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The Fox chassis Mustang that made its debut in 1979 was a sign of good things to come. Ford made considerable advancements each year, and by 1985, Ford had the Mustang rocking out with a 210hp 5.0L engine-it was the most horsepower from a late-model Mustang until that point. In addition to a new hydraulic roller camshaft, the 5.0L also received new tubular steel exhaust headers and a high-flow Motorcraft/Holley 600-cfm carburetor. This would be the swan song for the carbureted Mustang, however, as in 1986, Ford pulled the four-barrel for sequential multi-port fuel injection.inline_mediumwraptextrightYes, that is air under the left front tire. Our poor man’s suspension is working very well.26683472/tech/mmfp_1003_carbureted_mercury_capri_buildupmmfp_1003_01_+mercury_capri_upgrade+mercury_capri_rear_view.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: Carbureted Mercury Capri Buildup – Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords

Photo Gallery: Carbureted Mercury Capri Buildup – Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords

Today there are all kinds of options when it comes to upgrading the performance of your car. Two of the most common, it seems, are a cold-air intake and an aftermarket exhaust. Granted, a lot of Fords in recent years have benefited from reasonably efficient factory pipe and muffler systems, but there’s always room for improvement. Take the case of the late and lamented Mercury Marauder. Spun off the evergreen Grand Marquis fullsize sled, the Marauder was a proper-sized muscle car, the likes of which hadn’t been seen since 1970. A lot was promised initially, including a supercharged Two-Valve 4.6 engine, and even a concept two-door convertible was built. As this car emerged, it was powered by a version of the ‘03 Mustang Mach 1 engine that, while exotic for a muscle car, didn’t have the low-end oomph to get one of these near-4,200-pound beasts moving off the line at a torrid pace.

Photo Gallery: 2003 Mercury Marauder Exhaust Install – Finding Grunt – Modified Mustangs & Fords

Photo Gallery: 2003 Mercury Marauder Exhaust Install – Finding Grunt – Modified Mustangs & Fords