My Eaton Swap

[MM2004]

On December 8th, Harris (bugsyc) started a thread that his Eaton swap kit was up for sale.

I happened to be at Charlotte's, and saw bugsy's post shortly after he posted it. After a brief discussion with Char., I called Justbob, told him about the kit and asked what he charged for the install.

The trigger was pulled at that point, and contacted bugsy that I wanted to purchase it.

We agreed on the price, monies were wired, and the kit was on it's way to me.

Months went by having all these parts, while the anticipation kept building as I polished the blower many times over until February 23rd...

Charlotte followed me up to Bob's castle, handed over the keys, checked in the hotel, then met up with a bunch of Chitown peeps for some food and drink.

The next day, we checked out, then headed back to Louisville.

From that date until the Louisville meet was the longest I have been away form my Marauder since I took ownership in October of 2004.

Brutal.

While trying not to bother Bob by texting/calling, he did a great job updating me on his progress moving forward.

There were several roadblocks during the build, yet Bob, Joe and Brandon pushed forward, bringing the car back to life with it's new found power.

Exactly one month to the day, she was strapped down and 4 pulls later she was dialed in at 416/391 @ 11 lbs. boost.

April 4th finally rolled around where my baby was to be delivered at Louisville!

I was literally pacing the parking lot at the hotel until I saw Rex (SC Cheesehead) pull up with her.

The day was here, and it was real. I was Blown!

Still pinching myself that it actually became a reality, and a dream come true!

Here's to you guys...

:beer:

Thanks for reading.

Mike.

[DOOM]

BOOST BITÇH!!! :banana2:


:drive: :burn: :burnout: :burnout:

[MM2004]

Pics...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/TopFront1.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/DriveSide.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/EatonPassenger1.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/AutoMeterYellow.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/AuroMeterBlue1.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/PulleyMed1.jpg

;)

Mike.

[Raleigh Marauder]

Nice! I hope to join the club at some point down the road...

[breeze]

Confused from another thread u put down the numbers but was said to make 445 on another dyno. Did they detune the car back some?

[martyo]

Looks good Mikey!

[babbage]

Congrats! Does it drive any different? :) Kudos to justbob for doing a neat install too.

[MM2004]

Confused from another thread u put down the numbers but was said to make 445 on another dyno. Did they detune the car back some?

Justbob posted that based on the fact this dyno is known to read low. I am posting the numbers that are reflected on the dyno sheet.

;)

Mike.

[MM2004]

Looks good Mikey!

Thanks Martin!

Mike.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Looks great!:beer:

[MM2004]

Congrats! Does it drive any different? :) Kudos to justbob for doing a neat install too.

Stock feeling while in vacuum. Pedal is stiffer due to the single blade throttle body.

Other than that, it's a blast having the power beneath your feet that will lay you back in your seat.

:D

Mike.

[breeze]

Justbob posted that based on the fact this dyno is known to read low. I am posting the numbers that are reflected on the dyno sheet.

;)

Mike.

Oh ok, on that note great numbers!

[martyo]

stiffer

Stiffer is good! :D

[tbone]

Congrats Mike!!! :beer:

[RacerX]

Put that DS cop cover plaque on dammit! :lol:

[martyo]

This should be your new avatar:

http://oakshirefinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/mikey-likes-it.jpg

[MM2004]

This should be your new avatar:

http://oakshirefinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/mikey-likes-it.jpg

:lol:

Mike.

[L.Mark]

COngrats on getting blown, Mike. You'll have to take me for a ride....in the car too...:eek:

[SC Cheesehead]

This should be your new avatar:

http://oakshirefinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/mikey-likes-it.jpg

Ha!

I wonder how many young'uns ot there get this? ;)

BTW, enjoyed te ride down to Louisville, an especialy seeing your expression when I pulled in the the car.

Enjoy, my friend!

[guspech750]

I call shenanigans.


Sent from my iPhone 4S

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Ha!

I wonder how many young'uns ot there get this? ;)

BTW, enjoyed te ride down to Louisville, an especialy seeing your expression when I pulled in the the car.

Enjoy, my friend!

He likes it!
He likes it!
Hey Mikey!

[Limited360]

AMAZING!! So jealous of you at this point in time!!! :)

[CWright]

Looks good bro! Of course it was fun opening it up on the way to Lexington wasn't it. :D

[LOWBUCKMM]

I like the combo of polished and black. Looks very good. I'm glad you like it.

[justbob]

Glad it all worked out in the end Mike. That was foolish on my part ripping into mine just a couple weeks prior! Damn I'm sick of cars LOL..

A recap: deep breath- started mine, started yours, worked my daytime plumbing, snow plowed (let me add, it didn't start snowing here tilllll YOU showed up!), ping pong'd both cars, got scared of dyno deadline, quit on mine, focused on yours, got it farther along with a glimpse of finishing mine as well, back on mine, finished yours 95% and mine 80% but good enough for dyno by 5:45 AM the night of.... THANKS Brandon!!! 40 min nap, hit the road, both cars spun the rollers, smoke my valves that same night, whine and cry for about five days, tear it down, replace bent valves, and add cam gear spacers this time, OOPs.. Get her right again, button up yours, button up mine, leave for Louisville the following AM. Exhale.....

In the end two awesome Marauders pulled out of the garage on the same day and hit the pavement for Louisville. Melanie even laid into the boost coming out of the till booth. Brandon was on the radio "damn that sounded sweet when she just flew by" I said yup, that's my girl!!

Yeah, pretty burned out, :)

Once again, a HUGE thanks goes out to Joe and Brandon for helping in any way they could, sometimes very late on work nights, sometimes when I wasn't even there! (Plowing)

It was all worth it Mike, I took pride in knowing you just handed over your car to a couple misfits a couple states away when we all know how you are with it. You trusted us, and that means a lot. Glad I had the opportunity to help you with this.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

[tbone]

Good stuff. Makes me proud of Chicago area guys.....

[justbob]

Good stuff. Makes me proud of Chicago area guys.....

Up yours! 😊


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

[tbone]

lol
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[92BlackGT]

grrr, i need to stop reading these threads... it makes me want to get a supercharger so bad

oh, i get that reference up top. i never did like that cereal

[SC Cheesehead]

grrr, i need to stop reading these threads... it makes me want to get a supercharger so bad

oh, i get that reference up top. i never did like that cereal

Meh, overrated...

;) --------------> :D

[guspech750]

Meh, overrated...

;) --------------> :D

Yeah. They make an annoying whine sound too.


Sent from my iPhone 4S

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[Mike]

On December 8th, Harris (bugsyc) started a thread that his Eaton swap kit was up for sale.

I happened to be at Charlotte's, and saw bugsy's post shortly after he posted it. After a brief discussion with Char., I called Justbob, told him about the kit and asked what he charged for the install.

The trigger was pulled at that point, and contacted bugsy that I wanted to purchase it.

We agreed on the price, monies were wired, and the kit was on it's way to me.

Months went by having all these parts, while the anticipation kept building as I polished the blower many times over until February 23rd...

Charlotte followed me up to Bob's castle, handed over the keys, checked in the hotel, then met up with a bunch of Chitown peeps for some food and drink.

The next day, we checked out, then headed back to Louisville.

From that date until the Louisville meet was the longest I have been away form my Marauder since I took ownership in October of 2004.

Brutal.

While trying not to bother Bob by texting/calling, he did a great job updating me on his progress moving forward.

There were several roadblocks during the build, yet Bob, Joe and Brandon pushed forward, bringing the car back to life with it's new found power.

Exactly one month to the day, she was strapped down and 4 pulls later she was dialed in at 416/391 @ 11 lbs. boost.

April 4th finally rolled around where my baby was to be delivered at Louisville!

I was literally pacing the parking lot at the hotel until I saw Rex (SC Cheesehead) pull up with her.

The day was here, and it was real. I was Blown!

Still pinching myself that it actually became a reality, and a dream come true!

Here's to you guys...

:beer:

Thanks for reading.

Mike.

Congrats :beer: Sorry I couldn't meet up with you guys, but as you know the Daddy/Daughter dance was that night :banana: :banana: :banana:

[RacerX]

Yeah. They make an annoying whine sound too.


Sent from my iPhone 4S

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

Meh, superchargers blow. They suck too.

[bugsyc]

Mike,your car looks awesome...I'm happy that YOU are the one that got my kit.....Justbob did a great job...The engine bay is immaculate and that blower shines like a diamond...I'm so happy that everything worked out so well....I'd send my car over to justbob to work on anytime...He did you real justice...ENJOY in good health...bugsy

[MM2004]

Mike,your car looks awesome...I'm happy that YOU are the one that got my kit.....Justbob did a great job...The engine bay is immaculate and that blower shines like a diamond...I'm so happy that everything worked out so well....I'd send my car over to justbob to work on anytime...He did you real justice...ENJOY in good health...bugsy

Harris,

It was a pleasure doing business with you and thank you for the kind words!

Bob IS 'Da Man, as well as Joey and Brandon for helping out!

Had you made it to Louisville, I would have tossed you the keys without hesitation!

If ever up this way, you have my number.

:beer:

Mike.

[SC Cheesehead]

Yeah. They make an annoying whine sound too.


Sent from my iPhone 4S

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom


Meh, superchargers blow. They suck too.

Yeah, and rear tire life goes to shat after getting S/C'd...

[GAMike]

Love stories like this:banana2: With all the this n that going on in the world, its awesome to see good peeps lookin out for good peeps:) Now go play with yer rubber Mikey:eek::burnout:is what I meant.....

[Raleigh Marauder]

Meh, overrated...

;) --------------> :D

I'll take it off your hands Rex... ;)

[MM2004]

I'll take it off your hands Rex... ;)

$8.00 ?

:D

Mike.

[SC Cheesehead]

$8.00 ?

:D

Mike.

Wut, for the rear tires? :dunno:

[MM2004]

Dyno vid. (huge file)

http://s284.photobucket.com/user/2004MM/media/Mikes4_zps68954efb.mp4.html

:D

Mike.

[CWright]

Dyno vid. (huge file)

http://s284.photobucket.com/user/2004MM/media/Mikes4_zps68954efb.mp4.html

:D

Mike.

I like the sound of that WHINE!!! :beer:

It sounds good riding/racing beside it too! :D

[RacerX]

I'm getting too old to get this much wood before I've had all my coffee, thanks Mike! :lol:

[MM2004]

Another vid...

http://s284.photobucket.com/user/2004MM/media/Mikes1_zpsfe852e0d.mp4.html

:D

Mike.

[lji372]

Glad it all worked out in the end Mike. That was foolish on my part ripping into mine just a couple weeks prior! Damn I'm sick of cars LOL..

A recap: deep breath- started mine, started yours, worked my daytime plumbing, snow plowed (let me add, it didn't start snowing here tilllll YOU showed up!), ping pong'd both cars, got scared of dyno deadline, quit on mine, focused on yours, got it farther along with a glimpse of finishing mine as well, back on mine, finished yours 95% and mine 80% but good enough for dyno by 5:45 AM the night of.... THANKS Brandon!!! 40 min nap, hit the road, both cars spun the rollers, smoke my valves that same night, whine and cry for about five days, tear it down, replace bent valves, and add cam gear spacers this time, OOPs.. Get her right again, button up yours, button up mine, leave for Louisville the following AM. Exhale.....

In the end two awesome Marauders pulled out of the garage on the same day and hit the pavement for Louisville. Melanie even laid into the boost coming out of the till booth. Brandon was on the radio "damn that sounded sweet when she just flew by" I said yup, that's my girl!!

Yeah, pretty burned out, :)

Once again, a HUGE thanks goes out to Joe and Brandon for helping in any way they could, sometimes very late on work nights, sometimes when I wasn't even there! (Plowing)

It was all worth it Mike, I took pride in knowing you just handed over your car to a couple misfits a couple states away when we all know how you are with it. You trusted us, and that means a lot. Glad I had the opportunity to help you with this.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

:bows: enough said:bows:

[RacerX]

The sound of a supercharger never gets old! Have Bob tell Norm to get some better ventilation!:lol:

[lji372]

$8.00 ?

:D

Mike.

dang it i was too late on that deal:(

when i first got my car the not sure i liked the whine at first. that thought only lasted about 2 seconds:banana2:

[J-MAN]

Nice crossover tube!

[Curless]

OMG!!!!!!:flamer::bows::eek: You're gonna get :censor::censor:!!!!

That's funny!!!!

[jwibbity]

Nice crossover tube!

i see what you did there........:D:D

[lji372]

OMG!!!!!!:flamer::bows::eek: You're gonna get :censor::censor:!!!!

That's funny!!!!

What ^^^^he said

Uh oh :eek:

:bunny3: :run:

[Curless]

LMAO! :stupid::bunny3:LMAO!!!!!!!!

[J-MAN]

Testing....Testing

Apparently my witty post #2 got lost in the nether regions.

Gee, search function doesn't work either. No mining for gold tonight!