Twin Screw Project

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here is the latest project we started, while waiting on Todd's hood to come back for his turbo Marauder. This is a 03 A built by Paul's HP the car was bought new. Paul installed a built Lentech transmission, a brand new 03 Cobra crate motor, did some exhaust work. Stayed with the 355 gears, and stock converter, so the owner now would like to have more. So here is what we have decided on, the new Whipple twin screw Kooks LTH a PI 2800 triple disk, 60 pound injectors CP fuel rails twin GT fuel pumps new Kinsler turbo blue filter SCT B2800, the blower will have a 3.5 upper pulley with the 9" Metco lower, this comes out at about 19 PSI, along with this we are going through the entire rear end upgrading to a 31 spline carrier with mosser 31 spline axial's and 4:10 gears, we sent out his rear calipers and hardware and had them powder coated red along with the cross drilled rotors. We also added Metco rear control arms, And as you can see it does look good, the car does have after market 20" wheels there coming off and the stock Marauder wheels are going back on, with widened rims in the back. So I will post pictures as this progresses.

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[RR|Suki]

where'd he put the battery??? in the trunk??

[Dennis Reinhart]

Yes its in the trunk.

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[teamrope]

Is that the Street Stalker that Paul brought to Indy?

[Blackened300a]

Was this the Marauder with the manual tranny?

[Raudermaster]

That's gonna be even meaner with the Whipple on there.

[teamrope]

Is that the Street Stalker that Paul brought to Indy?

Never mind, I don't think it is. The Street Stalker had a Kenny Belle as I recall.

[Mike]

Beautiful, beautiful job!!

[JMan]

Very cool build-up!

Rock on,

J

[Pops]

Paul still has the street stalker. I drool over it when I am at his shop.

[sailsmen]

Dennis, you continue to blaze the trail for us Marauder owners.:banana2:

[RoyLPita]

Keep us posted on this one, Please.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Paul still has the street stalker. I drool over it when I am at his shop.

And I spoke to Paul Monday he now has eight cars he will sell the Night Stalker I have all the particulars please give me a call serious inquires only this is a one of a kind Marauder with the complete 03 Cobra Motor and drive train, upgraded rear end and six speed manual transmission


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[ckadiddle]

Some guys have all the fun! I like the red powder-coating. I don't fully understand all that techie stuff, but it sounds like it will produce an insane amount of horsepower when completed.

[Zack]

I guess PHP is really out of their control arms, if not I can't imagine why they would use Metco instead of their own on their car. I'm guessing the red ones that look like they have seen a bit of action are the initial prototype php control arms that Mac once mentioned.

Where did you read he is running Metco's?
I have seen the car in person more than once and rest assured, he has his own control arms on there.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Isn't that the car they kept blowing the tranny in?

Well when a car makes over 500 rwhp and RWT a stock rearend and or axails do not go far, ask Marti.

This car now had a Manual transmission designed for a car weighing a thousand less. It now has a totaly new transmission system installed.

Not a fan of the headlights or grille. If you buy the car I will change the head lights

but I think it would looks sweet with 03 cobra rims all around and that is the drivetrain we should have got from the factory.

I guess PHP is really out of their control arms, if not I can't imagine why they would use Metco instead of their own on their car.

PHP never installed Metco I did, I replaced them at the customers request.

And Yes Paul has quit selling his C/A as he did with the CAK he sells these only to my company.

[RR|Suki]

And I spoke to Paul Monday he now has eight cars he will sell the Night Stalker I have all the particulars please give me a call serious inquires only this is a one of a kind Marauder with the complete 03 Cobra Motor and drive train, upgraded rear end and six speed manual transmission






Someone buy my car so I can buy Paul's! more than one rare MM is not in the books. Abi wants a manual trans BAD!!!!:D

[94_302]

This car now had a Manual transmission designed for a car weighing a thousand less. It now has a totaly new transmission system installed.

PHP never installed Metco I did, I replaced them at the customers request.


What Transmission is in it now? If it's still a T-56 what was done to beef it up to handle being used in a car this heavy?

As far as the Control Arms I totally misunderstood and for some reason thought that PHP still owned that car.

Are there any pics of the interior specifically of the pedals and shifter.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here are the Mossier 31 spline axial, I was the company that first had Mossier make these I sent them a stock Marauder axial and they still have it for there template. As shown below here is a side by side and as you can see the stock axial has failed.

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[MercModifier]

Looks good Mr. Reinhart, cangrats and thanks for sharing this.

[Breadfan]

Where did you read he is running Metco's?
I have seen the car in person more than once and rest assured, he has his own control arms on there.

There is confusion in what car is being discussed. I take it Blowzilla and Night Stalker are two different cars.

The car featured in this thread has Metco's.

[Dennis Reinhart]

There is confusion in what car is being discussed. I take it Blowzilla and Night Stalker are two different cars.

The car featured in this thread has Metco's.

Night stalker is owned by PHP the article Blowzilla is a seperate car.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Steve got the 31 spline axial in today and we assembled the brakes and they do look good, we should be receiving the Whipple Friday. The Flash make them appear orange but there bright red.

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[MercModifier]

I thought a blowzilla was from Kenne bell.
Are you in fact using a Whipple?

[Dennis Reinhart]

I thought a blowzilla was from Kenne bell.
Are you in fact using a Whipple?


You are right, shall I rename this to Godzilla, I believe this will be a very good setup just as good as the KB

[Dennis Reinhart]

I spoke to Jeff at Paul's today and the Whipple twin screw will be here Friday, we have finished the rebuild on the rear end, new 31 spline Carrier Mosire axial's 4:10 gears. The brakes in the rear are done we sent the front 14" KVR hats out to be re'powder coated. We will remove twin Cobra pumps and install the new upgraded GT pumps, install 60 pound injectors a new SCT B2800 Maf, install the blower and re-tune the car, more pictures to follow.

[MercModifier]

Ive yet to see a battery disconnect on any Marauder that has relocated the Battery to the trunk.
Anyone have any pics?
I imagine it ruins the look of the car in the back.

[MercModifier]

please post a pic here if you dont mind, I am not registered there, so I cannot view the pics.
Why not share the info with the folks here?
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/projectbuild/m5lp_0210_1989_ford_mustang_tr unk_mounted_battery/index.html

[Dennis Reinhart]

I believe Marti O has one on his car he will post it up I am sure.

[MercModifier]

whoever modded that link, and put that new one...that link is not right, in that the procedure used on that stang is not how it'll work on the MM, there are differences in how the wiring runs... trying to do it the way it's done in that link is going to lead to alot of un needed head pain... but meh whatever

Why are you upset with whoever modded the link?
Kindly ask Rich Long to share it with this website.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Why are you upset with whoever modded the link?
Kindly ask Rich Long to share it with this website.


Marty is going to post a picture when he can.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I started this post about a neat project about a whipple twin screw, so please lets keep this on track. More pictures to follow.

[RR|Suki]

Why are you upset with whoever modded the link?
Kindly ask Rich Long to share it with this website.

I know where Rich has his stuff posted, I happen to have my batt. in the trunk too. The point is that the link that is put in place of his link is not informative, it is not really a representation of how it works on our cars, trust me, it's the electric system on a fox body... at first it seems ok, but it is just very misleading... but whatever mis information is the name of the game I guess... have fun running in circles :D

[Dennis Reinhart]

I know where Rich has his stuff posted, I happen to have my Bart. in the trunk too. The point is that the link that is put in place of his link is not informative, it is not really a representation of how it works on our cars, trust me, it's the electric system on a fox body... at first it seems ok, but it is just very misleading... but whatever mis information is the name of the game I guess... have fun running in circles :D

The name of the game in this thread is about a Whipple install and the upgrades associated with this, it then went off topic, the first link was invalid the second link went to another web site where you had to go through the thread to another link, so I posted a direct link to the referenced article, this thread is about the the topic I started, lets keep it on track, Brian just started a thread. Will get PICTURES there I am sure.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33888

Regardless I am asking one more time to keep this on the topic, I will post more pictures of the upgrades later on.

[sabtaj1]

I think the 20" wheels are the car dont look that bad. Does he want to get rid of the 20" wheels?

[Dennis Reinhart]

I think the 20" wheels are the car dont look that bad. Does he want to get rid of the 20" wheels?


He may I will ask him.

[00 Aggie]

So is there a possiblity of you offering a twin screw S/C as a kit?

I am very interested!

[Dennis Reinhart]

Well this came today and it is a beauty.

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[Breadfan]

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Why is remove is quotation marks?

Did you remove it or..."remove" it?

[Dennis Reinhart]

Steve finished the 31 spline conversion today we added the new diff cover

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[Dennis Reinhart]

Completed brakes,with SS lines

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[GreekGod]

what differential are you using?

[Dennis Reinhart]

Completed brakes,with SS lines

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The rear brakes are now done I am waiting on the KVR front hats to come back from the powder coater, and will get them back on, Steve has taken the stock Cobra blower off, and we are getting ready to install the Whipple, now on the stock Cobra it has a Map sensor mounted in the intake this sensor is also used for IAT and we are going to utilize this so we do not have to drill and tap the intake.

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The Whipple has this hole for the transfer of this sensor all we did was order the correct plug so now the EEC will see real IAT, we will post more pictures when we can, we are waiting on several sets of Kooks which are on a three week back order, and then we should be ready to light this puppy off.

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[Zack]

Do yourself a favor and eliminate the EGR

[00 Aggie]

So is there a chance of this becoming a kit? I have an eaton on my Cobra and can't wait to pull it off! I could never think of adding to the MM!

[GreekGod]

Do yourself a favor and eliminate the EGR

Wouldn't that violate Federal law?

[Marauderjack]

The Whipple has this hole for the transfer of this sensor all we did was order the correct plug so now the EEC will see real IAT, we will post more pictures when we can, we are waiting on several sets of Kooks which are on a three week back order, and then we should be ready to light this puppy off.

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Interesting Mods Dennis.....

Isn't that IAT port sill before the blower and intercooler??:confused:

Marauderjack:burnout:

[RR|Suki]

Interesting Mods Dennis.....

Isn't that IAT port sill before the blower and intercooler??:confused:

Marauderjack:burnout:

it's a twin screw so it's making pressure in the case... I dunno where the intercooler is though, that might be IN the intercooler chamber, just a guess.

[FordNut]

Nope, it's after the intercooler and just above an intake port.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here is a shot of the front brakes we are waiting on a custom set of fuel rails from CPR that are made for the Whipple. Then will install it.

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[RCSignals]

Now that Mustangs breath from the left, will there be a whipple that breathes from the left?

[Dennis Reinhart]

Now that Mustangs breath from the left, will there be a whipple that breathes from the left?
Getting closer waiting Kooks


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[Dennis Reinhart]

Blown 02 GT it has 39 lb inj and a 90 MMLM about 10 PSI goes on the dyno in the AM


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So I have to do this in the morning and Steve has two marauders here one for a air to air kit and the new kit with a blo through and no after cooler, can we say, having lots of irons in the fire ye peer but we are having fun

[JohnE]

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I remember reading about an install that did with an 03 Cobra into a pre-03 Panther chassis that chose to cut the frame. Didn't like that idea very much.

Does the alt clear the stock frame and ABS mounting here? Was there some work to make this clear? Any chance of being able to change the alt w/o pulling the engine?


John

[RCSignals]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/ALTNOTCH.jpg

I remember reading about an install that did with an 03 Cobra into a pre-03 Panther chassis that chose to cut the frame. Didn't like that idea very much.

Does the alt clear the stock frame and ABS mounting here? Was there some work to make this clear? Any chance of being able to change the alt w/o pulling the engine?


John

Good questions John. I'm thinking if it were the case the Trilogy set up would have put the alternator where it is on the Cobra.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Tom Doan had a 03 Cobra engine with SC installed in his car and they fabricated the alternator backet so as not notch the frame, this is the only route I would go.

[KillJoy]

Tom Doan had a 03 Cobra engine with SC installed in his car and they fabricated the alternator backet so as not notch the frame, this is the only route I would go.


Is that the configuration w/ the Alt flipped around, facing the OTHER direction???

KillJoy

[Dennis Reinhart]

Ok here is the update on Big Al's car the Whipple is on, Al sent his kooks out and had them jet coated and we finally got them, Al has been gone, the Transmission is back in with a PI 2800 Triple Disk, he hated the Dyno max so he had drove may car with Kooks and my stock muffler set up and liked that so that is what he wanted, so we ordered NEW mufflers and tips from Ford don't ask the price, the stock OEM is all one piece, there is no way to get the them out with out cutting them, but as I said Al had the OEM replaced with Dyno max, now as you can see in the photos the new OEM mufflers and pipes from Ford unbolt which is neat, so Steve, has it in we are shortening the X pipe and adapting it to fit, the stock mufflers so we do not have to weld it together, also you will see where the remote oil filter was mounted, and had to be moved because of the Kooks and its now going to be located up front under the LF bumper splash panel , we should have the car ready for the dyno next week.

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[Zack]

What kind of radiator is in that thing?

[Dennis Reinhart]

What kind of radiator is in that thing?


Zack it is a 03 Cobra

[RCSignals]

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those are from Ford?

they look better than what came on the car from the factory

[Dennis Reinhart]

those are from Ford?

they look better than what came on the car from the factory


Yes RC they are, and I agree they look better than the original OEM, here is the X pipe bolted to the new stock mufflers.

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[Muffrauder]

those are from Ford?

they look better than what came on the car from the factory

first of all I'm not bashing the work or the mufflers/tail pipes used.
But all that money spent in front of those stock (2"inch) mufflers will never be felt . I read they cost a lot , and I feel as it was money waisted. The huffer , and all the Kooks goodies are a good idea but you went the wrong way useing that small muffler. I'll bet they don't stay on there long. Oh and by the way I know what I'm talking about , been doing it for 30 years this year!! :shake:

[Shora]

first of all I'm not bashing the work or the mufflers/tail pipes used.
But all that money spent in front of those stock (2"inch) mufflers will never be felt . I read they cost a lot , and I feel as it was money waisted. The huffer , and all the Kooks goodies are a good idea but you went the wrong way useing that small muffler. I'll bet they don't stay on there long. Oh and by the way I know what I'm talking about , been doing it for 30 years this year!! :shake:

What muffler would you recommend for one who wants increased performance but still wants to keep the noise down?

[FordNut]

first of all I'm not bashing the work or the mufflers/tail pipes used.
But all that money spent in front of those stock (2"inch) mufflers will never be felt . I read they cost a lot , and I feel as it was money waisted. The huffer , and all the Kooks goodies are a good idea but you went the wrong way useing that small muffler. I'll bet they don't stay on there long. Oh and by the way I know what I'm talking about , been doing it for 30 years this year!! :shake:

Maybe it won't make AS MUCH power as it would with bigger mufflers, but it'll still make good power. Glenn stayed with his stock mufflers when he upgraded the rest of the system and his car is quite impressive (and quiet). I know of a few others making 400-450 rwhp with stock mufflers too.

[Dennis Reinhart]

first of all I'm not bashing the work or the mufflers/tail pipes used.
But all that money spent in front of those stock (2"inch) mufflers will never be felt . I read they cost a lot , and I feel as it was money waisted. The huffer , and all the Kooks goodies are a good idea but you went the wrong way useing that small muffler. I'll bet they don't stay on there long. Oh and by the way I know what I'm talking about , been doing it for 30 years this year!! :shake:


Please do not misunderstand my statement, but your 30 years experience is fine, I have no idea what you are talking about when you say But all that money spent in front of those stock (2"inch) mufflers. In case you missed it, there 2.5" from Kooks.

I respect your opinion but, I simply say your wrong in my opinion!!, I have this system on my car it sounds great its quiet, and that it is what I want, you do what ever your heart desires, I have been at this for as long as any body when it comes to a 03/04 Marauder. I never said I was the smartest Marauder builder in the world, but I do know what works for me, and I post the numbers to PROOF IT. This system has 0%, no DROWN, and the car makes 535 RWHP 465 RWT. ENOUGH SAID.

You want to gain 10 RWHP and have your car drown at 65 MPH and drive the car to any where that is your choice with a headache, thats cool mine is different.

Here is what I found today, my car GAINED 19 RWHP with a simple air cleaner change, the below dyno sheet is back to back pulls, (no COOL down), I had a B2800 in a suck through, I went to the new 05 GT Blow through, I left the B2800 with a air cleaner on the the Maf, and the restriction once lifted gained me 19 RWHP.

Blue is before RED is after. And so you do not misconstrue the A/F, it is shown with a tail pipe sniffer. I dyno with both the TPS and a CDS wide band the difference is 1% the AF with the wide band was 11.4, prefect in IMHOP, but I have Siemens 60LB Inj, Aeromotive fuel rails and the car leaned out .4% at 6K showing a 100% percent F/P duty cycle, this car has the stock fuel lines, it will be changed tomorrow to a Dash 8 braided steel line, and it will resolve this issue. I will let my track times speak for them selves. At 467 RWHP on a stock motor with 65K on the clock, the car ran 11.6 at 118 MPH on the exact same exhaust system you critiqued.
And I had no hidden nitrous bottle besides popular disbelief.


And Al's car will make a Min of 600 RWHP and over 500 RWT enough to put the car in a roll cage classification. Still run on 93 octane and take his wife to church, in comfort, and not sound like a Mustang, with LTH and dyno max mufflers and drive you nuts on a long trip.
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[Zack]

Dont respond to MuFFRauder, its the guy who works for Todd, aka BICKDICKHEAD

[GreekGod]

Many of us "soon to be senior citizens" have learned over the years to appreciate a powerful car with a quiet exhaust.

About 40 years ago, a friend driving his '65 Pontiac LeMans got a view of his girlfriends rapidly disappearing tailights (in an informal drag-race). She was in her daddies big block (and very quiet) 4 door Oldsmobile.

Fast and quiet. You don't need noise to go fast on the street.

[RCSignals]

those are from Ford?

they look better than what came on the car from the factory


first of all I'm not bashing the work or the mufflers/tail pipes used.
But all that money spent in front of those stock (2"inch) mufflers will never be felt . I read they cost a lot , and I feel as it was money waisted. The huffer , and all the Kooks goodies are a good idea but you went the wrong way useing that small muffler. I'll bet they don't stay on there long. Oh and by the way I know what I'm talking about , been doing it for 30 years this year!! :shake:

Hi muffrauder. Welcome to the site.

You quoted my post but I don't think your comment was meant for me.

Anyway, I was referring to the tail pipes after the mufflers.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Fast and quiet. You don't need noise to go fast on the street.


I could not agree more.

[KillJoy]

Dennis..... spell check :up:

:D

KillJoy

[MarauderTJA]

Looks like you getting it all together Dennis...great numbers:up: .

[StevenJ]

What muffler would you recommend for one who wants increased performance but still wants to keep the noise down?
Magnaflow or Ford Dual Mode mufflers. Either one would be fine. Dyno Max mufflers are cheap stuff.

[KillJoy]

What muffler would you recommend for one who wants increased performance but still wants to keep the noise down?


Dumps: Quiet when you want it, and loud as hell too!!!

:D

KillJoy

[Motorhead350]

I have them on my car and truck and they don't make a difference unless it's ran by a Carb. Just my experience. ;)

[RCSignals]

first of all I'm not bashing the work or the mufflers/tail pipes used.
............................ Oh and by the way I know what I'm talking about , been doing it for 30 years this year!! :shake:

You notice the reason they are cockeyed and not tucked up in this picture:

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Is because the mufflers and tail pipes are hanging loose, not yet fully connected. As in this picture:

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I would hope the final connections make the install all squared away.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I would hope the final connections make the install all squared away. Thanks RC I know you read between the lines.

I try to post informative information and step by step pictures, if they would have looked up they would have seen this. Again I did what the owner wanted.
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And the tail pipes did line up after this. Dam, I am sorry I took the picture before Steve installed the other two clamps, and its done this way so the exhaust can be dropped with out cutting it.

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[Muffrauder]

Dont respond to MuFFRauder, its the guy who works for Todd, aka BICKDICKHEAD
Go away sonny , grown ups are talking

[KillJoy]

Go away sonny , grown ups are talking

So, what is your issue w/ the Exhaust? The fact that he bolted a set of Kooks up to a stock muffler back setup, or that clamps were used?

KillJoy

[Muffrauder]

you still don't understand what I'm telling you. You stated the mufflers are new stock Ford items. THE STOCK mufflers are NOT 2.5" units. You are stupid if you think all that big tubing and forced induction are not harmed by being pushed through that little hole. I'm not saying it won't work. All I'm saying is that it isn't the best way to go. And please don't offer anymore of your rambling on explantions .


uote=Dennis Reinhart;492095]Please do not misunderstand my statement, but your 30 years experience is fine, I have no idea what you are talking about when you say But all that money spent in front of those stock (2"inch) mufflers. In case you missed it, there 2.5" from Kooks.

I respect your opinion but, I simply say your wrong in my opinion!!, I have this system on my car it sounds great its quiet, and that it is what I want, you do what ever your heart desires, I have been at this for as long as any body when it comes to a 03/04 Marauder. I never said I was the smartest Marauder builder in the world, but I do know what works for me, and I post the numbers to PROOF IT. This system has 0%, no DROWN, and the car makes 535 RWHP 465 RWT. ENOUGH SAID.

You want to gain 10 RWHP and have your car drown at 65 MPH and drive the car to any where that is your choice with a headache, thats cool mine is different.

Here is what I found today, my car GAINED 19 RWHP with a simple air cleaner change, the below dyno sheet is back to back pulls, (no COOL down), I had a B2800 in a suck through, I went to the new 05 GT Blow through, I left the B2800 with a air cleaner on the the Maf, and the restriction once lifted gained me 19 RWHP.

Blue is before RED is after. And so you do not misconstrue the A/F, it is shown with a tail pipe sniffer. I dyno with both the TPS and a CDS wide band the difference is 1% the AF with the wide band was 11.4, prefect in IMHOP, but I have Siemens 60LB Inj, Aeromotive fuel rails and the car leaned out .4% at 6K showing a 100% percent F/P duty cycle, this car has the stock fuel lines, it will be changed tomorrow to a Dash 8 braided steel line, and it will resolve this issue. I will let my track times speak for them selves. At 467 RWHP on a stock motor with 65K on the clock, the car ran 11.6 at 118 MPH on the exact same exhaust system you critiqued.
And I had no hidden nitrous bottle besides popular disbelief.


And Al's car will make a Min of 600 RWHP and over 500 RWT enough to put the car in a roll cage classification. Still run on 93 octane and take his wife to church, in comfort, and not sound like a Mustang, with LTH and dyno max mufflers and drive you nuts on a long trip.
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[Muffrauder]

lets see a shot from the rear with the mufflers clamped (eek) up , If the tail pipes are not drooping like granny's tits I'll say I'm sorry .



You notice the reason they are cockeyed and not tucked up in this picture:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/DSC00244.jpg

Is because the mufflers and tail pipes are hanging loose, not yet fully connected. As in this picture:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/DSC00254.jpg


I would hope the final connections make the install all squared away.

[MM2004]

[quote=Muffrauder;492429]you still don't understand what I'm telling you. You stated the mufflers are new stock Ford items. THE STOCK mufflers are NOT 2.5" units. You are stupid if you think all that big tubing and forced induction are not harmed by being pushed through that little hole. I'm not saying it won't work. All I'm saying is that it isn't the best way to go. And please don't offer anymore of your rambling on explantions .

You have less than 20 posts on this forum, with the vast majority being argumentative and sarcastic.

This has been an informative thread, and many of us are curious as to the outcome of Dennis' project.

Grown-ups are talking here 'sonny'.

Play nicely, or you won't play at all.

Mike.

[Muffrauder]

I'm not intitled to an opinion? Zack smarts off ,I respond and get slapped on the hands. As far as Dennis goes , hes NOT GOD. I was offering an opinion once again , just because he didn't agree don't make me wrong. I'm not in here to throw punches.

[MM2004]

I'm not intitled to an opinion? Zack smarts off ,I respond and get slapped on the hands. As far as Dennis goes , hes NOT GOD. I was offering an opinion once again , just because he didn't agree don't make me wrong. I'm not in here to throw punches.

I am not saying Dennis is God.

I am not saying anyone is right or wrong.

You come in here being a smartazz by your 5th post.

Take the gloves off and straighten up.

Mike.

[Muffrauder]

do I need to remove you from my buddy list , or are we OK ?


I am not saying Dennis is God.

I am not saying anyone is right or wrong.

You come in here being a smartazz by your 5th post.

Take the gloves off and straighten up.

Mike.

[MM2004]

do I need to remove you from my buddy list , or are we OK ?

If I were on that list, which I am not, you would have no more buddies to remove.

Last warning.

Mike.

[Muffrauder]

warning for what? and you are on my buddy list , you and Donny Carlson



If I were on that list, which I am not, you would have no more buddies to remove.

Last warning.

Mike.

[MERCMAN]

ribbitt,,,ribbitt

[RCSignals]

lets see a shot from the rear with the mufflers clamped (eek) up , If the tail pipes are not drooping like granny's tits I'll say I'm sorry .

Unless a picture of that gets posted we'll never know. If you look at the pictures of the mufflers connected though, they look square and level, so the tips should be as well.
The tail pipes are OEM, who makes them for Ford? Arvin Meritor?

[Dennis Reinhart]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/DSC00262.jpg


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/DSC00263.jpg


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/DSC00266.jpg

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Next week I will post the numbers, the rest of you are cordially invited to join me at Gainesville next weekend, and will see what we shall see. Have a great week end every one, and thank you for your support.

[KillJoy]

you are cordially invited to join me at Gainesville next weekend

You fly me down there, put me up in the local Hilton and give me YOUR MM to tool around in....sure...I'll go :D

:beer:

KillJoy

[MarauderTJA]

Wish I could make it up to Gainesville with you Dennis. Some long road trips coming up otherwise I would be there. Good luck....

[J-MAN]

Looks great! It was fun to follow along. Keep up the great work! You da MAN!!:bows:

[RUSTY]

Looks great! It was fun to follow along. Keep up the great work! You da MAN!!:bows:


+2 great work

[Dennis Reinhart]

Well we got the car on the dyno Friday, and the car made 524 RWHP and 526 RWT the car sounds like a rocket, the ACT was a bit high but it was a hot day, I took the car to the track Sat, and after one pass I just did not feel the car was right, so I came home and we looked at the Data and the ACT at the track was very high, so the EEC was pulling a bunch of timing as it is supposed to, so I looked at the the IC plumbing, this car has a 03 Cobra setup it uses the dinky Cobra reservoir, as shown below to the right of the air box.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/stockreservoir.jpg

Now I looked at the stock reservoir and traced the drain or suction side which is located at the bottom of the reservoir, that should feed directly to the inlet of the electric water after cooler pump, for some reason it was pulling water from heat exchanger up front, this was probably done in error by a shop down south but know matter, this was wrong. How it should work is this, water is pulled from the reservoir to the inlet of the pump, then this water is pushed through the heat exchanger up front then fed in to the SC IC the water is heated up by the boost comes out of the SC IC and is pumped to the reservoir, well as you can see even if working properly the reservoir can only hold a minimal amount of water, so since this car has the big vacant spot on the drivers side, we installed the Vortech 2 gallon reservoir.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/VORTRESERVOIR.jpg

Then we rerouted all the plumbing, fixed a bad relay that powers two mini fans on the heat exchanger, put the car back on the dyno did 2 pulls and the car just did not feel right but the IAT was down to 120 degrees that is very good for 19 lbs boost, so we let the car cool down. We pulled the plugs and they were 22c and they looked like they had some miles on them and we checked the gap they were .40 to .43 way to wide so we installed a set of NGK TR6 gaped them to .32 did a pull and the car was aw-some. Made 551 RWHP and 527 RWT this is on a stock 03 Cobra motor, if this car had a manual transmission the car would me making over 650 to the tires, so I am very happy with these numbers the AF could be .05% leaner and still be safe, I am taking this car and mine to Gainesville Wednesday, I will post the numbers then.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/ALWHIPPLE.jpg

[sailsmen]

Wow!:D Good luck w/ traction.

[Zack]

With that much boost Id run a NGK TR7ix with a .026-.028 gap.

[KillJoy]

Impressive numbers Dennis!

Hmmm.....

KillJoy

[Dennis Reinhart]

Impressive numbers Dennis!

Hmmm.....

KillJoy


Thank you Steve, let me know if we can help with the trans

[fastblackmerc]

Very impressive Dennis!

[MarauderTJA]

Great numbers Dennis:up: Unreal torque. Good luck at the track.