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  1. 04-18-2005, 03:12 PM #1
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    Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover Installed!

    Here's what it looks like:



    and from the other side:



    I'll have to do a better job on my next version of the carbon fiber airbox, it just doesn't compare to this.

    I didn't drill out the mounting holes, but they were a bit tight. I did use rubber washers on top and bottom of the mounting hardware, in addition to rubber pads in a couple of places that rattled slightly.
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    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
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    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
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    SWWWWWEEEEEEEETTTTTT!!!!!

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    Where'd you get the Optima mounting kit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by metroplex
    Where'd you get the Optima mounting kit?
    Came with the battery, I'll take some pics later.
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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    Quote Originally Posted by FordNut
    Came with the battery, I'll take some pics later.
    Sorry, can't see it too good without removing the battery or going to the parts store to see a new one. Here is the little wedge shaped hod-down that the MM uses, the Optima doesn't have the lip at the bottom for it to clamp onto so the Optima comes with some little plastic pieces that snap into the battery that aligh with the hold-down.

    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Motorhead350
    how can i buy one?
    contact Jason@dgmotorsports.com
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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    I don't get what I'm looking at? The Crown Vics have a J-bolt (long threaded rod) with a top hold-down.

    What did the Marauders use for the standard batteries?
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  13. 04-21-2005, 12:04 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by metroplex
    I don't get what I'm looking at? The Crown Vics have a J-bolt (long threaded rod) with a top hold-down.

    What did the Marauders use for the standard batteries?
    The 04 CV have the wedge piece also
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    I don't have the 04-up FSM so I have no idea how it's attached.

    So you're saying the 04-up Panthers don't have top hold down brackets at all? Smart move... but I wonder how secure it is? What holds the front part of the Optima battery?
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    Quote Originally Posted by metroplex
    I don't have the 04-up FSM so I have no idea how it's attached.

    So you're saying the 04-up Panthers don't have top hold down brackets at all? Smart move... but I wonder how secure it is? What holds the front part of the Optima battery?
    The front edge slides under a lip in the battery box. The rear lip is held in place by the little wedge piece. The technique has been used a long time, as my '88 MkVII used the same method. I'm surprised the panther just changed in '03.
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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