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1997 Mercury Mountaineer 400hp 347 Stroker Project on 2040-cars

US $5,000.00
Year:1997 Mileage:162000 Color: Green /
 Gray
Location:

Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States

Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
VIN: 4m2du55p4vuj07393 Year: 1997
Make: Mercury
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Mountaineer
Trim: Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: AWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
Mileage: 162,000
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"project is 100% complete, but needs some issues fixed.everything works except the following issues:-codes thrown: P0453(evap pres high),P0135(O2 heater),P0141(O2 heater),P0155(O2 heater),P0161(O2 heater),P0171(system lean),P1000(sys readiness not complete)-rough running and stumbles when accelerating-upper valvetrain noise (I think valvecovers are too short for roller rockers, taller gasket may fix)-fluid leak at bellhousing (1 drop every minute while running only)-needs initial a/c charge-needs tune (MAF set up to run on stock tune, but should be custom tuned to optimize, raise rev limiter and set shift points)-brake job(rusty from sitting)-ds lumbar inop (have replacement switch)-windshield squirter inop-ds window loose (just reglue to retaining clip)"

finish my project. it runs and drives, but has issues that need to be sorted out.
400+hp/400+tq FordStrokers.com all forged 347, 10.5:1 compression (93 octane recommended)

190cc FAC Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads

Trick Flow roller rockers and hydraulic roller valvetrain

Custom cam for a smooth idle and excellent mid range power

30lb Injectors - 85mm PMAS MAF - 75mm Stack Racing Throttle Body with custom lever to work with stock gas and cruise cables - 76mm custom elbow

Holley Systemax II Intake

1-5/8" custom headers. catted 3" dual to single exhaust system

new radiator, completely new a/c system, new ps pump and lines, every sensor is new, MSD coil packs

Hughs performance built 4R70W trans with Kevlar friction surfaces with deep sump finned aluminum pan, Edge HD towing torque converter

Rebuilt AWD transfer case

Stock 3.73 gears

2" lift kit w/HD leafs

FR500 18x9 wheels with 285/60 Nitto Terra Grapplers

Class III hitch with 7-pin connector and brake controller

Sony CD/XM receiver

SCT tuner included, but needs a custom tune for the setup

All these problems should be easily fixed (except for the fluid leak, which may require the trans to come out) with some detective work and a little elbow grease. I just don't have the time to invest right now and won't for a while. All the best parts were chosen and it kills me to let it go, but it kills me more to stare at it. I am basically selling a $10k investment for half and throwing in about 200 labor hours. If it doesn't sell, I will probably tinker a bit at a time to get it sorted out. As I do so, the price will go up.

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Bugatti Veyron kit car - Click above for high-res image gallery
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