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2003 Supercharged Mercury Marauder on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:80200 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Gresham, Oregon, United States

Gresham, Oregon, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.6 4V Supercharged
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 2mehm75v83x704150
Year: 2003
Make: Mercury
Model: Other
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Trim: Supercharged Marauder
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 80,200
Exterior Color: Silver
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Doors: 4

The time has come for me to sell my Marauder.  I bought it 3 years ago from the 2nd owner with 52,000 miles.  He bought it from a dealership that took it in on trade.  Its been my DD and I do my best to keep it clean and ding free.  The car is not perfect but in above average condition for its age and miles

The cars has the following Mods:

4.10 gears
Circle D Triple Disc 11” 2600 rpm stall torque converter.  \. 
Built Transmission installed at 64K
Supercharger from a 03 Cobra and supporting mods installed at 64K
After Market Tune for the Engine management and transmission shift schedule.


Engine 

The engine has never given me any issues.  Never burned any oil between changes(3000 mile mobile one for me). No smoke on cold start. I recently replace the timing chain tensioners and guides and the inside of the motor was very clean.  

Compression numbers are 

217   218
222   218
220   210
225   218

When I did the tensioners I installed a new Ford Water Pump, Changed the Oil and coolant and installed new Spark plugs.

Unfortunately the motor has developed some noise.  Its very hard to describe and can only be heard at idle or very low rpms.   It sounds like valve train noise but I can’t be sure.  Some say its normal and some say its not but I can hear it. I’ve tried to capture it in some video’s posted below.   That being said I still drive the car on a regular bases and wouldn’t hesitate to drive it on a long distance trip.  


Transmission 

It’s a 4R75W in a 4R70W case.  It has extra clutches, reworked valve body, HD overdrive bands and the Forced Tail Shaft Lube Mod.  It currently has about 15k miles on it and I just changed the fluid.  This transmission has performed awesome.  

The shifts are quick and firm at low throttle setting but not to harsh.   The more aggressive you get with the throttle the more firm the shifts get.   

It has a aftermarket 24,000 gvw  transmission cooler installed with a 180 degree thermostat.  

There are two negatives.  The tail shaft seal has leaked from the day I installed the transmission.  It isn’t bad and hasn’t gotten worse but does leave a drop on the driveway after a couple of nights. 

The second is the OD to 3rd Downshift.  In order to install the extra clutches the “Wave Plate” was removed The only negative to this is when the transmission downshifts from OD to 3Rd you can feel it.  Its not bad or scary its just noticeable.  On must automatics you can feel the up shifts but as you coast to a stop you can’t feel any of the downshifts.  With the “Wave Plate” removed you feel  the downshift from OD to 3rd.  



Torque Converter 

I installed a 11” Triple Disc Circle D Torque Converter with the new transmission.   Based on Chris at Circle D’s recommendation I got a slightly lower then stock stall speed.   I loved the way it drives.  

Rear Differential 

I installed new Ford Racing 4.10 gears with all new inner bearings and carbon fiber clutches at around 60K.  For my type of driving I actually got slightly better gas mileage.  

03 Cobra Blower

I bought the blower used.  Was told it had about 50k on it.  I replaced the oil and coupler when I installed it.  No issues.  

I used a Ford GT fuel Pump with BAP.
39# from a Cobra
90m MAF from a Lighting.
LFP Dual Pass Lighting Intercooler
I used the Stock cobra IAT2 sensor and location.
I kept the EGR and it passes Oregon’s emissions testing with no issues.

The Car put down 374RWHP and 384 ft-lbs.  Air Fuel ratio is 10.2-1 at WOT at 13 degrees of timing.  It starts pulling timing at 100 degrees IAT.  Most would call that a very conservative.    It runs and drives GREAT!!!

Driveshaft

While the car was down during the Eaton Swap I had the Driveshaft balanced and replaced the U-Joints


Interior 

Is in good shape.  There is a crack on the trim around the instrument panel.  Org floor mats are a little worn.  I’ve treated the leather twice a year.  No boost gauge but I replaced the factory gauges with an AEM Air fuel and an Aeroforce gauges.  The top of the steering wheel has a strange wrinkle thing going on(see pic). 

The tires are Nitto Motivo with less the 1000 miles on them.  After the tires were installed I had it aligned

The Front Brake Pads are new and the rotors were just turned.

 A/C was recharged last year and blows cold.

Body

The Paint is in above average condition.  No Fading.  No Rust.  There are some very minor scratches in the rear bumper from my Kids getting stuff out of the trunk.  There are three dings/dents that I tried to capture in the pics.  All were caused by stray baseballs.  There are three good size chips.  One on the trunk, one on the right front fender and one on the left rear door.  There is what looks like a factory flaw drip mark on the right rear door.  There is no evidence that its ever been in a accident.  No tape lines and all the paint measures the same thickness throughout the car.  

The right front wheel has some significant curb rash.  The other 3 look good.  The windshield has 2 small chips that have been treated to prevent spreading.  


I will help with shipping in away that I can and live 30 minutes from the Portland Or airport and will be happy to pick anybody up.  

I can also take video or pictures of anything you need.

Cold start after sitting outside all night 


Cold start after sitting in the garage


Moderate acceleration (Best I could do one handed)


Boring driving around Video



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