Not sure why I've been thinking this...

[Anthony84]

Maybe its because I don't really romp my 'Rauder very hard or very often; I actually drove my '04 Grand Marquis hard regularly; like I was on set for a movie...but I'm considering just going back to stock. I know I only have a CAI, gears, and tune...and have/had a couple more plans in mind. I even work at a hot rod shop but can't help but think I fell in love with these bone stock when I was 17...maybe thats the way I should just keep mine and undo what I've done?

Or maybe its because it needs a front bumper respray in the worst way, a wiper motor (bad time to be without wipers in the NW), and a couple other repairs and routine maintenance that it takes away from doing anything fun; so I feel it'd be better all stock? Except the AutoMeter gauges because they actually are real. I mean; I've only got 45 more payments and its all mine! Lol. Glad its only got 57k on it...

[Mebot]

What the hell are you smoking?

Why go back to stock?

[Mebot]

I know pot's legal in Washington but....

no, stick with what you have. It's just growing pains to get to where you want to be. Maintenance and modifications will come and you will have a blast. Trust me, and i'm not even boosted. Going back to Stock is not an option

[justbob]

Is this thread for real?


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[03blackvegas]

I would not put the effort in to go back stock.

[chief455]

I would not put the effort in to go back stock.
This.
Plus the mods you have a pretty much a given on all these cars that acually get driven.
Put effort into fixing the problems, you'll like it more.

[Bad_S55]

Dang man. It'd be too much of a hassle to go back to stock, and where's the fun in that?? Get the essentials taken care of first, and you'll be a lot happier.

[Jeronimojc]

What the hell are you smoking?

Why go back to stock?


Lol.

Yeah Anthony, if you have a need to turn wrenches come visit me.


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[1Marauder]

Anthony, brother, we all remember our previous cars more fondly and nicer than they actually were.

If I remember correctly, your GRandMaKeys had a small little problem with LEPROCY, and you even plastidipped the roof once. It was a beautiful car though.

What you are thinking back to fondly, is your youth (and subsequent lack of debt).

Welcome to adulthood! 47 payments isn't bad! Don't forget, you STOLE that DTR Marauder. I wanted it , and was/ would have been second/third in line. Had cash, an airline ticket, and a ride ready to go. It was meant to be for you, and that Marauder picked YOU! (Thanks to previous owner).

Take 20 minutes, order the wiper parts, and ask your buddy next door if he will paint your bumper in March/April when it warms a little and the sun comes out a little more.

You are a great addition to MM NET, and we don't want to lose you.

And thank you again for selling me the tips for my son's CV Sport.





Oh yea... And ahhh.... put down the hooch, and drink a lot of water.

[Anthony84]

Alright guys. Glad I came to the right bar. I'll prioritize what I absolutely need done and enjoy what I've wanted for so long...guess I just needed a word from the peers.

[PuntyMario]

Yeah you better keep making her better otherwise id cross country just to go there and slap some sense into you lol

[chief455]

BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!
That's what the peers here all told me.
I listened, maxed my credit cards and 3 months later - WREEEEEE!!!!! Supercharged Marauder BETTER than I was dreaming of.
A quick consolidation loan, the cards and Marauder loan are paid off, 36 months and all will be owing me nothing.
Hang on, you just got started ;)

[Shaijack]

I am a purist and think that all Marauders should be 100% stock.
1Marauder if you want a DTR then buy a ticket on the Marauder raffle in Louisville.
You could boost it. It is not stock right now but no boost.

[loud2004marquis]

BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!

^^^^^TIMES 5 TO THAT!^^^^^

Your issues are minor for what you have. Fix it up and continue enjoying!

After adding a blower, this car comes alive!

[1Marauder]

I am a purist and think that all Marauders should be 100% stock.
1Marauder if you want a DTR then buy a ticket on the Marauder raffle in Louisville.
You could boost it. It is not stock right now but no boost.



We are all waiting for the specs and the photos etc.

[Jeronimojc]

Speaking of stock Marauders, it is worth noting Ford intended certain Marauder components to be of/for higher performance, but ended up with what we have in stock either for cost or emissions reasons (i.e. the 3.55 gear ratio).


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[RF Overlord]

Steve Babcock has said on many occasions that the Marauder was intended to have 3.73s or 4.10s from the factory, but it just missed the gas-guzzler tax threshold so the bean-counters nixed it.

Anthony, glad you came to your senses. It would be kinda silly to spend all that money on the mods, then take them all back off again.

[slickster]

stock Tranny tune sucks!!!!!!

[Motorhead350]

Going back to stock was the best decision I ever made. This was removing the boost, not the bolt ons.

[tbone]

I have 12 more payments on my loan to go s/c. Worth every nickel!

[chief455]

I have 12 more payments on my loan to go s/c. Worth every nickel!
x36 payments for everything!:D

[justbob]

All loans paid off six years ago. Just trying to keep the slush funds in the positive.. That's another story!


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[boatmangc]

I am a purist and think that all Marauders should be 100% stock.
1Marauder if you want a DTR then buy a ticket on the Marauder raffle in Louisville.
You could boost it. It is not stock right now but no boost.

You da man Barry!