My progress on my eaton swap

[lilmarauder]

So now that I can put pictures up, i thought i would share my progress on my swap. Everyone knows how to tear it down so I'm gonna take off on the build aspect of it. So far I have my cooling mod installed and plumbed, and the block is prepped for the lower intake. (Ground knock sensor bosses and installed the cobra heater tube. I'm waiting on the lower intake to arrive to put the motor back together. Also installed my crossover delete. There are several members that have been super helpfull and I can't thank them enough. I'm currently trying to fabricate little mounts for the fusebox.

[lilmarauder]

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Below is Musclemercs cooling mod. It looks stock and it is very high quality. He gives you everything you need to Install it. Get a hold of him for one on the Chicago garage.
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[guspech750]

More Pics man. Pics!


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[lilmarauder]

I can't figure out how to mount the fuse box clean. I'm thinking something like this. What do you guys think?

[lilmarauder]

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[lilmarauder]

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[CWright]

I can't figure out how to mount the fuse box clean Joe. I'm thinking something like this. What do you guys think?


That's how we did mine. I got the idea form Rex (SC Cheesehead).

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[lilmarauder]

This is my house. Currently drenched in parts I feel as if nothing is being accomplished. Once the brackets show up and I get my intake I can put it together. Seeing the blower sitting on the car will be a huge motivational kick in the butt. Fabbing up brackets that look nice soaks up tons time especially since I haven't had to do it before. Fusebox and battery bracket pics would be greatly appreciated

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[burt ragio]

Looking good how much time are you allowing for the project ? What rear head cool mod are you using ? Did you have to grind the intake much to fit the rear cool mod ?

[lilmarauder]

I want to have the car running in two weeks. I'm using Musclemercs coolng mod. No trimming of the intake is required.

[lji372]

congrats!!
looking good. tow it over, i have room in the garage. i'd love to help. NOTE i have never done one.
BUT, if we don't get it figured out lidio's shop is closer to me than to you :D

[lilmarauder]

Cwright, how did you physically mount the fusebox?

[lilmarauder]

lji372, where do you live at?

Haha help would be great. You come here and ill buy the beer.

[CWright]

Cwright, how did you physically mount the fusebox?


Mo's Speed Shop did the work but here's a picture of the mounts I can see. I looked to see if there's any other mounts but can't see it.

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[lilmarauder]

Thanks for the pic. I'm trying to use the steel cage that it was originally mounted in to secure it but I might bolt through the plastic box itself. It's one of those nights where I'm super tired and I need to go at it with a fresh mind tommorow.

[Guittard22]

I must say young man yes I am 28 calling you young lol man you put the parts needed fast together keep up the great work and post every nut and bolt you do . the guy's and girl's on the site rock and can help in many ways if needed. I hope to be blown late next year :)

[lilmarauder]

Haha I get called young man, and kid all the time. I wouldn't be suprised if I was the youngest member here. Yea the parts came quick but I still got lots of work to do. Thanks. I am going to continue to post my progress in a very detailed manner. Get that swap rollin!!!!!

[Guittard22]

You have all the parts needed ? Did not see a cross over tube in you'r pic or maybe I looked fast .

[lilmarauder]

Well I have a good majority of the parts. I'm still waiting on the brackets from gortch, my second intercooler and lower intake, and a catch can setup from Musclemerc. Everything but the catch can should be here any day now. I'm running a crossover tube delete kit. The two braided lines are pretty much my crossover tube.

[guspech750]

I'll get a few pics of my fuse box tomorrow after work. I used three mounting points. And utilized existing holes too.


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[camelgrundle]

Hey congrats man. I think you will enjoy the eaton swap over the dr kit. And it seems like you will be 5 months ahead too!

[lilmarauder]

Thanks Joe!

[lji372]

lji372, where do you live at?

Haha help would be great. You come here and ill buy the beer.

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[lilmarauder]

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Pic of the blower mocked up with the crossover delete.

[MOTOWN]

Lookin good bud!

[lilmarauder]

I came right home after work cause I'm supposed to be hurrying to the girlfriends house but I found myself out in the garage. I took a few minutes and mounted the heat exchanger. I used 1"x 1/8" thick aluminum strips for brackets. Bent them in the brake at my buddies and they actually fit up great. Here are some pics. I hope I didn't mount it too low.....
Also do I need to hook up a hose to the overflow nipple on the heat exchanger?

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[justbob]

I came right home after work cause I'm supposed to be hurrying to the girlfriends house but I found myself out in the garage. I took a few minutes and mounted the heat exchanger. I used 1"x 1/8" thick aluminum strips for brackets. Bent them in the brake at my buddies and they actually fit up great. Here are some pics. I hope I didn't mount it too low.....
Also do I need to hook up a hose to the overflow nipple on the heat exchanger?

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No hose.

Doesn't everyone get in the way of builds....? You will be just like me eventually. Doing just one more thing at 5 AM before work to make sure you don't need to stop off on the way home for more stuffs.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

[lilmarauder]

Ok cool on the hose. Yea her and I have come very close to splitting up over this project right here. I told her I'm doing this and there is nothing that's gonna stop me if I had every nut, bolt, fitting and hose I wouldn't stop till its done....she didn't like that.

[justbob]

Ok cool on the hose. Yea her and I have come very close to splitting up over this project right here. I told her I'm doing this and there is nothing that's gonna stop me if I had every nut, bolt, fitting and hose I wouldn't stop till its done....then She ***** slapped my ass like a little kid, I cried for an hour and pooped in my undies a little.

Fixed. With the truth...😊




Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

[lilmarauder]

Hahaha ROFL!
That made my day

[ImpalaSlayer]

Rex, post pics of youre fuse box please, i forget how i did it and need to know (i got another lined up) lol

[Trevor M]

Definitely not the youngest here! Im just about to turn 19 this July haha.



Haha I get called young man, and kid all the time. I wouldn't be suprised if I was the youngest member here. Yea the parts came quick but I still got lots of work to do. Thanks. I am going to continue to post my progress in a very detailed manner. Get that swap rollin!!!!!

[guspech750]

Sorry. A little late. Got home at 10 from work.

I made two brackets. One on the side and one on the bottom. Along with a 1inch piece of conduit. I used all existing holes too. Three mounting points and it's pretty solid.

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Hope that helps.


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[lilmarauder]

Thanks. I just needed some inspiration.

[CBT]

I used all existing holes too. Three mounting points and it's pretty solid.


THAT'S WHAT I SAID!!! :beer: :high5:

[guspech750]

THAT'S WHAT I SAID!!! :beer: :high5:

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[SC Cheesehead]

Rex, post pics of youre fuse box please, i forget how i did it and need to know (i got another lined up) lol

I'm out of town on assignment, but I'll see if I can find some archived pics to post up.

ImpalaSlayer III, gotta love it! :up:

[ImpalaSlayer]

I'm out of town on assignment, but I'll see if I can find some archived pics to post up.

ImpalaSlayer III, gotta love it! :up:

thanks Rex

[lilmarauder]

Got the fusebox installed.
See I get frustrated easy and sometimes I gotta walk away. Came at it today and it turned out great. Made one bracket and its definately solid enough for a fusebox. It's decently solid and its simple.
One thing that is very important when changing something or fabricating something is ask yourself, how easy is this gonna be to take apart if I have to. But all you wise old men already know that. :D

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[lilmarauder]

Also extended my battery cable. I used the goliath heat shrink tube. Haha

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[SC Cheesehead]

Rex, post pics of youre fuse box please, i forget how i did it and need to know (i got another lined up) lol


I'm out of town on assignment, but I'll see if I can find some archived pics to post up.

ImpalaSlayer III, gotta love it! :up:


thanks Rex

No luck, Dave; lotsa engine bay shots, but none with a view of the fuse box. Sorry...:o

[lilmarauder]

This is how I'm routing the battery cable.

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[lilmarauder]

Figured I would throw an ass shot in here too.

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[guspech750]

Wooooooo hoooooooo. Progress is being made.


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[lilmarauder]

Rest assured, this car WILL haul the f-ing mail.

[CBT]

You had me at ass shot. :lovies:


Figured I would throw an ass shot in here too.

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[lilmarauder]

Installed the lower Intake tonight. This one didn't wobble. Thank god. Also mounted the intercooler to the blower. I have to buy bolts to mount the blower to the lower intake. Now I'm waiting on brackets.
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[ajdereicup]

I like this. A lot. Very interesting stuff

[guspech750]

Good stuff


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[lilmarauder]

I just finished torquing the blower to the lower Intake. I used the steel gasket only. No rtv or silicone. Use flange bolts. The torque value via trilogy install manual is 29 newton meters. The equivalent to that in foot pounds is exactly 21.3 foot pounds. Click em at 22 ft/lbs. Trilogy says use 8mm x 30mm long, the Ford dealer shows the factory bolt to be 40mm long. 40's are too long. They bottom out with a 1/16 gap. I used 8mmx35mm long. Worked perfect.

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[guspech750]

Looking good man. Looking good.


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[Curless]

Keep up the good work, very nice to see another Michigander keepin the Marauder spirit alive!

[lji372]

still have a spot in the garage

just don't have the time to head your way but it's looking like your getting along just fine. looking good man:beer:

[lilmarauder]

Thanks everyone. As soon as I finished installing the blower I realized I'm getting close to the home stretch. It's a great feeling. I am planning on installing the battery tray tommorow. I'll post up

[lji372]

Thanks everyone. As soon as I finished installing the blower I realized I'm getting close to the home stretch. It's a great feeling. I am planning on installing the battery tray tommorow. I'll post up

you rock man:beer:

going to have some great work on your ride weather tomorrow too :D

[MOTOWN]

Lookin really good bud!

[Loco1234]

I can't figure out how to mount the fuse box clean. I'm thinking something like this. What do you guys think?


I didn't relocate my fuse box however I did go to junk yard & got the piece that clips to the fuse box that actually comes on the Crown Vic... I snagged that & clipped it on my marauder fuse box like it is installed on crown vic...

I wired the 4 relay & 1 diode add-on piece as such: 2 relays for the two front HE fans (1 relay per fan) & 1 relay for the upgraded intercooler water pump. I still have a spare relay location with a completely stock appearance.
you'd have to actually know the marauder engine bay to know that piece didn't come attached to out fuse box like the crown vic's..

[lilmarauder]

Installed my battery tray and washer fluid tank. Very tight fit. But it works.

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[SC Cheesehead]

Installed my battery tray and washer fluid tank. Very tight fit. But it works.

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Yup, exactly. Tight, but still fits.


I know, I know, TWSS..... ;) ---------------> :D

[justbob]

Before you go any further, make sure the hood will shut fully. I have had to remove material under the tray to get it to sit lower on two cars out of two cars..


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[lilmarauder]

I think I got lucky. I finished up tonight and shut the hood and it shut good. Thanks for the heads up.

[lilmarauder]

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[lilmarauder]

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[loud2004marquis]

Looks very nice, clean. Inspirational.

[lilmarauder]

Modified my cable bracket a minute ago.

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It's always nice to have a little MIG welder around

[jflave]

Nice work, looking good. :)

[lilmarauder]

My day just got a whole lot better. My brackets arrived. They look great. I'm gonna have to open up the holes on my tensioner to make it bolt up but no biggie.

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[guspech750]

Sweeeeeeet!

:burnout:


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[breeze]

Good chit!

[1stMerc]

Looking good....

[burt ragio]

Was that the stock size battery you relocated ?

[lilmarauder]

No. It's a motorcraft group 58 or foxbody mustang battery. I couldn't even get my brand new optima yellow top to fit.

[MOTOWN]

This build is looking Kick AZZ!

[lilmarauder]

Can someone verify with me which two wires to tap into for the intercooler pump? I cycled the key but its not coming on. I tapped into the large brown wire with Orange stripe for power source, and tapped into white wire with purple stripe for my ignition source.

[License2Bill]

This build is coming along swimmingly from the looks of it. I wish I could have my car apart for that period of time!

[guspech750]

Can someone verify with me which two wires to tap into for the intercooler pump? I cycled the key but its not coming on. I tapped into the large brown wire with Orange stripe for power source, and tapped into white wire with purple stripe for my ignition source.

Hmmmmm. Wierd.

Wait. Yellow and purple don't go to relay 301 if I recall.

Yellow and purple should be the golden ticket if I recall.


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[lilmarauder]

Ok ill switch it around and try tommorow thanks. I guess I'm Maxed out on my pics for this post...Idk