Brian Sipe's Awesome 5.3 Marauder [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

Donny Carlson

06-22-2009, 02:36 PM

These shots were taken on the 20th at the Atlanta Marauder's Breakfast. Brian's car with the Whipple is amazing. And watch out SSHS'ers. I hear Glen has it all figured out and with his Jason Adams installed goodies, will be a force to contend with in November.

Enjoy.

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In case anybody is curious, this is my new ride (less than a month old)

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guspech750

06-22-2009, 02:39 PM

WOW!! That engine bay looks sooo factory done. The way it should have been. It is very very nice!! It doesnt look like some backyard bolt em up garbage.

Donny Carlson

06-22-2009, 02:40 PM

My engine bay:

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o308/DonnyCarlson/012.jpg?t=1245706757
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TAKEDOWN

06-22-2009, 03:18 PM

Another perfect example of a Bad to the Bone MARAUDER!

CBT

06-22-2009, 03:21 PM

Man, both of them look evil in a good way.:up:

Vortech347

06-22-2009, 04:33 PM

Why not move the airbox?

Glenn

06-22-2009, 04:34 PM

Thanks Donny, but my MM is no where near Brian's. He has one of the most powerful MMs in the country. He is running close to 700 HP. His car is a solid 10s runner.

The only way I would beat him is if he lifted too soon to avoid running under 11.5 (no roll cage) and I snuck by him. Nice compliment - thanks.

Glenn Ford :burnout:

merc

06-22-2009, 04:37 PM

That's a smoking car. Now let's see it run.

Glenn

06-22-2009, 05:40 PM

Who are your favorite MM runners for SSHS9??? My picks for - "You Got to Come to SSHS9" and show us what you can do are -

Brian - 700 HP
Merc - 700 HP
Glassman - 700 HP
Tom - 700 HP
Marty - 700 HP (Yes, I what to see Marty's MM run again).
Too Many Fords - 700 HP
Pops - 700 HP

Notice anything similar in the above cars! It would be great to see all of these MMs run at SSHS9 and put it to the Impalas - What say you!!!

Glenn :burnout:

offroadkarter

06-22-2009, 05:41 PM

5.3... Did you put in a 5300 vortec? :D

How come you didnt move the intake to the pass side and put the battery in the trunk? I cant imagine the dryer hose being very good for airflow...

mpearce

06-22-2009, 05:49 PM

Is that the new 5.3L forged big bore stroker people have been talking about? That looks very impressive. I have over 450HP to the wheels...I can't even immagine what 700 feels like. Good luck, and have fun!!

-Mat

Vortex

06-22-2009, 07:56 PM

http://www.lancevanauken.com/baseball/images/hoe_b_sipe.jpg?????????

A hell of a good quarterback, thats for sure!

Glockafella

06-22-2009, 08:10 PM

5.3... Did you put in a 5300 vortec? :D

How come you didnt move the intake to the pass side and put the battery in the trunk? I cant imagine the dryer hose being very good for airflow...

I'm sure that if he could find a nice carbon fiber tube that exact bend, length, and diameter...He would have it on there. Looks like a very expesive custom intake tube is in order to finish it off nicely however.

FordNut

06-22-2009, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the compliments, Donny!

After breakfast I stopped by ModularPowerHouse in Cartersville. They had a Hemi Challenger they were working on, installing a Kenne Bell. That's what you need on your beauty!

I also saw Marty's Marauder there, it ought to be ready for SSHS9. He's shooting for the 9's!

FordNut

06-22-2009, 08:22 PM

How come you didnt move the intake to the pass side and put the battery in the trunk? I cant imagine the dryer hose being very good for airflow...

Actually the hose is from Kenne Bell, it comes with their Mach1 kit. I'm waiting for a couple of things before I change it. If y'all notice, it has a reducer from the 4-1/2" MAF to the 4" tube and air filter. The flex tube isn't available in 4-1/2" yet, and the bell adapter for the air filter isn't either. Might free up another 20-30 hp (as if I need it).

And I don't want to move the battery, especially to the trunk. I haul too much stuff back there and don't want to waste the space.

I'm sure that if he could find a nice carbon fiber tube that exact bend, length, and diameter...He would have it on there. Looks like a very expesive custom intake tube is in order to finish it off nicely however.

First step will be mandrel bent aluminum, then get a carbon fiber copy made.

FordNut

06-22-2009, 08:27 PM

5.3... Did you put in a 5300 vortec? :D

Actually I searched all over to find some 5.3 Vortec emblems, ended up having to make a custom valve cover emblem.

Is that the new 5.3L forged big bore stroker people have been talking about? That looks very impressive. I have over 450HP to the wheels...I can't even immagine what 700 feels like. Good luck, and have fun!!

-Mat

It is the 5.3 big bore stroker, forged crank & pistons, billet rods. All of it cryo treated. Ought to not break. Cast iron Boss5.0 big bore block. 700 is ridiculous.

Glockafella

06-22-2009, 08:29 PM

Actually the hose is from Kenne Bell, it comes with their Mach1 kit. I'm waiting for a couple of things before I change it. If y'all notice, it has a reducer from the 4-1/2" MAF to the 4" tube and air filter. The flex tube isn't available in 4-1/2" yet, and the bell adapter for the air filter isn't either. Might free up another 20-30 hp (as if I need it).

And I don't want to move the battery, especially to the trunk. I haul too much stuff back there and don't want to waste the space.

First step will be mandrel bent aluminum, then get a carbon fiber copy made.

Man if you can get a 5 inch tube made that will clear the hood you will have a mean sucking machine there!!!!

FordNut

06-22-2009, 08:30 PM

http://www.lancevanauken.com/baseball/images/hoe_b_sipe.jpg?????????

A hell of a good quarterback, thats for sure!

Yeah he was, back in the day!

Ken

06-22-2009, 09:23 PM

http://www.lancevanauken.com/baseball/images/hoe_b_sipe.jpg?????????

A hell of a good quarterback, thats for sure!Is it the same Brian Sipe?

Motorhead350

06-22-2009, 11:52 PM

Geeze Brain that thing looks mean inside and out.

dpotter

06-23-2009, 12:54 PM

Damn, I just got the Trilogy and it's fun but, but, but it's never enough, is it? I mean 700 is awesome but, what about 750, then maybe 800. Is the limiting factor simply traction?

I've got blower envy, again. VERY nice work Brian.

Zack

06-23-2009, 01:11 PM

Crusher Inlet Brian... Ill post up pics soon.

O's Fan Rich

06-23-2009, 01:25 PM

700..........700..........700. .........

http://1heckofaguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dtexperience-nice.jpg

Joe Walsh

06-23-2009, 02:18 PM

Who are your favorite MM runners for SSHS9??? My picks for - "You Got to Come to SSHS9" and show us what you can do are -

Brian - 700 HP
Merc - 700 HP
Glassman - 700 HP
Tom - 700 HP
Marty - 700 HP (Yes, I what to see Marty's MM run again).
Pops/John Kuhn - 690+ last I heard

Notice anything similar in the above cars! It would be great to see all of these MMs run at SSHS9 and put it to the Impalas - What say you!!!

Glenn :burnout:

I added one more to the list.

BTW: Brian...That engine is SICK!
I kinda like the intake hosing...it reminds me of the 427 Thunderbolts!

MarauderTJA

06-23-2009, 04:13 PM

That's a smoking car. Now let's see it run.

Let me say without question Brian has spent a of time and money on his car. It came out great! I agree with Merc though, the track will show what the car will do. 5.3 vrs 4.6? My money is on the 4.6. But thats just me;). John Kuhn and John Nero are gong to be major players in the 10 second club this year as well. Only four there now. Earning that title does not come easy. The track will show the results. I'll be at SSHS9 WITH A 4.6 MARAUDER:D. It is all in fun. Marauders ruke!

Glockafella

06-23-2009, 04:21 PM

Damn, I just got the Trilogy and it's fun but, but, but it's never enough, is it? I mean 700 is awesome but, what about 750, then maybe 800. Is the limiting factor simply traction?

TRANSMISSION would be my main concern with a car this powerful!

MarauderTJA

06-23-2009, 04:27 PM

TRANSMISSION would be my main concern with a car this powerful!

My BC Automotive tranny has held up beyond my expectations with a C-16 race tune, 150 shot making 780 RWHP. If it built right it will hold up under these power levels,no problem.

Zack

06-23-2009, 04:32 PM

Glenn

06-23-2009, 04:37 PM

Beautiful work as usual Zack. The relocated battery is nicely done. What is the HP? What intercoooler reservoir did you use? What is it's capacity.

Glenn :burnout:

FordNut

06-23-2009, 04:45 PM

Looks good Zack! Variety, the spice of life.

Zack

06-23-2009, 05:13 PM

Beautiful work as usual Zack. The relocated battery is nicely done. What is the HP? What intercoooler reservoir did you use? What is it's capacity.

Glenn :burnout:

I converted the stock Coolant reservoir into the SC reservoir.

HP will probably be around 600ish, since its just a stock Terminator Engine.

.....but I have 2 bottles in the trunk :D

Donny Carlson

06-23-2009, 05:29 PM

Man, makes my Challenger's engine bay look like a hampster wheel.

Great work, Zack.

dpotter

06-23-2009, 05:42 PM

Zackbastage, fantastic work. Just a termi, good one.

Yes, I could have said zacktastic but I bet he knows what I mean :)....Think Johnny Dangerously.

kariamack

06-23-2009, 06:38 PM

So Im guessing there are 3 whipple Marauders around huh ..It Must be nice to have that many horses lol

FordNut

06-23-2009, 06:40 PM

At least 3, maybe others we don't know about.

TooManyFords

06-23-2009, 06:55 PM

Zack, nice work! Always fun to see what you have done.

Everyone else: that list ^^ is missing one more name, me. Mine make 828 at the crank and 700+ to the wheels...

Marauderman

06-23-2009, 07:16 PM

Not to hijack, but here is mone (almost road ready) with the Crusher intake:

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So Zack,. .does this mean/are you saying from this pic post then--that... you will be at SSHS9?......I may even bring mine down ............we are all want to know---..BTW--That engine looks great!!..

Zack

06-23-2009, 07:21 PM

Doubt I will be at SSHS9, the thrill was gone for me years ago.
I still have the car because I have seperation anxiety, thats the only reason.

The car pissed me off looooong ago and I never really found the love after that.

No joke.

TooManyFords

06-23-2009, 07:42 PM

1 Bad Merc

06-23-2009, 08:01 PM

Zack.....nice hood! Did Kurt do it for you? It looks nice my brother.:)

Brad

Blown3.8

06-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Nice Guys!:beer: Looks like we better get off our butts up here in CAM land and go run a 9 before you guys get these things runnin.:help: Can't dissapoint everyone that voted for us.:cool4:

Marauderjack

06-24-2009, 03:07 AM

Beautiful car and GREAT work Brian!!!:beer::bows:

How's the BIG transmission working for ya??:confused:

FordNut

06-24-2009, 05:31 AM

Beautiful car and GREAT work Brian!!!:beer::bows:

How's the BIG transmission working for ya??:confused:

Still working on getting it dialed in.

Zack

06-24-2009, 06:20 AM

Here are some better pics of my turdpile.
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CBT

06-24-2009, 07:02 AM

Damn, Zack. Sharp. This whole thread is killer, nice engine bays fellas.

frdwrnch

06-27-2009, 06:41 AM

WOW! Brian you are over the top! I've been following the evolution of your MM for several years. You usually take the path less (or never) travelled in modifications. Really cool. Zack's ride has some very unique engineering as well. I hope i get to see all the cars on the Bad Boy MM list. I might make the shootout this year. Moving and the new job has not left me much spare time but I hope to get more involved with the group next year. Meanwhile, I'll keep enjoying my Trilogized Marauder being content with faster than most but slower than some.

dohc324ci

07-03-2009, 09:22 AM

I converted the stock Coolant reservoir into the SC reservoir.

HP will probably be around 600ish, since its just a stock Terminator Engine.

.....but I have 2 bottles in the trunk :D

Zack,

Nice setup. what kind of clearance issue did you have with the hood? I know the for the Whipple kit for GT500 they come with mounting spacers to drop the motor. I'd like to keep the hood as is but...that Whipple 3.4 is nice.

Motorhead350

07-04-2009, 10:11 AM

Zack,

Nice setup. what kind of clearance issue did you have with the hood? I know the for the Whipple kit for GT500 they come with mounting spacers to drop the motor. I'd like to keep the hood as is but...that Whipple 3.4 is nice.

He can't respond anymore.