# 1st Try is awesome **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 31, 2006, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623 "2006-08-31T06:14:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![95V8TBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/a8b319/32.png) [@95V8TBird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95V8TBird)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/1 "2006-08-31T06:14:26Z")
I bought a Maurauder torque converter and flexplate for my thunderbird and had Jeff at 1st Try put it in for me last night. I picked the car up this morning and it runs a million times better now!! He does some great work. Im sure he never wants to work on another Tbird again though, at least probably not any time soon. But I’m warning you Jeff, I will be bringing it back down to you to do future upgrades…lol He does fantastic work down there. Im very satisfied! :bigok: ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/2 "2006-08-31T06:40:45Z")
Ya I had a friend at work that needed some work done and she was very happy with the price and the work…1-st try ftw ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f19dbf/32.png) [@Silver\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver_SS)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/3 "2006-08-31T06:45:03Z")
jeff’s the shit!!! a milkshakes can get you far!!! ---
**Author:** ![SP71Supra](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sp71supra/32/5955_2.png) [@SP71Supra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SP71Supra)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/4 "2006-08-31T06:48:36Z")
Jeff is da man! ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/5 "2006-08-31T07:06:52Z")
good to hear ---
**Author:** ![burnyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnyd/32/6020_2.png) [@burnyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnyd)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/6 "2006-08-31T07:50:34Z")
> [@Post your first ever kill/death thread!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-first-ever-kill-death-thread/23997/3): > > Im sure he never wants to work on another Tbird again though, at least probably not any time soon. try bringing him a toyota ---
**Author:** ![Cheeks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cheeks/32/5930_2.png) [@Cheeks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cheeks)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/7 "2006-08-31T07:51:39Z")
or don’t, he might kill you ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/8 "2006-08-31T14:00:27Z")
That converter from the Marauder looked like it was a little bit smaller and it should stall a little bit higher than before. Congrats on a good, inexpensive upgrade choice! ---
**Author:** ![S10Blazed\_Si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s10blazed_si/32/5983_2.png) [@S10Blazed\_Si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S10Blazed_Si)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/9 "2006-08-31T14:08:53Z")
Can’t go wrong with 1st Try! ---
**Author:** ![95V8TBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/a8b319/32.png) [@95V8TBird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95V8TBird)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/10 "2006-08-31T14:25:50Z")
yeah, it does stall a bit higher…I was going to spend like $600 on a converter from Summit (forget the brand) that had the same stall speed as the Mercury Marauder converter. Thanks for the compliment though It was cool meeting some of you guys yesterday and today… ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/11 "2006-08-31T14:36:15Z")
Now you need to get that mod motor in there! ---
**Author:** ![95V8TBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/a8b319/32.png) [@95V8TBird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95V8TBird)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/12 "2006-08-31T15:09:56Z")
> [@HELP with head unit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-with-head-unit/24042/7): > > Now you need to get that mod motor in there! well I have a 4.6 Mod, but I need the 4.6 DOHC in there, i am stuck with the crappy SOHC thing that only makes 205hp, the DOHC from the Mark VIII makes 300hp…i think its a better base motor to start with. I need to get an aftermarket hood, or have a hood scoop made for the intake, the DOHC is a little taller. ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/13 "2006-08-31T15:15:10Z")
The chassis is the same, both MN-12 cars, the problem you would have with it being a taller motor would be if you were going to use a 5.4 4V, and it would be close to not clearing the strut towers. ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/14 "2006-08-31T15:58:56Z")
where at in cory you live 95V8TBird ? ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/15 "2006-08-31T17:52:29Z")
Jeff=hotness ---
**Author:** ![burnyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnyd/32/6020_2.png) [@burnyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnyd)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/16 "2006-08-31T19:53:33Z")
> [@Which Head Unit Brand Do You Prefer?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-head-unit-brand-do-you-prefer/24058/6): > > Jeff=hotness hells yahs ---
**Author:** ![Laura00WS6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/laura00ws6/32/6017_2.png) [@Laura00WS6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Laura00WS6)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/17 "2006-08-31T20:21:57Z")
look at the hott guy!!! hey jeff can i borrow your bag sometime? ---
**Author:** ![95V8TBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/a8b319/32.png) [@95V8TBird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95V8TBird)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/18 "2006-08-31T21:03:07Z")
> [@2007 lake effect snow thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-lake-effect-snow-thread/24055/24): > > where at in cory you live 95V8TBird ? Vine Street, top of the hill, in the end house…its a brand new Ryan Home ---
**Author:** ![95V8TBird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/a8b319/32.png) [@95V8TBird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95V8TBird)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/19 "2006-08-31T21:06:55Z")
> [@Post your first ever kill/death thread!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-first-ever-kill-death-thread/23997/11): > > The chassis is the same, both MN-12 cars, the problem you would have with it being a taller motor would be if you were going to use a 5.4 4V, and it would be close to not clearing the strut towers. I have heard that putting the 5.4 in there is a waste of time, and not worth the hassle. The DOHC is the way to go…IMO. People will argue that a 99 Explorer PI 4.6 motor swap is the best platform to start with, but I think there is much more aftermarket for the DOHC 4.6, plus you are starting with more HP. ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623/20 "2006-08-31T21:16:30Z")
🆒 Just wondering. Haven’t seen a Tbird in a long time, Nice car. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1st-try-is-awesome/184623.md?page=2)