Originally Posted by
8UWITH6
No offense, 400 bux for a piece of metal is ridiculous. If it was me in need of a replacement I would make something work or buy something aftermarket like an on 3 kit. Worst case I would cut my original rusted COT just above the temp sensors flare the ends and run hoses where they needed to go. Just thinking out loud. GLWS though!
Originally Posted by
larryo340
I do appreciate your opinion, but I’m assuming that you gave no experience in restoring a vintage car. NOS parts command a very high price especially when they are very rare. While a ‘03-‘04 Marauder is not vintage many parts are “unobtainium” ie: rear bumper cover.. we all have seen what these go for.
While you might be content in making something work if your tube goes bad, and for a daily driver that would be good enough for some.. for most Marauder enthusiasts it won’t do.
Yep,
Supply and Demand.....OEM/NOS Marauder parts are rare.
Wait for another 20 years and see what these parts are going for.
Buyers pay $1,600 for a set of OEM BOSS 429 plug wires.
Don't ask what NOS BOSS Thermactor valves and Rev Limiters go for.....
2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual
SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18