Project Phoenix is alive

[restomodbird69]

well i finally got to fire up my merlin 540 and it sounds great.still needs a little run time to seat evrything but i am happy with the sound and great throttle response http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka79-c5OL4U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiMbmRtSICk

[mdprovee]

link doesnt work for me

[restomodbird69]

try again i just hit them and it worked

[woody80z28]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[Rybar]

The engine sounds nasty, and your car looks fantastic. Looks like you are well on your way to completion.

[nekkidhillbilly]

damn sorry i was expecting a pontiac phoenix

nice car though

[Bad Bowtie]

That sounds wickedddd! That carbs response sounds just like an injected motor. You must be very happy. Keep up the good work
BB

[restomodbird69]

nekkidhillbilly it is a firebird but i wanted power rack so that is the reason for the merlin 540.bad bowtie i am very happy and glad to see you noticed how great the throlltle response is.i caint wait to get it on the road

[69TAPoser]

Sounds awesome, nice throttle response. :seizure:

What gas tank are you using?

Phil

[restomodbird69]

it is a factory stainless tank with a stainless sump i made myself.listen to my great sound thread i posted.

[BretB]

Too Cool!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

wow that throttle!

[BADVELLE]

Very nice!

[streetrod77]

Sounds cool, that is a killer color. Need more details.

[restomodbird69]

street rod77 what details would you like

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

whats the engine specs?

[restomodbird69]

540 cubes,merlin 3 block,rhs haeds w/320 runners.bullet solid roller cam 244/256 and lift is .630/.630,950 quick fuel carb dynoed 751hp and 720 torque on pump gas.

[lftnwhls]

I had my own 540 Built this year using all Dart stuff.

Have you driven the car yet?

Once you do you will never want to get back into anything else.

The 540 combo has so much torque!!!!:eek: :drive1:

I can be driving at 85mph and still put the car sideways