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  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by sailsmen View Post
    Looks like a great car for the Hot Rod Tour.



    What is the thinking behind the 9.0 rear end?


    Paging dr. Lifespeed


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    Sounds like it's coming along
    2003 Mercury Marauder 300A
    FRPP BOSS50 Block w/MMR 900S Stroker 5.3L DOHC 324ci 10:1cr - (321rwhp/360.5rwtq) - Tuned by AED

    2006 Ford Mustang GT
    FRPP FR3 Handling Pack|FRPP X Pipe w/GTA Exhaust|Steeda CAI|Hurst Shifter
    (289rwhp/307rwtq)

    2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LQ4 6.0L LT 4WD
    Cognito leveling Kit, Fox 2.0, BFG KOA2 Radial All Terrains, Magnaflow, K&N and 4.10 gears

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    Quote Originally Posted by sailsmen View Post
    Looks like a great car for the Hot Rod Tour.

    What is the thinking behind the 9.0 rear end?
    Lifespeed goes first. In early November, Mike Maier said, "see you in January 2017."

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    What's the status on the car?

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    I stopped by maiers last Thursday to ask about rear shocks. I saw the 9.0 !!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by lifespeed View Post
    Looks great. Losing the huge vacuum booster is reason enough for the hydraulic unit.
    Nice hydrobooster! I used all Ford parts for mine about 10 years ago, could not afford nice Wilwood piece like you have with polished accumulator.
    Ex Panther Owner

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    Quote Originally Posted by 510paesan View Post
    I stopped by maiers last Thursday to ask about rear shocks. I saw the 9.0 !!!!
    Once the car is back together and tuned it's going over to Maier's for install. Did you get yours fixed, it sounded like you had a major engine problem?
    Lifespeed

    2004 Silver Birch Marauder 130K miles
    Wilwood Aero6 F, NMDP R brakes, Penske 7500DA shocks, Hypercoil 600lbs F and Grand Marquis R air springs, Addco tubular sway bars, Metco control & Watts, 31 sp axles, Stainless Works cat-back exhaust, Lidio tune, American Racing AR883 9.3" 50mm F 10" 59mm R 20" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero 265/35-20, 275/40-20 tires

    Coming soon: Livernois 5.0L stroker, ADTR/Vortech V2 intercooled SC, Silverfox trans and Circle D converter

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    Quote Originally Posted by lifespeed View Post
    Once the car is back together and tuned it's going over to Maier's for install. Did you get yours fixed, it sounded like you had a major engine problem?
    everythings in working order and shes purring like a kitten. cant wait to see yours come together.

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    Quote Originally Posted by martyo View Post
    What's the status on the car?
    Is the build complete? Haven't seen posts about the project in a while?

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    2003 Mercury Marauder 300A
    FRPP BOSS50 Block w/MMR 900S Stroker 5.3L DOHC 324ci 10:1cr - (321rwhp/360.5rwtq) - Tuned by AED

    2006 Ford Mustang GT
    FRPP FR3 Handling Pack|FRPP X Pipe w/GTA Exhaust|Steeda CAI|Hurst Shifter
    (289rwhp/307rwtq)

    2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LQ4 6.0L LT 4WD
    Cognito leveling Kit, Fox 2.0, BFG KOA2 Radial All Terrains, Magnaflow, K&N and 4.10 gears

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    Thank you for asking,

    Very close. We have been delayed two months by JRi building the coilovers. They will not arrive until June now. I will post pics over the next few weeks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowndex View Post
    Thank you for asking,

    Very close. We have been delayed two months by JRi building the coilovers. They will not arrive until June now. I will post pics over the next few weeks.
    Oh wow! a delay in a custom one of part! are you going to cry and lie to PayPal that you haven't got your million dollar wagon wheels and go stomping and pouting home.........AGAIN!
    04 MERCURY MARAUDER build date:02/11/04
    ITS ALIVE !!!!!!!!

    STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowndex View Post
    Thank you for asking,

    Very close. We have been delayed two months by JRi building the coilovers. They will not arrive until June now. I will post pics over the next few weeks.
    Could you offer some specs on the JRI coilovers ?
    2004 marauder black purchased new. Sold 9/16 at 297,000 miles. Still ran strong didn't burn a drop of oil.
    2003 marauder black 28,000 miles all stock. Garage Queen.
    2004 marauder red daily driver.

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    Quote Originally Posted by burt ragio View Post
    Could you offer some specs on the JRI coilovers ?
    they cost $8000.00..still interested?
    2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
    Has supporting mods and stuff
    Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowndex View Post
    Thank you for asking,

    Very close. We have been delayed two months by JRi building the coilovers. They will not arrive until June now. I will post pics over the next few weeks.
    Ok cool looking forward to seeing it done.

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    2003 Mercury Marauder 300A
    FRPP BOSS50 Block w/MMR 900S Stroker 5.3L DOHC 324ci 10:1cr - (321rwhp/360.5rwtq) - Tuned by AED

    2006 Ford Mustang GT
    FRPP FR3 Handling Pack|FRPP X Pipe w/GTA Exhaust|Steeda CAI|Hurst Shifter
    (289rwhp/307rwtq)

    2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LQ4 6.0L LT 4WD
    Cognito leveling Kit, Fox 2.0, BFG KOA2 Radial All Terrains, Magnaflow, K&N and 4.10 gears

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    We want to see your ride. Do you want to shotgun next weekend for Marauder/Cobra day?


    2003 300A Black, #4918 of 7838, 17,400 Miles
    Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium

    2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
    Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.

    2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.

    2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)

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