Built BOSS 324ci Marauder

[dohc324ci]

Hey fellas,

Time has come to move in another direction. PM or email dohc324ci@yahoo.com. $15.5K FIRM. Second Owner, California Car (Purchased in Hayward, CA/original owner in Alameda, CA; purchased in 2007 w/80k).

Black 2003 Mercury Marauder 300A (VIN: 2MEHM75VX3X615311) 130k on the odometer, 15k on the built motor and 10k on the built transmission.
Trunk Organizer, cargo net, 6-Disc CD changer, Full Size Spare. Will come with Original Sales brochure, poster, MSRP Sticker, Leather Marauder Jacket (L) w/garment bag new never used.

Build Specifications:

FRPP BOSS50 w/MMR Stroker MOD 900S DOHC 324ci 5.3L - Section listed below was referencing MMR website with the specific motor I purchased:http://modularmustangracing.com/

$3799 MMR 5.0 STROKER Street Mod 900S (up to 900 RWHP) 2V, 3V or 4V

"The Aluminator Shortblock Killer"
This MMR shortblock uses stronger parts and handcrafted precision, not assembly line assembly techniques, stock bearings, pistons and rings like the Aluminator ford blocks
This stroker shortblock adds .4 liters to your Mustang engine without anyone knowing, all factory parts bolt right on! Great for blowers, turbo or Nitrous. With no other changes this stroker shortblock will add up to 40HP and 40ft lbs of torque! This shortblock can support up to 850 Rear wheel horsepower!!
*Brand New Cast Iron 2004 Cobra Block, torque plate bored and honed
*New US MADE FORGED STEEL 5.0 STROKER Crankshaft w/micro polished journals at no extra charge
*New 4340 5.933 MMR 900HP H-beam Rods (These rods are shotpeened, magnafluxed and weight matched to bring you the finest H-beam rod available for your 4.6)
*New FORGED Manley pistons (car is setup is 10:1cr stock)
*Total Seal file fit rings (setup for SC)
* Clevite Rod & Main bearings
*Complete Pro Assembly and Balancing for the smoothest, highest revving shortblock available, Pre-Lubricated with Royal Purple Assembly Lube and spin tested. Lastly 3 technicians sign off on your new engine prior to packaging and crating.

Added these Shortblock Options:
NEW Ford Racing BOSS 302 Cast iron Block $999.99 (increases engine size to 5.3L)
The Boss 5.0 block is a 4.6L deck height, 94mm cylinder bore cast iron block. Cast in Ford's Cleveland plant, it uses a proprietary iron mix to yield the strongest possible casting strength with least porosity and greatest consistency.
· Siamese 94mm Bore
· 17mm main web minimal thickness
· 4 Bolt Main with interference fit nodular iron machined caps
· Increased main web window size for less oil movement and greater power
· Weighs approximately 165 lbs

MMR Street/Racing Oil Pump (highly recommended) + $159.99 (free installation)
MMR/Felpro Extreme Duty Headgaskets + $169.99
ARP Headstuds +$289.99
ARP Mainstuds +189.99 (free installation)
MMR windage tray and hardware kit (+15HP) + 129.99
MMR lower intake ported $400


4 Valve Heads Fully Rebuilt Specs:
FRPP FR500 valve train kit, lash adjusters, followers minus springs and cams (went with Comp Cams)
MMR Stage 3 Port and Polish 343 int/279 EX @ .500 $1050.00 Stage 3 is a race port, complete port in the intake and exhaust with a lot of bowl work to get the long and short radius transitions smooth flowing, plus a competition valve job.
Comp Cam Springs and Comp Cam 106400
http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/c...?csid=960&sb=2 (http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=960&sb=2)
Cam Style Hydraulic roller followerBasic Operating RPM Range
1,800-6,200Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift
234 Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift
232 Duration at 050 inch Lift
234 int./232 exh.Advertised Intake Duration
269 Advertised Exhaust Duration
267 Advertised Duration
269 int./267 exh.Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio
0.475 in.Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio
0.450 in.Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio
0.475 int./0.450 exh.
Lobe Separation (degrees) 114
Grind Number XE270BH-114

Ford Racing Performance Parts:
FRPP Timing Kit
FRPP Blue Valve Covers
FRPP Powered by Ford Coil Covers
39LB Fuel Injectors
FRPP Water Pump
GT40 Fuel Pump
8 Bolt Flex Plate 164 tooth

Transmission:
Freshly built 8.2011 - 4R75W Transmission w/valve body and XHD Series 2600 Stall TC will support 600rwhp.

Misc:
PHP Intake Spacer K&N CAI with JLT intake tube
SCT XCAL 3 with NA tune 91 Oct
SCT MAF BA3000
Accel COP and NGK TR6 plugs
Napa Fuel Filter

Exhaust:
FRPP M-9430-E465 Ceramic Coated Shorty Header 1 5/8, Magnaflow X Pipe, Corsa db Black 2.5" piping throughout, Rear Cat delete and stock Meg 3.5" tips w/resonators

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Ford Racing M-9430-E465 Short Tube Ceramic Coated Headers discontinued

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Corsa db Black muffler's now discontinued

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[bigmerc281]

oh man sorry to hear your selling bro

[gdsqdcr]

145000 for the Marauder?

Sorry to hear you are selling it, especially with all you went through with it.

[88LTDCV351]

Bummer, Brian. And you were setting the bar for the rest of us. Your still going to be an active MM.net member, right?

[dohc324ci]

Thanks. Yeah I am looking to see what offers flows in. Realistically I am not disciplined enough to save and be in this hobby (Marauder/Mustang) at the same time lol..my brain works like this: for 2012 I am already earmarking 2k in suspension work; full shocks, complete new air ride setup, and ultimate panther handling pack from Sparta, then go with some sort of street brake setup then paint 6-8k then sc 6-7k....then?

I would like to sell with I put into it is it though realistically slim; finding the right person to buy this kind of car in the Northern California cough, cough but hey Ill put it out to see what the market looks like. It seems like I go through this exercise every other year.

[dohc324ci]

145000 for the Marauder?

Sorry to hear you are selling it, especially with all you went through with it.

Yes sorry original post updated; also in CL ad.

[DOOM]

Damn! Sorry you have to sell.

[ctrlraven]

Still says $145000 in the CL ad for the Marauder. lol

[BODYMAN]

GLWS Brian! This is a great foundation for someone wanting a awesome TS build....

[HiHoSilver]

Gool luck with sale, Marauder looks clean! I like that 3/4 ton burban to. I wanted one with the 8.1 until I saw the mpg, or lack their of.

[dohc324ci]

Still says $145000 in the CL ad for the Marauder. lol

Oops! Fixed forgetful in my old age....

[MOTOWN]

Wow glws bud!

[bolsen]

Good deal for somebody. Post on CV.net.

[justbob]

WOW! Man, sorry to hear. This is one helluva foundation you have made.

[slickster]

WOW! Man, sorry to hear. This is one helluva foundation you have made.
yep worthy of a eaton. this is a great build and awsome owner. hate to have a member like you sell this

[RacerX]

yep worthy of a eaton TVS. this is a great build and awsome owner. hate to have a member like you sell this
Fixed it for ya! Sorry to hear it Brian. I hope it finds a good home!

[dohc324ci]

^^This car is worthy of a Whipple 2.3 for sure but a Vortec S or T trim will work too. I've put a lot of time, energy and money into this beast of a car. It is a great foundation to start with fully built BBS motor and 4R75W trans (easily support 600-700rwhp as is). You could also keep as is as the torque from the boss big bore stroker 5.3L makes this a joy to drive. With that said I am pretty set on price some offers of 10-11k are not inline with what the car is. What the market can bear I get it... Perhaps the market isn't ready then;) I don't have to sell and definitely not desperately trying too either.

[dohc324ci]

Motor Specifications: Please refer to the first post it has been updated with all info.

[TAKEDOWN]

How about you sell the Mustang, Suburban, and keep the MARAUDER! Btw, is that a 1/2 JLT & 1/2 K&N CAI combo? Anyways, back on topic good luck with the sale and whoever grabs it won't regret it!

[SGT_MERC]

How many miles are on this Marauder or am I being blind.

[dohc324ci]

Yeah sorry I originally had a CL ad - link that listed it. First post updated.

[dohc324ci]

How about you sell the Mustang, Suburban, and keep the MARAUDER! Btw, is that a 1/2 JLT & 1/2 K&N CAI combo? Anyways, back on topic good luck with the sale and whoever grabs it won't regret it!

Hybrid system to accommodate my SCT BA3000 MAF. Essentially needed a CARB EO# (California smog requirement) which the K&N system has JLT well does not. I thought I could just swap out JLT for the K&N but no dice; my MAF is too big for the K&N inlet so I just used the JLT intake tube and elbow problem solved. Actually the more and more I post about specifics and the sale of this car the more and more I think I may just suck it up and keep it.

[SGT_MERC]

Sorry, I still don't see the mileage.

[dohc324ci]

Ok must have overwrote that part while editing. Its there now. Note to self dont edit on a forum with an iphone...

[stryker]

The exterior pics are cooler but How about a few interior pics.

[dohc324ci]

The exterior pics are cooler but How about a few interior pics.

Only if you're purchasing;)

I have to get some ambition to get it detailed vacuumed and lathered up for the shots. Maybe this weekend.

[05GM123]

Only if you're purchasing;)

I have to get some ambition to get it detailed vacuumed and lathered up for the shots. Maybe this weekend.

Also, would a video of it driving around be possible, nothing elaborate just some street driving with 1 or 2 WOT pulls?

[dohc324ci]

^^330rwhp/370rwtq backed timing down (Cali gas) 321/360 daily drive with this tune. I believe with some long tubes should be in the 360/370rwhp range. As for video's If you check the YouTube page click on more videos I have some posted up.

[05GM123]

I noticed the transmission says "w/ valve body"...does this mean it has a manual valve body, sorry was just a bit confused by that

[dohc324ci]

Think of it as a shift kit; really firms up the shifts.

[05GM123]

Where in North Cali are you? Just wondering because I am considering the car and wondering about possible shipping costs

[dohc324ci]

Zip code 95304. I shipped my moms car out to Maryland for $750 in 2008.

[05GM123]

Are there any blemishes on the exterior? I noticed the picture of the right of the car has 2 swirls, wasn't sure if that was because of the camera or something was wrong with the paint

[dohc324ci]

That's called Cali sunshine and iPhone 3GS camera. Paint is OK normal 8 year wear and daily driver duty and use. The car has 2 small door dings, front end has some chips from hwy use. It's priced accordingly. Value I place on the car is the money outlay ed on the engine and trans and supporting mods. To make it a true garage queen add a SC of choice, suspension and big brake kit then paint and done. Interior is very clean with normal driver side wear.

[blkZooM]

So much work done to your car, sorry to see you sale it..

[dohc324ci]

So much work done to your car, sorry to see you sale it..

This project was a fun and frustrating experience one that has taught me a thing or two about patients (must have lots of) and control (not much just like buying real estate) and project creep (smaller wallet). With that said I am content with hanging on to it if the right buyer doesn't come along. This is not a have to sell scenario:beer:

[05GM123]

The car has 2 small door dings, front end has some chips from hwy use

Possible to get pics of the door dings? How bad are they?

[dohc324ci]

Possible to get pics of the door dings? How bad are they?

This one just happened last Saturday at little league:(

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The other door ding.

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[blkZooM]

This project was a fun and frustrating experience one that has taught me a thing or two about patients (must have lots of) and control (not much just like buying real estate) and project creep (smaller wallet). With that said I am content with hanging on to it if the right buyer doesn't come along. This is not a have to sell scenario:beer:

It was because of your setup I decided to go the 302 stroker route, its different than a lot of others on the site. Not saying it would be bad if it did sell but hopefully I get to see a S/C on the setup if you do keep it one day

[dohc324ci]

^^yeah I may just keep the beast. I'd love to finish it one day Vortech S-Trim 8-rib setup 12-14lbs, suspension, big brake kit, and paint, widend rims then accesorize it. What did your stroker project consist of?

[blkZooM]

^^yeah I may just keep the beast. I'd love to finish it one day Vortech S-Trim 8-rib setup 12-14lbs, suspension, big brake kit, and paint, widend rims then accesorize it. What did your stroker project consist of?


After re reading I should have said that because of your set up, I am going to get a 302 stroker kit, and switch my block. I'm in the blue print stages but I've run in a road block. May I ask you what your compression ratio is with your stroker kit

[dohc324ci]

10:1 stock compression are your planning on SC or NA? I almost went 11:1 but wanted moderate boost down the line which is what the motor is setup for. Id recommend doing a BOSS50 non stroked setup save the $1500 on other goodies.

[blkZooM]

Yes, supercharger is in the cars future, now that you bring it up it would be cheaper just to get the boss block and have that swaped in. I have more question pm me and ill ask you some more about your setup if you font mind

[Predneck]

Possible to get pics of the door dings? How bad are they?

It looks to me like a good PDR (paintless dent repair) man could handle those dings. Compound off any paint scuff. Hopefully it did not get into the basecoat.