THE '69 Merc

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[69 Merc]

This is where it all started with me (Robert) and my 1969 Mercury Montego with friends @ SBFTech.com



http://sbftech.com/index.php/topic,27178.4440/topicseen.html

COMBO INFORMATION TEMPLATE

Provided by:

01. Block

• Displacement:
• CR:

02. Heads

• Brand:
• Model:
• Ported?:

03. Camshaft (If the camshaft is custom, NOT providing this information is understandable, and NOT expected)

• Brand:
• Grind Number/Model:
• Int./Exh. Duration @.050":
• Int./Exh. Lift:
• Lobe Separation Angle:

04. Induction

• Carbureted/EFI:
• Intake:
• Carb/Injector Size:
• Throttle Body Size:

05. Tuner:
06. Exhaust

• Style: 
• Diameter:
• Catted:
• "X" or "H":
• Mufflers:

07. Power Adder:
08. Transmission

• Manual/Auto:
• Model:
• Plate/Clutch:
• Converter Stall:

09. Gears

• Style:
• Ratio:
• Differential Style:

10. Rear Suspension Setup;
11. Front Suspension Setup:
12. Tires:
13. Car Weight:
Time Slip:

• 60ft:
• 300ft:
• 1/8th ET:
• 1/8th MPH:
• 1/4 ET:
• 1/4 MPH:

Dyno Data:

• FWHP: 
• FWTQ:
• RWHP:
• RWTQ:

COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:

[69 Merc]

I am happy that I don't get any more starter kick-back if I spin the engine for a couple of seconds and then turn on the plugs.

 

[mighty mouse]

Robert - I modified your first post with the format we like to see with these types of threads.  Please fill out the form for others to have a quick reference to your combo and how it performed at the track.

Thank you!

[69 Merc]

COMBO INFORMATION TEMPLATE

Provided by:  Jim Woods @ FordStrokers

01. Block
Displacement:  408ci Windsor
CR:  10:1

02. Heads
Brand:  TFS ported by T.E.A.
Model:  TW 205cc
Ported?:  Yes

03. Camshaft (If the camshaft is custom, NOT providing this information is understandable, and NOT expected)
Brand:  Cam Motion
Grind Number/Model: 
Int./Exh. Duration @.050":  251/256
Int./Exh. Lift:  .624"/.609"
Lobe Separation Angle:  108*

04. Induction
Carbureted/EFI:  QFT racing carb
Intake:  Super Victor
Carb/Injector Size:  850cfm
Throttle Body Size:  N/A

05. Tuner:  N/A

06. Exhaust
Style:  Longtube
Diameter:  1-3/4" x 3"
Catted:  N/A
"X" or "H":  Nope
Mufflers:  Delta 50 Flowmaster

07. Power Adder:  N/A

08. Transmission
Manual/Auto:  Auto
Model:  C4
Plate/Clutch:  N/A
Converter Stall:  5000rpm

09. Gears
Ratio:  4.56:1 
Differential:  9"
 
10. Rear Suspension Setup:  Modified leaf springs and Lakewood traction bars

11. Front Suspension Setup:  Stock with sway bar removed.

12. Tires:  M/T ET Street radials 315/60-15

13. Car Weight:  3600#

Time Slip:
60ft:  1.878
330ft:  5.006
1/8th ET:  7.647
1/8th MPH:  90.78
1/4 ET:  N/A
1/4 MPH:  N/A
Dyno Data:  N/A
FWHP:  N/A
FWTQ:  N/A
RWHP:  N/A
RWTQ:  N/A

COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:  I will be upgrading to a Caltracs suspension set-up for the rear, Caltracs adjustable rear shocks and some 90/10 front shocks when I can.

[69 Merc]

BTW -- those times were my first time ever racing at a track.

And they were on some 27" Nittos with the front sway bar attached.  I feel that the Merc is better with the M/T 29.5 DR and with no sway bar ...



Next time which will be soon will be some PB's!      

Even though I've heard (?) that the cooler it is the more oxygen to burn but the sticky tires don't grip as well?

 

[289nate]

5. Tuner = Owner 

The track will have decent grip once it gets some heat in it on cool nights.  The more cars with slicks the better it'll get.  Usually my best 60ft and ET are my last pass at Irwindale on Thursday nights.

[RunninHorse]

 

[wywindsor]

Sure would like to see more combo's here when people start posting. Or moved to this location

[69 Merc]

Well don't laugh (oh go ahead!) this morning the Merc kicked-back pretty fierce on the starter after I thought that I had it under control.  I gave it a pre-spin touch of the gas pedal and it did NOT like that.

So I am having to install that Digital 6-Plus after all before I wreck my starter and/or flexplate.

[RunninHorse]

So I am having to install that Digital 6-Plus after all before I wreck my starter and/or flexplate.

Well that's good for you and for me.  You'll have some nice new tech on your ride and I don't have to be tempted to buy it off you.   

[85_GT]

Hey Robert,
I know you're heading down the caltrac route now, but are you still interested in some pics of my 4-link install?  I found the prints last weekend.  I'll scan some if so.

Art Morrison has some nice front end stuff too if you want to get ride of those damn shock towers

[69 Merc]

Hey Robert,
I know you're heading down the caltrac route now, but are you still interested in some pics of my 4-link install?  I found the prints last weekend.  I'll scan some if so.

Art Morrison has some nice front end stuff too if you want to get ride of those damn shock towers

Yes, please.  I can weld -- the problem is just finding the time to do it.

[al2]

the roller spring perches will help as much as taking the swaybar off

[FordRacing250]

Hey Robert,
I know you're heading down the caltrac route now, but are you still interested in some pics of my 4-link install?  I found the prints last weekend.  I'll scan some if so.

Art Morrison has some nice front end stuff too if you want to get ride of those damn shock towers

Yes, please.  I can weld -- the problem is just finding the time to do it.

Not to knock your supurb welding skills but you cant weld to the level of installing a 4 link kit. Certian welds are best left to professionals especially when they pose a chase of you getting killed or killing someone else is involved.

[jayh]

I think you should keep this strictly as a results thread and continue the rambling in the other one 


Robert cold engines want fuel. maybe you should try a carb with a choke on it?