Ideas needed

[ddogg626]

My MM is reinhart tuned with 4`10 gears. I'm adding reinhart's Air intake sys, headers 2,5 inch high performance exhaust. Maybe or maybe not change the TC. After it is all said and done should I also upgrade the fuel injection system ??? to larger injectors and a stronger pump ???? I'm going to have reinhart re tune the MM anyway so should I or is the stock eq good enough?? I want a fast daily driver not a race car. I will be taken this car to europe with me so parts maybe hard to come by. What ever I do has to be reliable and not leave me stranded on the autobahn. Also running 4`10's what do you guys think a safe top speed would be??? since I have to keep up with the m5's and AMG's
Thanks
Dee

[FordNut]

Get a good driveshaft. Leave the fuel system alone.

[Pat]

You need to check on the octane rating for both on the base and on the local economy.

You seem to want to drive real fast, be prepared to stop real fast, so upgrade your brakes.

Leave the 4:10s alone for now, wait till you return.

Drive shaft upgrade is good.

Also tires, your profile shows an 03, but is it an "A" or "B" which will determine if you can run the same size tire all around. PX/BX may not handle correct sizes, might check to see.

You should not lack for power, most Euro's don't drive the upper end cars but those "fast little zip all aound the country side kind". Your big car is not really what I would take over there, IMHO. Been there and done that. I got a little used run around DD (Ford Falcon) and sold it to the next guy comming over for a break even price after three years. I noticed the larger cars were struggling. FWIW.

[SpartaPerformance]

The factory fuel system is more then enough for your plans at this time.

[ddogg626]

I was planing on geting it tuned based on 91 octane just to be safe. Does that sound good ??????

[Pat]

I will be taken this car to europe with me so parts maybe hard to come by. What ever I do has to be reliable and not leave me stranded on the autobahn. Thanks
Dee

Are you going to Europe as a Military Member or a businessman? Automobile insurance will be expensive and mandatory.

It's a status of forces agreement if you are military or associated with the American military and it's not a fair system. Rates are based on rank and size of engine, weight of car, things like that. Be informed.

As far as shipping you have to take your car to a port of entry/departure and until the paperwork equals the weight of the driver it not going anywhere. Also at the receiving end, the car has to be inspected for all saftey and emissions devices. My car was dropped somewhere intransit and was wobbly from then on. Ate front tires every few thousand miles. I was glad it was a little daily beater.

I don't want to sound so negative but these are the things you should be aware of. I hope all goes smoothly for you and it should if you prepare.

Regards,

Pat

[Pat]

I was planing on geting it tuned based on 91 octane just to be safe. Does that sound good ??????

I find that the octane rating in the US is not the same number used in Europe. That is 87 Octane here is 92 in all of Europe.

I would think 91 US would work with premium gas in Europe.

Also, gas is pumped in liters not gallons and may be rationed. There are not as many gas stations nor or they open 24/7 like here in the USA.

If you know a military member who just came back, consult with him about this.

[ddogg626]

Thanks Pat, I will be driving it myselft to the depature port and pick it up after a non stop crossing. Insurance seems to be hard to find. I'm going as a civi contractor. So I guess I do what I have to do. I love the car and will not part from it.Any help as to where I can find insurance PLEASE let me know.

[jfclancy]

GAs is hyper expensive over there , at least it was when I left in 1981 do not imagine it has got any cheaper. As a civi contractor to the US armed forces you should be eligible for ration books. Geeico was one of the few stateside ins that offered ins in Germany when I was there. 1967 -1972 and 1977 - 1981 good luck at the very least take several trips along the wine roads the drive along the mosel should be killer in a Marauder.

Joe Clancy:beer::beer::beer:

[ddogg626]

Thanks Joe

[ddogg626]

Oh, btw I wil posting pic's of the adventures.

[Pat]

More on Insurance. The rates were by age and rank. I seem to remember that for the military there were concession stands in the BX/PX lobby that sold insurance. I think some American companies sell it fom here, like USAA. I remember paying about 1K back in 73, I was 34, don't know what it is now. Check with your local insurance company they may have some info.

I also remember that if you hit an animal or a tree, the joke was put it in your truck cause you will pay for the future history of that animal or tree. Ha.

If you come under the status of forces agreement then that may help in costs.

[jfclancy]

Do not want to hijack thread but here is another source of info.
BTW unless your going over by ship with your Marauder almost every base/post has some sort of insurance available right off post/base.
best of luck :beer::beer:

http://germany.usembassy.gov/acs/driving_in_germany.html