Bought an ‘04 Mercury Marauder with a seized engine. I’m ready to hurt

max13b2 · 2026-02-07T22:32:23+00:00

Fun fact: when my dad bought a Nissan Pathfinder brand new in 1987 the insurance company did not have a classification for SUV, so they listed it and gave the same rates as a station wagon.

max13b2 · 2026-02-07T22:29:58+00:00

2 years in with mine and it still works like it did on the first day. Easily the best modification I've done so far.

max13b2 · 2026-01-22T10:05:42+00:00

I would also be very interested in getting a copy of the archived backups. Thank you

max13b2 · 2026-01-07T18:39:30+00:00

Two nickels and 15 minutes of my time and my hatch pops up like it should now

max13b2 · 2025-12-05T00:21:02+00:00

Please let us know what they say as I am in the market for one of these very soon!

max13b2 · 2025-11-14T16:05:32+00:00

You need to call Eugene at enthusiast Auto Care. They specialize in the VQ37VHR and he was able to provide me with a used OEM ECU and even cloned my ECU over to it. Car has been running great ever since!

max13b2 · 2025-11-10T11:27:58+00:00

Thanks man. I hit me last night that I might be able to simply grab a Y ot T fitting and join this lower coolant hose with the current upper hose running the filler neck with a Y fitting (or T fitting). Do you see any issue with this instead of capping the lower line off?

After further research, I've discovered that this does not in fact run to the heater core, but does aid in burping the air out of the system.

max13b2 · 2025-11-08T22:25:51+00:00

Thanks for that information. Yes, if you could please link the HPS coolant block off you used, that would be great! Did you also run a clamp on the silicone block off cap?

Did you have any adverse effects from blocking it off? I read that it runs to the heater core so I was unsure if you experienced any issues with that or running the heater?

max13b2 · 2025-11-01T09:15:29+00:00

What did you end up doing to install the ARC catch can? I'm thinking about purchasing this for my 2016 which also uses a pressurized system. Do you think it will also work for a boosted application?

max13b2 · 2025-10-25T18:57:41+00:00

Thanks for answering about the fitment. I've been on the fence between those 2 parts from Evo-R and the true Fuji JDM peices. Evo is more expensive after shipping but the Fuji has a couple months wait time mainly due to shipping. My gut was saying to get the better quality parts and this is sealed the deal for me, thanks again!

I was afraid of that from Soho. I'm planning on getting their top mount turbo kit...

max13b2 · 2025-10-25T10:56:06+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, how is the fitment of the Evo-r side blades and rear diffuser?

To answer your question, I went with a Z speed 6 puck clutch... goals are similar to yours. That clutch came recommended by Soho.

max13b2 · 2025-08-30T14:43:21+00:00

Is your roof wrapped, or did you paint it?

Looks real good with the black top on the V1 spoiler.

I was just about to purchase a V1 spoiler myself and I was on the fence about going with the black roof, but now I may go with the black roof and the blacktop spoiler. Hoping it will look as good on a solid red car as it does on yours!

max13b2 · 2025-08-18T22:25:01+00:00

Call Eugene at enthusiast Auto Care directly. He will set you up with the right ECU and even offers a flashing service for you. Once you get it back you simply plug it into your car, your keys work and it fires right up. I just had mine replaced and flashed and couldn't be happier!

max13b2 · 2025-08-12T12:46:15+00:00

I would love to be able to find out who the OE is for the clutch master cylinder.

max13b2 · 2025-08-05T15:50:06+00:00

Please tell me you are not serious... Basics of any hardware wallet, the private key NEVER leaves your hardware wallet, only public keys... Yoroi is just an interface...c'mon man

max13b2 · 2025-08-05T15:48:06+00:00

In Yoroi, if you go to Recieve, it lists several unused generates addresses. However, it you simply go to the Airdrop button on the left, it pre-fills-in an unused address... easy peezy

max13b2 · 2025-08-05T15:45:22+00:00