Mark's Marauder Build

[Tbone63]

He was talking about the PRVV line.

Right - the vent for the check valve I think?

 

[Zack]

Right - the vent for the check valve I think?

Pressure bleedoff hose.

 

[Zack]

Got the intercooler circuit done today.

Making the coolant reservoir fit in the battery box was a royal PITA. Working out the hose routing was tricky do to tight spaces.
You will see I mounted the intercooler pump directly to the underside of the battery box.

 

[fordasaurus]

Absolutely fabulous work Zack! I think you set the standard in making both your work and thought process visible. You create a lot of confidence in the work you do

 

[Zack]

Absolutely fabulous work Zack! I think you set the standard in making both your work and thought process visible. You create a lot of confidence in the work you do

Thanks Mark.

Theoretically, I should be far far along with the project by next weekend.

Ive been trying to guess what power it will make. What compression in the shortblock you had done? Tha will determine the boost.

 

[fordasaurus]

Thanks Mark.

Theoretically, I should be far far along with the project by next weekend.

Ive been trying to guess what power it will make. What compression in the shortblock you had done? Tha will determine the boost.

Compression is 9.5

 

[Zack]

Compression is 9.5

Ok Ill just leave the 3.12 pulley on there.

This car would make so much more power if you ran E85.
I have the extra pump ready if you want to!

 

[fordasaurus]

I'm sure there are a number of thought processes on this but my understanding is the consistency of e85 is variable. I would need to check each fill up with a test strip - will the tune allow me multi settings to account for conditions?

 

[Zack]

I'm sure there are a number of thought processes on this but my understanding is the consistency of e85 is variable. I would need to check each fill up with a test strip - will the tune allow me multi settings to account for conditions?

The beauty of E85 being lower (like E75) is it will be richer, not lean.

If you dont want to second guess yourself, then stick with 93 octane.

With the relatively high compression you have, and the 16-18psi the blower will make, timing will be very limited with 93.

You will no doubt make about 50 more rwhp if you use E85.

Your call!

 

[fordasaurus]

sold!

 

[SONICobra]

man i wish e85 was as common back when i did my fuel system as it is now

 

[Zack]

Excellent. We will tune it on 93 and E85.....like im doing with my car.
That's gonna be one hell of a fun dyno day!

 

[Zack]

Im trying to find out of you can pump fuel through a GSS 392 without it being 'ON'
I want it to come on under boost only.

I have dispatched the appropriate emails!

 

[Terminator-Fux]

I love these build threads!

 

[musclemerc]

Nice job on the IC and reservoir install, looks like a nice fit.

Subscribing.....

 

[Zack]

Ok, thanks to Kurgan for a reality check.
I was going to install a GSL 392 pump inline to have enough fuel for E85.

Yeah oops. I guess its dumb to feed a 255lph with a 400lph. Would it work? Probably. Am I moving forward with it? umm no. LOL

So now I got Mark all excited about E85 but it may not be feasible without re-designing a lot.

Maybe we can take 10 gallons of 110 octane and have it tuned on that? That way you have readily available, consistent gas for the track.
Let me know!

 

[Zack]

Edit for proper info:

Comp cams use a 12mm bolt.
The stock bolts are 10mm.

Got them ordered from Ford.

 

[Zack]

Mark, installed your sway bars tonight.
Im hoping to have the engine together and in by Sunday.
Everything is going just dandy.

 

[musclemerc]

Did you do our rear ES bushing mod Zack?

There's only 3 MM's running rear ES, make him the 4th

 

[Zack]

Did you do our rear ES bushing mod Zack?

There's only 3 MM's running rear ES, make him the 4th

No time!
I have to get this car done so I can prep mine for the kentucky trip.

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

zack... i emailed you this morning... need to know what address you want that blower shipped back too... it should be shipping out by friday..

 

[blckMerc]

reading this thread really got me thinking maybe the drive from Philadlephia is worth is with how much attention you give these cars.

 

[Zack]

I am waiting on 2 fittings to finish the underbody part of the fuel system, so I unwrapped the engine and installed the heads.

Still hoping to have the engine back in the car Sunday.
The Vortech is shipping out Friday. :clap:

 

[musclemerc]

Whats the thread count on the heads Zack, and did you already have the cams installed?

 

[Zack]

Whats the thread count on the heads Zack, and did you already have the cams installed?

They are 4 thread and I had the cams installed when the heads were refreshed.