Building Marauder in Chicago

[EDKGRK]

Hello,
I have always liked Marauders for many years, for many reasons. Finally bought one with plans, big plans on making it fast and driveable. I've spent hooooouuuurs on this site and other sites these last 10 months. Other than engine internals bought quite a few/all parts from vendors here.(got an itch that only Paypal could scratch)
I was initially gonna wait to start posting till car was on my drive way but being that my car is almost done I figured I would say whats up.
My car is currently being finished (mechanically finished, still have many other custom ideas and mods) at my local performance shop, soon il be complete ....so excited like getting my first bad arse ride all over again, can't wait.
Keep you posted on maiden voyage
Be well

[justbob]

Welcome from the western burbs.

Details?


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"Since 2004"

[Guittard22]

post some photos , welcome to the sickness of the marauder club......you will spend more and more money on the site after you stick around for a little .lol ask me how I know ??

[STEPS]

are you going to make it to atlanta

[yjmud]

yes details
and welcome from the northwest sticks burbs

[guspech750]

Hello fitness friend. And welcome to the collective.

Looking forward to details about your Merc.

Im in North Aurora bubs.

Many Windycity owners here. And we do get together also.


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[MMcactusflower]

Welcome and much good luck with your new ride.

[sailsmen]

Welcome. CPE6 has a mega build and my also be in your area.

[dohc324ci]

Welcome to the site and please do share your build info!

[MOTOWN]

Welcome bud! lets see some pics!!!!!!!!!!!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Welcome!
Yes. Let's see pics and build details.

[EDKGRK]

Car is at shop I will post pics and a detailed experience of events as soon as its completed but heres is a quick build off the top of my head in order of purchase

car
late september

bought
control arms, watts linkage, 41o posi, 31 spline axles, front and rear away sway bars.....Sparta performance

elec water pump, pi torque convertor, and S/C novi 2200 and gijoe 8 rib pulleys.....DR

Took those parts to LRE (Legends Racing, local performance shop) they went ahead and Stroked and bored with diamond pistons, eagle rods with L19 bolts, Eagle 4340 forged crank, custom grind bullet cams, LRE ported heads and an aeromotive fuel system

So thats that.... keep your fingers crossed... it should be a rocker...when its done(mechanically).... Im thinking pretty soon.... I will Post Pics

I didn't include everything, Im at work atm, but I have some cool cosmetics too...

Its been like GMing a construction job these past months... lol...

Talking bout it makes me feel.....

be well

[sailsmen]

I also have the 8 rib from gijoe. The best S/C pulley is the high-traction from Vortech.
Beware of soft alum pulleys that prematurely wear out.

[MOTOWN]

Its beyond easy to source out an 8rib pulley setup with oem motorcraft pulleys (cost way less), which is what i did, aside from the Innovators West crank pulley.

[EDKGRK]

I also have the 8 rib from gijoe. The best S/C pulley is the high-traction from Vortech.
Beware of soft alum pulleys that prematurely wear out.


I was looking at the vortech pulleys but the gi joes were put into the mix already, I guess I'll see what happens

[sailsmen]

What size S/C pulley, how many miles and 1/4 passes per year?

[EDKGRK]

Welcome to the site and please do share your build info!


Thanks, by the way your wheel setup is bad to the bone, I have similar deep dish 20s in my garage waiting for my car to come home.... I really want to get 14 inch wilwood brakes but don't know if they'll fit, is there an easy way to measure or is it a for sure no go, wheels seem like they have much more space/clearance than stock

[guspech750]

Thanks, by the way your wheel setup is bad to the bone, I have similar deep dish 20s in my garage waiting for my car to come home.... I really want to get 14 inch wilwood brakes but don't know if they'll fit, is there an easy way to measure or is it a for sure no go, wheels seem like they have much more space/clearance than stock

Contact Todd at TCE, a Wilwood vendor here. He does have front and rear 13" and 14" kits available along with SS brake lines for our cars.

I bought the measly 13" kit. But while on the track hitting the brakes hard in the turns. No brake fade.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/05/2uja4uvu.jpg


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[ajdereicup]

Sounds like a kickass car. Hopefully I get to see it sometime soon at a local meet

[EDKGRK]

Contact Todd at TCE, a Wilwood vendor here. He does have front and rear 13" and 14" kits available along with SS brake lines for our cars.

I bought the measly 13" kit. But while on the track hitting the brakes hard in the turns. No brake fade.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/05/2uja4uvu.jpg


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coo...thanks....they look good and stop good, when my car is done at shop soon, Im gonna do brake movement.
I'm not too far from aurora, im not familiar with race place, where is there to go?

[EDKGRK]

other than 290, 294 and 90...lol

[TAKEDOWN]

Standing by for pics...

[lji372]

Contact Todd at TCE, a Wilwood vendor here. He does have front and rear 13" and 14" kits available along with SS brake lines for our cars.

I bought the measly 13" kit. But while on the track hitting the brakes hard in the turns. No brake fade.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/05/2uja4uvu.jpg


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just noticed..............

your centercap is upside down:shake:

[TAKEDOWN]

^^^ LOL, yes it is and so are both of mines!

Back on topic, where are those pics at?!?

[pem]

[QUOTE=TAKEDOWN;1329020]^^^ LOL, yes it is and so are both of mines!
you only have two???? I got 4 when I bought mine....and I don't know what direction they're going, except around and around when I'm driving....LOL :burnout:

[EDKGRK]

My buttons on my steering wheel are faded...looking at steering wheel for sale, perfect buttons, less air bag, is transferring my air bag straight forward or are there bumps in the road I need to know about

[justbob]

My buttons on my steering wheel are faded...looking at steering wheel for sale, perfect buttons, less air bag, is transferring my air bag straight forward or are there bumps in the road I need to know about

Easy peasy. You could also just replace the switches.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[EDKGRK]

Contact Todd at TCE, a Wilwood vendor here. He does have front and rear 13" and 14" kits available along with SS brake lines for our cars.

I bought the measly 13" kit. But while on the track hitting the brakes hard in the turns. No brake fade.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/05/2uja4uvu.jpg


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Your brakes look awesome, i want them so bad
I have to add......... my stock brakes are gonna look measly in my aftermarket 5 spokes

[guspech750]

Your brakes look awesome, i want them so bad

And they worked amazing on Gingerman Raceway. Performed flawless as I beat the tar out of them before entering the turns.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom