what else we need to add to our cars.

[stryker]

:santa: !Yeah,Yeah,Yeahhhh Mang!


:toast: STRYKER. :santa:

[DEFYANT]

Bump for a good ole thread.

[DTRMiguel]

:bump:
JLT DTR Cold Air Intake
Zack Tune

[th48308]

reinhart tune
PHP cold air kit (filter and shiny cover)
intake muffler delete (hockey puck mod)
PHP intake spacer

need to race ^^^mike^^^ again

[Blackened300a]

11. SCT Tune By DR, This Mod made all the difference! It made all the Bolt-On's Work Together. I have taken out the MicroTuner and will use it as a Code Reader only now.
*NO FLAMES BUT DIDNT HAVE HAPPY LONG TERM RESULTS,SINCE MOVED ON

I could swear my post was edited in this thread by someone other then me. I have never used the word "Flame" in a post nor "happy long term" Thats not my wording.
Its also odd that I posted up about my new dyno tune and still left this in the mod list. :confused:

[DTRMiguel]

reinhart tune
PHP cold air kit (filter and shiny cover)
intake muffler delete (hockey puck mod)
PHP intake spacer

need to race ^^^mike^^^ again

See me Mike:shot:TH48308

[DTRMiguel]

11. SCT Tune By DR, This Mod made all the difference! It made all the Bolt-On's Work Together. I have taken out the MicroTuner and will use it as a Code Reader only now.
*NO FLAMES BUT DIDNT HAVE HAPPY LONG TERM RESULTS,SINCE MOVED ON

I could swear my post was edited in this thread by someone other then me. I have never used the word "Flame" in a post nor "happy long term" Thats not my wording.
Its also odd that I posted up about my new dyno tune and still left this in the mod list. :confused:

Sneaky FN rats :mad2:

[BAD MERC]

Cut coils- took a full coil out and love the look. The ride is nice and only slightly jouncy on bumps. It dropped 1.25" in front.

HID headlights and foglamps - This by far the only way to drive at night. The road is as white as paper and I can see a half mile.

Tinted taillights- Strictly cosmetic. Looks evil and sinister. Enough light enters from the top of the lense to throw off any notions of ever being done at all.

Heart-stopping sound system- This was a given, I was a custom installer for 17 years. I chose the best, JL Audio speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers. Eclipse DVD/NAV iPod adaptor and CD changer and back-up camera all with a jaw-dropping installation highlighted with a Varad milti-color LED lighting kit.

K&N Cold air intake- got it on eBay and love the sound and benefits of a free-breather.

Xcal2 with Lidio tune- I should have bought the car with this in my hand. This is by far the best way to wake up the yawning transmission.

Ford Racing 4.10 gears- The Marauder should have had these the moment it was born.

Meg's resonator delete tips- Hand-me downs in flawless condition from Tom Archambault - makes a defining sound when you get into the throttle.

Flowmaster Super 40's- Great deep sound, very little drone and exceptional sound at WOT. My favorite sound in the world is created by these.

Innovative Interceptors MACH1 spoiler- Looks great and gives a low-to-the-ground stance. Backing into a parking spot is now a neccessity.


Steeda Underdrive crank pulley- Love it. It slows down the accessories and inproves throttle response. Easy to install and does have a noticable benefit.

[juno]

Stock PTK Turbo Kit + 60 lb Injectors The most powerful and efficient stock power adder available (well, used to be available). Ultimate sleeper. Comes on like a 200+ shot of nitrous. :eek: Otherwise drives and sounds like stock.
Tune by Scott Beer Necessary for survival see first mod.
Ultra Flow mufflers - Great Flow and Sound, not too loud
PI 3500 triple Disc OK, but I still can't find anything to match up with the turbo correctly. PI/Gears/Tune are the best NA mods.
Twin Focus Fuel pumps Supports the Turbo
Upgraded FPDM Supports the Pumps :)
COP's - Much smoother firing
MMX Drive Shaft Necessary for survival see first mod.
Built Transmission Necessary for survival see first mod.
31 spline axles Necessary for survival see first mod.
Auburn differential Necessary for survival see first mod.
FMS 3:73's Gives a little more umphh and puts me in a sweet band for the turbo and still have great cruising RPM's
QA Rear Shocks No noticeable difference, but I needed new shocks

Sway Bar - keeps her flat on corners
Real Oil gauge Necessary for survival see first mod.
Real Voltage gauge Matches Oil Guage.
Fuel Pressure Gauge Necessary for survival see first mod.
A/F gauge Necessary for survival see first mod.
E-Boost 2 Boost controller Change boost with a push of a button. How cool is that!!
Oh and it measures vacuum digitally when not in boost, so I can be eco-friendly with my gas mileage. :beatnik:

Electric Water Pump Constant flow even at high rpms
Intake Spacer -No Noticeable difference
Component Speakers - Sounds much better
Gods Head Emblems F/R/SW Looks cool. Super high quality
Mustang Spoiler w/rear brake light- Looks different and the third brake light is cool.

**Everything is self installed except gears/diff and spoiler

[Vortech347]

Flux Capacitor and Dilithium Crystals.