VTRauder
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2003 Marauder VT- ~550whp - 39k miles - $20,000
Hey all, haven't posted in a while, been busy with work. Well I was thinking about it, and I only drove my car maybe 4K miles last year. Looks like this year will be no different for me, so it's time to sell.
I am the second owner of this car, but I may be listed as the third (explanation to follow). This car was built buy VT engines and featured in Motor Trend in Sept. 03. I think the article is still online, if not I have a copy of the magazine. Anyway basically it was the first and only one they built, the owner decided to sell the company, and he did not sell the car in the deal. SO if the car was titled to the company, and then to the old owner when he sold the company, I imagine it would show as a 3 owner car, however it's really just me and Lance the old owner of VT.
I've improved just about everything on the car in the time I've had it. When Motor Trend tested it they couldn't get to to go very well and I think it ran low 13s or something.
First time I took it to the track on all seasons I ran a 12.9 with it, and then improved from there.
My best time in the car is an 11.75 @ 120mph I believe (shows how long it's been since I updated my sig). That was on ET Streets 2010, it might actually be faster now.
My best street tire time is 12.20 @ 121mph I think it was. This was also in 2010 when I drove out to the track and forgot my wheel lock key at home :shake:
The car is in great shape as cars go, and for a 2003 is probably in amazing shape. The interior is still almost perfect, but the paint is not 100%. It's pretty good, as I do try to keep it up, but being an 03 it can be a hard fight. Mostly the hood, in the upper corner on the drivers side, there are some little spots the size and shape of a pencil eraser where the evidence of a problem with the paint from factory is starting to pop up. Only other thing I can think of is that in 2006 or so a lady hit it in a parking lot, and the front bumper and driver's marker light had to be replaced.
Apart from that, the car is silly fast, and similar to what Clarkson has said about his CLK Black. You better have it going straight when you try to get on it, or it will bite you.
It hasn't been on a Dyno in a LONG time, not since it ran a 12.9@110mph
That being said, the best I can do is estimate the power. I would say based on it making 440whp when it ran 110mph in the 1/4mile, it currently has around 540-560whp. Possibly more since I've done a few mods since it was last at the track.
2003 Marauder VT
Engine Mods
VT 324 Shortblock
Manley Forged Rods
CP Forged Pistons
VT 4340 Steel Stroker Crankshaft
Billet Oil pump Gears
High Volume Oil Pump
ARP Main and Head Studs
Paxton Novi 2000 Supercharger (~14-15psi) & Intercooler
60 lb/hr fuel injectors
PI Stallion 3000 Torque Converter
American Racing Long Tube Headers
Custom welded 3”- exhaust res less tips
Dynomax super turbo Mufflers
Innovators West 10% OD pulley
2 flex-a-lite trimline fans
Tial 50mm BOV
Ford GT Fuel pump
40 amp Boost-A-Pump
Trans/rear mods
Hardened input and output shafts
kevlar (i think, can't remember exactly anymore) OD band
deep trans pan
4.10 Rear Gear
rear girdle
Handling Mods
14" Baer Brake kit with vented rotors
Hurst Line-Loc
SS Brake Lines
Eibach Lowering Springs
Addco Rear Sway bar
Metco Rear Control Arms
O.E.M Rear wheels Widened to 9.5”
Rear Tires 295/45/18 Nitto NT-555
Interior Mods
AEM wideband A/F controller and sensor
Auto meter boost and real oil pressure gauges
modded shifter
Exterior Mods
OEM rear spoiler
window tint
god's head emblems front and rear
Asking - new price $20,000
Located in Lansing/East Lansing
I'll post some more pics and vids below in a few minutes
*Edit* Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or PM is fine if you prefer
Hey all, haven't posted in a while, been busy with work. Well I was thinking about it, and I only drove my car maybe 4K miles last year. Looks like this year will be no different for me, so it's time to sell.
I am the second owner of this car, but I may be listed as the third (explanation to follow). This car was built buy VT engines and featured in Motor Trend in Sept. 03. I think the article is still online, if not I have a copy of the magazine. Anyway basically it was the first and only one they built, the owner decided to sell the company, and he did not sell the car in the deal. SO if the car was titled to the company, and then to the old owner when he sold the company, I imagine it would show as a 3 owner car, however it's really just me and Lance the old owner of VT.
I've improved just about everything on the car in the time I've had it. When Motor Trend tested it they couldn't get to to go very well and I think it ran low 13s or something.
First time I took it to the track on all seasons I ran a 12.9 with it, and then improved from there.
My best time in the car is an 11.75 @ 120mph I believe (shows how long it's been since I updated my sig). That was on ET Streets 2010, it might actually be faster now.
My best street tire time is 12.20 @ 121mph I think it was. This was also in 2010 when I drove out to the track and forgot my wheel lock key at home :shake:
The car is in great shape as cars go, and for a 2003 is probably in amazing shape. The interior is still almost perfect, but the paint is not 100%. It's pretty good, as I do try to keep it up, but being an 03 it can be a hard fight. Mostly the hood, in the upper corner on the drivers side, there are some little spots the size and shape of a pencil eraser where the evidence of a problem with the paint from factory is starting to pop up. Only other thing I can think of is that in 2006 or so a lady hit it in a parking lot, and the front bumper and driver's marker light had to be replaced.
Apart from that, the car is silly fast, and similar to what Clarkson has said about his CLK Black. You better have it going straight when you try to get on it, or it will bite you.
It hasn't been on a Dyno in a LONG time, not since it ran a 12.9@110mph
That being said, the best I can do is estimate the power. I would say based on it making 440whp when it ran 110mph in the 1/4mile, it currently has around 540-560whp. Possibly more since I've done a few mods since it was last at the track.
2003 Marauder VT
Engine Mods
VT 324 Shortblock
Manley Forged Rods
CP Forged Pistons
VT 4340 Steel Stroker Crankshaft
Billet Oil pump Gears
High Volume Oil Pump
ARP Main and Head Studs
Paxton Novi 2000 Supercharger (~14-15psi) & Intercooler
60 lb/hr fuel injectors
PI Stallion 3000 Torque Converter
American Racing Long Tube Headers
Custom welded 3”- exhaust res less tips
Dynomax super turbo Mufflers
Innovators West 10% OD pulley
2 flex-a-lite trimline fans
Tial 50mm BOV
Ford GT Fuel pump
40 amp Boost-A-Pump
Trans/rear mods
Hardened input and output shafts
kevlar (i think, can't remember exactly anymore) OD band
deep trans pan
4.10 Rear Gear
rear girdle
Handling Mods
14" Baer Brake kit with vented rotors
Hurst Line-Loc
SS Brake Lines
Eibach Lowering Springs
Addco Rear Sway bar
Metco Rear Control Arms
O.E.M Rear wheels Widened to 9.5”
Rear Tires 295/45/18 Nitto NT-555
Interior Mods
AEM wideband A/F controller and sensor
Auto meter boost and real oil pressure gauges
modded shifter
Exterior Mods
OEM rear spoiler
window tint
god's head emblems front and rear
Asking - new price $20,000
Located in Lansing/East Lansing
I'll post some more pics and vids below in a few minutes
*Edit* Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or PM is fine if you prefer
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