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Blackmobile

11-10-2012, 01:01 PM

I've been working on lemonade for a while now, getting it back up to speed (Pun intended), correcting a lot of little issues but finally got past one of the big one's, Re tune. Just got back from Orange Park last night after the 2nd grooling day of Dyno runs. The First day on the dyno 2 weeks prior enlightened us to the Walbro Fuel pump was dying a slow and noisy death. So went home and replaced it with an Areomotive Stealth In-Tank Fuel Pump. Went to clean the MAF after a few members recommended it and found a plastic cover on the MAF was missing and the circuit board was exposed under a silicon jel. So we replaced the MAF and found the Boost a pump rheostat had gone bad, so that also was replaced. All in all the end result was worth the aggravation:
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http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/670/medium/Lemonade_Dyno_Sheet.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22062)

I still have some fuel issues to look into but not bad for a daily driver, and the main beast in the garage.

marauder410

11-10-2012, 01:40 PM

so what marauder is lemonade

i know you bought fruit punch and that was a respected highly soult after MM and you jumped on it first

so you got two marauders DTR fruitpunch AND ?? i wanna say a black but your avaitar makes me wanna say blue? :confused:

Billy

11-10-2012, 01:42 PM

Silver, green, and black.

marauder410

11-10-2012, 01:43 PM

i cannot wait to get my own place and own a couple marauders but will need a big garage and a garage will be a must

a garage seems to be the only way to keep my black clean, a garage and a nice car cover

thats seems to be the only way to keep all my hard work safe and clean so maybe one day i can start my own collection of trophies like someone on here know........whats the guys name again..DOOM ;) :rolleyes:

Blackmobile

11-10-2012, 01:44 PM

marauder410

11-10-2012, 01:45 PM

ohhh ok yea i remeber that one

Blackmobile

11-10-2012, 01:46 PM

Here' s pix of both

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/683/medium/DSCN0034.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22013)

marauder410

11-10-2012, 01:47 PM

yea i remeber when that one went for sale and it need some little odds and ends but a nice marauder and sold for pretty cheap thats right

good grab and def unique one there

marauder410

11-10-2012, 01:48 PM

nice double car garage niceeee i wishhh one day one day

nice pair you got there

marauder410

11-10-2012, 01:49 PM

what color was lemonade originally boss??

Blackmobile

11-10-2012, 02:05 PM

what color was lemonade originally boss??

It's original color was black. But it was in an accident the previous owner decided on a custom paint job after restoration.

Spectragod

11-10-2012, 07:40 PM

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/670/medium/DSCF62181.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/21979)

named by the same person who named FruitPunch, Dennis (HotRauder)

Hmmmmmmmmm, Magindat. :D

Roadwarrior

11-11-2012, 02:16 AM

Here' s pix of both

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/683/medium/DSCN0034.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22013)

nice pair you got there

Can't help it but...... "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID" :lol: :laugh: :rofl:

ctrlraven

11-11-2012, 02:41 AM

How do you like the Areomotive Stealth In-Tank Fuel Pump?

Blackmobile

11-11-2012, 07:51 AM

How do you like the Areomotive Stealth In-Tank Fuel Pump?

Noticeable difference after putting it in.

The Aeromotive 340 Stealth Fuel Pump is a high-output, in-tank, electric fuel pump that fits most popular EFI applications. The Aeromotive 340 is a compact, lightweight pump that bolts into many existing hanger assemblies. (to find your vehicle, see the applications guide below)
What sets the 340 Stealth Pump apart is its superior flow throughout a wide pressure range. Compared to other popular aftermarket pumps, at 40 psi the 340 boasts more than 340 lph. That’s over 30% more flow. This pump is ideal for applications requiring more flow while retaining the factory lines and mounting provisions available in the Original Equipment (O.E.) configuration. The 340 is also perfect for use as a universal replacement for applications that require more flow to support forced air power adders such as turbo and supercharged applications.
• P/N 11140

1stMerc

11-11-2012, 08:34 AM

Can't help it but...... "THAT'S WHAT HE SAID" :lol: :laugh: :rofl:

Fixed it for ya...

Billy

11-11-2012, 08:43 AM

Noticeable difference after putting it in.

The Aeromotive 340 Stealth Fuel Pump is a high-output, in-tank, electric fuel pump that fits most popular EFI applications. The Aeromotive 340 is a compact, lightweight pump that bolts into many existing hanger assemblies. (to find your vehicle, see the applications guide below)
What sets the 340 Stealth Pump apart is its superior flow throughout a wide pressure range. Compared to other popular aftermarket pumps, at 40 psi the 340 boasts more than 340 lph. That’s over 30% more flow. This pump is ideal for applications requiring more flow while retaining the factory lines and mounting provisions available in the Original Equipment (O.E.) configuration. The 340 is also perfect for use as a universal replacement for applications that require more flow to support forced air power adders such as turbo and supercharged applications.
• P/N 11140
Are you using a Boost-A-Pump with this or can the stock fuel pump driver module handle it without an issue?

The Walbro probably died because even though their product information doesn't really say it, the fuel pump is engineered for a return style system, whereas the marauder has a returnless system. This tends to eat pumps fairly quickly. Most other aftermarket high flow pumps seem to be in the same boat, so if this Aeromotive one is actually made to work on a returnless system, then that's definitely a good bit of knowledge.

Blackmobile

11-11-2012, 09:13 AM

Yes a boost a pump is installed and I had to replace the rheostat to get the voltage up. Only time will tell on it's lifespan.

Are you using a Boost-A-Pump with this or can the stock fuel pump driver module handle it without an issue?

The Walbro probably died because even though their product information doesn't really say it, the fuel pump is engineered for a return style system, whereas the marauder has a returnless system. This tends to eat pumps fairly quickly. Most other aftermarket high flow pumps seem to be in the same boat, so if this Aeromotive one is actually made to work on a returnless system, then that's definitely a good bit of knowledge.

LANDY

11-11-2012, 11:33 AM

Are you using a Boost-A-Pump with this or can the stock fuel pump driver module handle it without an issue?

The Walbro probably died because even though their product information doesn't really say it, the fuel pump is engineered for a return style system, whereas the marauder has a returnless system. This tends to eat pumps fairly quickly. Most other aftermarket high flow pumps seem to be in the same boat, so if this Aeromotive one is actually made to work on a returnless system, then that's definitely a good bit of knowledge.

The stealth 340 is proven its reliability on returnless systems.

CBT

11-11-2012, 11:41 AM

Awesome pic!

Here' s pix of both

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/683/medium/DSCN0034.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22013)

71cyclone

11-12-2012, 06:37 PM