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I finally put an exhaust on the van (been running open headers ). It feels much faster now. Probably because the engine isn't roaring with any throttle input. Discovered a gas leak and possibly a rear brake line leak. There was fluid on the back of the gas tank right next to where the hard line meets the flexible one. I had assumed it was brake fluid, but once I jacked the rear of the van up to put the exhaust in gas was leaking off the front of the tank. Not sure which option I would rather have. It drives fine though for now and will be used as back up in case I have any more problems with the mercury. It is so much more enjoyable to drive now that I don't have the engine roaring in my ear. It's still pretty load outside the van, but it's pretty quiet inside the van. Once I get the drivetrain issues sorted I will be ready to do some modding. I was planning on wiring up the manumatic box, but was getting tired of messing with the exhaust so maybe next weekend I will get it done.