4.6l 2V
Saleen Series II supercharger
SCT xCal2 performance flash and 80mm MAF/Marauder airbox swap
Drivetrain:
4R70W w/ updated '97+ accumulators/springs
8.8" rear axle with 3.55:1 RAR and Traction-lok limited slip
Notes:
Purchased in August '04, only 1 previous owner who was about 80 yrs old. Flawless condition, had never been driven in rain or snow and was garage kept with all original factory stickers and chalk marks on frame. It came with all the original documentation, service records, manuals, brochure, etc.
In addition to the standard Grand Marquis equipment, optional features include:
-Luxury Light Group (Dual map/dome lamp, lighted vanity mirrors, rear dome/reading lamps, front door panel courtesy lamps)
-Dual secondary visors
-Illuminated entry system
-Fingertip Speed control
-Powerlock/Decklid group
-Front and Rear 'Luxury Comfort' Carpet floor mats
-Keyless Entry (keypad)
-Remote Keyless Entry system
-Anti-lock brakes w/ Electronic Traction assist
-Luxury Radial-spoke wheel covers (replaced)
-Front license plate bracket
Still is mint, but with some modifications ;)
Modification highlights:
*Saleen Series II supercharger
* 3.55 RAR w/ traction lok
* True dual exhaust, finished off with Magnaflow oblong tips
* Mercury Marauder airbox / 80mm MAF with 04 CVPI zip-tube and SCT xCal2 performance tune
* HPP wheels with +1" rear spacing
* Edelbrock Performer IAS monotube front and rear shocks, air-lift rear airsprings, HPP rear and CVPI front swaybars on poly bushings
* Alpine R-series speakers and amplifier
* Lincoln Continental floor shifter and console conversion, with custom mount scangauge and Mercury Marauder dual gauge pod w/ VDO instruments
* EATC conversion
* 94-98 Mustang GT instrument cluster retrofit
STA72519.JPG 17 hits | 68.18 KB | Posted: 6/27/09 MOST of my Merc's factory-included documentation / booklets. I had this displayed in the backseat at Carlisle this year and took a picture while putting it all back /organizing it at home.
Pictured: 1996 Grand Marquis brochure 1996 Mercury Vehicles ...
SCmidinstall.jpg 30 hits | 51.08 KB | Posted: 6/15/09 Found this pic I snapped during the actual install
Having the entire manifold setup as a direct replacement with everything mounted (all new parts) made this go much faster. I left all the old parts attached to the stock manifold and plenum.
EGRvalveinsulator.jpg 18 hits | 41.97 KB | Posted: 6/15/09 This is the insulator that goes between the EGR outlet and the composite inlet elbow so it is not damaged by the heat
This is the VDO boost gauge and the tubing kits. Wasn't sure if I wanted to use copper or nylon so I bought both - ended up not using either and instead substituted rubber vac line
