My Eaton swap: Start to finish!!

[chief455]

Thanks to: guspech750, Zack, RacerX, courtmarshall and all others that helped with my parts needed list, tons of tech advise and offers to help with the build. I could not have done it without you guys!
After a thread stating I would NEVER supercharge my Marauder, the guys were right – I caved in!
The car already has 4.10 gears and is an excellent driving car in great condition.
On Feb 3 2014 while on vacation, I spotted a sweet Posi Ported Eaton set up on another Forum. That same day, I found a stock Eaton set up that combined gave me almost all the Cobra items needed for the swap. Then, with tons of help, I was able to gather a huge parts list (below) and start of April sent everything to Marty and Jeff at Mo’s Speed Shop for the install.
I decided to add pillar gauges, real oil + volt gauges, SW headers with cats and a 3500 stall convertor while it was being done. It wasn’t cheap, but it’s done once. The car was ready to come home before May 1st 2014. That’s a complete Eaton swap from idea to completion in well under 90 days!! 3 weeks were spent just waiting for the transport truck down and back – this didn’t take long at all.
The result is awesome! The work is professional and looks like it came off the assembly line this way.
The car runs and drives like it SHOULD have come stock this way too!
Thanks again to this forum and all the great members that helped and motivated me through the entire process.
Parts list:
POSI PORTED BLOWER, PLENUM, TB, 60lb injectors
BLOWER, LOWER, INTERCOOLER, ADAPTOR
JERRY'S ADAPTOR BRACKETS
NEW BOSCH PUMP
THROTTLE BRACKET
90MM MAF
MAFIA ADAPTOR
COOLANT RESERVOIR
ROUSH TENSIONER
AERO 340 FUEL PUMP
TYPE 100 AIR EXCHANGER/clamps
LFP 2LB PULLEY KIT
S&B 10" POWERSTACK FILTER
COBRA AIR INAKE
BATTERY TRAY
LOTEK GAUGE POD
AUTOMETER FUEL PSI, BOOST, AIR/FUEL GUAGES

[chief455]

Here is the engine before we started:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-387S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-387S.jpg.html)

The Posi ported blower set up:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/posiblower.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/posiblower.jpg.html)
top end torn down:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/IMAG0171.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/IMAG0171.jpg.html)
blower fitted on:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/IMAG0172.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/IMAG0172.jpg.html)
assembly started:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/IMAG0180.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/IMAG0180.jpg.html)
the COT modified to fit:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/COT.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/COT.jpg.html)

[chief455]

the stall convertor and headers are in:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/photo2-60.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/photo2-60.jpg.html)

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-456S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-456S.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-451S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-451S.jpg.html)
the pillar gauges are in :
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/gauges.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/gauges.jpg.html)
the dyno pull speaks:
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the results:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/dyno1.png (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/dyno1.png.html)

[chief455]

here’s how it looks now:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-425S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-425S.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-427S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-427S.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-432S-1.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-432S-1.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-431S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-431S.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-430S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-430S.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-429S-1.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-429S-1.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-433S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/blower%20intall/MVC-433S.jpg.html)

[RubberCtyRauder]

Natural supercharge aspiration all the way. Congrats:beer: on getting it done so quick. I swear all these eaton swaps and parts gathering posts that took place this year got me wantin one..LOL so when a SB Trilogy with lower miles popped up,, I couldn't resist..LOL, so now mine is at MO's for some of this and that. Wish I could keep them both but, no room for 2 and other crap I have.

[chief455]

Natural supercharge aspiration all the way. Congrats:beer: on getting it done so quick. I swear all these eaton swaps and parts gathering posts that took place this year got me wantin one..LOL so when a SB Trilogy with lower miles popped up,, I couldn't resist..LOL, so now mine is at MO's for some of this and that. Wish I could keep them both but, no room for 2 and other crap I have.
Our cars rubbed door handles at Mo's before the truck brought mine home! You will LOVE what they do - the work is top notch.
Zero regrets on anything :banana:

[martyo]

Glad ya like it Geoff! That car has really, really great drivability!

And update your signature! You're car isn't stuck in a truck!!!!

[martyo]

Wish I could keep them both but, no room for 2 and other crap I have.

I will store one for ya Mark! :P

[RubberCtyRauder]

Our cars rubbed door handles at Mo's before the truck brought mine home! You will LOVE what they do - the work is top notch.
Zero regrets on anything :banana:


My centri equipped Marauder already had the MO's treatment... It's only money, They will print more!

[RubberCtyRauder]

I will store one for ya Mark! :P


I'm sure you would..with insurance and plates on it too!:D I need the sale of one to help offset the other and my future MO's bill:bigcry:

[chief455]

Glad ya like it Geoff! That car has really, really great drivability!

And update your signature! You're car isn't stuck in a truck!!!!
Sig updated;)

I LOVE it! It sure does drive well. Soon, I'll have larger rear sway bar, Zack control arms and severe duty rear shocks to keep the back pointing straight! To me, the blower wouldn't be right without the header sound and stall convertor feel to compliment it all.
It was a good build, executed nicely:D

[justbob]

You'll love it even more now!


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

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

[loud2004marquis]

Congrats!
:burnout::burnout::banana2:

[guspech750]

Looks bad ass Geoff!!

You are so going to want more booooooooost.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[lji372]

Did it cure the boost itch??

[sflrainmaker01]

Congrats Dude!! That is awesome! Especially how fast you got her done! :burnout:

[chief455]

Looks bad ass Geoff!!

You are so going to want more booooooooost.

10-4 = Already do ;)

Did it cure the boost itch??
Sort of, see above!

[chief455]

Congrats Dude!! That is awesome! Especially how fast you got her done! :burnout:
Thanks! Oh, I can spend beyond my means faster than any car I build:)

[tbone]

Congrats!!!!

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Looks sweet Geoff.
Thanks for the COT delete kit. Worked great on my car.

:beer:

[8UWITH6]

Looks good man, congrats!

[JoeBoomz]

Never gets old, looking at sweet pics like those. Congratulations, and enjoy!

[chief455]

Looks sweet Geoff.
Thanks for the COT delete kit. Worked great on my car.

:beer:
Glad that worked out! Are you up and driving?

Thanks to the rest posting congrats - it really is a better car boosted.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Glad that worked out! Are you up and driving?

Thanks to the rest posting congrats - it really is a better car boosted.

Yes it seems to have worked great. Boost is amazing.

Up and driving for a couple of days now but unfortunately there is a major leak somewhere under the blower, as the car went through another tank of intercooler coolant today after a 40min drive....:bigcry: FML

[chief455]

Yes it seems to have worked great. Boost is amazing.

Up and driving for a couple of days now but unfortunately there is a major leak somewhere under the blower, as the car went through another tank of intercooler coolant today after a 40min drive....:bigcry: FML
Glad Zack got you going so fast!
I thought about the intercooler being tested before install, just for your reason.
Shake downs on used, aftermarket performance installs ALWAYS reveal gremlins.
After driving my 600rwhp boosted T/A on the street a few summers, the 400rwhp feels better than stock Marauder, but a forged short block and more boost are in my future. I know how stupid I am. :help:

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Glad Zack got you going so fast!
I thought about the intercooler being tested before install, just for your reason.
Shake downs on used, aftermarket performance installs ALWAYS reveal gremlins.
After driving my 600rwhp boosted T/A on the street a few summers, the 400rwhp feels better than stock Marauder, but a forged short block and more boost are in my future. I know how stupid I am. :help:

Nice! Keep us posted. I feel eaton swap is around the threshold before the car starts to get more unreliable due to too much power breaking things and what not.

[The Great]

All this has got me wanting an Eaton Swap. I'll screenshot the parts list. Doesn't seem like it's as many as I originally thought.

[chief455]

Added some under car header pics to upper post. 2 tanks of gas and loving it more....