Why the FedEx guy doesn't like me. (Pics)

[Embassy]

It probably has to do with the fact he dropped off a 50lbs box on Wed.

Once out of the box, this is what I had:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/687269/fullsize/img_4965-(large).jpg

A coffee mug for comparison in size.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/687272/fullsize/img_4967-(large).jpg

What could it be?










Something is emerging:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/687274/fullsize/img_4971-(large).jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/687278/fullsize/img_4973-(large).jpg

More....
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/687281/fullsize/img_4974-(large).jpg

Finally....

Ported and polished upper and lower Marauder intake with port-matched 62MM BBK throttle body, all powercoated silver.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/687282/fullsize/img_4975-(large).jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/687285/fullsize/img_4977-(large).jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/687292/fullsize/img_4989-(large).jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/685131/fullsize/ported_intake.jpg

Thanks to Red for a smooth transaction and the mountain of bubble wrap in which the intake was buried. It literally took 30 mins to unwrap it. ;)

Also, thanks goes to FordNut for all the time and effort he initially put into this set-up.


Looking forward to getting it installed soon and then having the rest of the supercharger piping powercoated to match.

The rest of the pics can be viewed here. (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/18556/66869)

[TAKEDOWN]

Wow those are nice, how much did it cost you again ?

[Raudermaster]

Looks good. I'm on a first name basis with my FedEx/UPS/USPS/DHL guy. :D

[ImpalaSlayer]

sweet man!

[Motorhead350]

Looks great Steve!

[Aren Jay]

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[FordNut]

Isn't stock 57 mm?
Yes. And the intake manifold is sized for that, too. So changing to a 62 mm without port-matching the intake is pretty much a waste of time & money. And if you're gonna port-match it you might as well polish & smooth the rest of the inside surfaces. Then, if the upper is so well prepped you might as well have the lower ported and port-matched to the intake gaskets.

Next step, since the intake is so smooth, it just makes sense to do the heads. It goes on & on...

[High-C]

Yes. And the intake manifold is sized for that, too. So changing to a 62 mm without port-matching the intake is pretty much a waste of time & money. And if you're gonna port-match it you might as well polish & smooth the rest of the inside surfaces. Then, if the upper is so well prepped you might as well have the lower ported and port-matched to the intake gaskets.

Next step, since the intake is so smooth, it just makes sense to do the heads. It goes on & on...

Do you have time to do another? If so....... ;)

[Embassy]

Next step, since the intake is so smooth, it just makes sense to do the heads. It goes on & on...

That's on the list. :cool:

Brian, you picked up about 30 RWTQ in the mid-range with this set-up, correct?

[FordNut]

Something like that. No significant gains in the peak, mostly mid-range torque gains.

If it has fresh powdercoat, you probably want to chase the threads at the mounting points for the fuel rails. Since you got it pre-assembled the rest of the threads are probably ok.

[FordNut]

Do you have time to do another? If so....... ;)

It would cost well over $1000 to do one.

[Pops]

They sell for 1200.00 with out the add on parts and powder coationg.

[Local Boy]

Very Nice Brutha...

ALOHA

[Mike Poore]

Very nice, indeed! Congratulations. :D

[Georges93LX]

That's on the list. :cool:

Brian, you picked up about 30 RWTQ in the mid-range with this set-up, correct?

Steve: It's only money. You can always make more.

[Embassy]

Steve: It's only money. You can always make more.

Sure but I think I heard somewhere the Secret Service frowns upon me making my own on the copier. :D

Thanks for your input, Fordnut and thanks to all who replied.

[Embassy]

Here's a few pics from the install.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688449/fullsize/img_5018-(large).jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688452/fullsize/img_5021-(large).jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688454/fullsize/img_5023.jpg

Comparison:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688463/fullsize/img_5034.jpg

Upper intake:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688464/fullsize/img_5035.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688470/fullsize/img_5043-(large).jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688471/fullsize/img_5044-(large).jpg

Intake spacer:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688477/fullsize/img_5049-(large).jpg

Done:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/688478/fullsize/img_5050.jpg

More pics. (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/18556/66869)

[sd8683]

Looks good Steve, how hard was it to remove and replace, I think I might attempt to do my own as well, would you think it would within reason a knucklehead like me could do it?

[justbob]

Its a breeze. I still remember grinding out those darn knocksensor bungs for the trilogy. PITA!

[Embassy]

Looks good Steve, how hard was it to remove and replace, I think I might attempt to do my own as well, would you think it would within reason a knucklehead like me could do it?

Thanks. It looks so much cleaner. Now I just have to get the tubing powercoated to match.

Larryo340 was kind enough to email me the directions which helped greatly. PM me with your email address and I'll send them to you.

It's not difficult. Just time consuming. I think we spent more time burping the coolant system than anything else.

[Embassy]

Its a breeze. I still remember grinding out those darn knocksensor bungs for the trilogy. PITA!

That really doesn't sound fun.