Stock Marauder 1/4 Mile Times

[Jeronimojc]

Do any of you guys have records on 1/4 mile times on stock MMs or MMs with minor mods?

I went to the drag strip for the first time ever (as a driver) last night. My best time was 15.059 sec (94.75 MPH) with a Reaction time of 0.440. I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought I could get below 15 but not such luck. The only mod to my MM is a K&N filter (if you call that a mod).

It was fun and I am thinking of keeping records of how 1/4 mile times improve as I venture into different mods. :D




Here are the top three times as posted (claimed) on this thread. I'd be happy to update this if we get better times claimed.

Member: breeze
Time: 14.38 sec
Comments: 38 Degrees

Member: trippletrans
Time: 14.5 sec
Comments: Info provided by sailsmen

Member: Seneca
Time: 14.7
Comments: bone stock with 5k miles on the car

[SVT_MERC]

Welcome to the world of racing, it's addicting!

Not bad for first runs in a stock Marauder. My best was a 14.97 in my Marquis but that had some mods on it, in stock trim it was low 16's.

[RacerX]

That's good for stock! Congrats!

[Pat]

Yes, I would say you are on the fast side of the stock envelope.

[LANDY]

my best time when i had the stock mm was 15.2 at 94mph.

[Jeronimojc]

Thanks guys! It definitely is adicting. I didn't realize how much my tires were spinning when I tried to pre-load. It took me a few runs and comparing the times to realize what was going on. I'd imagine better tires would make a difference.

I'll wait until my next upgrade before I hit the track again.

[sailsmen]

The best time was 14.5 by trippletrans.

[SID210SA]

Pretty good....My first time ever going down the 1/4 was in the Marauder....I did a 15.6 @ 91 MPH....dont remember my reaction time though....after the JLT and Lidio tune I did 14.6 @ 95 or 97....cant remember...its been so long...

but you can look here: http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/timeslips.php
and see where you stand.

[sailsmen]

I enter all the time slip data in xcel including temp/hum. It is a great data base esp for bracket racing.

[MMarauder03]

Best stock time was 15.23 @ 94.5mph. 102 degrees, 60% humidity

[fastblackmerc]

Do any of you guys have records on 1/4 mile times on stock MMs or MMs with minor mods?

I went to the drag strip for the first time ever (as a driver) last night. My best time was 15.059 sec (94.75 MPH) with a Reaction time of 0.440. I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought I could get below 15 but not such luck. The only mod to my MM is a K&N filter (if you call that a mod).

It was fun and I am thinking of keeping records of how 1/4 mile times improve as I venture into different mods. :D

Your time is about average for a stock MM.

Realize that not all MM were created equal from the factory.

To start I'd recommend a tune, 4.10's, CAI (I prefer JLT) and underdrive pulleys. That should get you in the mid 14's. With those mods my MM would run 14.3 - 14.5 all day long. Shamed alot of ricers that line up next to me.

[breeze]

my best time was 14.38 in 38* with 235s on rear but latest in 80* with bigger tires 265/50 did 15.2

[Paul T. Casey]

15.0x is a good stock time. I think I ran pretty close to that bone stock at SSHS3. You can probably gain a little more than a second with all the bolt ons. Good part about a bolt on only car is consistancy. I ran all the way to the finals at SSHS7 and didn't have to change the dial in the whole day, I believe it was 7 rounds.(wrote a 14.02 on my window and ran it all day). Keep practicing the launch and the tree, that's where you win the races.

[Jeronimojc]

The best time was 14.5 by trippletrans.

14.5! That's outstanding. Didn't know a stock mm would be capable of that. Good info.


Pretty good....My first time ever going down the 1/4 was in the Marauder....I did a 15.6 @ 91 MPH....dont remember my reaction time though....after the JLT and Lidio tune I did 14.6 @ 95 or 97....cant remember...its been so long...

but you can look here: http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/timeslips.php
and see where you stand.

That's great. I didn't even know there was a database for timeslips. I'll add my info there.

Thanks!

[Jeronimojc]

my best time was 14.38 in 38* with 235s on rear but latest in 80* with bigger tires 265/50 did 15.2


14.38 with a stock mm? Whoa... It keeps getting better. Maybe I can get below 15 after all. I'll target a cold day.

[MMarauder03]

14.38 with a stock mm? Whoa... It keeps getting better. Maybe I can get below 15 after all. I'll target a cold day.

I ran a 15.1 the other week, didn't write down conditions tho.
What have you run before?

[Jeronimojc]

I ran a 15.1 the other week, didn't write down conditions tho.
What have you run before?

Nothing. That was my first experience ever at the drag strip. I guess the conditions must have been good. I assume it was about 65 degrees.

[MMarauder03]

Nothing. That was my first experience ever at the drag strip. I guess the conditions must have been good. I assume it was about 65 degrees.

You got 14's on a cold day no problem.

[Krytin]

15.0x is a good stock time. I think I ran pretty close to that bone stock at SSHS3. You can probably gain a little more than a second with all the bolt ons. Good part about a bolt on only car is consistancy. I ran all the way to the finals at SSHS7 and didn't have to change the dial in the whole day, I believe it was 7 rounds.(wrote a 14.02 on my window and ran it all day). Keep practicing the launch and the tree, that's where you win the races.

That there ^^^^ is some good advice!

[Motorhead350]

15.1 bone stock for me. 14.6 with an intake and flash. Now 12.3 with boost and then some.

[Jeronimojc]

15.1 bone stock for me. 14.6 with an intake and flash. Now 12.3 with boost and then some.


That's good info. Thanks!

[Seneca]

14.7 bone stock with 5k miles on the car. dont remember conditions either. i know it was cool though. ;)

[myrodr]

my car with 68k miles best 15.8 stock... with 4.10gears and flash tune 14.86

[Jeronimojc]

my car with 68k miles best 15.8 stock... with 4.10gears and flash tune 14.86


That's great improvement on basic mod! I am gona have to learn a few things from you.

[MMarauder03]

Update, got my tune today and ran a 14.5 tonight. Bone stock shaved .6 off with just a tune

[Paul T. Casey]

my car with 68k miles best 15.8 stock... with 4.10gears and flash tune 14.86


I'm guessing it was hot and humid both times. Seems a bit off on both.

[babbage]

Update, got my tune today and ran a 14.5 tonight. Bone stock shaved .6 off with just a tune

Nice. that's about my story. The next 1/2 second quicker is a bit more expensive. ;)

Warning: it's addictive. Just ask Moe or Sherman!

[MMarauder03]

Nice. that's about my story. The next 1/2 second quicker is a bit more expensive. ;)

Warning: it's addictive. Just ask Moe or Sherman!

I know! I already have plans, just need money! :burnout:

[Tyrone Minto]

15.15 @85 MPH first time out bone stock
14.9299 @95 MPH with lidio tune and K&N CAI in 80degree weather
14.79 and 14.84 2 yrs ago, lowered 1" and a bit more experience

Had a rear axle seal go bad at 135,000 miles so I put in a fresh posi, axles,rotors and a 4:10
Why did I wait, still better than 20MPG, avg over 80mph

[Jeronimojc]

Update, got my tune today and ran a 14.5 tonight. Bone stock shaved .6 off with just a tune


15.15 @85 MPH first time out bone stock
14.9299 @95 MPH with lidio tune and K&N CAI in 80degree weather
14.79 and 14.84 2 yrs ago, lowered 1" and a bit more experience

Great info guys. I know there are lots of variables when comparing things this way but this gives me a feel for how much a given mod helps with the 1/4 mile times. I find this kind of info more important on gear change mods since you can't really do a HP comparisson on that. Good luck on your search for speed!:burnout:

[fastblackmerc]

Great info guys. I know there are lots of variables when comparing things this way but this gives me a feel for how much a given mod helps with the 1/4 mile times. I find this kind of info more important on gear change mods since you can't really do a HP comparisson on that. Good luck on your search for speed!:burnout:

Installing 4.10's won't get you HP, it will launch the big boat quicker.

[Jeronimojc]

Installing 4.10's won't get you HP, it will launch the big boat quicker.


Exactly my point. There are no HP gains to measure when you change gears. Therefore, 1/4 mile time comparisons give you some info on the improvement. I should have explained it better. Glad you elaborated on this.

[Tyrone Minto]

15.15 @85 MPH first time out bone stock
14.9299 @95 MPH with lidio tune and K&N CAI in 80degree weather
14.79 and 14.84 2 yrs ago, lowered 1" and a bit more experience

Had a rear axle seal go bad at 135,000 miles so I put in a fresh posi, axles,rotors and a 4:10
Why did I wait, still better than 20MPG, avg over 80mph

Ran Sunday for first time with the 4:10 gear, 70 degrees, mild launch, 137,000 miles on the OD. 1,500 mile trip avg 21.7 mpg
14.471@ 96.63
14.485@ 97.0

[MMarauder03]

Ran Sunday for first time with the 4:10 gear, 70 degrees, mild launch, 137,000 miles on the OD. 1,500 mile trip avg 21.7 mpg
14.471@ 96.63
14.485@ 97.0

Very consistent! Nice times too! :beer:

[Jeronimojc]

Ran Sunday for first time with the 4:10 gear, 70 degrees, mild launch, 137,000 miles on the OD. 1,500 mile trip avg 21.7 mpg
14.471@ 96.63
14.485@ 97.0


Nice times! Just curious, how do these times compare to your times with stock gears?

[Tyrone Minto]

Nice times! Just curious, how do these times compare to your times with stock gears?
The 14.79 and 14.84 runs were prior to the 4:10 gear change.

[Jeronimojc]

Here is an update... My previous post on 1/4 mile stock MM time was without a tune. Yesterday I did a few runs with a tune. My best time was 14.530 with a RT of 0.207. This is a 1/2 a second improvement from the tune :D.

Temperature was about 55 degrees. Humidity was a bit high at 77%. My times kept on getting worst probably due to increasing humidity. It started to rain by 9:15PM.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 990&stc=1&d=1287875978

[tbone]

14.308 @96.00 Mid 50's.