Page 7 of 14 FirstFirst 1234567891011121314 LastLast
Results 91 to 105 of 200

Thread: The Bo0sted Bastard

  1. #91
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    The Dirty South
    Age
    52
    Posts
    3,836
    Looking good! Don't scratch them...

  2. #92
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Hastings, mi
    Age
    43
    Posts
    344
    Close up of the billetbuttons I used.

    20190311_134105 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    Shifter reinstalled. Hopefully last time. This bezel actually came from a hpp I found in a self serve junkyard.

    2019-03-17_05-36-22 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    Also installed a better fuel filter.

    2019-03-17_05-35-33 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    Looking at the plugs from last season, might have to dial the timing back a touch. Little close to the base of the plug.

    20190303_163358 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    20190303_163358 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr


    I also decided to put a thicker radiator in it.

    20190305_141543 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr


    Still waiting on the transmission to get done. Got to wait for that before I can do a lot more of the bigger work, also waiting on a new engine harness. I usually build my own, well modify original harness. But I found a cheap overseas supplier, so I am gonna thoroughly inspect and test their harness before install.
    2003 budget built marauder-LM7 5.3 SBE 4L80E VS racing 78/75 turbo and other things
    1.56 60' 6.80 1/8 @ 104 mph 10.5 1/4 @129 mph
    #BSTDMRC #LSSWAPPEDMARAUDER
    Instagram -
    Cheapthrillb2
    lsswappedmarauder

  3. #93
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Next door to my neighbor
    Age
    50
    Posts
    20,353
    Shifter turned out nice!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    SOLD 12/31/2021

    Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.

  4. #94
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Hastings, mi
    Age
    43
    Posts
    344
    I've been slacking a bit, got laid up with some health stuff that left me sidelined for a bit. But managed to get the car back together enough to get it out of the garage.

    2019-03-13_08-28-14 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    swapped water pumps for a more desired inlet location. and relocated my catch can.

    20190319_182907 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr
    Got my new wheels and tires and in. I like how the rear looks but not so much on the fronts. 20x10 295/40-20

    20190319_182856 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    20190319_182843 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    IMG_20190402_115547_952 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr
    I also picked up a new engine management system. I used hptuners on it before and still use hp tuners with my jeep. But i liked what i seen with this new holley system so thought i'd give it a go.

    20190406_192715 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    scabbed together the exhaust.

    20190405_100750 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    Got the 4l80 back from "my guy" ready for a yr of beat downs.

    20190413_174525 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    20190413_163803 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    And finally outside, now to get that holley figured out and get in the 10's.
    2003 budget built marauder-LM7 5.3 SBE 4L80E VS racing 78/75 turbo and other things
    1.56 60' 6.80 1/8 @ 104 mph 10.5 1/4 @129 mph
    #BSTDMRC #LSSWAPPEDMARAUDER
    Instagram -
    Cheapthrillb2
    lsswappedmarauder

  5. #95
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Next door to my neighbor
    Age
    50
    Posts
    20,353
    Looking good!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    SOLD 12/31/2021

    Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.

  6. #96
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    The Dirty South
    Age
    52
    Posts
    3,836
    There was a member with those wheels from the east coast IIRC it was "big house" I always liked the stagger. They look good!

    The engine bay is looking real good...… Awesome LS swap!

  7. #97
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Next door to my neighbor
    Age
    50
    Posts
    20,353
    These LS swaps aren’t as cheap as some like to believe. I’ve had my eye out for a decent priced ‘70 Opel GT, various Datsun 240’s/260’s, and Porsche 928’s (as well as others) to convert but then I start adding up the parts..

    Mind sharing a complete build cost with part numbers/vendors when you’re completed for us curious ones? I know you’ve done others so I’m quite sure you’ve learned a few things both good and bad along the way!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    SOLD 12/31/2021

    Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.

  8. #98
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Hastings, mi
    Age
    43
    Posts
    344
    Yeah, I had started to keep track at initial build with this swap. Staggered off from it though. I went back through awhile ago. I was contacted about doing a swap for somebody. I figured around $2500 with the guy supplying the engine and trans, N/A setup. That's w/o hooking up a functional air conditioning.
    2003 budget built marauder-LM7 5.3 SBE 4L80E VS racing 78/75 turbo and other things
    1.56 60' 6.80 1/8 @ 104 mph 10.5 1/4 @129 mph
    #BSTDMRC #LSSWAPPEDMARAUDER
    Instagram -
    Cheapthrillb2
    lsswappedmarauder

  9. #99
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Hastings, mi
    Age
    43
    Posts
    344
    Quote Originally Posted by justbob View Post
    These LS swaps aren’t as cheap as some like to believe. I’ve had my eye out for a decent priced ‘70 Opel GT, various Datsun 240’s/260’s, and Porsche 928’s (as well as others) to convert but then I start adding up the parts..

    Mind sharing a complete build cost with part numbers/vendors when you’re completed for us curious ones? I know you’ve done others so I’m quite sure you’ve learned a few things both good and bad along the way!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    It really comes down to the cost of the donor drive lines that make/break the cost.

    When I LS swapped my jeep, I bought a 2005 2wd silverado that was smashed in the front (this is where the engine in my car came from). I found it in a local Facebook group. I paid $500 for the truck. Took the engine, transmission and harness/ecu etc. And sold a few parts from the truck and scrapped what was remaining. I think i made $100 all said and done.
    2003 budget built marauder-LM7 5.3 SBE 4L80E VS racing 78/75 turbo and other things
    1.56 60' 6.80 1/8 @ 104 mph 10.5 1/4 @129 mph
    #BSTDMRC #LSSWAPPEDMARAUDER
    Instagram -
    Cheapthrillb2
    lsswappedmarauder

  10. #100
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Hastings, mi
    Age
    43
    Posts
    344
    I'll try and scab together....obviously somethings are not necessary to do the swap but what i used....And I work in a shop so ALOT of the stuff I purchase is at wholesale vs retail.

    Dirty Dingo Motor mount adapters-reused the marauder motor mounts.
    I liked these over others because they have some frt to back adjustment.
    https://www.dirtydingo.com/shop/prod...oducts_id=1375
    $134.99


    Dirty Dingo Accessory kit-
    I bought the kit with the ac compressor. Because of the exhaust manifold setup I was using I couldn't keep the factory compressor in the factory location. And I thought the alternator might hit the hood using the oem truck brackets. I wish I would of tried the truck p/s and alt bracket first. I think they might have cleared. As well, with this years setup I am not running a ac compressor. So I could of saved some money just buying the the alt and p/s bracket. But probably will hook up ac in the future.
    https://www.dirtydingo.com/shop/prod...oducts_id=1552
    1 x Sanden 508 7 Piston A/C Compressor Satin Finish $169.99
    1 x LS Billet Truck Low Power Steering Sanden 508 Accessory Brackets $469.99
    1 x Sanden 508 A/C Compressor Fittings $19.99
    1 x LS Conversion Power Steering Fitting $19.99
    Total: $697.96

    2002 panther return style fuel pump module off ebay. $52.99

    WALBRO 450LPH FUEL PUMP HIGH PRESSURE TIA485-2 F90000267 (UNIVERSAL E85 ETHANOL) TI AUTOMOTIVE $135

    Sloppy stage 2 camshaft off ebay from jegs $242

    PAC1218 Valve springs $124.99

    LSX mustang engine swap oil pan kit off ebay $250
    The truck pan would clear, but would sit 2 inches or so lower then the front crossmember

    Speedway motors universal 3" exhaust kit $180
    Comes with 90s 45's 180's straight sections of pipe to build my own exhaust.

    AEM truboost controller AEM30-4350 $254.99

    Holley turbo exhaust manifolds HKR8510HKR $377.98
    Holley crossover pipe HKR8515HKR $169.98

    Snakeeater Performance 1500cc Fuel Injectors $233

    Warr 92mm Throttle Body ebay $139.99

    VSracing 78/75 turbo kit $1118.00
    https://turbo4less.com/product/denma...h-billet-7875/
    Came with turbo, bov, wastegate, intercooler, misc pipe kit

    Driveshaft conversion Joint $25
    Using a 4l80 and spacing it just right, you dont have to modify the driveshaft length. And you flip the crossmember over and modify it to accept the gm mount.

    Dakota digital speed converter sgi-5e $80.70
    made for the factory speedo to work

    Dakota Digital tach interface sgi-8 $80.70
    Made so the factory tach works

    Tracy Lewis Catch can setup $399

    Loud valve kit $317

    Oil scavenger pump for the turbo $85
    where I mounted it, it couldn't gravity drain back to engine
    Obviously there is a ton of misc, such as fittings, lines, fluids, hardware, electrical etc. hard to price tag that stuff.

    I already owned my own hptuners setup from tuning my jeep. So I didn't have to pay for that and I didn't have to pay for tuning itself as me and a buddy did all that. But if you had to put a price on it, i suppose $500 for tuning. That's what most shops in my area charge for a day of tuning on the dyno.

    I had built my own stand alone harness for the engine/trans from the donor vehicle.

    I bought a used transmission from the junkyard 4L80E for $500

    HD2 shift kit $125

    Edge Racing Torque Converter $700

    I already owned my engine prior to even owning the marauder, see above post. But I guess if I had to put a price tag based on the market in my area. You can buy a dropout with harness, accessories, and ecm for $500-$1000 if your not looking for a deal. Obviously mine was a steal.







    That's a basic rundown of what I spent to get my car to 11.4 @120mph and drive the car reliable and comfortable. My drive to/from work is 80 miles a day, and i drove the car regularly to/from work as well. And its tuned to run 93 octane.


    My car had 225k on it and the drive line was tired. I weighed my options and decided to get the 4.6 and 4r70 reliably into the low 11's was gonna cost more then what I put into doing this swap, add in I am not familiar with ford tuning etc but am comfortable with LS stuff, I felt my decision was easy. I am not brand loyal, and all I was interested in was smiles and grins when I stand on it.




    So I guess if you followed my path, didn't pay labor as i did it all myself. My setup was $7200. But what I feel is the most appealing aspect..my motor is a junkyard unit with a cam and springs only. I've picked up two extra long blocks already, one for $100 and another for couple hundred more. So if something happens its cheap to replace vs a long custom extensive engine build like the 4.6 requires. And god forbid you "pop" that 4.6 and its not rebuild-able.

    Obviously I sold off the driveline parts that added money back into the build. I think I ended up around $800-1000 with selling old parts off. And a few of the higher dollar items on the list one could skip or do cheaper like the accessory brackets, turbo kit, trans stuff, loud valve, catch can setup etc.. I 'splurched" on a few items running up the cost.



    I recently was contacted by someone off facebook in regards to LS swapping his panther. He wanted basic NA setup. I told him he had to supply the engine, trans, harness, ecm. And preferred he found a dbc "drive by cable" setup with a 4l80 2wd and return-less fuel rail. I would install everything, hook everything up minus a/c lines, and make it run and drive so all he had to do was bring it to a tuner. I guesstimated with labor he'd be about $2500. That included some extras like a aftermarket shifter.




    This winter I added and changed somethings that defiantly would run the cost up quite a bit lol. Had the trans built solid, turbo pipes ceramic coated, new intake, the new holley terminator setup etc.

    But I feel once I get the tune dialed in I feel very confident I will get into the tens. I ran out of time last year at the track with my fastest being 11.4 I hadn't found the point of breaking traction yet at launch so I know I can improve my 60'. My trans was weak last year with a long 2-3 shift (log data shows it was taking 4-5 seconds to complete that shift). I might drop to 3.55 gears from 4.10s as I felt I was crossing the line to high in rpm was loosing top end. And I was running 15-16psi and might up that and run e85, haven't decided on that yet.
    Last edited by cheapthrillb2; 08-12-2019 at 10:01 AM.
    2003 budget built marauder-LM7 5.3 SBE 4L80E VS racing 78/75 turbo and other things
    1.56 60' 6.80 1/8 @ 104 mph 10.5 1/4 @129 mph
    #BSTDMRC #LSSWAPPEDMARAUDER
    Instagram -
    Cheapthrillb2
    lsswappedmarauder

  11. #101
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Next door to my neighbor
    Age
    50
    Posts
    20,353
    Awesome write up. Thanks!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    SOLD 12/31/2021

    Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.

  12. #102
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Hastings, mi
    Age
    43
    Posts
    344
    A$$ end shot a week or two ago.
    20190420_065153 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    Well looks like I jinxed myself with this comment lol.

    "But what I feel is the most appealing aspect..my motor is a junkyard unit with a cam and springs only. I've picked up two extra long blocks already, one for $100 and another for couple hundred more. So if something happens its cheap to replace"


    This year I switched from the stock ecu and hptuners to the new Holley Terminator MAx setup. So learning new software. Well made a big mistake/overlook. We had adjusted the ign timing, then started working on the target afr tables. I had to rescale my map table for afr and when I did that it gave me a popup window I misunderstood. So loaded the tune and went for a spin. What that popup was saying without actually saying it, was that it had also re scaled my timing tables. So I didn't catch the change in the timing. I went out to watch the afr, hit 11psi and noticed my timing was way off. But it was to late. Hit 36 degrees where I would normally hit around 10-12 degrees. Unfortunately damage was done and two pistons gave it up.

    Messed up part was it really didnt act up. No smoke, didnt feel rough etc. I actually put about 50 miles on it including some 5-6psi hits on it before i started hearing the engine make noise.

    Cyl7 plug
    USER_SCOPED_TEMP_DATA_MSGR_PHO TO_FOR_UPLOAD_1556230331122.jp g_1556230332626 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    cyls 5 and 7
    20190425_193250 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    #7
    20190427_083333 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    #5
    20190427_083337 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    So I picked up another motor friday at work, 90k for $900 complete drop out. Had the old one out friday night. I had to swap the cam and valve springs from the old to the new. Was really happy how clean the inside of the new/used motor was.

    2019-04-30_07-48-45 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    20190426_202533 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    20190427_083329 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr
    .
    Last edited by cheapthrillb2; 04-30-2019 at 05:50 PM.
    2003 budget built marauder-LM7 5.3 SBE 4L80E VS racing 78/75 turbo and other things
    1.56 60' 6.80 1/8 @ 104 mph 10.5 1/4 @129 mph
    #BSTDMRC #LSSWAPPEDMARAUDER
    Instagram -
    Cheapthrillb2
    lsswappedmarauder

  13. #103
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Hastings, mi
    Age
    43
    Posts
    344
    swapping valve springs
    20190427_083320 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    swapping cam
    20190427_093747 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    I always install a pick up tube support, common issue with that oring on LS.
    20190427_112230 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    decided to paint some of the bolt ons blue.
    20190427_142127 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    20190427_143439 by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

    Now its in and running as of Sunday morning. But haven't had the opportunity to go out, been raining and cold everyday. but hoping friday and saturday look good
    Last edited by cheapthrillb2; 04-30-2019 at 05:52 PM.
    2003 budget built marauder-LM7 5.3 SBE 4L80E VS racing 78/75 turbo and other things
    1.56 60' 6.80 1/8 @ 104 mph 10.5 1/4 @129 mph
    #BSTDMRC #LSSWAPPEDMARAUDER
    Instagram -
    Cheapthrillb2
    lsswappedmarauder

  14. #104
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Charlotte, NC
    Age
    67
    Posts
    1,281

    Arrow GM car...

    Informative writeup with good illustrations. However, this car is more General Motors now - would recommend removing all Mercury badging and replace with GM badging.


    Current Garage:

    2005 Mustang GT Premium
    2019 Ranger Lariat Super Crewcab 4WD
    2015 Triumph Trophy SE



    “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
    Love like you'll never be hurt,
    Sing like there's nobody listening,
    And live like it's heaven on earth.”
    William W. Purkey

  15. #105
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Hastings, mi
    Age
    43
    Posts
    344
    So maybe find some impala ss badges lol. I thought about a personalized plate that was marauder and ss oriented ha. But settled with bstmrc......

    Either boosted mercury or bastard mercury.... You choose lol. I have heard best damn race car lol
    2003 budget built marauder-LM7 5.3 SBE 4L80E VS racing 78/75 turbo and other things
    1.56 60' 6.80 1/8 @ 104 mph 10.5 1/4 @129 mph
    #BSTDMRC #LSSWAPPEDMARAUDER
    Instagram -
    Cheapthrillb2
    lsswappedmarauder

Page 7 of 14 FirstFirst 1234567891011121314 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Ford Bastard's 5th annual Track Day!
    By SID210SA in forum Alamo Area Marauders
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 04-04-2009, 07:11 PM
  2. Mercury Marauder - still the bastard stepchild of Ford!
    By mrjones in forum Community Discussion
    Replies: 28
    Last Post: 03-08-2007, 03:16 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •