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Dan
10-26-2005, 06:51 AM
OK, gang, I am sure that there are a lot of us who still have a long mod list or who haven't been to the track yet. This is the place to let us know what you are thinking, planning and hoping to do in 2006.

I'll start off with my list in the next post.

Have fun. :up:

Best,

Dan
Dan
10-26-2005, 06:53 AM
Line lock.
Bottom end rebuild for strength.
Power adder.
Widened wheels/Nittos.
Stereo upgrade.
Badgeless front grill.
Debadged rear deck lid.

I hope to get to the drag strip in 06. I have never been and I know it would be fun.

Best,

Dan
TechHeavy
10-26-2005, 06:55 AM
OK, gang, there are still a bunch of us who haven't gotten fully modded or been to the track yet. This is the place to let us know what you are thinking, planning and hoping to do.

I'll start off with my list in the next post.

Have fun. :up:

Best,

Dan
Immediate goal: Run 12.5 ET this Saturday the 29th with my new race-fuel tune.
......store MM for winter...
Spring goal: Install great aftermarket alarm system. Install Lojak security tracking system.
Bradley G
10-26-2005, 06:58 AM
Well, I rubber lipped some nonsense about twelves, earlier this year, (Skipping) thirteens.

So unless something drastic happens, I'm still shooting(my mouth off) for 12's.
And of course every thing on Dan's list!:bs:

Line lock.
Bottom end rebuild for strength.
Power adder.
Stereo upgrade.
Badgeless front grill.
Debadged rear deck lid.

I hope to get to the drag strip in 06. I have never been and I know it would be fun.

Best,

Dan
jdando
10-26-2005, 07:02 AM
Track tires and wheels

Track brake pads

Nakke QA-1

More Zaino!

jeremy
Eric91Z
10-26-2005, 07:02 AM
Well, my first goal is to make it safely through the winter driving the Marauder since it is my daily driver.

As long as that happens, I want to do the following for next year:

1) New floormats to put in storage
2) Full exhaust with Kook's headers and custom setup from Lidio's exhaust people
3) Suspension - control arms, Watts link, and sway bars
4) Lots more Zaino and find a new tire dressing that looks good but does not fling as much
5) Dress up items: GT or Innovative Interceptor coil covers, door sill plates, hood and trunk lid liners

Other than that just plan on keeping up on maintenance and saving for the Trilogy setup.
ADE 1000
10-26-2005, 07:03 AM
My goal for 2006 is to finally make my Marauder perform as good as it looks.

Option A
Trilogy Supercharger
K&N FIPK
Addco front swaybar
TCE 13.1" brake kit

Option B
FIT Procharger
4.10 gear or higher stall TC
Addco front swaybar
TCE 13.1" brake kit
Breadfan
10-26-2005, 07:12 AM
I'm planning for forced induction in spring, with that I'll need widened wheels. That'll be quite a bit, I'm not sure what else I'd do mod-wise until the Fall of '06, past that I'd probably go for full exhaust and/or a brake upgrade.

One step at a time, but all following a master plan...

As for track times, by the end of '06 I'd like to be in the low 13's atleast...but, we shall see. With a blower and some drag radials it shouldn't be all that tough...I hope. :)
FordNut
10-26-2005, 08:15 AM
First, 11.90 or better in the 1/4

Then, a built bottom end and near 600 RWHP later in the year.

Then 11.50 !?

And some road racing at Barber or Road Atlanta.
Hack Goby
10-26-2005, 08:25 AM
Well, my first goal is to make it safely through the winter driving the Marauder since it is my daily driver.
Same here Eric my first mod will be a set of four Blizzak WS-50`S,Other thing I want to do in 2006 is just be able to keep my car and not sell it.Life is hard at the moment and retirement is near so some hard choices will be comming up. :(
Dan
10-26-2005, 10:52 AM
First, 11.90 or better in the 1/4

Then, a built bottom end and near 600 RWHP later in the year.

Then 11.50 !?

And some road racing at Barber or Road Atlanta.

If you decide to come up to Lime Rock you must let me know. :)

We now return you to your regularly scheduled topic.

Dan
David Morton
10-26-2005, 12:17 PM
I don't really count bling stuff as a mod because if it don't help the car stop, turn or go faster, it ain't really a mod. It's makeup. Cosmetics. Which I'm all for as long as it doesn't get in the way of real mods.
Manly, man stuff, you know. :lol:

Real mods...

First, me and wchain are trying to get interest up for Quickor to have enough orders to bend us up some front and rear sway bars. They're a good spring steel bar that remembers it's shape. One each of those. Post on this thread (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22090) in the garage if you want one or two.

Next, something like what this car (http://www.ststurbo.com/2005_mustang_gt) has.

Then a driveshaft loop and possibly the two piece driveshaft listed on this page (http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/marauder.shtml).

Then maybe something from this page (http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/gt-cobra-shortblocks.shtml). I like that 322 cubic incher! Can I get one in an aluminum block though?

Hope I can get all that done in 2006. :confused:
CRUZTAKER
10-26-2005, 01:07 PM
The biggest mod I hope to make, is making the 'note' disappear.

Good mod indeed.
Petrograde
10-26-2005, 02:08 PM
Kooks exhaust
Nitto 555's
..and maybe I'll get off my lazy a$$ and finish polishing my intake!
Dark_Knight7096
10-26-2005, 02:39 PM
Kooks
CAI
SLP mufflers
4.10s
150 Shot of giggle gas
FordNut
10-26-2005, 02:42 PM
The biggest mod I hope to make, is making the 'note' disappear.

Good mod indeed.
That's a really good one.
mpearce
10-26-2005, 04:48 PM
Stainless Works Headers
Custom Exhaust by Lidios crew
PI 3000 stall torque converter

-Mat
BUCKWHEAT
10-26-2005, 05:27 PM
OK, gang, I am sure that there are a lot of us who still have a long mod list or who haven't been to the track yet. This is the place to let us know what you are thinking, planning and hoping to do in 2006.

I'll start off with my list in the next post.

Have fun. :up:

Best,

Dan

How about 12-something. Oops, already got there. Now I need a 1.83 60 foot time.
the_pack_rat
10-26-2005, 05:39 PM
Then a driveshaft loop and possibly the two piece driveshaft listed on this page (http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/marauder.shtml).

Mercury Marauder Two Piece Steel Driveshaft
Unconditional 5 year warranty on our two piece steel driveshaft assembly. The two piece design is used by Mercedes and BMW to transmit power without vibration. Manufactured to the highest specifications and balanced at 6000RPM. This driveshaft is guaranteed to run continuously at 170mph.


It's only guaranteed to 170 mph ?.

That's too bad ... I'm gonna have to pass.

My commute usually averages @ 178 when the weather is clear.










































































:lol:
johnfain
10-26-2005, 05:45 PM
OK, gang, I am sure that there are a lot of us who still have a long mod list or who haven't been to the track yet. This is the place to let us know what you are thinking, planning and hoping to do in 2006.

I'll start off with my list in the next post.

Have fun. :up:

Best,

Dan

Hoping: Figure out if it is possible to install:

514 CUBIC INCH – 625 HP FORD RACING PERFORMANCE CRATE ENGINE ASSEMBLY P/N M-6007-D514* or 5.8L/351 – 392 CID SMALL BLOCK – 430 HP GT-40 ALUMINUM HEAD FORD RACING PERFORMANCE CRATE ENGINE ASS
P/N M-6007-D392E*

Planning: Win at least one Bracket Championship at both Atlanta Dragway 1/4 and SouthEastern Drag Way 1/8.
QWK SVT
10-26-2005, 07:15 PM
The plan is a follows:

Hit the 13's at the track... I'm not sure quite how to get there, but I can't see it being too tough to shave 3-tenths, without breaking the bank
Maybe a minor suspension upgrade
Stereo upgrade - Have speakers done, have amp collecting dust, want a DVD/Nav/mp3 deck (thinking about the Eclipse 5435)
DeepSea117
10-26-2005, 10:15 PM
Get the suspension upgraded

Get the transmission beefed up

Go to the sheriff's office and take their performance driving course (8 hours, with a lot of time beating up their crown vics)

Take it through a road course
Dan
10-27-2005, 06:40 AM
Get the suspension upgraded

Get the transmission beefed up

Go to the sheriff's office and take their performance driving course (8 hours, with a lot of time beating up their crown vics)

Take it through a road course

Do they offer this course to the public? Please PM me with details. I would love to know more about it.

Thanks,

Dan

PS: I plan on making the note on my Marauder disappear this coming November. WOOO HOOOO!
BK_GrandMarquis
11-21-2005, 03:13 PM
IThen a driveshaft loop and possibly the two piece driveshaft listed on this page (http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/marauder.shtml).


Why not a carbon fiber driveshaft like Joe Walsh and I have? It's half the price of the two piece. he's had his for a year longer than I. I have been autocrossing mine since last year. It would let you save up for all those other mods you have planned too. ;)
Glenn
11-21-2005, 04:18 PM
My goal for 2006 since I have now joined the MM "13s N/A Timeslip Club" (w/o gas tune) since SSHS5 is to move from 4th to 3rd place or 13.8xs. But, that may depend on the update of the Timeslip board and any new members who may post new numbers. I have several modest items in the works to reach 13.8xs.

Glenn :burnout:
Paul T. Casey
11-21-2005, 07:57 PM
Drive it around some and try to get to see the folks here on the board some more. Maybe race it once or twice.
69mach1
11-21-2005, 09:56 PM
Widened rims
295/45R18 Toyo's
K&N CAI
Xcal2
91 octane program
80/100 headlamps
Headlamp relay wiring harness
100watt fogs & relays
align fog lamps
drilled rotors
limo top links
Addco sway bars