Do you remember this

[Dennis Reinhart]

RP cold air kit
Well I have good news, we now these in stock, I feel they are by far the best cold air kit for the Marauder as well as the late model Crown Vic's, I am going to offer these with a K&N style intake tube, since the Carbon fiber is very expensive and no longer made, but I am going to send one out and have it coated to appear as carbon fiber and I will Post new pictures, and figure out a fair mark up, and sell these as soon as possible.
http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1148502313-DSC00106.JPG

[SC Cheesehead]

RP cold air kit
Well I have good news, we now these in stock, I feel they are by far the best cold air kit for the Marauder as well as the late model Crown Vic's, I am going to offer these with a K&N style intake tube, since the Carbon fiber is very expensive and no longer made, but I am going to send one out and have it coated to appear as carbon fiber and I will Post new pictures, and figure out a fair mark up, and sell these as soon as possible.
http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1148502313-DSC00106.JPG

Still running a OEM intake tube, but I LOVE my PHP; looks, sound, etc. :up:

[MMBLUE]

Let us know Dennis, I'm in the market.

[Ktorres1]

Very nice! I'm in love with my jlt but this looks like a good buy!

[Ktorres1]

Hey Dennis You think that sheild will fit over my jlt ?

[Dennis Reinhart]

Hey Dennis You think that sheild will fit over my jlt ?


No it will not it is part of the kit

[Dennis Reinhart]

Well I got four of these last week, I am installing one on Ford Wrench's car, and he got the last carbon tube I had, now there kits are different than the one years ago as you can see they sent clips for the nuts for the stainless steel cover screws which are also SS. And this cover is polished the older one was not. It comes with the optional tube as shown, I sent one to Hydo Solutions to get the cost to see if I can sell it plain or carbon coated laminate.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0772.jpg

So what I have done is install riv nuts I fell this is much better

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0773.jpg


http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0774.jpg

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http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0776.jpg

I am waiting on the silicone collars they will be here tomorrow, I will also post the pictures of the regular tube and the Carbon fiber laminate next week.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0778.jpg

[SC Cheesehead]

Sweet!

I really like the polished SS, Dennis.

[frdwrnch]

Looks Great!

[Dennis Reinhart]

Now take a look and tell me what you think.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0781.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0782.jpg

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http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0787.jpg

I would love to have a Trilogy install and make the knock sensors work in the OEM position this is one of my goals, as well as install a KB kit, but I still love Vortech. I hope every one has a great weekend.:burnout:

[LeoVampire]

Looks great Dennis!

:coolman:

[Dennis Reinhart]

Thank you Leo, I am putting the car on the dyno tomorrow.

[SC Cheesehead]

Thank you Leo, I am putting the car on the dyno tomorrow.

+1 on the looks.

Looking forward to the dyno numbers.

Say hi to Russell for me, we miss him up here!

[J.bo]

Dennis how long is the filter and is it a power stack type (open front end)? Are they ready for sale?

[Dennis Reinhart]

There ready, I have not heard from Hydro Solutions on the optional tubes, it is a K&N and it is not open ended I will measure the length in the morning.

[Glenn]

Very nice looking piece - the chrome shield and carbon fiber look just great. :beer:

Glenn :burnout:

[ImpalaSlayer]

Very nice looking piece - the chrome shield and carbon fiber look just great. :beer:

Glenn :burnout:


Glenn where you been hiding?

[frdwrnch]

Thanks Dennis. I have driven the car for about a week and it's drives much better. I have not done many wide open throttle events but it feels good and I plan to do some test and tune in a few weeks after I get my Nittos. The new CAI looks great! I also believe I may have picked up a little mpg w/this tune.
We missed you at the car show but I realize you were busy. It was better than expected with 63 cars and trucks. We figured about 40 cars as we had less than two months to put this together. Next year we will probably do it a little earlier and promote it better and hope for a hundred. We would love to have you. Modern Mustangs of Jax did a great job!

[Dennis Reinhart]

RP cold air kit
Well I have good news, we now these in stock, I feel they are by far the best cold air kit for the Marauder as well as the late model Crown Vic's, I am going to offer these with a K&N style intake tube, since the Carbon fiber is very expensive and no longer made, but I am going to send one out and have it coated to appear as carbon fiber and I will Post new pictures, and figure out a fair mark up, and sell these as soon as possible.
http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1148502313-DSC00106.JPG



Ok back by requeat Doom said he was in on the the new revised CAK several Trilogy owners and the N/A cars really like this so tell me, if you would like to get in on this it is a qualty product with a high flow air cleaner and it ist stainless steel. I will have the Marauder Logo on it. I need to buy five at a time.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1302370633-drcak.jpg

[DOOM]

I'm in for for one!

[Joe Walsh]

- Will the Godshead & Marauder logo be laser etched like the previous style?
- Polished Stainless Steel?
- What will the kit sell for?
- How much if I already have a carbon fiber intake tube?

[Krytin]

- Will the Godshead & Marauder logo be laser etched like the previous style?
- Polished Stainless Steel?
- What will the kit sell for?
- How much if I already have a carbon fiber intake tube?


Waiting to hear answers to these questions - no tube for me either unless you can find a way to reproduce the C/F tubes.

[DOOM]

- Will the Godshead & Marauder logo be laser etched like the previous style?
- Polished Stainless Steel?

polished stainless. YES!

Gods head & Marauder logo. (after talking to Reinhart) YES!

That's the only will I'll get it is with the logos on it.

[JBeezy]

I'm in for one. How much

[Dennis Reinhart]

This is not laser etched it's on Mercmans and it appears to be a decal, now I do not have the tubes I can the K&N tube for those that want it, I will get started on this next week, I ordered five I will check on the laser etching as well. I will have cost next week.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I spoke to the man that will be making these for me today, they will be pollished stainless steel, and he can have these laser etched I need to get the image, Dan is going to help with that so I have five on order I will have the cost Tuesday.

[JBeezy]

Will 1 of those 5 be mine?

[Dennis Reinhart]

Will 1 of those 5 be mine?


It is now:beer::beer:

[J.bo]

What is the cost?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

I spoke to the man that will be making these for me today, they will be pollished stainless steel, and he can have these laser etched I need to get the image, Dan is going to help with that so I have five on order I will have the cost Tuesday.

Dennis -

Would you consider a Tune/CAI "Combo" deal?

Mark

[Dennis Reinhart]

Dennis -

Would you consider a Tune/CAI "Combo" deal?

Mark


Sure Mark I am having S&B make a custom open ended air filter for this kit. I am now a S&B dealer. I have to get the company the Marauder logo and then I will have a idea as to what I have invested in this and post a price.

S&B could not provide me a picture but it will be close to center one shown below.

http://www.autoanything.com/images/products/large/air_intake_systems/sb_filter_family.jpg

[cpe6]

Very nice extremely

[hotford]

Bonner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JBeezy]

I'll take a oil seperator kit as well. Let me know when u get the price of the cold air kit

[babbage]

I'm interested! Very nice.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I have sent a center cap to use as a template and then below that it will say Marauder, I should have these ready in about two weeks, now I have the oil seperators in stockjust give me a call.

[JBeezy]

I have sent a center cap to use as a template and then below that it will say Marauder, I should have these ready in about two weeks, now I have the oil seperators in stockjust give me a call.

I'll hold up and get both at the same time. 1 purchase to combine shipping

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here is what I had S&B make for me they sent me this today, this will be the air cleaner for the new CAK.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1303313735-SB1.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1303313765-SB.jpg

[JBeezy]

Looks good. Any round about time when the kit will be available

[DOOM]

Looks good. Any round about time when the kit will be available

Yeah what he said.
Waiting on a price and availability as well.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I should have these ready to ship next week here is the image I will have laser cut on the CAK


http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1303931162-Mauraderairbox.jpg

[DOOM]

Sweet!!! :drool:

How much??? :D

[J.bo]

And what is the cost?

[Dennis Reinhart]

I will have a total cost this week I am waiting on the cost of the laser etching and thnks every one for your support and patients

[WhatsUpDOHC]

There ready, I have not heard from Hydro Solutions on the optional tubes, it is a K&N and it is not open ended I will measure the length in the morning.

I'm lookin' for the combo deal:

CAK/CAI
DR Tune
Brisk Plugs

Mark

[Dennis Reinhart]

I'm lookin' for the combo deal:

CAK/CAI
DR Tune
Brisk Plugs

Mark

I never followed this because of the cost but if you want one I will

[JBeezy]

Any word on the cost of the cold air kit?

[Dennis Reinhart]

I should have it Monday they are going to send me a sample of the etching and then we are ready to go.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

I never followed this because of the cost but if you want one I will

Dennis -

Sure - I'd be interested in what all three would cost.

Thanks,

Mark

[Dennis Reinhart]

Ok this just came today this is not etched it is actualy engraved the metal is not the same as shown here it will be pollished SS so please tell me what you think and we are ready to go on the CAK

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1304609391-airboxlogo.jpg

[JBeezy]

Looks good to me. No complaints here. Just waiting on a price shipped to 35904

[fastblackmerc]

Ok this just came today this is not etched it is actualy engraved the metal is not the same as shown here it will be pollished SS so please tell me what you think and we are ready to go on the CAK

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1304609391-airboxlogo.jpg

Looks good!

[babbage]

Logo looks good, It will look even better on the polished ss. I'm interested in one.

[cpe6]

Dennis have you talked to TODD about the brakes for my car, Allen? I just received a message from him. Give me a call.

[JBeezy]

Any word on Price?

[DOOM]

YES YES YES YES!!!!!

Let's get this going!!!

How much longer???

[ctrlraven]

Looks good, just need to take some paint and smear it in the engraving to give it a nice clean fill in. At least that's what I would do with mine (red paint) if I pick one up.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I fully agree with you that adding the color to the engraving would be a nice touch. Now regardless of what a few people think I am not making a lot on this kit, so when the price is posted if you want the kit fine, if not Travis has one Bruce has one and K&N. This is a polished SS cover a powder coated base a custom S&B air filter that is shown in this thread here. If I could order twenty I could get them cheaper. I can not do this, so I feel 250.00 is a fair price. The K&N goes for that if we want to try a group buy of ten or more I am sure I can lower the price. I also can get the tube used on the K&N if any one is interested for a small additional fee you want to spend more I can get it painted to look just like carbn fibor, I should have one kit here next week for all to look at, I hope every one has a safe weekend.

[DOOM]

I'm ready to order!!!
Let me know when you have them!

[JBeezy]

I'm in for the group purchase

[Dennis Reinhart]

Ok this just came today this is not etched it is actually engraved the metal is not the same as shown here it will be polished SS so please tell me what you think and we are ready to go on the CAK

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1304609391-airboxlogo.jpg


Now imagine that engraved on this with color filling the engraving. And this kit also allows outside air entering the OEM air box to enter in the front of the CAK.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0783.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0775.jpg

[MOTOWN]

ohhhhh i likey!

[J.bo]

I'm interested in the filter and cover. How much for those pieces? I already have a tube.

[Krytin]

I'm interested in the filter and cover. How much for those pieces? I already have a tube.

+1 on that^^^^.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I'm interested in the filter and cover. How much for those pieces? I already have a tube.


I am sorry I can not part out kits, these are custom built per order.

[J.bo]

I am sorry I can not parts out kits these are custom built per order.

I thought you said you are using K&N tube?? If that is the case how is that custom when the only custom part is the filter shield?

[Dennis Reinhart]

Dennis how long is the filter and is it a power stack type (open front end)? Are they ready for sale?



J.Bo please read the entire post. For the members that do not want it I fullt respect that and I understand that. Tis is your choice the base is steel powder coated the air filter is custom made by S&B which is better than K&N. the sheield is pollished stainless steel and custom engraved with the Marauder logo. I have to buy five at a time and it is less that Pauls original kit and much beter quality. Pauls came with out the tube I had Metco make a carbon tube this is now now no longer made and that was about 300.00. I can get the K&N but that will be more money, and I could get carbon fiber coated more money. I am here to do the best I can for you the members.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I will have a completed kit here tomorrow and I will post it up on a Trilogy car we have here.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I'm sure many of us here have heard the old saying that patience is a virtue and sometimes we have to wait on a good thing, will that is the case with the cold air kit that many of you have so patiently been waiting on. I received the prototype today and the cover is absolutely perfect, the marauder logo looks awesome. I had SNB custom make a filter for this cold air kit and it is a little bit too large which is not an issue I am calling them today. The kit will come with Chrome fasteners and the hardware and instructions the base will be powder coated black. As you can see in the photographs the air filter has an open ended element so does the cold air kit this will match up perfectly with the outside air opening that's built into the marauder front header panel, this will allow fresh outside air to enter the front of the conical open ended air cleaner. For those of us that go to the drag strip if you took out the headlight this would actually increase forced air induction for the naturally aspirated marauders. So I am ready to start taking orders I've have half a dozen sitting on my desk I have not run their credit cards but I intend to do so this week. I've have given the manufacturer the go-ahead to start production.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305649387-rhpcak.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305650977-rhpcaklog.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305651016-rhpcaktop.jpg

So I want to thank those members that have so patiently waited on this it truly has been worth the wait.

Now if I can just find a marauder to test this on. I will do a before and after dyno test, oops I forgot to look out my front door, and I have two inside the shop as well.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305652679-canyousaymarauders.jpg

And while I was writing this I nice man from Miami drove up and dropped this off for a Novi 1200 install.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305652871-03blue.jpg

Yes it is light blue.

[DOOM]

What's the price??? :D

[Dennis Reinhart]

Well Doom what do you think this would also go good with a chrome alternator.:banana2:the old kit sold for over 300.00 and that was with out engraving I am selling this for 258.00, I can also add a K&N tube and I could have that coated to apear just like carbon fiber. I will have to determine that cost, as soon as Sheila get's here in my car I will install it and take pictures of it on the car, I will do dyno runs back to back and data log the car being tested.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305651016-rhpcaktop.jpg

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[Blackened300a]

Dennis, how much was that chrome alternator again and what was the turn around to get one?

[Dennis Reinhart]

I have decided to build these as a entire units, they will be completely rebuilt and bench tested with a 1 year warranty, they will not have the clutch pulley, and they are 500.00 plus the core charge. I should have several ready in about three weeks and thank you for the interest.

[Joe Walsh]

That looks great!

Is SNB going to re-size the filter to make it fit properly inside the heat sheild?

[J.bo]

I'm sure many of us here have heard the old saying that patience is a virtue and sometimes we have to wait on a good thing, will that is the case with the cold air kit that many of you have so patiently been waiting on. I received the prototype today and the cover is absolutely perfect, the marauder logo looks awesome. I had SNB custom make a filter for this cold air kit and it is a little bit too large which is not an issue I am calling them today. The kit will come with Chrome fasteners and the hardware and instructions the base will be powder coated black. As you can see in the photographs the air filter has an open ended element so does the cold air kit this will match up perfectly with the outside air opening that's built into the marauder front header panel, this will allow fresh outside air to enter the front of the conical open ended air cleaner. For those of us that go to the drag strip if you took out the headlight this would actually increase forced air induction for the naturally aspirated marauders. So I am ready to start taking orders I've have half a dozen sitting on my desk I have not run their credit cards but I intend to do so this week. I've have given the manufacturer the go-ahead to start production.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305649387-rhpcak.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305650977-rhpcaklog.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305651016-rhpcaktop.jpg

So I want to thank those members that have so patiently waited on this it truly has been worth the wait.

Now if I can just find a marauder to test this on. I will do a before and after dyno test, oops I forgot to look out my front door, and I have two inside the shop as well.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305652679-canyousaymarauders.jpg

And while I was writing this I nice man from Miami drove up and dropped this off for a Novi 1200 install.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305652871-03blue.jpg

Yes it is light blue.

I must be the brothers car. MIA Dade County!!!

[DOOM]

Well Doom what do you think

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305651016-rhpcaktop.jpg



My "BLING SENSE" is tingling!!! :coolman: :drool: :banana2:

[Dennis Reinhart]

That looks great!

Is SNB going to re-size the filter to make it fit properly inside the heat sheild?


Yes I just got off the phone with them and they are going to send me one out right away.

[fastblackmerc]

I'm sure many of us here have heard the old saying that patience is a virtue and sometimes we have to wait on a good thing, will that is the case with the cold air kit that many of you have so patiently been waiting on. I received the prototype today and the cover is absolutely perfect, the marauder logo looks awesome. I had SNB custom make a filter for this cold air kit and it is a little bit too large which is not an issue I am calling them today. The kit will come with Chrome fasteners and the hardware and instructions the base will be powder coated black. As you can see in the photographs the air filter has an open ended element so does the cold air kit this will match up perfectly with the outside air opening that's built into the marauder front header panel, this will allow fresh outside air to enter the front of the conical open ended air cleaner. For those of us that go to the drag strip if you took out the headlight this would actually increase forced air induction for the naturally aspirated marauders. So I am ready to start taking orders I've have half a dozen sitting on my desk I have not run their credit cards but I intend to do so this week. I've have given the manufacturer the go-ahead to start production.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305649387-rhpcak.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305650977-rhpcaklog.jpg

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305651016-rhpcaktop.jpg

So I want to thank those members that have so patiently waited on this it truly has been worth the wait.

Now if I can just find a marauder to test this on. I will do a before and after dyno test, oops I forgot to look out my front door, and I have two inside the shop as well.



Damm that looks good!

I may have to ditch my JLT......

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here it is with the OEM tube I want to do a K&N that has been carbon fiber laminated.

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/session/00-00-1305673085-RCAKINSTALLED.jpg

[Dennis Reinhart]

I thought you said you are using K&N tube?? If that is the case how is that custom when the only custom part is the filter shield?

No this is a complete kit with the base

http://web.iwebcenters.com/reinhartautomotive/images/IMG_0775.jpg


This holds the air filter, and the cover bolts to that with the hardware, the K&N tube to the T/B is a optional purchase.

[JBeezy]

Is $250 the price for the filter and the housing?

[Dennis Reinhart]

Is $250 the price for the filter and the housing?


It is the price for the complete kit.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I have a JLT kit here and a K&N I will use these tubes and the OEM tube and do before and after dyno tunes and I will post pictures of the install I am waiting on the new S&B filter first.

[Krytin]

I have a JLT kit here and a K&N I will use these tubes and the OEM tube and do before and after dyno tunes and I will post pictures of the install I am waiting on the new S&B filter first.


Very interested in these results - thanks for making the effort!!

[DOOM]

Screw the dyno numbers! I just want the BLING! :coolman:

I'm already at 500RWHP!
Ship mine now!!! :D :drool:

[CBT]

Screw the dyno numbers! I just want the BLING! :coolman:

I'm already at 500RWHP!
Ship mine now!!! :D :drool:

LMAO! That cover is sharp, no doubt.

[TAKEDOWN]

Is it me or should the God's Head be facing the other way?

[fastblackmerc]

Is it me or should the God's Head be facing the other way?

I think he can face either way.

[FF1077]

On my 65 Comet he faces right.
On my 03 Marauder he faces left.

My choice would be to have him face the direction of all his buddies on the car.

[Dennis Reinhart]

On my 65 Comet he faces right.
On my 03 Marauder he faces left.

My choice would be to have him face the direction of all his buddies on the car.


Dam???>>><<<""&&*** does this mean he swings both ways.:eek::shake::(

[DOOM]

Dam???>>><<<""&&*** does this mean he swings both ways.:eek::shake::(

Only on DTR's! :lol:

[Dennis Reinhart]

Part 1

There has been a lot of good points brought up about IAT, and our cars, so here is what I can shed on this as well.

What is IAT, IAT stands for intake air temperature, and OAT stands for outside air temperature. The Mercury Marauder has both a 0AT sensor as well as an IAT sensor. The 0AT sensor is located in front of the AC condenser on the driver side. And it works with the cars air conditioner. The IAT sensor is built into the mass airflow sensor. IAT sensor on a centrifugal as well as roots or Eaton supercharged car is critical, years ago the IAT sensor was placed at the inlet of the supercharger this is incorrect; it should be placed on the outlet of the supercharger. This is why you run a separate IAT on the Eaton’s and Vortech S/C now if you use the SCT slotted Maf it also has the IAT built into it and if you install this in the pipe going to the T/B the IAT is in it’s proper place this is called a blow through configuration, if the Maf is on the inlet of the S/C this is called a suck through configuration.

The reason why this is so important is the IAT sensor is telling the computer what's the actual temperature that is entering the throttle body, so if you're taking your IAT reading from the inlet of the supercharger that is seeing OAT once this air has been compressed by the supercharger this dramatically raises the air temperature well over 150° but the computer is seeing out side air, OAT not the 150 degree raised air. So if it is on the discharge of the S/C then you will have a true reading of the air temperature entering the intake.This is also why you run an intercooler. To lower inlet air temperature so you can run more timing. An efficient intercooler should allow for about 20° over your outside air temperature this is either water to air intercooler or an air to air intercooler.

On Eaton supercharged cars the IAT when properly placed is in the lower intake this allows for real-time air temperature readings which are critical to keep the car from spark knocking or detonating with rapid increases in your IAT, this happens especially at the track when running back to back passes or sever duty driving on hot summer days, originally the Eaton supercharged cars use the IAT built into the mass airflow sensor in essence this is exactly what Vortech did years ago by placing the IAT at the inlet of the centrifugal supercharger instead of on the outlet of the supercharger this will give a totally false reading to the ECM and can lead to engine damage.

Now on naturally aspirated Marauders using a stock mass airflow sensor as earlier stated the IAT is built into the mass airflow sensor so as air is drawn into the air cleaner and then passes through the mass airflow sensor you're taking an actual reading of the air that is entering the mass airflow sensor and sending that to the ECM as real-time data. With the hood closed on our cars on 100° day the IAT can climb well over 150° now once the car starts moving and air starts passing through the radiator and the engine bay the IAT will drop to about what the outside air temperature is.There's absolutely no way with a naturally aspirated Marauder are you going to see an IAT reading lower than the outside air temperature. If you have an efficient air box or cold air kit, CAK as previously stated, you are going to see the outside air temperature once the cars moving at highway speeds. Now if you hit the car with a shot of nitrous in front of the mass airflow sensor you would see an immediate drop in IAT.

Part 2

Now what does a CAK actually do, a true Cold air kit would take all its inlet air from the out side of the engine compartment, it allows for a larger volume of air to enter the intake, the critical factors are, if there is a larger amount of air entering the intake it is possible to lean the car out, now if a car is leaner it will make more power, but you can also be to lean and the car could spark knock and break a ring or burn a valve. This is why companies invest in dyno testing to verify that the cars air fuel AF has not been changed do to the CAK. And if it has been changed that can easily be corrected with custom tuning. I have had many cars on the dyno. I have done before and after dyno runs, the 3V GT Mustang gains significantly with a good CAK and a custom tune, the new 3V 5.4 Ford trucks really perk up with a CAK and a tune because the CAK does have a big effect on AF air fuel.

The limiting factors of any CAK are the filter element size and the over all design of the CAK base and inlet tube, to small of a air filter will limit air volume of the CAK itself, and you never want a bend in tubing in front of the MAF mass air flow sensor, what that will cause is the air to become turbulent as it enters the MAF and this can throw off the mass air flow transfer function even further, but it some times can be corrected on the dyno but you are better off avoiding this if possible. On air filters that use oil, you have to be very careful of not to over oil the air filter element because under WOT the air coming through the air filter can actually pull the oil off the filter and it will collect on the hot wire element of the mass air flow sensor and can ruin it or alter its reading.

Now during the next week I will have a 03 Marauder N/A on the dyno, I will start with a completely stock tune I will do a pull with a stock air box and then with a K&N and a JLT and the new kit I have, I will data log every thing I normally do when I tune on the dyno. And I will post the data. I should have the new S&B filter here on Monday. I hope every one has a good weekend.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here is what S&B sent me today I should have this Monday for testing.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/580/medium/FilterforReinhart.jpg (javascript:;)

[DOOM]

And this will mate up to a k&n tube with no problem?

[Dennis Reinhart]

I have those in stock and I will fit this on the car to tested next week. I am sure the K&N tube will have to be shortened to allow for the length of the CAK.

[J.bo]

Dennis are you going to use a K&N filter in the stock filter box? I would love to see that vs the stock paper filter.

[jflave]

Great looking kit Dennis, nice job putting this together. Look foward to seeing the dyno #'s. :)

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Part 1

(Great info from Dennis........)

Now during the next week I will have a 03 Marauder N/A on the dyno, I will start with a completely stock tune I will do a pull with a stock air box and then with a K&N and a JLT and the new kit I have, I will data log every thing I normally do when I tune on the dyno. And I will post the data. I should have the new S&B filter here on Monday. I hope every one has a good weekend.

This sounds like a great test - I am really looking forward to this information.

Thank you Dennis!

Mark

[Dennis Reinhart]

Dennis are you going to use a K&N filter in the stock filter box? I would love to see that vs the stock paper filter.


J.bo I am not using a K&N filtrer I am using a S&B a much better filter, and this is a reusable air filter.

[Dennis Reinhart]

This sounds like a great test - I am really looking forward to this information.

Thank you Dennis!

Mark


Your welcome Mark and have a good weekend and thanks for your support.

[J.bo]

I was referring to the stock air box using k&n panel filter when you start testing. How is S&B better than K&N?

[cpe6]

Just got back in town Dennis, looks nice would love to have one. Getting ready for Miami; whats the date on my MM making it back home?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Your welcome Mark and have a good weekend and thanks for your support.

Dennis -

I think that this CAK and a specifically designed DR tune for the CAK (and Brisk plugs) would be a KILLER package.

Mark

[Dennis Reinhart]

I will test Brisk plugs tomorrow, today I did a stock air box test, and with my kit.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/580/medium/sab.jpg (javascript:;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/580/medium/rpcak1.jpg (javascript:;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/580/medium/rpcak.jpg (javascript:;)

[DOOM]

HOW SOON CAN I PLACE MY ORDER??? :drool:

[MOTOWN]

that does look sweet, and i already have a K&N tube! i likey

[Dennis Reinhart]

I am ordering five kits in the AM and I am finishing dyno testing and I am testing Brisk spark plugs.

[Blackened300a]

I am testing Brisk spark plugs.

Looking forward to the outcome. How soon can you get these in stock?

[Dennis Reinhart]

I have the S/C in stock now and one set of N/A but I am a dealer so there only two days away.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

I will test Brisk plugs tomorrow, today I did a stock air box test, and with my kit.



Any initial numbers/HP/RWT Increases?

[DOOM]

When will you be ready to ship???

[Blackened300a]

These are the nicest intakes on the market IMO. Even better with engraving.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4289/179/15/790625674/n790625674_1665644_4563098.jpg ?dl=1

[MOTOWN]

:eek::eek::eek: if only i could find one of them metco tubes!:argh:

[Dennis Reinhart]

These are the nicest intakes on the market IMO. Even better with engraving.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4289/179/15/790625674/n790625674_1665644_4563098.jpg ?dl=1



I like this as well how was this applied.

[Blackened300a]

I like this as well how was this applied.

Years ago there was a member that was doing the etching for the PHP lid. Barry (Cruztaker) was selling one two years back and I picked up the lid from him. It looks laser etched with the Gods head on top and "MARAUDER" along the side of the tin.

[babbage]

These are the nicest intakes on the market IMO. Even better with engraving.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4289/179/15/790625674/n790625674_1665644_4563098.jpg ?dl=1

I love this CAI Kit. Metco tube is sexy but my K&N tube will have to do. How much needs to be trimmed off the K&N ? I really like the fact that this CAI uses the factory bolt locations to secure it. Can someone post a picture of the mounting points again (bolts)

Thanks!

p.s. Paul your coolant is a little low! (Damn that's clean)

[Blackened300a]

p.s. Paul your coolant is a little low! (Damn that's clean)

This was pre-engine build. The coolant is now amber and topped off. ;)

[DOOM]

Dennis are these ready to ship yet???

[Dennis Reinhart]

After three attempts this week S&B finally got the filter right, I spoke to the company that is making the CAK and they are at the powder coaters so they will be ready next week tomorrow I will show the sample CAK thanks for being so patient and I am looking in to the laser etching.

[cpe6]

Looks good Dennis I would love to have it tested on my car; its been a while since I seen it; recognized it by the License Plate. The alternator looks great. Just out of curiousity what would it take to put a 5.4 cobra block in there or am I getting ahead of myself. Allen

[Dennis Reinhart]

I spoke to the fabricator the kits will be here this week, I truly am sorry for the delay and I will have the template to do a lasser etch as well as the engraving, I want to thank Doom for asking me to do this.

[Tom Doan]

Doom took first again today:bows:, and I did not have my sun glasses, so If you could let him twist on the hook some more it would save our poor eye balls another week at church.
PS. HE DROVE HIS CAR IN THE RAIN TODAY!!!! it is completely ruined and melted into the ground just like the witch in the wizard of OZ.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Okay they are here I have four in stock they can now be readily made Doom has the pick of the litter and I sold one today, so that leaves two let me know I will order more and thanks every one.

[DOOM]

Dennis ill be placing my order with you on FRIDAY!!! :banana2: