Today it finally started!!!!! I drove the Marauder into the garage(Please no comments on how messy it is) and finally start my Eaton Swap.
It took about 2 months and was a lot of fun collecting parts.
There is good chance my wife will read this thread so I’ll be vague and say my cost where in line with what others have posted.
One thing I learned the hard way had to do with the blower itself. When looking for a blower there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
1. The IAT sensor. Mine came with one(IAT2) but I didn’t know what it was until I already bought one for a Lightning.
2. My blower also came with a aftermarket pulley. Good for some but having a stock motor I wanted to keep the boost in the safe range. Changing to a stock upper pulley was a extra cost(stock pulley and tool required to change it) that might have been avoided.
I also bought the a hub and lower pulley for a Lighting from LFP. Appears to be the same and all the research I did said it would fit a Marauder(I guess I'll find out). It’s quite a bit cheaper then the kit for the Cobra.
Here are all the threads I saved doing my research.
Fuel Pump Install.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27632
Another Fuel Pump Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72536&highlig ht=Fuel+pump
Another Fuel Pump Install Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=46678&highlig ht=Pump
Discussion on type of fuel pumps to use.
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62349&highlig ht=Fuel+pump
BAP Install Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=60348&highlig ht=Fuel+pump
IAT Thread
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65077
Another IAT/IAT2 Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/sh...ighlight=MAFia
Spark Plugs
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=63664&highlig ht=Eaton
PCV System Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72246
Another PCV System Thread Thanks to JustBob
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62797
One More PCV Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55950
Nice Thread from DR about BAP, PVC and Vacuum Ports
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=71238
Another Vacuum Port Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=60646
One More Vacuum Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62376
MAF Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55645
Throttle Cable Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59078
Knock Sensor Question Thread
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73837
This thread should be a sticky thanks ImpalaSlayer
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=67051
I know this is going to take a while so I bought something to get me back and forth to work.
The part that I thought would be the most frustrating was changing the fuel pump so that’s what I did first. Most of which has already been covered. I’ll add a couple of things.
1. I struggled with the disconnect for the fuel line. The tool I bought didn’t come with any direction but once again Google saved the day. The tool slides in until you hear a click then remove the tool and pull the two pieces apart. I would insert the tool hear a click and try and pull it apart leaving the tool in place. Didn’t work. Remove the tool after the click.
2. The other thing I struggled with like most other people was disconnecting the wires that connect to the hat. There are two sets of wires. One connects the Hat itself the other connect to something on top of the fuel tank. Some have recommended just cutting them and then splicing back together. I did both. I realized that the wires actually enter the area from under the spare tire. So removed the spare tire and pulled the connector through the hole where there is all the room you need disconnect the wires.
I had no such luck with wires that connect to something on top of the tank so I cut those.
All in all wasn’t to bad but I’m looking forward to starting on the fun stuff