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    A smug jerk is one of the owner requirements.

    With that said this thread could only fail more if there was pics..


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    The column to floor shift swap has been done and documented many times before, so I'd imagine the process of going from floor shift to column shift would be more or less the same but in reverse. I've actually tossed around that idea as a dumb month-long April fools joke but it looks pretty in depth. You'd also miss out on having a gear indicator without swapping to a 2v cluster but I personally wouldn't care for having one since it's pretty easy to memorize an automatic shift pattern.
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    You can still have an indicator with the column shifter and keep the marauder cluster... This was the setup in my old 02 Marquis.... M was Park, R was still Reverse as well and the other letters linned up with other gear positions.

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    I have a 2003 Town car that I Marauderized as my daily driver. I use the Marty O tune for the stock 2V motor that really wakes it up with the larger Marauder air box.


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    Quote Originally Posted by svtmerc View Post
    You can still have an indicator with the column shifter and keep the marauder cluster... This was the setup in my old 02 Marquis.... M was Park, R was still Reverse as well and the other letters linned up with other gear positions.

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    Thant's a neat little trick you did there!
    You "feel" the difference because you want to "feel" the difference. Since you just spent money on the upgrade you "have" to feel the difference

    I'm looking to eliminate the double pump process I have to follow right now to get the pedal hard

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marauder_Vic View Post
    is that an easier solution than a bench seat swap? I am capable of doing an engine swap, but, correct me if I’m wrong, the bench seat just seems easier.
    I don't know about easier, but it would be much cooler.
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    Swapping the shifter from the floor to the column and vise versa is easy. I did it on my 2006 Taurus mostly because I had access to parts and the curiosity. I would not do a Marauder just because, you know - rarity and exclusivity. My Town Car has a bench and I use the console as an armrest and never have used the center seat. I am sure I could post a link to the website where I documented the swap. The cars are different but the parts and procedures aren't. Big question though... the seat you intend to swap, are the airbags interchangeable?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marauder_Vic View Post
    Molesting…. Hyperbolic much?

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    Ummm, no. Molesting is the correct descriptive word to describe what you want to do. If this is something you want to do, than do it w/o the thread. By posting the thread by definition you will get HONEST feedback so grow a pair and take it or don't post.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MyBlackBeasts View Post
    Ummm, no. Molesting is the correct descriptive word to describe what you want to do. If this is something you want to do, than do it w/o the thread. By posting the thread by definition you will get HONEST feedback so grow a pair and take it or don't post.
    He doesn't even have a Marauder to do said molestation. My smart response to the Op is based on seeing the "type" that jumps on a forum, askes a silly question, then moves on to never be seen again. Prove me wrong.
    You "feel" the difference because you want to "feel" the difference. Since you just spent money on the upgrade you "have" to feel the difference

    I'm looking to eliminate the double pump process I have to follow right now to get the pedal hard

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    2003 300A Procharger #0017 D1SC (SOLD. Last I heard, it was in Washington State)

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    Quote Originally Posted by MyBlackBeasts View Post
    Ummm, no. Molesting is the correct descriptive word to describe what you want to do. If this is something you want to do, than do it w/o the thread. By posting the thread by definition you will get HONEST feedback so grow a pair and take it or don't post.
    Eh, I’d hardly call it that in my opinion. It looks entirely reversible, but I digress.
    2003 300B Mercury Marauder
    Built 01/22/03
    Purchased 01/29/20
    68,xxx miles

    July 12, 2023 - 68,203 Miles - RIP original engine

    October 31, 2023 - Rebuilt engine installed

    Modifications/Stuff I have done on the car:
    Engine:
    rebuilt stock; slightly overbore. Original 68k mile heads, new OEM Ford performance timing kit, Terminator Cobra Oil Pump, Billet Steel oil pump gears, ARP head studs, main cap studs, and side bolts. The latter ARP stuff for future endeavors.
    Transmission:
    Thor 2800-3000 Stall Converter
    Suspension:
    ADTR Front + Rear Sway Bars
    Metco Billet Watts Link
    Metco Billet Rear Control Arms
    Cosmetic:
    1998-2003 Amber tail lamp conversion - Painted and smoked to near-OEM spec.
    HID Projector Headlamp Retrofit
    OEM Mercury Mountaineer Hitch Cover
    Front in-channel rain guards
    Other Stuff:
    4-pin trailer harness
    Class III Tow Hitch
    Cadillac 4-note horns
    Hayden 679 Transmission Cooler
    Obligatory Marty Tune

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