Six Speed Marauder a dream

[Master]

Hey folks! we are here in sunny Florida. I know it has been a while since I've added any info about my car, but I finally have an update for everyone.
At long last I firmed up my vacation plans for Florida (I'll be down at the end of March) so Dennis put my car on his priority list and really got things rolling. I don't know if you will recall, but last winter I bought a new Dually out of Texas. I called up Dennis and asked if there was any chance I could have it delivered to his shop until I came down in April, and he very kindly said "no problem". He even gave the truck a good once-over before accepting it from the shipper, changed the oil and filter and test drove it to make sure all was right. Wow!
So anyway, when April rolled around, I drove the 2900km from Nova Scotia to Jacksonville Florida - 2 days flat! The whole idea here was that I would leave the car, drive home in the dually and Dennis could have the Marauder until I was ready to come back to Florida to pick it up. I had kind of planned on a Christmas holiday trip, but that fell through due to my work schedule. So in the end, I really imposed on Dennis and left him babysitting my car for almost a year! When I made my plans a couple of months back to take the family to Disney, I let Dennis know my schedule and as I mentioned before, he really got things rolling. Good thing he has a "high gear", too, because all year I kept adding to my "To Do" List. I got to the point where I was almost afraid to add anything else! Here is just a part of what I had done:
I already had the manual six speed installed here in NS (A new tremec intended for a Cobra), but it was not quite up to snuff. I mean, it worked, but there were details to resolve. For instance, the missing speedo gear and the mis-aligned throw-out bearing. So, out came the tranny. In addition, Dennis found that I had a leaking freeze plug so he pulled the whole drive train and checked everything. That was when he found the leaking front crank seal bearing. Man! And these weren't even on my "To Do" list!
Then he got down to the real work and installed a twin Cobra fuel pump assembly with GT pumps, a Kinsler fuel filter, dash eight stainless steel line feeding Paul's High performance (PHP) fuel rails, 60 pound sieman injectors, forced induction (a Novi 1500), and an SCT B2400 MAF. He then installed my Wideband Commander (I still have some left if anyone is interested ) AF meter and an Aeroforce gauge on the A pillar. He also had to relocate my computer since the clutch pedal took its original resting place in the firewall (mental note: fix hole in firewall). A late addition (just last week) was a police style computer stand to hold my laptop. It looks very trick, indeed, and I'll be the envy of my fellow travelling salesmen. Oh, and Dennis fixed the defective Moser (sp?) axels with the ABS rings (dummies shipped axels to me that the ABS rings wouldn't even fit on. I think I mentioned in another thread the way Dennis went to bat for me on that one), checked the rear end, fixed my exhaust. He also did some work that wasn't on the list including re-manufacturing my shifter so it had more clearance and a better throw and then had a custom shift boot made for me (also not on my list).
I think he has all the brakes changed over to gas slotted rotors with upgraded pads, and the Naakes go on this weekend before I arrive. Oh, and he is also having it detailed so it isn't a blight on the Disney grounds. I suspect it still had salt-cake on it from my forray through the storm that asualted me on my trip down last April. I really don't know how anyone could give better service than this, and I am truly indebted to Dennis and his mechanics for the phenomenal work they have done. Since my first dealings with him about three years ago I've had excellent customer service time and time again. This project has proven to be no exception.
The piece de resistance, though, which we've all been waiting for is the dynograph. Feast your eyes on this! And, only 12 psi! So, how does one sleep at night knowing that in only 5 days they will be reunited with their fire-breathing MM? Not well, I'm guessing. I've intentionally kept my anticipation at bay for almost a year. But, now that things are coming together, I really am like a kid on Christmas eve. And what person would have the car delivered to Orlando for me to see it waiting for me after stepping off the plane.

All the best,
David

Stock FF http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/Picture003.jpg

Shifter http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/shifthousing.jpg

Speedo http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1229625687-missingtonering.jpg

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Dual GT pumps http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1231300379-DUALGTPUMP1.jpg

Brass freeze plug http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1231300473-

Cooling Mod http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1231300534-

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N/A Dyno Pull
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3.48 Pulley/2.8

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This thing is definitely more spritely than when I dropped it off.
It looks great under the hood and the detailing is marvelous. Hasn't looked
that good in years.
Drives like a dream, and the stock mufflers make all of the difference in
the world. Most appreciated. We'll wow the boys with that detail alone.
Joanna was also very impressed and your friend Ed and his wife seem like
really great folks. I wish I'd had more time and Jo and I would have
invited them to lunch. You've got a really good friend there, Sir

[rayjay]

David this sounds really nice! Did I read this right that your car has been there for 1 year? It is difficult to read with the full size photos. You really have to bring this to Carlisle, PA in June.

[Dennis Reinhart]

David this sounds really nice! Did I read this right that your car has been there for 1 year? It is difficult to read with the full size photos. You really have to bring this to Carlisle, PA in June.


Yes it has. There was no need to come get it in the middle of the winter, can you imagine trying to drive a 579 RWHP six speed 4000 pound car on ice and snow. David was coming three months ago combined with a business trip, but that got canceled so he said he would wait and make it a much deserved vacation, which was fine with me, he bought a diesel truck and had it shipped here and it was here for three months, so thank you David. Enjoy Disney land.

[Rocknthehawk]

Wow! very impressive...

Is that the stock shifter handle, and the new "boot"? Just curious why it's not more like a traditional boot that come to the base of the handle.

[offroadkarter]

Wow! very impressive...

Is that the stock shifter handle, and the new "boot"? Just curious why it's not more like a traditional boot that come to the base of the handle.


i was thinking the same, i dont really like the stock shifter on a stick.... looks akward :confused:

[Windsor58]

Very nice job, Dennis!

[2,4shofast]

Amazing work Dennis...David you have yourself one awesome Marauder, glad to see some people around here thinking outside the box with their modifications.:bows:

[Jolly Roger]

Wondering what the rotor and pad combo was?
Pics didn't come up.

[RoyLPita]

Are you coming down to South Florida?

[Beamer]

Wow, that is sweet.

[scruff]

some how i dont think Disney world is going to be able to beat your MM ride lol , i hope you still have enough $ for the ride home, good luck and safe driveing Bro

[Dennis Reinhart]

i was thinking the same, i dont really like the stock shifter on a stick.... looks akward :confused:

Well do not buy it.

[Dobs]

Well, this is very original mod that is the 6 speed manual trans.

Congrats!

[rayjay]

i was thinking the same, i dont really like the stock shifter on a stick.... looks akward :confused:

I remember a prior thread where David wanted it to retain a stock look. I bet it looks better in person. He has to bring this to Carlisle!

[jfclancy]

LOOKING GOOD!!!!!!!!!

Nice Ride David, hope it holds up in N.S.
AS I remember you road race it ? Just curious
what do you compete against ? They are in for a shock!!

Dennis very very nice work.:beer:

Best of luck from texas

Joe Clancy:beer::beer::beer:

[offroadkarter]

Well do not buy it.

Ok, i dont have room for my marauder to return to me in 17 boxes over a 6 month time period anyways, thanks :)



I remember a prior thread where David wanted it to retain a stock look. I bet it looks better in person. He has to bring this to Carlisle!


I would for sure love to see it at carlisle! :D

[Vortech347]

A boot with a cobra 6-speed knob woulda looked tits.

Still project is bad ass non-the less and as long as the owner is happy thats ALL that matters.

[Dennis Reinhart]

A boot with a cobra 6-speed knob woulda looked tits.

Still project is bad ass non-the less and as long as the owner is happy thats ALL that matters.



exactly!!!!!!!

[Master]

Hey folks. Long days at Disney, so not much time to write. Car gets up and goes like nobody's business. Feels rock solid, too. The binders seem to work pretty well also, and Dennis, you'll have to let folks know what the combo is as I can't recall.
The shifter is just way to comfortable to change, and I really wanted to retail stock look.
Gotta go!

[Dennis Reinhart]

Wondering what the rotor and pad combo was?
Pics didn't come up.


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[MrBluGruv]

T-Handle shifters are excellent for stick-shift, gives you a great big beefy handle to grip on to while you power through gears and rack up kills. ;)


I think a walk-around/in-cabin vid and a driving vid are in order for the completion of such an epic project.

[Master]

Ahh, if only I knew how!
I have to say, in my fist the auto-shift knob is the perfect thing. Anything smaller and I actually find it hurts my hand. They are just too small for comfort. I also think that if Ford thought that this looked good in our cars as an auto-knob, then it doesn't look any less good when there is a manual underneath it. It looks pretty stock which is in itself quite classy, and feels great in the hand.
I just can't wait to get it back to NS to try it out at Race School. That would be a fun video!
And, I'm REALLY sorry I won't make it down for the picnic on Sunday in FL. I'm in Orlando, but I'm having a family brunch at the House of Blues at 10:40 at Disney and there is no way I'd make it. Too bad, eh? Timing is everything, though, as they say.
I will be stopping by Reinhart Auto on April 01 sometime at or before noon, so if anyone is around I'd love to hook up.
HAve fun at the PicNic! I'll be thinking of y'all while I eat brunch and listen to the Gospel choir!

[Dennis Reinhart]

David left here last night in the worst rain storm we have seen in six months, and this front was going all the way down the coast, I spoke to him a hour ago and it just now had stopped raining, so I hope he has better weather, I know he had a good time down South, and as I did I missed the picnic but I will be there next year, I was cooking steaks and doing a installation for the FOE, Fraternal Order of Eagles, or I would have been at the picnic, I am working on 03 Cobra SC install for Sheila's Mark 8 and I have some thing in the works for my car I will post up pictures when I can.

Dennis

[justbob]

So where did the EEC get moved to exactly? Also could you post up some detailed pictures of underdash/and pedals.

[Mebot]

WOw I know this a (somewhat) old thread, but just seeing if for the first time. That's one SICK Marauder! Damn.

congrats on such a badass car!

[guspech750]

that looks awesome. i hope you are going to put a ball shifter on the stick shift. a white one from hurst would top it off nicely.

[moose_218]

So what does the clutch and brake pedal look like was it hard to build

[SC Cheesehead]

Ummmm, four year old thread, I don't think the guy even owns the car any longer....:o

[guspech750]

Too bad no good pics.


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