Panther Body Thoughts

[offroadkarter]

I'm not looking to change the world here fellas, just enjoy the car a little. I get bored and this is one of those things I've wanted to play with for a long time.

I'm thinking F150 gen 2 donor drivetrain with 6r80 (lkqonline for all the wins), frpp controls pack, some off the shelf stock mustang gt cams and timing parts (because truck firing order....blah, blah), a driveshaft, a couple of panda express snail bois, super glue, chicken bones, and a reach around.

Unless your goal is to build a super quick track beater or something, stay away from P71's which is what everyone who wants a "fast panther" tends to do. The appeal of a vomit comet is lost on me.

At least if you find a clean rust free marauder, all the effort and money you're about to put into it is somewhat worth it.

Buy a MARAUDER...you won't regret it...

Mine:

I regret buying and keeping a second one.

Was not memeing.

You can get a complete engine with accessories, wiring harness, transmission, Ecu and TCU for under $3k all day long.

Right there you have a +100whp increase on a stock Panther.

Injectors, Turbo, FMIC, Tune and exhaust and you have a 600whp Panther without opening the engine.

It's a solid option. Basically an American Chaser at that point.

That would actually be a pretty cool swap.

I'm pretty sure someone did a swap like this a couple years ago, it was in a ratty P71 and I can't recall if he used a 1JZ or 2JZ. Whole car was a hack job but it was indeed swapped.

Barra swap would be a lot cooler though. 2JZ is indeed a meme engine swap, just like the LSx swap.

 

[jeffh81]

 

[SolarYellow]

Go for a 2003 or so Grand Marquis with the LSE/LS Premium trim.

 

[Corbic]

 

[TK1299]

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[BigPoppa]

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Now I HAVE to get one

 

[TK1299]

Now I HAVE to get one

The girl or car?

 

[BigPoppa]

The girl or car?

Just in case I'm reviewing this thread in the presence of the wife.....the car

 

[TK1299]

Just in case I'm reviewing this thread in the presence of the wife.....the car

 

[beeradd]

I just picked up an 08 grand marquis LS.
One owner, super clean, use it to stack miles on for work.
I love it!
averaging 23-24 mpg

 

[Silverstrike]

marauders have the 4vs but they only run like 15s stock, laughable for a "performance" car.

Yeah they are so slow that a glacier can pass them by with ease. The Marauder was quicker than what most people thought I was in 14.9 territory with mine stock, with just a tune, 4.10 gears and a 65mm 2001 Cobra BBK TB I done almost a flat 14.50. Then when I finally got the 5.0L stroker, Trilogy S/C, K&N intake with 12 # of boost I was almost breaking into 12.89 territory on the stock 18" BF Goodrich rubber and everything that the car came with from the factory still in it, full spare, 6 disc CD changer and a few other things owner manual and locking lugnut key in the glove box. for 4,500 lbs it was anything but slow for how big and unaerodynamic as it was

 

[RedVenom48]

I'm selling the 2016 and looking to get a nice cash car and I keep going back to the Panther bodies.

I would love a Marauder, but a nice CV will do. I know there are a few Panther guys on the site so
......

What should I look out for? Gotchas?

Sounds like a Lincoln Town Car with a Terminator swap is in order. Even comes with a factory Watts link.

***EDIT*** Or get your hands on a 96-98 Cobra or Mark VIII engine and go all John Mihovitz on it. Twin Turbos, 2000 hp and a high stall 4R100.

 

[PaxtonShelby]

My buddy’s MM with a Trilogy, stock gears and stock converter ran 13.1 on street tires with 32psi and 3 child seats in the back seat. Super comfortable car with nice handling. Back then that was pretty quick, especially for a full size sedan.

 

[03Sssnake]

I'm not looking to change the world here fellas, just enjoy the car a little. I get bored and this is one of those things I've wanted to play with for a long time.

I'm thinking F150 gen 2 donor drivetrain with 6r80 (lkqonline for all the wins), frpp controls pack, some off the shelf stock mustang gt cams and timing parts (because truck firing order....blah, blah), a driveshaft, a couple of panda express snail bois, super glue, chicken bones, and a reach around.

FRPP controls pack has inputs/outputs for instrumentation. You should be able to connect your factory gauges, correct?

FWIW I found a terminator swapped marauder on Craigslist for 14K, looks decent, but is a little rough.

 

[PaxtonShelby]

FRPP controls pack has inputs/outputs for instrumentation. You should be able to connect your factory gauges, correct?

FWIW I found a terminator swapped marauder on Craigslist for 14K, looks decent, but is a little rough.

6-speed or AOD?

 

[03Sssnake]

6-speed or AOD?

I am not 100%, need to find the listing again.

 

[Smooth]

Get yerself a rust free LX Sport and have at it. Exact same as a Marauder (except 2V 4.6) at 1/3rd the price.

I'm proud to call John a friend:

 

[03Sssnake]

6-speed or AOD?

Looking like an AOD, lol..

supercharged Mercury Marauder

 

[Corbic]

What type of Highway mileage can I get out of a stock Panther?

I'm suddenly hit with the stupid idea to buy one for my work trips to Detroit and Grand Rapids (twice a week, 500-700 miles). Been doing it for a few months and will likely be doing it for another 6-12 months.

 

[Zemedici]

Was not memeing.

You can get a complete engine with accessories, wiring harness, transmission, Ecu and TCU for under $3k all day long.

Right there you have a +100whp increase on a stock Panther.

Injectors, Turbo, FMIC, Tune and exhaust and you have a 600whp Panther without opening the engine.

It's a solid option. Basically an American Chaser at that point.

Whaaaat where? To buy them