540 arrived

[restomodbird69]

WEll today my merlin block 540 arrived with rhs heads.man i am glad sine you all know the first one was dropped by the shipper.i installed my zoops pulley system and man it looks good.

[Steve68]

You sure the bird can handle it?? I'll donate my Nova a a test bed if needed, but we might spread the 36 yr old 12 bolt all over the ground!!

[Camaro Zach]

looks good man

but i'd put a 2x4 supporting the crank pully/harmonic balancer because thats a big motor for a lil HF stand

[restomodbird69]

well i think the bird will handle it so i will pass on the test but thanx for the offer.as soon as the dyno video arrives i will post it,my builder says it did 730hp on pump gas,sounds like fun to me.and yes zach the front will be supported for saftey.thanx for keeping me inline.

[Bill68fbrd]

730 HP sounds good darn good LOOKS good to

750 :twothumbs

750 :twothumbs


Bill

[dhardison]

SWEET! That's one of those Quick Fuel Technologies carbs right? What cfm?

[jy211]

nice chair.....:drool: Badass motor!

[restomodbird69]

yes it is a 950 cfm quick fuel carb.and jy211 i can tell you where you can get a matching chair if you want one.lol.well it is raining like no tomorrow so i am off to see what the latest is at the body shop and how close he is to adding some color so i can get this motor in.

[dhardison]

If you get a chance can you tell me the primary & secondary jet sizes as well as the primary power valve size in that QF carb? I'm having issues with my 572 and I'm interested to see how your 540 is jetted, especially since it's been dynoed.

Thanks!

[Steve68]

Smart, Dan, very smart!!!

[Krashyman]

nice chair.....:drool: Badass motor!

How do I get Sponge Bob Square Pants to pose with my engine? :razz:

[restomodbird69]

well there is an apperance fee for spongebob but since you saw it here i wil give you a discount.dan i will get you that info in a little while.i need to talk to my builder.

[restomodbird69]

ok dan i just spoke with bowers racing which is who did my motor and the primary is 85,secondary is 93 ,power valve is 6.5 and air blend is 32-36.hope this helps.

[dhardison]

Thanks for the info RestMod! The info helps and hurts at the same time. My 572 is running the EXACT same carb set up and stumbles/surges when holding a contstant speed.

Do you know what timing is set to (both initial and advanced)?

[Matt@RFR]

DAN! A 540 and a 572 won't like the same jetting. Go. Up. Ten. Sizes. Please.

[dhardison]

DAN! A 540 and a 572 won't like the same jetting. Go. Up. Ten. Sizes. Please.

LOL - I will, I will. Matt, I'm heeding your advice, really:worship:. I'm just trying to get somewhat of a comparison. Once I get the broken axle replaced I'll go up to 95 in the primary.

Sorry for the hijack Restomod.

[restomodbird69]

today i got the dyno sheets for the 540 and it was 751 hp and 719 torque.the dang thing is making 600 ft lbs from 2800.man i am gonna have fun trying to make it stick

[tyoneal]

ok dan i just spoke with bowers racing which is who did my motor and the primary is 85,secondary is 93 ,power valve is 6.5 and air blend is 32-36.hope this helps.

Are there a lot of Bowers Racing Customers on this site??

It looks like a lot of Horsepower for the money.

Thanks,

tyoneal

[restomodbird69]

I think i may be the first.he is easy to deal with and he is coming to houston this summer with his family and we are going to meet up.he is not using cheap parts,the block is a merlin 3 ,heads are rhs pro topline aluminum,ultradyne cam and quick fuel carb and lots of other goodies.

[DWG]

I think i may be the first.he is easy to deal with and he is coming to houston this summer with his family and we are going to meet up.he is not using cheap parts,the block is a merlin 3 ,heads are rhs pro topline aluminum,ultradyne cam and quick fuel carb and lots of other goodies.

I was just looking at some Bowers crate motors on racingjunk.com and then looked at their website. Looks like a nice outfit and good bang for buck. Your dyno numbers are impressive! Do you mind sharing cam specs on that thing? I assume it is solid roller? What is the compression?

thanks

[twosaturns]

Thanks for the info RestMod! The info helps and hurts at the same time. My 572 is running the EXACT same carb set up and stumbles/surges when holding a contstant speed.

Do you know what timing is set to (both initial and advanced)?
you're STILL having problems w/ that 572? I thought GM was looking into cam issues w/ it?

[lftnwhls]

I have a new 540 in my 69Z it should be similar #'s to your with a dart block and Dart Pro 1 heads. My factory 12 bolt has not broken yet:lurk: . With tire spin 11.10 @ 123.

[restomodbird69]

as soon as i get color i will put mine in and see what it does.wonder what yyou could do qithout the wheel spin?

[lftnwhls]

I am going to put on some caltracs as well as new softer compound dragslicks.

Here is a vid of the car at the track. I want to see what your bird does.

http://www.cmcarthur.com/lftnwhls/VIDEO/11.17.mpg

[restomodbird69]

cool video,i have the dse quadralink rear end.hopefully that will help me hook a little bit

[formula98]

I am going to put on some caltracs as well as new softer compound dragslicks.

Here is a vid of the car at the track. I want to see what your bird does.

http://www.cmcarthur.com/lftnwhls/VIDEO/11.17.mpg

Great Video! Looks like you were having some fun! Send an updated video after the mods.