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350Xhilaration
12-30-2006, 11:42 PM
Just got back from a buddy's in VA a lil while ago.

I haven't seen him in a year or so. He has always had fast cars and bikes. He took me for a ride in his 68 or 69 Mercury Montego tonight. What a hoot!

It's got a Bennett Racing 392 with a protech supercharger. He said it dyno'd at 904HP at the flywheel on pump gas.

I took some video (poor quality and at night) but I managed to keep it somewhat focused on the gauge cluster. He didn't stop and use the trans brake as we were on rte 66 near Marshall, VA, but it was most impressive. I'll have to work on getting the vid down to an uploadable size. After watching the video, it's wild how the speedo went from 45mph to around 110 in about 4 seconds.

So far he has only run it in the 1/8 mile at a local track. His times have been mid 6s at 114mph. He doesn't have an NHRA driver's license and some other paperwork type thing he will need to run at a 1/4 mile strip that are required for cars running 9.99 or less.

Bryan Raffa
12-30-2006, 11:56 PM
woha,,,,,,Way cool lead sled!!! how many pairs of underwear did ya go through?? lol

84honda200s
12-30-2006, 11:58 PM
nice ride for sure

Vealmonkey
12-31-2006, 03:13 AM
Where does he run the car? It wouldn't be Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas would It? I grew up around there. He's got a really nice ride. Now he just needs a trike.

350Xhilaration
12-31-2006, 04:16 PM
I believe he runs at Summerduck's 1/8.

Like I said, he needs to have an NHRA driver license and some other paperwork type requirements before running at Old Dominion. His car should meet all the requirements. It has an approved cage, studs, harnesses, etc. Just needs to do some paperwork.

I just got home from VA 30 minutes ago and will work on that video as soon as I have some time.

oldsking86
12-31-2006, 05:10 PM
Love them prochargers.. heres a customers car we did with one a couple years back... What an animal!!

That ford looks insane by the way man :naughty:

longbedGTs
01-01-2007, 04:24 PM
Nice car! Whats it weigh?
Kinda reminds me of Chris Chows TT Buick Grand National. What a beast at over 1000 HP! :eek:

Dirtcrasher
01-01-2007, 04:53 PM
Love them prochargers.. heres a customers car we did with one a couple years back... What an animal!!

That ford looks insane by the way man :naughty:


Look at that smile on your face!! :lol:

350Xhilaration
01-01-2007, 05:05 PM
Not sure about the weight.

Here's a poor quality vid. It was very dark outside and inside. I tried keeping the camera on the guages...from 45 to about 120 according to what I said in the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeqE9Kaiukg

Here are some daylight pics of it...
http://www.350xriders.com/wildmerc/merc01.jpg
http://www.350xriders.com/wildmerc/merc02.jpg
http://www.350xriders.com/wildmerc/merc05.jpg

oldsking86
01-02-2007, 02:12 AM
Nice car! Whats it weigh?
Kinda reminds me of Chris Chows TT Buick Grand National. What a beast at over 1000 HP! :eek:

That car is freaking awesome.. I remember the dyno vid, doing a burnout on that sucker! Freaking awesome!

longbedGTs
01-02-2007, 08:06 AM
That car is freaking awesome..

Its on youtube...I just reset it over and over to about the 1:30 point when he begins the pull. That'll bring tears to a mans eyes. :drool:

Though, I always appreciate the old 70s sleds more...like this Montego. Low, long, and loud! :w00t:

Rm250RF900R
01-02-2007, 08:47 AM
Nice car but, I would hate to pay for the gas.

maggiesboy
01-02-2007, 11:24 AM
that thing is so UGLY it's awesome! way to think outside the box!

ATC-Eric
01-02-2007, 02:41 PM
Freakin awesome!

Brings ideas to mind that I wish my wallet could handle.