My Specifications, for all to know.

[Zack]

Yes, I had my engine beefed up. And I might note I did not blow up my original engine. I pulled it out of the car running perfectly.
It is a forged 4.6, thats it.
It has CP pisting, Eagle rods and a 4340 Steel Crank.
Absolutely no head work, but I did have Crower Valve Springs installed to be safe. Stock cams, 10.1:1 compression. I also eliminated the EGR.
Ive upgraded to a T-Trim blower with a 2.90" pulley. This is supposed to make 16lbs of boost, but I am limited to 14lbs right now because I havent converted to the 8-rib setup. After 5800rpm's. the power levels off due to belt slippage.
My latest dyno while at Dennis's shop produced 492rwhp and 457 rwtq.
Flat 12.0 A/F
I finished this motor build up literally 4 hours before driving 1100 miles to Florida last month. When I ran the 11.69 at Gainesville, it had about 1200 miles on the fresh engine.
I dont have Nitrous or the Sneeky Pete System. Nor do I have the Methanol injection kit (But I will have it soon)
The car is a beast. I got 19mpg to and from Florida.
Im going to the Strip this Friday night in hopes of a new personal best.
I will let everyone know the outcome.

[MM03MOK]

Thanks, Zack. Looking forward to hearing about your new numbers!

:beer: Here's to good weather on Friday evening!

[Agent M79]

Gee, Zack. Just a little work there, huh?

I cleaned my trunk out last weekend.

[03whitemach]

Glad to hear you made it back ok. Glad I got to meet you at DR's shop. Less us know what she runs with some nice cool weather. I bet your going to be in the low low 11's. GOOD LUCK!!

[WolfeBros]

Looking forward to hearing what you run in some cooler air. Good luck Zack. :beer:

[Slowpoke]

I wish I could be there to watch you Zack.... Sounds like you might just make history this weekend.

[qkjuicedpony]

Yes, I had my engine beefed up. And I might note I did not blow up my original engine. I pulled it out of the car running perfectly.
It is a forged 4.6, thats it.
It has CP pisting, Eagle rods and a 4340 Steel Crank.
Absolutely no head work, but I did have Crower Valve Springs installed to be safe. Stock cams, 10.1:1 compression. I also eliminated the EGR.
Ive upgraded to a T-Trim blower with a 2.90" pulley. This is supposed to make 16lbs of boost, but I am limited to 14lbs right now because I havent converted to the 8-rib setup. After 5800rpm's. the power levels off due to belt slippage.
My latest dyno while at Dennis's shop produced 492rwhp and 457 rwtq.
Flat 12.0 A/F
I finished this motor build up literally 4 hours before driving 1100 miles to Florida last month. When I ran the 11.69 at Gainesville, it had about 1200 miles on the fresh engine.
I dont have Nitrous or the Sneeky Pete System. Nor do I have the Methanol injection kit (But I will have it soon)
The car is a beast. I got 19mpg to and from Florida.
Im going to the Strip this Friday night in hopes of a new personal best.
I will let everyone know the outcome.

i'm sorry but those numbers just dont add up.your car makes 492rwhp and weighs in the neighborhood of 4550 pounds with driver.unless your car is a factory freak or a gutted car with no options i dont see how the numbers add up.


do you have video of this pass????

[Tallboy]

i'm sorry but those numbers just dont add up.your car makes 492rwhp and weighs in the neighborhood of 4550 pounds with driver.unless your car is a factory freak or a gutted car with no options i dont see how the numbers add up.


do you have video of this pass????

This is just a guess on my part, but the T-Trim Vortech blower might have a little to do with the 11.6 pass at Gainesville, In front of me and about 50 other people.

Realize, I don't know for sure, this is just a guess.

[qkjuicedpony]

This is just a guess on my part, but the T-Trim Vortech blower might have a little to do with the 11.6 pass at Gainesville, In front of me and about 50 other people.

Realize, I don't know for sure, this is just a guess.


he put the t-trim on then made 492hp correct???????

[Tallboy]

he put the t-trim on then made 492hp correct???????

That is correct.

[qkjuicedpony]

That is correct.

so given the 492rwhp dyno numbers and an estimated weight with driver of 4550 pounds.the numbers still do not add up.especially with the claimed 1.600 sixty foot


a marauder with a 1.600 60 foot would have to be sprayed in order to move out that quick.

[Tallboy]

so given the 492rwhp dyno numbers and an estimated weight with driver of 4550 pounds.the numbers still do not add up.especially with the claimed 1.600 sixty foot


a marauder with a 1.600 60 foot would have to be sprayed in order to move out that quick.

And what are you basing your knowledge of Marauders on?

I was there.

[qkjuicedpony]

And what are you basing your knowledge of Marauders on?

I was there.


basing my knowledge off of years of building and racing cars.a mod motored car with 492rwhp at normal weight with driver i just do not see it running a 11.6x with a 1.600 sixty foot without some additional nitrous to get it out of the hole quicker.

[Bootlegger]

And what are you basing your knowledge of Marauders on?

I was there.
I think I was standing next to you Chuck, if you calculate this up, it comes back around 570HP at the wheels, and over 670 at the flywheel..They were great runs...

[Tallboy]

I think I was standing next to you Chuck, if you calculate this up, it comes back around 570HP at the wheels, and over 670 at the flywheel..They were great runs...

You're right, you were standing next to me. But, as we know, dyno numbers do not always reflect track results. Zack's times are in line with other cars we know make around 500 RWHP.

[MikesMerc]

Another thing to consider is that zack is running his bigger rear gear (4.10s I think, maybe even bigger) and a higher stall converter. These items are VERY effective in lowering ET. As they say, "the first 60 feet is the race".

Look at zack's sixty foot times. They rock. He's running very well out of the hole and this translates to big gains on the other end of the track. With that kind of hole shot, you don't need much more than 500 rwhp to put you into the mid to low 11s.

Zack's car is no pretender.

[MM03MOK]

basing my knowledge off of years of building and racing cars.a mod motored car with 492rwhp at normal weight with driver i just do not see it running a 11.6x with a 1.600 sixty foot without some additional nitrous to get it out of the hole quicker.Since Zack hasn't updated is signature since he upgraded his motor, take a look at his previous numbers. Zack is the Real Deal.

- 476 rwhp 423rwtq
Vortech S/C 10lbs Boost
11.62 @ 116.88

How about sharing your expertise with us. At least let us know where you're from. Come to the track Friday nite and peak under the hood. A friend of Todd's? I see you're sharing the same IP address.

[MikesMerc]

a marauder with a 1.600 60 foot would have to be sprayed in order to move out that quick.

Not true at all. BillyG's car is running about 420 rwhp and hitting the 1.6x sixt foots as well. He is doing it with 4.56 gears and a big stall converter.

There is nothing out of line with zack's claims.

[WolfeBros]

basing my knowledge off of years of building and racing cars.a mod motored car with 492rwhp at normal weight with driver i just do not see it running a 11.6x with a 1.600 sixty foot without some additional nitrous to get it out of the hole quicker.


So based on your knowledge of years of building.....and gee.......just hours of being a member here........what should it have run ??

Its not nice to come in our house and call someone out. We are not playing that way anymore in case you haven't heard. Go back where you came from. :flamer:

[Bigdogjim]

i'm sorry but those numbers just dont add up.your car makes 492rwhp and weighs in the neighborhood of 4550 pounds with driver.unless your car is a factory freak or a gutted car with no options i dont see how the numbers add up.do you have video of this pass????
I don't know where your getting this 4550 lbs. from? Curb weight is 41XX and Zack does not weigh 400+ lbs.(hell I don't weigh that much)

Trust me their were lots of people at the the track that day.

That car car is "stupid fast".........

[Eric91Z]

Not true at all. BillyG's car is running about 420 rwhp and hitting the 1.6x sixt foots as well. He is doing it with 4.56 gears and a big stall converter.

There is nothing out of line with zack's claims.


I was kind of figuring that BillyGMan might chime in here. I thought he was in the low 400 RWHP range and has run pretty much a 12.0 in the 1/4 mile. So we are talking about 70+ more HP for Zack's car and about .40 quicker in the 1/4 mile. I don't that that is too far fetched at all.

Way to go Zack (and every other Marauder owner putting down decent power and good times!!!).

[MERCMAN]

i'm sorry but those numbers just dont add up.your car makes 492rwhp and weighs in the neighborhood of 4550 pounds with driver.unless your car is a factory freak or a gutted car with no options i dont see how the numbers add up.


do you have video of this pass????


I would ask that you show a little respect to our members here, you have no knowledge of Zack nor his car. You would be advised to sit back and listen to the members who know both :nono:

[BillyGman]

Yep, just as Mike & Eric have stated, my car runs consistent 1.6 second 60' times as well as 4.9 second 330' times, and that's actually with 400 RWHP and 360 RWTQ. Not to mention 0-60 MPH in 4.25 seconds on the street. And at the dragstrip in Englishtown, NJ after my first pass, my car tipped the scale there at 4,444 LBS with a 205 LB driver (me) and a half tank of 93 octane PUMP gas.And if Zack is running race gas at the track along with a race gas tune like many racers do, then that alone can add 60-70 HP.


BTW, Zack, thankyou for listing your modifications. Info like that is of help to all of us regardless of your choice of S/Cer.

[CRUZTAKER]

Yep, just as Mike & Eric have stated, my car runs consistent 1.6 second 60' times.....
In my best troll voice..."Yeah right...and next you'll tell me there's a Naturally Aspirated Marauder that runs 13 flat..."

Thanks for filling us in Zack. It certainly has been awhile since you let us in on what you have been up to.

On that thought...here's a pic of Zack at the crummiest track in my neighborhood during last summer's get together:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/528/medium/Zack_run1.JPG

[Dennis Reinhart]

I would ask that you show a little respect to our members here, you have no knowledge of Zack nor his car. You would be advised to sit back and listen to the members who know both :nono:

agreed with Dan, and Zack does not need a video he had every one at the event watching it. And many members seen Zacks work of beauty at the open house and there was no NOS any where. So again, congrats to Zack for having the fastest car there and wait till he runs with the cooler weather back home I am sure his times will be even better.

[qkjuicedpony]

agreed with Dan, and Zack does not need a video he had every one at the event watching it. And many members seen Zacks work of beauty at the open house and there was no NOS any where. So again, congrats to Zack for having the fastest car there and wait till he runs with the cooler weather back home I am sure his times will be even better.

so maybe it does run it...who knows.i didnt come here to bash him or any of his followers.i simply posted up that those numbers didnt add up.



last i heard it was ok to state an opinion.

[Bigdogjim]

so maybe it does run it...who knows.i didnt come here to bash him or any of his followers.i simply posted up that those numbers didnt add up.last i heard it was ok to state an opinion.
Yes is ok to state an opinion. just back it up with facts.
You do not show a location?
What type of car are you running?
Thing like this can be helpful when posting as a new member on a web site:)

[qkjuicedpony]

Yes is ok to state an opinion. just back it up with facts.
You do not show a location?
What type of car are you running?
Thing like this can be helpful when posting as a new member on a web site:)
i am in west georgia.im a typical ford guy.my combo is fairly simple it is just 445ci with a single turbo.nothing special and i dont have any track times for it yet as im still getting everything worked out.



and i could see his car in the 11.90-12.10 range but like i said the numbers look a little off to me.......



bring it to the heavy weight shootout in atlanta in a few weeks and run with the big dogs

[Hotrauder]

basing my knowledge off of years of building and racing cars.a mod motored car with 492rwhp at normal weight with driver i just do not see it running a 11.6x with a 1.600 sixty foot without some additional nitrous to get it out of the hole quicker.
Welcome qkjuicedpony. Glad to have you aboard. I might suggest asking questions rather than making accusations while jumping on board. Just a thought. Yes, about 50 of us were on hand and just happened to see it. I am sure that Zack would be happy to share info if approached in a more friendly manner as he has with me on several occassions. Best to you. Dennis:beer:

[qkjuicedpony]

would it be unethical of me to ask zack what type convertor he is running(stall speed etc)and what rear gear his car has????

[qkjuicedpony]

Welcome qkjuicedpony. Glad to have you aboard. I might suggest asking questions rather than making accusations while jumping on board. Just a thought. Yes, about 50 of us were on hand and just happened to see it. I am sure that Zack would be happy to share info if approached in a more friendly manner as he has with me on several occassions. Best to you. Dennis:beer:thanks for the welcome.its kind of warm in here:banana2:

[FordNut]

would it be unethical of me to ask zack what type convertor he is running(stall speed etc)and what rear gear his car has????
Maybe I can take a shot at this one... I believe it's a 3500 stall PI Stallion and 4.10 gears.

And I don't doubt the 1.6x 60' times at all. I've pulled in the 1.8x with my N/A marauder at 303 rwhp and 4400 lb. That time isn't listed in my timeslips page bacause it was done on a track which was only 1/8 mile.

[qkjuicedpony]

Maybe I can take a shot at this one... I believe it's a 3500 stall PI Stallion and 4.10 gears.

And I don't doubt the 1.6x 60' times at all. I've pulled in the 1.8x with my N/A marauder at 303 rwhp and 4400 lb. That time isn't listed in my timeslips page bacause it was done on a track which was only 1/8 mile.

well maybe he should spray a 100 shot on top of it and run some low 11's...i know i would:D

[Bradley G]

If he did and it stayed together, that is exactly what would have matched Mike's Mercs' run In Jerry Barnes' #1 Marauder.

I thought for sure, I would see them lined up side by side at the NMRA event in Joliet.
But It never happened.
Thanks for posting Your latest set-up Zack.
Please let us know if you can squeeze another pass or two this season.


well maybe he should spray a 100 shot on top of it and run some low 11's...i know i would:D

[qkjuicedpony]

If he did and it stayed together, that is exactly what would have matched Mike's Mercs' run In Jerry Barnes' #1 Marauder.

I thought for sure, I would see them lined up side by side at the NMRA event in Joliet.
But It never happened.
Thanks for posting Your latest set-up Zack.
Please let us know if you can squeeze another pass or two this season.


with a 2.90 pulley and a 100 shot and a good tune that car could work well.

[BillyGman]

In my best troll voice..."Yeah right...and next you'll tell me there's a Naturally Aspirated Marauder that runs 13 flat..."

I have atleast four timeslips that show a 1.6 second 60' and atleast two or three that show a 4.9 second 330' (one of them being listed in the "timeslips" page). I used to have two of them listed there until they went and revamped that list, and now I cannot figure out how to get two of them on there.

[qkjuicedpony]

In my best troll voice..."Yeah right...and next you'll tell me there's a Naturally Aspirated Marauder that runs 13 flat..."

I have atleast four timeslips that show a 1.6 second 60' and atleast two or three that show a 4.9 second 330' (one of them being listed in the "timeslips" page). I used to have two of them listed there until they went and revamped that list, and now I cannot figure out how to get two of them on there.

im guessing those 4.56's have a little bit to do with that:D

[Dennis Reinhart]

would it be unethical of me to ask zack what type convertor he is running(stall speed etc)and what rear gear his car has????This is a great club your new here, I think we understand your curiosity, you have no signature no profile and you, do not have a Marauder, cars in the RWHP range of Zack's have similar times, so Zack has 410 gears and a PI 3500 stall converter, no one questions your curiosity his times were recorded at Gainesville which is a NHRA sanctioned track the equipment is calibrated his times were witnessed by many members here, so you questioning the validity is only normal for us to wonder why you would insinuate that what is being said is not valid data,just as if any of us would go over to the Coral or Stang.net and question your times. So lets move on and enjoy the club, Zack lives in Ill I know he is not coming the shoot out but there will be several high RWHP Marauders there.

[qkjuicedpony]

This is a great club your new here, I think we understand your curiosity, you have no signature no profile and you, do not have a Marauder, cars in the RWHP range of Zack's have similar times, so Zack has 410 gears and a PI 3500 stall converter, no one questions your curiosity his times were recorded at Gainesville which is a NHRA sanctioned track the equipment is calibrated his times were witnessed by many members here, so you questioning the validity is only normal for us to wonder why you would insinuate that what is being said is not valid data,just as if any of us would go over to the Coral or Stang.net and question your times. So lets move on and enjoy the club, Zack lives in Ill I know he is not coming the shoot out but there will be several high RWHP Marauders there.come on dennis...you met me just a few weeks ago:D ill see all you marauder guys when you show up at the shootout.



and you are right...i do not have a marauder....i gave it to my grandpa since he likes crown vics more than me:D

[Dennis Reinhart]

would it be unethical of me to ask zack what type convertor he is running(stall speed etc)and what rear gear his car has????
Yes Tod I did, several high RWHP cars will be there

[GodOSpeed]

Nice Zack!! :up: A very confidence inspiring set-up you got there!! If you dont mind me asking what kind of Rs are you spinning that brute?

[qkjuicedpony]

Yes Tod I did, several high RWHP cars will be there

im not todd:lol: im brian:D

[RoyLPita]

im not todd:lol: im brian:D

http://www.owned.com/Owned_Pictures/tireprintsintheroadowned.jpg.j pg

[BillyGman]

im guessing those 4.56's have a little bit to do with that:DNaw....... ya think? ;)

[teamrope]

Great numbers Zack! :beer:

[BillyGman]

im guessing those 4.56's have a little bit to do with that:DBTW, I forgot to mention that I DID install the 4.56 gears AND the torque converter with the 3,000 RPM stall speed BEFORE the Roots S/Cer, and while my car was N/A, the best 60' times I ever turned with it was 1.9 seconds (which was in Atco, NJ when MartyO, and Fat Bastid were there with me). It was only AFTER the S/Cer installation that I was able to accomplish 1.6 second 60' times.

[martyo]

im not todd:lol: im brian:D

Brian: Zack's numbers are possible without spray. I ran numbers similar to his without spray too.

By the way, I am not sure that every one here will appreciate your sense of humor. You do after all have a face only a mother could love.

Too bad for Todd that these folks think your him.

[cruzer]

come on dennis...you met me just a few weeks ago:D ill see all you marauder guys when you show up at the shootout.



and you are right...i do not have a marauder....i gave it to my grandpa since he likes crown vics more than me:D
I am 77 years old, have driven high performance (PI set-up)) Grand Marquis for over 10 years, about 350,000 miles. I now own a STOCK 2003 Marauder and ran a 14.86 @96.806 with a half tank of 93 octane--spare in trunk and I weigh 250 #s. The Marauder has acceleration patterns that just don't match the "normal " profile--please at least get a ride in one before you start questioning some of the most knowledgable Marauder experts in the world--WE ARE NOT MUSTANGS--please show respect for your elders and there are a whole h--- of a lot of smarter people in this world than you---now I've got that off my chest--come on over and join us for fun--not half-cocked criticism-of some great gentlemen,Maury

[RF Overlord]

Brian or Todd or whatever your name is: you ARE welcome here, and yes you are entitled to your opinions...kindly check your attitude at the door though, and you'll find people a lot more open and friendly.

[sailsmen]

i'm sorry but those numbers just dont add up.your car makes 492rwhp and weighs in the neighborhood of 4550 pounds with driver.unless your car is a factory freak or a gutted car with no options i dont see how the numbers add up.


do you have video of this pass????

Fortunately racing a car is still an art, you can study it on paper but racing is done on the 1,320'.

Example I evacuated from a hurricane, drove 700 miles, slept in my car, with a full trunk of all my worldy material possesions, ran the first time on Drag Radials and I am told only Zack had a faster time than I did at the track.

On paper with 55K miles and over 110 runs down the track I should have been the slowest S/C MM. But in reality I may have been the second fastest.

Of course on paper driver skill has nothing to do with it, with 110 runs down the track an ameoba will become a good driver, if I was really good I would have figured it out after 10 or 15 runs, :banana2:

[Bigdogjim]

Im going to the Strip this Friday night in hopes of a new personal best.I will let everyone know the outcome.May the car run faster than your wildest dreams:burnout:

All the best my friend!

[Bigdogjim]

I am 77 years old, have driven high performance (PI set-up)) Grand Marquis for over 10 years, about 350,000 miles. I now own a STOCK 2003 Marauder and ran a 14.86 @96.806 with a half tank of 93 octane--spare in trunk and I weigh 250 #s. The Marauder has acceleration patterns that just don't match the "normal " profile--please at least get a ride in one before you start questioning some of the most knowledgable Marauder experts in the world--WE ARE NOT MUSTANGS--please show respect for your elders and there are a whole h--- of a lot of smarter people in this world than you---now I've got that off my chest--come on over and join us for fun--not half-cocked criticism-of some great gentlemen,Maury
WOW! Nice job with the keyboard Maury..

ALways watchin out for others!

You are the MAN!!:banana:

[qkjuicedpony]

I am 77 years old, have driven high performance (PI set-up)) Grand Marquis for over 10 years, about 350,000 miles. I now own a STOCK 2003 Marauder and ran a 14.86 @96.806 with a half tank of 93 octane--spare in trunk and I weigh 250 #s. The Marauder has acceleration patterns that just don't match the "normal " profile--please at least get a ride in one before you start questioning some of the most knowledgable Marauder experts in the world--WE ARE NOT MUSTANGS--please show respect for your elders and there are a whole h--- of a lot of smarter people in this world than you---now I've got that off my chest--come on over and join us for fun--not half-cocked criticism-of some great gentlemen,Maury

i have ridden,tuned,worked on and driven several marauders.they are nice and pretty quick.....why does one have to show respect for his elders.i think respect is something that should go all the way around.i never disrespected anyone.



and as for not being mustangs...i have to disagree with that also...it is still just a 4 door mustang:D



and i know there are smarter people in the world than me

[qkjuicedpony]

Brian: Zack's numbers are possible without spray. I ran numbers similar to his without spray too.

By the way, I am not sure that every one here will appreciate your sense of humor. You do after all have a face only a mother could love.

Too bad for Todd that these folks think your him.

my sense of humor is great...its these other guys here who cant take a good poke in the ribs:D

[qkjuicedpony]

Fortunately racing a car is still an art, you can study it on paper but racing is done on the 1,320'.

Example I evacuated from a hurricane, drove 700 miles, slept in my car, with a full trunk of all my worldy material possesions, ran the first time on Drag Radials and I am told only Zack had a faster time than I did at the track.

On paper with 55K miles and over 110 runs down the track I should have been the slowest S/C MM. But in reality I may have been the second fastest.

Of course on paper driver skill has nothing to do with it, with 110 runs down the track an ameoba will become a good driver, if I was really good I would have figured it out after 10 or 15 runs, :banana2:
yes racing a car is an art......and you can study it on paper....where did i say anything about studying it on paper....i simply said the numbers did not add up.

[qkjuicedpony]

Brian or Todd or whatever your name is: you ARE welcome here, and yes you are entitled to your opinions...kindly check your attitude at the door though, and you'll find people a lot more open and friendly.

i tried to check my attitude at the door and those a#%holes told me to keep the damn thing:D :D :D

[Bradley G]

and as for not being mustangs...i have to disagree with that also...it is still just a 4 door mustang:D [QUOTE]
The Panther platform started before the Mustang was even a glimmer in someones eye!
Almost everyone expects a Mustang to be faster than a Marauder, sounds like you did not ride or drive in the right one.

[Zack]

I ran the 11.6 at Gainesville with the spare tire in place. (Full Size) :burnout:
To answer everyones questions about race gas, I have never had the car on the dyno with race gas in the tank.
Im always tuned with Amoco 93. When I go to the track, I run 100 octane and add 4 degrees of timing using the Global Spark Adder in the SCT Software. Besides shift points, that is all I modify.
I had the car weighed at Route 66 once, with the spare tire removed and me in it, race weight was 4405lbs.
Someone asked what rpm's I take the engine to. When it was stock, I was going through the traps at nearly 7000rpm's. I set the rev limiter to 7300.
With this new motor, I have no fear, but I havent spun it past 7k yet. Again, the belt is slipping at above 5800 so it is pointless to go much higher than 6200.
Im gonna shim the A/C compressor tonight for some more belt tension, in hopes of less slippage.
Ask me anything, I have nothing to hide.

[martyo]

Ask me anything, I have nothing to hide.

Okay, then let me be the first.

Boxers or briefs? :D

[qkjuicedpony]

Okay, then let me be the first.

Boxers or briefs? :D


wallet or man purse??????:D

[Bradley G]

Why don't you tune for race gas?

Are you using an eight ribbed belt?

Where are you planning on racing Friday(14th)?

[FordNut]

Why don't you tune for race gas?

Are you using an eight ribbed belt?

Where are you planning on racing Friday(14th)?
6-rib... A couple of days ago I sent him the info to do an 8-rib conversion.

[Zack]

Why don't you tune for race gas?

Are you using an eight ribbed belt?

Where are you planning on racing Friday(14th)?


I dont tune for race gas because I dont have the extra $300 to throw around to go back to the dyno.
Ill be at US-41 on Friday.
8-rib conversions on Marauders with Vortechs are very difficult, Ill have it done by spring.

[thePunisher]

why is it so difficult to convert to 8 rib???:)

[AzMarauder]

i am in west georgia.im a typical ford guy.my combo is fairly simple it is just 445ci with a single turbo.nothing special and i dont have any track times for it yet as im still getting everything worked out.



and i could see his car in the 11.90-12.10 range but like i said the numbers look a little off to me.......



bring it to the heavy weight shootout in atlanta in a few weeks and run with the big dogs
From the look of Zack's numbers... for a Marauder.... tell the boys in Ga. to go see Zack... and they can run "With the Big Dogs".

[FordNut]

why is it so difficult to convert to 8 rib???:)
Mainly because of 3 things. First, 8-rib belts are available in a limited number of sizes, so shimming ac compressor, shimming ps pump, and adding extra idler pulleys to take up slack may be necessary (It was on my ProCharger setup). Another reason is the tensioner must be specially shimmed with the newer style timing cover since the tensioner has a center bolt and an alignment pin instead of 3 bolts to hold it on like the older version timing cover had. Third, the pulleys are not easily obtained to do the conversion, as at least 3 of them could only be found on tensioner assemblies for other vehicles then taken off to be used on the MM (with appropriate shimming).

[qkjuicedpony]

no need for an 8 rib setup.....put on a 3.00 pulley and add a 100 shot...i promise you will love the end result:D

[FordNut]

no need for an 8 rib setup.....put on a 3.00 pulley and add a 100 shot...i promise you will love the end result:D
Personally, I was weaned from the bottle about 46 years ago and don't plan to go back!

[qkjuicedpony]

Personally, I was weaned from the bottle about 46 years ago and don't plan to go back!it's because you are scared.:D

[FordNut]

it's because you are scared.:D
Yep. It's a driver, not a trailer queen.

[qkjuicedpony]

Yep. It's a driver, not a trailer queen.

it can still be a driver you dont have to spray it all the time......if you're scared thats ok..:D

[Hotrauder]

QUOTE=qkjuicedpony]it's because you are scared.:D[/QUO

[am i allowed to be an a$#hole?:DTE]

I believe that your signature question has been answered...26 times as of last count. That is 25 more than is welcome however. Its allowed but never appreciated here. Do you have anything of substance to add? Just wondering.Dennis:confused:

[qkjuicedpony]

QUOTE=qkjuicedpony]it's because you are scared.:D[/QUO

[am i allowed to be an a$#hole?:DTE]

I believe that your signature question has been answered...26 times as of last count. That is 25 more than is welcome however. Its allowed but never appreciated here. Do you have anything of substance to add? Just wondering.Dennis:confused:

thanks for your input dennis...it is greatly appreciated...however i will just add it to the pile of info from everyone else.

[FordNut]

QUOTE=qkjuicedpony]it's because you are scared.:D[/QUO

[am i allowed to be an a$#hole?:DTE]

I believe that your signature question has been answered...26 times as of last count. That is 25 more than is welcome however. Its allowed but never appreciated here. Do you have anything of substance to add? Just wondering.Dennis:confused:
Brian's alright, I know him. But he's from one of those other boards where all they do is talk sh_t. Hopefully he'll get accustomed to the different style here before he gets banned.

[FordNut]

... he'll get accustomed to the different style here before he gets banned.
Or maybe not...

[MERCMAN]

QUOTE=qkjuicedpony]it's because you are scared.:D[/QUO

[am i allowed to be an a$#hole?:DTE]

I believe that your signature question has been answered...26 times as of last count. That is 25 more than is welcome however. Its allowed but never appreciated here. Do you have anything of substance to add? Just wondering.Dennis:confused:


I agree that the question has been answered numerous times. Therefore this thread is done