TripleThreats pics/video

[FormulaMarauder]

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:beer:
You guys need to hear this thing. I needed to change my pants.

[FormulaMarauder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEi-wLkbS1o&feature=player_embedded

[musclemerc]

Damn!!!!!!!

[ntd]

Very cool can't wait to see what this car can due at full potential would be nice to see a little friendly competition at the #1 spot

[MMBLUE]

Very nice Joe. BTW is that the car my engine came out of?

[LANDY]

Nice setup BBC on the rauder

[DTUB]

So what size is the Chevy in there? :shake:

[justbob]

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[NTHE10s]

Great looking set up! love the stance of the car.

[-Matt-]

Chevy... :shake::shake::shake::shake:

[MOTOWN]

thats a sweet setup, all the chevy naysayers horsepower is horsepower!

1320 feet does not have a brandname!

[CBT]

I like the clean engine bay. Car looks sharp.

[FormulaMarauder]

Really? People have a NEED to add their negative 2 cents about the motor swap? The interior, rear, suspension, and engine are impeccable. This is a drag/show car. Period. The engine is probably the least impressive thing on the car.
I've owned all the Americana over the years.......Dodge, GM, and Ford. If it's American, and it's badass, it's OK in my book.

[massacre]

Is that a mouse, or a rat?

Either way, that has got to be one of the nicest MMs I have ever seen.

[sailsmen]

Really? People have a NEED to add their negative 2 cents about the motor swap? The interior, rear, suspension, and engine are impeccable. This is a drag/show car. Period. The engine is probably the least impressive thing on the car.
I've owned all the Americana over the years.......Dodge, GM, and Ford. If it's American, and it's badass, it's OK in my book.

The only negative comment is yours!:lol:

Very clean CAR!

[-Matt-]

My comment was merely a joke... it is absolutely an awesome car!

[RacerX]

God Bless that piece of America! :D Guys, with all the ricers (You should have seen them, even minivans for gawd sakes!), the Marauders showed up as American in genuity and kicked arse! :)

Oh yeah:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0405a.jpg

[FormulaMarauder]

Should have taken more interior pictures. It was cleaner and more well put together than the factory. The overhead chute latch was pure sex.

[RacerX]

Doh! I didn't get that either. Did you chamois the drool off? :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0404a.jpg

[LANDY]

Gotta love those primarys

[ctrlraven]

I like the seats! lol Awesome car.

[FormulaMarauder]

Joe mentioned he'll come to the first track rental day. We need to bring an a batallion of MM's.

[RacerX]

Joe mentioned he'll come to the first track rental day. We need to bring an a batallion of MM's.
You can't threaten me with a good time! :D

[ImpalaSlayer]

i definitely do not like the chevy in a ford thing but it is definitely well put together, not some hack job. just dont get the cross breed thing, coulda done the same with a bbf.

[SC Cheesehead]

i definitely do not like the chevy in a ford thing but it is definitely well put together, not some hack job. Just dont get the cross breed thing, coulda done the same with a bbf.

+1
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[jflave]

Great looking MM, that would scare me, i love it. Have fun :)

[SMOKE]

Ooomph.....thats a spicy meatball....

:D

-Jonathan

[NTHE10s]

Anyone know the Race weight.

[LANDY]

Anyone know the Race weight.

Also what its got for a tranny?

[RacerX]

Not sure about the weight. Tranny is a TH400 I believe. Maybe Joe can chime in, it's his baby!

[Triple Threat]

Engine:547 BBC, 8.8 compression with carb shop blow thru carb
F-2 Procharger 20# boost - 3 core intercooler - magna fuel 500 pump with magna fuel boost reference regulator -C-16 fuel
Transmission: ATI TH400 max duty reverse manual with Griner transbrake rated for 2000 HP
Converter: ATI Outlaw 10 inch
Drive shaft: custom 4" aluminum 59" long with 1350 joints rated 2200 HP
Rear end: Moser fab 9" Ford w/ 35 spline axles, spool; 4:10 pro gears
QA1 double adjustable shocks
Tires: MT drags 31x13.5x15
Race wt. is 3950 with driver

[MOTOWN]

Engine:547 BBC, 8.8 compression with carb shop blow thru carb
F-2 Procharger 20# boost - 3 core intercooler - magna fuel 500 pump with magna fuel boost reference regulator -C-16 fuel
Transmission: ATI TH400 max duty reverse manual with Griner transbrake rated for 2000 HP
Converter: ATI Outlaw 10 inch
Drive shaft: custom 4" aluminum 59" long with 1350 joints rated 2200 HP
Rear end: Moser fab 9" Ford w/ 35 spline axles, spool; 4:10 pro gears
QA1 double adjustable shocks
Tires: MT drags 31x13.5x15
Race wt. is 3950 with driver

ohhhh thats some good stuff! big boy hp:beer:

[DTUB]

Can't wait for the video of you standing this thing on it's bumper......:D

[NTHE10s]

Engine:547 BBC, 8.8 compression with carb shop blow thru carb
F-2 Procharger 20# boost - 3 core intercooler - magna fuel 500 pump with magna fuel boost reference regulator -C-16 fuel
Transmission: ATI TH400 max duty reverse manual with Griner transbrake rated for 2000 HP
Converter: ATI Outlaw 10 inch
Drive shaft: custom 4" aluminum 59" long with 1350 joints rated 2200 HP
Rear end: Moser fab 9" Ford w/ 35 spline axles, spool; 4:10 pro gears
QA1 double adjustable shocks
Tires: MT drags 31x13.5x15
Race wt. is 3950 with driver

Damn! Cant wait to see a FULL pass. That is one sick build.
:beer:

[Smalldogg/03mm]

Daaaaam!!!!!! Let me have???

[massacre]

Sickest Marauder ever.
F-ing supercharged RAT-motored Marauder.
You Sir, are a genius.
Now, I am a Ford guy through-and-through, but the SBC and the "semi-hemi" BBC are some of the best internal-combustion engine deigns. Along with the original hemispherical Mopar V8s
Gotta give credit where credit is due.
I don't have the budget to go that route, but man, I just love the idea of it.

[Motorhead350]

Racecar..........

[2,4shofast]

Beautiful!:beer:

[Triple Threat]

pictures of undercarrage and engine and purple MM all cleaned up and ready to roll in photos

[RacerX]

My wife's going to be jealous...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/member.php?uid=12716&protype=1

[Mr. Man]

i definitely do not like the Chevy in a ford thing but it is definitely well put together, not some hack job. just don't get the cross breed thing, coulda done the same with a bbf.
He could change out the Chevrolet valve covers for something with no writing and all but the most hard-core would never even know it was a Chevy engine:).

[ImpalaSlayer]

He could change out the Chevrolet valve covers for something with no writing and all but the most hard-core would never even know it was a Chevy engine:).
yeah except for the dizzy on the rear of the engine :rolleyes:

[LANDY]

yeah except for the dizzy on the rear of the engine :rolleyes: plus i can usually tell by the sound, as long as they put flowmasters ;).

[RacerX]

Allright Joe, spill it, how's she running? Wish I could have been there!
LVD 04-29-11

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[Triple Threat]

Bill,
As we were applying throttle during burnout, the car was skipping and losing power. Seems to be either electrical or fuel problem - will be in shop this week, we'll let you know. That's why it's called test and tune - Joe

[FormulaMarauder]

Good seeing you again, Joe. You got out right in time, the rain followed you in after you left the gate. Let me know about the next time out!!

[Baaad GN]

Hmmmmmm I don't know, first we love the Chief Dude, now chevies! :-(

[napolitano]

That has got to be the best mm I've seen. Amazingly done.

[Triple Threat]

Been working on some of the fuel system bugs in the M2 race monster, ran track rental today :9.684 @ 147.63 at LVD will be back Sunday for license runs

[MMBLUE]

Great Joe! ;)

[ntd]

Wow @ that MPH get the 60 ft under control and #1 is yours :2thumbs:

[Black_Noise]

very nice!!!!

[RacerX]

That's awesome Joe! :beer:

[william s]

You have a great car.

[boatmangc]

I hope to see it @ SSHS11 this year.

[LANDY]

I hope to see it @ SSHS11 this year. me too.........

[Mike]

Holy cr@p :eek: Nice car :burnout: :bows: :bows:

[FormulaMarauder]

Hell yeah, Joe. I knew you can do it. Quite a jump from last time I saw the car. That car probably has another half second or more in it. Unbelieveable. I know you're gonna try for the 8's.

[Texas Boy]

hey bro you have the stock suspension?

[LANDY]

hey bro you have the stock suspension? of your asking tripple threat, it is obvious every single piece of the drivetrain on that car is modded.

[Bluerauder]

Engine:547 BBC, 8.8 compression with carb shop blow thru carb
F-2 Procharger 20# boost - 3 core intercooler - magna fuel 500 pump with magna fuel boost reference regulator -C-16 fuel
Transmission: ATI TH400 max duty reverse manual with Griner transbrake rated for 2000 HP
Converter: ATI Outlaw 10 inch
Drive shaft: custom 4" aluminum 59" long with 1350 joints rated 2200 HP
Rear end: Moser fab 9" Ford w/ 35 spline axles, spool; 4:10 pro gears
QA1 double adjustable shocks
Tires: MT drags 31x13.5x15
Race wt. is 3950 with driver


I hope to see it @ SSHS11 this year.

He'll have to throw a couple sandbags in the rear to meet the 4,000 pound qualifying weight for SSHS11. Curious as to how he scrubbed off about 400 pounds from stock curb weight.

[Triple Threat]

Still trying to find the gremlin, but did run a 9.51 license run at LVD.

[sailsmen]

Big Block Chevys RULE!:banana2:

I am always amazed at how fast the Chevy Small Blocks are too!

[RacerX]

Congratulations Joe!!! Very nice! How's the 60' and 1/8? (nm, found them!). Frame twist minimal?
Wow! Just realized that puts you in the number one spot! Dayum!!!:beer:

[sailsmen]

Now that they ante has been upped when will we see Rocket Powered Marauder get in the 4 sec range?

This is a hint!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG000021.jpg

[RacerX]

How about a TT setup running into a Whipple on a 521 bb??

[Mr. Man]

He'll have to throw a couple sandbags in the rear to meet the 4,000 pound qualifying weight for SSHS11. Curious as to how he scrubbed off about 400 pounds from stock curb weight.
Sherm says the weatherstripping is 10#s

[Chayton]

not sure is this is a stupid question, but is this bad boy by any chance street legal? :D

[sailsmen]

It is only illegal if they catch you.

[Joe Walsh]

Big Block Chevys RULE!:banana2:

I am always amazed at how fast the Chevy Small Blocks are too!

Stirring the pot ehhh???

BTW: I was always amazed at how slowwww the small block Chevys were!
My little '85 5.0 GT would walk any IROC-Z including the vaunted 5.7L...:D
The look on the hapless bowtie driver's face was priceless.

There...pot properly stirred!

That is a super clean and uncluttered Marauder engine compartment....:bows:

[sailsmen]

When ever I go to the track the fastest street cars are usually Camaros.

[Joe Walsh]

When ever I go to the track the fastest street cars are usually Camaros.

LOL.....

Particularly the RED '69 Camaros!

[LANDY]

When ever I go to the track the fastest street cars are usually Camaros.
That's why I sold the slowstang and bought an ss. The camaro is a superior car in my eyes.

[LANDY]

LOL.....

Particularly the RED '69 Camaros! I'M sure he is talking about ls1 f-bodys.

[camelgrundle]

I heard the thing when i was getting my 410 gears and dennis francis and all three of joes cars are amazing.

[burtreynolds]

Amazing car!

Fastest street cars I ever see are either UGR Gallardos, TT GTs or Big Cube Foxes...

Just saying.

[LANDY]

Amazing car!

Fastest street cars I ever see are either UGR Gallardos, TT GTs or Big Cube Foxes...

Just saying.
That's what you want to see. j/k
After squeezing 40hp with $500 I don't think I spend my money on another mod engine besides the marauder