Originally Posted by
Themarauderguy
Sadly our 4.6 double overhead cam has all but been forgotten about since the introduction of the Coyote 5.0. and as stated earlier in this thread even the Terminators parts are becoming less frequently made and available the aftermarket anyway. so many people have moved on to the 5.0. I see this old 4.6 4 valve engine becoming very rare and hard to find parts for. the hell they already are. But none the least I guess they were a cool motor for their time. I have one now so I can't say much. Lol
True!
I was super excited that the Marauder was going to have a 4.6L all aluminum DOHC V8....back in late 2002.
After dumping TONS of money into it to make it go fast, then watching FORD introduce a Coyote that made over 100 more HP and 100 more Lb-Ft Torque*....I gave up.
It WAS a nice engine....15 years ago.
*Not to mention being much more robust along with better fuel economy than the 4.6L
2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual
SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18