Newcomer with a few questions

[MarinesMarauder]

Howdy All,
I am new to MM.net and a relativly new Marauder owner. I absolutely love my car, she is the best I have ever owned. I am a US Marine stationed in Beaufort, SC. With being an new owner I have a few questions regarding upgrades I want to do.
I already have a K&N Intake installed, Christmas present from the wife. Now, with the logical progression of things, new mufflers are next. Any suggestions on brand? I am leaning toward Magnaflow. Also, I will be replacing my sparkplugs soon so any input on that will be greatly appreciated.

-Devil Dog down south

[Bluerauder]

Howdy All,
I am new to MM.net and a relativly new Marauder owner. I absolutely love my car, she is the best I have ever owned. I am a US Marine stationed in Beaufort, SC.
Welcome Devil Dog :welcome1: to the MM.Net and Happy Maraudering !!!

[STLR FN]

First Welcome to our humble abode.

Next get in touch with MarauderJack, he's in Beaufort also.

Magnaflows are a good choice. The 18" er's are what everyone recommends. Some have Ford dual mode mufflers, others have Flowmasters. But mufflers are really a personal taste.

As far as plugs most will say use the factory Motorcrafts. Others use Denso Iridiums and NKG's.

Tuners -- Lidio at Alternative Auto(SCT) and Dennis Rienhart(also SCT) are vendors here at the site. Scott Baer is with Diablosport.

Gears- 4:10's

Now if ya wanna go blown....well.... there's Trilogy, Vortech and Procharger. All three are represented here on the site Jerry Barnes for Trilogy, Dennis Reinhart for Vortech and Procharger and Greg for Procharger. What ever you do DON'T aask which one is better.

I'm sure others will chime in and again Welcome.

[Brutus]

Semper Fi Devil Dog! Welcome to the site. I spent some time in good Ole Beaufort (Trip Tray VMFA-333)myself awhile back.

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the site and your new ride.

[Bradley G]

Welcome!
do you want performance? or more sound?
I would do gears, tune and UD pullies, unless you want more than that.
Whatever you deciede is best for you, good luck and enjoy!:banana:

[Marauder386]

Welcome to The Collective ! I am up the road from you in Charleston and am available to meet and greet and all...Just recently had some "go-fast" toys installed and am always looking to show them off ...

David
:coolman:

[magindat]

Welcome!
do you want performance? or more sound?
I would do gears, tune and UD pullies, unless you want more than that.
Whatever you deciede is best for you, good luck and enjoy!:banana:

^Everyone has preferences.^

I thinkk you are on the right track with breathing first. My order was JLT intake, mufflers, res delete tips, xpipe. On track for PHP spacer and tune. I will NOT do gears since I'm mostly a highway driver. Just my personal preference.

It just all depends what you want out of your car, how you drive it, what you use it for and how far you want to go. Of course, cash is also an issue....

Read carefully. Got to meetings. Read signatures, there's lots of info there. Send PM's. Everyone is very friendly and I have yet to encounter someoine unwilling to help.

Enjoy and Welcome.

[Marauderjack]

Welcome...Devil Dog!!!

I am here in Beaufort too!!:beer:

PM me and I'll give you my phone number and maybe we can meet sometime??

Including you we now have FOUR Marauders here in Beaufort and one in Hardeeville!!:bows: :beer: :D

Marauderjack:burnout:

[bryanthomas]

Hey man, I live in Hardeeville, about 30 mins. from you... and about 5 minutes form the Gold Club, haha.

[Hotrauder]

Welcome to another Marine. You are in good company here. Great bunch and we all love our wheels. Feel free to PM with questions to any member of the frat. She will learn to love it, or make you hate it one. :D Dennis

[MaLo03]

Welcome
:welcome:

[jgc61sr2002]

Welcome aboard, enjoy your new ride.

Visited Beaufort, SC one dark rainy night many years ago.
Got free lodging at Paris, Island.:D

[MarinesMarauder]

Thank you all for your input and warm welcomes. I will try to get up with the guys in the area sometime in the near future. Thanks again.
Semper Fi

[jimlam56]

Welcome, and thanks for serving.
You have one of the best cars for the money out there!
Jim

[1stMerc]

Welcome aboard. Springs a coming. Let the modding begin.

[mpearce]

Welcome,

When I did mufflers, I did the flowmaster 40 originals, with the megs resonator delete tips on mine. Did them both at the same time, incredible sound difference from that mod alone. Nice deep, and aggressive sound. Probably not what you'd want if you're using it as a daily driver with kids etc. But if it's a toy...then do it up.

Keep the stock plugs in.

Do you have a K&N CAI? Or just a panel filter?

-Mat