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FormulaMarauder
06-09-2009, 11:38 AM
Ok, pizza, buger, beers.
This thing looks PRETTY easy in regards to install, but I know I'm gonna need a hand or two. Anyone wanna help, it would be greatly appreciated.
ImpalaSlayer
06-09-2009, 12:58 PM
id gladly help if i were closer
sd8683
06-09-2009, 02:12 PM
Whens the install? I'd give ya a hand, I'm not a great mechanic but I'm one of the the best beer runners on the East coast!
Spectragod
06-09-2009, 02:25 PM
Bring it to Dayton, you do my yard work, cook on the grill, I'll do the Vortech.
FordNut
06-09-2009, 07:01 PM
It's not hard to do. I assume it is a complete kit. If you aren't experienced at mods & wrenching give yourself a few days of downtime. It you're experienced and everything is there it can easily be done in a day.
DEFYANT
06-09-2009, 07:11 PM
Take your time. Check your nuts and bolts, then check'em again. Goes for hose clamps too.
Pat
06-09-2009, 07:31 PM
Just a little tidbit. My Novi 1200 (vortec) kit had a belt that was a little too long.

The way you can tell is that the belt tensioner has bottomed out. If so then you may need to buy a shorter belt: P/N K061099. I believe the brand is Gates.
KillJoy
06-09-2009, 07:35 PM
Is this a new kit or a used kit?

Is the kit complete?

Are you sure?

I am speaking from experience..... that is why I ask.

:rolleyes:

KillJoy
Blackmobile
06-09-2009, 09:23 PM
Is this a new kit or a used kit?

Is the kit complete?

Are you sure?

I am speaking from experience..... that is why I ask.

:rolleyes:

KillJoy

It's the kit out of Blackmobile: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53800

So, I'd say it's all there.
KillJoy
06-10-2009, 06:53 AM
It's the kit out of Blackmobile: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53800

So, I'd say it's all there.

:up:

That works. I know, that when purchased new from a "Vendor", many parts were missing, on back order, or just "forgot" to be shipped.

:beer:

KillJoy
burt ragio
06-10-2009, 07:01 AM
Wher are you located in new england ?
PSG
06-10-2009, 12:47 PM
let us know the location, and we may be able to help ,
FormulaMarauder
06-11-2009, 07:43 AM
I'm in central CT. (Cromwell)
LeoVampire
06-11-2009, 01:18 PM
Havn't done one on a Marauder yet but over the years have done them on carb type muscle cars. But nothing worse than working on a car somewhere and finding out you don't have all the tools needed and have to stop and make a run to get some.

Waterbury, CT here.
PSG
06-11-2009, 02:10 PM
how soon are you planning on doing this? if you give me enough notice i can give you a hand, i have installed several kits, on various types of cars, both roots and centrifical. i am located right in seymour so its not that far
PSG
06-12-2009, 01:39 PM
sent you a PM, let me know if it helps
Raudermaster
06-16-2009, 02:28 PM
Me and my friend did mine. It wasn't too hard, it took longer to get the other parts I was missing. Let me know when you want it in and I'll gladly help. I had a *new* kit and I was missing pieces......I think I still have some spare parts if you don't got any.
FormulaMarauder
06-21-2009, 06:48 PM
Kit is all installed folks. Friend and I banged it out in about 12 hours in a course of three days. Simple really, just worked slow, and checked, and re-checked everything. Big props to Reinhart for selling this super easy to install kit.
Blackmobile
06-21-2009, 09:28 PM
Glad things went well. Just keep us posted on your progress.

Ed
Raudermaster
06-25-2009, 04:12 PM
I'm glad your install went nice and smooth. Did you go with a NOIC kit or A2A?
FormulaMarauder
06-25-2009, 06:59 PM
A2A. It's Blackmobiles kit. He went 12.2 in the quarter and let off the gas after 3/4 way down cause his tranny gave up. I also have full Kooks and exaust and 4.10's, which he doesn't. Hoping for high 11's. :banana2: Getting a dyno tune Wednesday. :cool::D I'll keep everyone appraised of the progress.
PSG
06-25-2009, 08:32 PM
whos doing the dyno tune ?
bob6364
06-26-2009, 05:32 AM
He lives in Cromwell so I will guess either XXTuning or MONGILLO MOTORS...oh and a new dyno at UEP on rt 5 but not sure who is tuning there.
PSG
06-26-2009, 05:08 PM
there is a guy in bethal, that is real good, and uses Xcall, he has done quite a few cars around here for people i know, EFI Lojic,
burt ragio
06-26-2009, 05:32 PM
Post some photos of the bad boy supercharger installation. If you have the time a dyno post after the tune would be great. Happy motoring.
FormulaMarauder
06-26-2009, 05:58 PM
whos doing the dyno tune ?

www.jandmmotorsports.com (http://www.jandmmotorsports.com)

Wouldnt trust it with anyone else. Check em out. These guys are great.
PSG
06-26-2009, 07:22 PM
are those the guys right by mustangs unlimited ? if so, i heard good things about them
SMOKE
06-26-2009, 07:47 PM
Dunno why this is the first time I'm seeing this. Congrats! Would've loved to at least watch...only 5 minutes from you!:eek:

So much for the 12's N/A:D....j/k

Glad to hear you've got it all in and a tune lined up. I'll be watching my back for the black Marauder with the whine :burnout:

J
imorb1994
06-26-2009, 07:52 PM
Did you end up buying a Nazty intake?
FormulaMarauder
06-28-2009, 07:39 PM
Did you end up buying a Nazty intake?
Negative. Some guys got it already and are reporting garbage numbers. May be better on a blown car that is serious about low times and racing, but thats not me. I just want a blower to have some good times around the street and the track. I'm not looking to shave every tenth. Especially at around $650.:shake:
FordNut
06-28-2009, 07:45 PM
Negative. Some guys got it already and are reporting garbage numbers. May be better on a blown car that is serious about low times and racing, but thats not me. I just want a blower to have some good times around the street and the track. I'm not looking to shave every tenth. Especially at around $650.:shake:

Closer to $900.
Blackmobile
06-28-2009, 08:29 PM
Dunno why this is the first time I'm seeing this. Congrats! Would've loved to at least watch...only 5 minutes from you!:eek:

So much for the 12's N/A:D....j/k

Glad to hear you've got it all in and a tune lined up. I'll be watching my back for the black Marauder with the whine :burnout:

J

It's more of a :whistle: than a Whine.:D
Raudermaster
06-28-2009, 09:13 PM
It's more of a :whistle: than a Whine.:D

Indeed sir! Gotta love it. Man do I miss it...
SMOKE
06-30-2009, 04:05 PM
It's more of a :whistle: than a Whine.:D

Duly noted :D

I'll keep my windows down....

J
FormulaMarauder
07-01-2009, 04:35 PM
The car is at J and M Motorsports as I type this. They advised that my BOV was complete garbage, so they ordered up a high quality unit. They also didn't suggest full 12psi with stock block/rods. So they convinced me to smack the 9psi pulley back on. Good idea, i think. Dyno tune tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to pick her up.