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Todd
12-20-2005, 04:23 PM
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I wanted to post up a link to my car on the Pro Turbo Kits website. You can also access it by clicking on the Marauder on the right side of their homepage. <o:p></o:p>
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I have not been vocal at all with my install and only mentioned it in passing a few times. <o:p></o:p>
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But to give a few details to any of those interested.....<o:p></o:p>
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I had one of the owners of Pro Turbo Kits fly here to install the kit. We video taped the install and that video will be made into an instructional video of sorts. The install went very well. It was slow going at times while dealing with taking the video and redoing some parts in case something didn’t go correctly like bolts didn’t line up etc….. But the install was great.<o:p></o:p>
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It is designed to be installed on a stock Marauder. My car already had many modifications such as a full Kooks setup, huge tranny cooler, and some other stuff. Those changes caused some time delays but if it would have been stock exhaust etc it would have been much quicker. For example, the PTK exhaust y-pipe didn’t line up with the Kooks x pipe so we had to modify the x-pipe to meet up with the PTK part. <o:p></o:p>
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Many pictures were taken by a professional photographer and one of my friends but I do not have those pics on cd's yet. <o:p></o:p>
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They created a new video on their site that includes some of my car and some of the previous video (another car) combined. <o:p></o:p>
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I'll be tuning the car with the Anderson Ford Motorsports 'PMS'. I have had the car running for over a month on a very safe, base tune…. I haven’t put it on a dyno yet but when I do I will post dyno graphs… The PMS has tables for fuel and timing that allow adjustment down to the 500rpm increment. It also allows a MAP sensor to hook in and you can adjust fuel and timing based on your boost level which are applied on top of the baseline fuel and timing settings. It also allows a wideband o2 to hook right in for display on the palmtop. I will be adding the wideband soon. Possibly with the remote display depending on where I find I can mount it. That remote display would be in addition to the display on the palmtop.<o:p></o:p>
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Sorry for the out of focus pic. I couldn’t get the camera to focus in the light Ihad available….<o:p></o:p>
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I also installed the eBoost2 boost controller. The controller fits inside the 2 gauge pod I already had and can control boost up to almost 3 times what the wastegate spring is set to. In my case 7 pounds with the spring I have in the wastegate right now. (the wastegate came with extra springs to go up to 17 or 18 psi). So I should be able to adjust the boost with the push of a couple buttons up as far as 20+ psi. Of course retuning is required with any boost adjustment.<o:p></o:p>
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The lights backlighting doesn’t match the factory gauge but it’s a small price to pay for this kind of adjustability in this package…..<o:p></o:p>
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I have not put in the forged short block yet so I don’t want to turn it up to high. But will post numbers when I get it tuned to a safe level for the stock short block.<o:p></o:p>
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The tranny is already being replaced with a fully built race trans I got from my friends at Racer Walsh. Short block components are next on the 'to buy' list along with the Ford GT heads which are already at Racer Walsh waiting for me.<o:p></o:p>
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So that’s it. I did not post this to get comments from the nay sayers etc…. I posted it so people who are interested in it can ask questions. So please keep the questions on track. Thanks guys/gals for looking.<o:p></o:p>
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merc6
12-20-2005, 04:39 PM
Vid no worky :(
Todd
12-20-2005, 04:44 PM
Vid no worky :(


The link I provided in the original thread was just to the pictures....

Here is a link to the video page. Just right click on the picture of my Marauder at this link, select 'save target as', and point it to a location of your choosing. The video is big so if you have dialup please beware!!!!!

http://www.proturbokits.com/vids/cat.asp?iCat=6
RoyLPita
12-20-2005, 04:58 PM
Congrats on your purchase. Keep us posted on your progress.
merc6
12-20-2005, 05:05 PM
The link I provided in the original thread was just to the pictures....

Here is a link to the video page. Just right click on the picture of my Marauder at this link, select 'save target as', and point it to a location of your choosing. The video is big so if you have dialup please beware!!!!!

http://www.proturbokits.com/vids/cat.asp?iCat=6 Yes, went to it and didn't work for me. Said try again later.
Vortech347
12-20-2005, 05:23 PM
Now thats what I'm talking about. You gona add some Alky?
Todd
12-20-2005, 05:28 PM
Now thats what I'm talking about. You gona add some Alky?

Probably will. I have a really good connection for Snow products and I may add their kit. I would like to wait till I get the forged short block so I can really crank it up. But Imay add it for a little measure of safety with the stock bottom end...

alky is good!!!!!!!!! (insert homer simpson voice here)
Todd
12-20-2005, 05:29 PM
Yes, went to it and didn't work for me. Said try again later.


I just downloaded it again and it worked fine..... Do you have agressing firewall/security settings that might prevent it from working????


The vid is 7.6 megs... I would email it to you but it might not even go through.
Todd
12-20-2005, 05:41 PM
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/misc.php?do=downloadfile&i=621


I looked at the limits on files I could upload here. It allows mpeg files up to 10 megs so this was ok. Hopefully the link above works for you. But to save bandwidth for MM.net, please try to download from the PTK site above first.
94_302
12-20-2005, 06:06 PM
The vid worked for me from the first link and :drool: :rock: are what come to mind right away. Any plans for the rear end?
jimlam56
12-20-2005, 06:24 PM
Todd;
I was about to pm you asking for a progress report, sounds like things are moving along.
I'd like to meet up with you after the holidays in Jax to see the install.
I personally think it's cool that you are doing something different on your Marauder.
Good luck and keep in touch!
Jim
Todd
12-20-2005, 06:29 PM
The vid worked for me from the first link and :drool: :rock: are what come to mind right away. Any plans for the rear end?


Right now it just has 4.10's with stock axles.... I will be looking to upgrade to 31 spline axles and a good limited slip diff. Maybe auburn.
Todd
12-20-2005, 06:31 PM
Todd;
I was about to pm you asking for a progress report, sounds like things are moving along.
I'd like to meet up with you after the holidays in Jax to see the install.
I personally think it's cool that you are doing something different on your Marauder.
Good luck and keep in touch!
Jim


I will bro...

Jim, you were the only one from this board that really knew I was putting it in AND got to see it during install (at least for the few minutes you were there)...


The tranny will be in next week and after that you are more than welcome to come over and go for a spin..!
jdando
12-20-2005, 06:36 PM
Looking good. Congratulations on being one of the pioneers with a turbo MM! Can't wait to see the dyno chart. Sounds like it is time for some wider wheels! :burnout:

jeremy
Rider90
12-20-2005, 06:54 PM
Very cool, Todd. Very cool :cool: I like it, alot.
teamrope
12-20-2005, 07:44 PM
Impressive. Can't wait to see some time slips on that baby. :)
martyo
12-20-2005, 07:48 PM
Very cool, Todd. Very cool :cool: I like it, alot.

You took the words right out of my mouth!
Todd
12-20-2005, 08:26 PM
Thank you all for the compliments...

I will post more details and pics asap.

I just havent gotten the photos from the guys that were there with the cameras.
bigslim
12-20-2005, 08:34 PM
Congrats on your progress. It is truely a nice piece of work there. I hope it all works out great for you.
Big House
12-20-2005, 09:21 PM
I have to be next to T-Boost. In my opinion...there is nothing like 9lbs of turbo Boost.
merc6
12-20-2005, 09:30 PM
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/misc.php?do=downloadfile&i=621


I looked at the limits on files I could upload here. It allows mpeg files up to 10 megs so this was ok. Hopefully the link above works for you. But to save bandwidth for MM.net, please try to download from the PTK site above first.Must be the firewall. That link works!
mtnh
12-20-2005, 10:17 PM
Great vid! Gotta love that quick 85 mph, the sound is great, too. Sounds like it's driving on snow (no traction when pushed). Can't wait to see more.
ridinclean
12-20-2005, 11:35 PM
Awesome video man, try to go easy on me if you pull up next to me in jax!!
juno
12-21-2005, 05:26 AM
Todd,

The site says it is the standard kit with the upgraded turbo. Which turbo did you go to?

Looks nice!!
spambell
12-21-2005, 10:15 AM
70mm GTQ trim Precision head unit.
Eric91Z
12-21-2005, 10:31 AM
Way cool, Tood. And those numbers are nice on 9 lbs of boost. Is it intercooled? I can't believe those torque numbers from a 4.6 DOHC motor. Still as docile as stock during "normal" driving?
DEFYANT
12-21-2005, 10:53 AM
Congrats man! Keep us in the loop!!
Todd
12-21-2005, 11:30 AM
Way cool, Tood. And those numbers are nice on 9 lbs of boost. Is it intercooled? I can't believe those torque numbers from a 4.6 DOHC motor. Still as docile as stock during "normal" driving?


Absolutely. More quiet than stock and very nice manners. Till you hit the go pedal...!! :burnout: :burnout: :burnout:
LordVader
12-21-2005, 03:17 PM
Great vid! Gotta love that quick 85 mph, the sound is great, too. Sounds like it's driving on snow (no traction when pushed). Can't wait to see more.

^^^^^^Sounds so swweeett!! I can't wait to see the dyno and the bottom line!! Congrats on a great install and video.
Joe Walsh
12-21-2005, 04:03 PM
Holy Schnikees! :eek: 520 FT-LBS of Torque!!!!:banana2:
CRUZTAKER
12-21-2005, 05:46 PM
Impressive. ;) :up: