Defyant Marauder Gets The Shaft

[DEFYANT]

Driveshaft that is. :D And a couple of other goodies.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/Todaysmods.JPG

I didn't feel like doing the work myself, so....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/Kidswork.JPG

My little helpers insist on assisting! :)

Anyway, after lots of searching around and PMs to various members here, I decided the right driveshaft for my application was the MMC.

Thanks you all for your input and time - you know who you are.

While I was at it, the deep trans pan and driveshaft loop were also installed, the Metco control arms were lubed and the brakes were bled / flushed.

Here are a few more pics from todays fun:

Before:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/transbefore.JPG

After:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/transafter.JPG

Since I was crawling around, I thought I take a pic of the already installed TA diff cover and Addco swaybar:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/DefyantsAss.JPG

In the morning, the wheels, wheelwells and brakes get some much needed detailing.

[Joe Walsh]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/DefyantsAss.JPG



Hey Charlie...Are you supporting your Marauder on Guinness jack stands???

Way to go!

[Bluerauder]

Driveshaft that is. :D And a couple of other goodies.

My little helpers insist on assisting! :)

Nice , Charlie!! :up:

I hope that you are at least paying them the minimum wage? At $70 per hour, I can't afford to have 2 mechanics under my car. :rofl:

[Hotrauder]

Nice Charlie. Great Pics. I especially love the one of Lisa installing the drive shaft.:rofl: Dennis

[MM03MOK]

I didn't feel like doing the work myself, so....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/Kidswork.JPG

My little helpers insist on assisting! :) I love this picture!!!! That needs to be framed and hung in the garage!

[crouse]

Where did you get the transmission pan? Part# & price?

[shakes_26]

Defyant Pit crew, there ain't nowhere they cant reach!

[jdando]

Great picture of the "helpers"!

Regarding the tranny pan. Does it sit lower and effect the overall ground clearance? Does it become the lowest point of the car? I am thinking about the same pan, but am concerned about ground clearance when running track tires (30/35 series).

Also any data on how much cooler the tranny temps are with the pan/cooler vs just the cooler?

Thanks,
jeremy

[stryker]

:banana2: Excelent Pics Mang very detailed post more.


STRYKER.

[cyclone03]

Great picture of the "helpers"!

Regarding the tranny pan. Does it sit lower and effect the overall ground clearance? Does it become the lowest point of the car? I am thinking about the same pan, but am concerned about ground clearance when running track tires (30/35 series).

Also any data on how much cooler the tranny temps are with the pan/cooler vs just the cooler?

Thanks,
jeremy
I'll jump in here as I have the same pan...
Yes the drain plug becomes the lowest point on the car,it's lower than the CATS on my Kooks system,but.....

Don't worry about it,I hit a gaurd rail suppport that had been hit by a car and deposited in my lane,about 2" bigger in diamiter than my ground clearance.Than deep trans pan had wood chips front to back FILLING the fins!,no damage at all.The engine oil pan,that is above the cross member was flattened to the point I lost oil pressure!!!!

[Blackened300a]

Great pics! Im sure you will give your new parts a work out this weekend at the "private track meet"

[JACook]

Maybe I'm just overreacting, but man, it looks like them cats have been getting HOT!.




After:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/transafter.JPG


Do like the transmission pan though. Just wish it wasn't so blasted expensive.

[DEFYANT]

I just checked the datalogs.

Cat temps under:
- WOT at the track temps peak at 1840* at the finish line.
- Cruising "the fast lane" temps run between 1450* - 1608*
- Cruise control at 70mph temps run 1239* - 1273*
- Parked idleing temps stay within 1*+/- of 839*

[stryker]

That Driveshaft can be available for my2003 Merc GMLS?


STRYKER.

[DEFYANT]

That Driveshaft can be available for my2003 Merc GMLS?


STRYKER.

Yes. CV/GM and MMs

[stryker]

Excelent More parts for the aggressive phase of mods.


STRYKER.