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Ride of the Month - January 2008

Chris (ctrlraven) 2004 Mercury Marauder

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Owner: Chris Newman
Age: 26
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Marauder
Location: Columbia, MD

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Engine/Performance:
4.6L DOHC 32v V8
JLT intake Ram Air Intake
90mm SVT Lightnings MAFS
Granatelli Motorsports Ignition Coil Connectors
NGK TR60IX Iridium Plugs (1 Stage Colder)
Ford GT Fuel Pump
Motorcraft 42lb Fuel Injectors
High Performance M Fuel Filter
180 Degree T-Stat
PHP Intake Spacer
SCT Xcal 2 with custom Reinhart Performance Tune
Royal Purple 5W-20
FilterMAG On Oil Filter
Precision Industries 3500 Stall 9.5" Torque Converter
Art Carr Deep Trans Pan With Cooling Fins and Drain Plug
2nd Set Of Catalytic Converters Removed
Flowmaster Super 40's Series Mufflers
Metco Driveshaft Safety Loop
MMX Aluminum Balance Driveshaft

Suspension & Wheels:
EBC Dimpled/Slotted Front Rotors
KVR Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Napa Ceramix Pads (Front/Rear)
Addco Front & Rear Sway Bars
Zack's Custom Rear Upper/Lower Control Arms
Monroe Sensa-Trac Rear Shocks
Carfixer Custom Alignment Specs.
BFgoodrich KDWS 235/50-18 (Front)
BFgoodrich KDW2 255/55-18 (Rear)

Exterior:

Mach1 Chin Spoiler
3.5" Meg's Res-Delete Exhaust Tips
ProGuard Rear Air Dam
McCulloch 6000K HID Bi-Xenon Headlight Kit
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Driving Lamp Bulbs
Sylvania Silverstar Park/Turn Signal Bulbs
Custom Made Upper Grille Mesh Mod
Defyant Lower Grille Mod
CARmotorsports Front Upper Grille Gods Head Emblem
CARmotorsports Rear Trunk Lid Gods Head Emblem
4.6 High Performance Trunk Lid Emblem
SVT Cobra Snake Fender Badges
30% Tint All Around
Mercury Ventshades
BobWhitedecals.com Ruby Red Rear Bumper Decals Inserts
Custom Painted Radiator Support Cover
Custom Painted Coil Covers
JM Graphics Custom Tag Frame "The 4 Door Cobra"
 

Interior:

CARmotorsports Steering Wheel Gods Head Emblem
Red Lower Interior Lights
Autometer Pro Comp Ultra Lite Series Oil Psi Gauge
Autometer Pro Comp Ultra Lite Series Volt Meter Gauge

I.C.E.:

Replaced Factory 6.5" Mid-Bass Subwoofer With 12" Off-Brand Subwoofer in a Off-Brand Pre-Fabbed Box
Escort Passport 8500 X50 (Blue LED Display)

Pictures:

Interview:

MDSS: How did hear about MDSS?
ctrlraven: From a MDSS member at the time invited me over from a Myspace car group.

MDSS: When and why did you purchase the vehicle you have?
ctrlraven: December 2005, my previous vehicle was totaled and hit pretty hard in the rear. So I wanted something that had some more meat to it than my last car but it had to have some power also.

MDSS: What kind of condition was it in?
ctrlraven: Pretty good, the last owner had purchased it, serviced it and traded it back in all at the same dealership where I bought it from.

MDSS: Daily, Weekend, show, or race car?
ctrlraven: It's my everything car.

MDSS: What modification on your vehicle to you like the most?
ctrlraven: Custom performance tune, really woke the car up. It's how the car should of came from the factory.

MDSS: What is the most expensive part on your car?
ctrlraven: As of right now the $700 PI 3500 stall torque converter.

MDSS: What was the last modification you installed on your vehicle?
ctrlraven: I believe it was the Mustang Mach 1 chin spoiler.

MDSS: What has given you the most headache working on your car? (Part, experience, shop)
ctrlraven: Parts, not many companies make parts for my car and the ones that do charge a pretty penny.

MDSS: How much of the work have you gotten your hands dirty with versus outsourcing to a shop?
ctrlraven: About 90%, the only mods that a shop did was the exhaust system and the torque converter. Everything else I tackled myself or with the help of a friend.

MDSS: Are there any future plans for this vehicle?
ctrlraven: Custom fiberglass cowl induction hood, S55 rear light treatment will be done within the next month. Down the road I plan on installing a built Cobra long block and bulletproof transmission.

MDSS: How long have you been working on this vehicle?
ctrlraven: Since the second day of owning it, 2 yrs and 2 months ago.

MDSS: Are you into the show or race scene? Or both?
ctrlraven: More race scene but I like to enter it at shows.

MDSS: Do have any sponsors?
ctrlraven: None at the moment.

MDSS: Are you a part of a local car crew?
ctrlraven: C.A.M (Capital Area Marauders)

Shout outs:
I would like to thank all who voted for me and to my fellow FMC (Ford Motor Company) vehicle owners.
 

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