Pre-1st Timer, Marauder

[TByers]

Looking for a Black Marauder, but I have a few questions. I've been looking for the past month, however, I'm curious about a few things. How tempermental are these Marauders, per reading a few postings, sounds like I may have to tinker here and there with it?

Also,
What is a?
XCAL2
DTR
300A vs. 300B
How much tuning is involved?

Lastly, how can you tell if the Marauder has traction control, I thought all of them did?

Any other advice?

Very interested in finding one, just trying to do my homework first.

[Bluerauder]

What is a?
XCAL2
DTR
300A vs. 300B
How much tuning is involved?

Spend some time using the search feature and you will find answers to all your Marauder related questions. It's easy to use.

1. 300A vs. 300B info here >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forum...ad.php?t=31102

2. DTR = Dark Toreador Red MM (only 980 made and all are '04s)

3. XCAL2 is a handheld tuner available from some of the vendors on the site. Other tuners are available.

4. All '03 300Bs have traction control. All 2004s have traction control (and all 2004 MMs are 300As). There is a traction control button on the dashboard to turn T/C "Off".

[arejayesss]

Looking for a Black Marauder, but I have a few questions. I've been looking for the past month, however, I'm curious about a few things. How tempermental are these Marauders, per reading a few postings, sounds like I may have to tinker here and there with it?

Also,
What is a?
XCAL2 Handheld Tuner that plugs into the OBD2 port for improved performance
DTR - Dark Torreador Red, one of the colors produced (Just under 1000)
300A vs. 300B Production code. 2003 had 300a and 300b, 2004 had 300a only. 300a was the 'first batch' and had more features. Search for 300a vs 300b, as there is a sticky thread explaining the differences.
How much tuning is involved? None required, at least some recommended

Lastly, how can you tell if the Marauder has traction control, I thought all of them did? There will be a traction control switch

Any other advice? Get one now, but be forewarned that future mods will happen, regardless of your willpower.

Very interested in finding one, just trying to do my homework first.

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[Eric-Blk2004]

I have a 2004 with no of the features of a 300A...


For Example:

300A's were the first issue of Marauders they were all black and had the following equipment...

Auto release fuel door - Mine is just open and thats it
In-dash Clock - No clock....probably in the radio that doesnt exist
Map pockets in the front seats - Nope?
Full size spare - I have a donought
Auto Release Parking brake - What is this?
Windshield tint
Hood light
4R70W Transmission - I thought 2004's had a strong transmission
Single engine knock sensor - I thought we had dual
Black Valve covers - Mine are silver or natural
2400 Stall convertor

Are we sure on all this 300a and 300b nonsense? And if all 2004 were 300A?

[Egon Spengler]

I think everyone on this site will back me up in me saying... don't bother with a marauder... buy one of these!!!!

[Eric-Blk2004]

Yes! Dude chevy makes a mean....

What the hell is that

[TByers]

I appreciate the info. Now I'm a man with a dangerous weapon, info.

On the look out.

[Bluerauder]

Looking for a Black Marauder, but I have a few questions.

I have a 2004 with no of the features of a 300A...
.....

Are you looking for one? Have one? or Just Trolling?

All 2004 MMs were 300A's. They have the same features as '03 300B's.

And yes, we are sure about it !!

Go search

[SC Cheesehead]

Are you looking for one? Have one? or Just Trolling?

All 2004 MMs were 300A's. They have the same features as '03 300B's.

And yes, we are sure about it !!

Go search

Charlie's right on this one.

Now if you really want to get confused, ask questions about "pre-decontented 300B's," or the EOY 2003 models that got "clean-up parts" (like mine with a full-size spare.)

SCCH

[Eric-Blk2004]

Um...I have a 2004 and I defintely do not have a full size spare or a clock in the dash.

And I was under the impression that in 2004 mercury upgraded the transmission to a 4r75w

[ckadiddle]

No tinkering required. Unless you LIKE to.

[UncleLar]

DTR= The Best Color

[TByers]

Are you looking for one? Have one? or Just Trolling?

All 2004 MMs were 300A's. They have the same features as '03 300B's.

And yes, we are sure about it !!

Go search

Yes, I'm seriously looking for one.

[Blackmobile]

Um...I have a 2004 and I defintely do not have a full size spare or a clock in the dash.

And I was under the impression that in 2004 mercury upgraded the transmission to a 4r75w

Let me see if I can clearify:

Majority of 2003 are 300A

Later that year they changed to 300B

2004 are all 300A( which are by accessories 300b but are called 300A )

with a little gray area at the end of 2003 where a a mix of parts were used.

Now to the important stuff..... Who's on first, what's on second, and I don't know is on third.

[Bluerauder]

Now to the important stuff..... Who's on first, what's on second, and I don't know is on third.

The pitcher and catcher are Today and Tomorrow. I think Because plays Shortstop.