Putting A 1,100 HP Big Block Into A '72 Mercury Marquis - Detroit Muscle S3, E8

On this episode of Detroit Muscle, the guys slam over a 1,000 horsepower into a huge mid-70’s Mercury with a sadistic streak.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Dupli-Color: Paint, Engine, Enamel with Ceramic Resin, Gloss, Black, 12 oz., Aerosol, Each
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Holley: Carburetor, 4 Barrel, Holley Gen 3 Ultra Dominator, Gasoline - Dual Inlet, 1,150 CFM, Tumble Polished, Each
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Hooker Headers: Headers, Super Competition, Full-Length, Steel, Ceramic Coated, Ford, Mercury, 429, 460, Pair
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March Performance: Pulley Kit, Serpentine, Aluminum, Clear Powdercoated, Ford, Big Block, 385 Series, Kit
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Meziere Enterprises,Inc.: Flexplate, 164-Tooth, SFI 29.2, Ford, Big Block, Each
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Milodon: Oil Pan, Steel, Gold Iridite, 8 qt., Ford, 429/460, Fits Pre-1973 Front Sump Chassis, Each
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NOS: Nitrous Oxide System, Big Shot, Wet, 190-300 hp, 10 lb. Bottle, Blue, Dominator 4500, 4-Barrel, Kit
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Summit Racing: Radiator and Fan Shroud Combo, Dual Fan, 10 in. Diameter, Aluminum Shroud, Radiator Cap, Brackets, Kit
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Trick Flow Specialties: Cylinder Head, PowerPort 325, CNC Comp Ported, Assy, 78cc CNC Chambers, Ford 429/460, Each
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Trick Flow Specialties: Intake Manifold, R-Series, Aluminum, Single Quad, High Rise, Dominator Flange, Fits Ford 429/460 Heads, Each
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Trick Flow Specialties: Rocker Arms, 1.73 Ratio, 7/16 in. Stud, Full Roller Design, Aluminum, Ford 351C, 351M/400, and 429/460, Set 16
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Trick Flow Specialties: Valve Covers, Tall Height, Cast Aluminum, Black Powdercoated, Ford 429/460, Pair
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Comp Cams: Custom Grind Hyd. Roller Cam
Eagle Specialty Products: Eagle Specialty Products 557 Ford Rotating Assembly W/Mahle piston, King bearings
Monster Transmission and Performance: Mega Monster Transmission, Ford, C6, Custom, W/10" 19-2300 Stall Converter
RockAuto.com: Engine Mounts Left/Right
RockAuto.com: Remanufactured Starter
The Industrial Depot: The Industrial Depot - Fasteners, Hardware, and Shop Supplies
WD-40 Specialist: Aerosol, 12 oz., lubricant, water dispersant, penetrant, protectant

[@PowerNationTV]

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[@ketillundsrensen6167]

Love to se a Shopping list. But with the Head'ers is it 6224HKR, 6126-1HKR or 6114-1HKR or some other model.? My friend and I is working on a Ford LTD frome 1972 and it would be extremely helpful since we are living in Denmark and can't afford to buy the wrong parts dou to our imports charges.

[@brandonhumphries3377]

@@ketillundsrensen6167 6126HKR

[@CJColvin]

Hey PowerNation someone from Canada did a restomod on a 1985 Mercury Grandmarquis 2 door coupe. It has a frame out of an 07 Crownvic with upgraded brakes and suspension, 96 Grandmarquis dash that has been painted black, S197 Mustang seats and console, and a 5.4L DOHC 32V V8 out of an 03 Lincoln Navigator with 03 Cobra heads, 96-98 Cobra camshafts, an Aussie Boss 290 intake manifold, and a Mercury Marauder airbox along with Longtube headers, an X-pipe, and a Dynomax cat-back exhaust in the result of making 341 HP and 351 Ibs of torque at the rear wheels along with a 5-speed manual transmission to make it all fun. The engine he swapped in before was a Procharged 4.6L SOHC 2V V8 making 390 HP and 386 Ibs of torque at the rear wheels along with a 4r80W automatic transmission. Here's the link belowkzbin.info/www/bejne/b3bFfYavpdOlhq8

[@bigshirley3141]

PowerNation thanks

[@rubenlira3752]

Do yall ever give any of these away?

[@dodgeguyz]

This was one of my all time favorites. No LS motor, different body/chassis! Real fabrication. We want more of these! Love how this car turned out.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

My uncle was the manager of a Lincoln Mercury dealer. He drove the biggest car that happened to be licensed and he frequently handed off his current ride to me to taxi family around for events. In the Marquis, one could taxi a great deal of family in pillowy, floaty comfort, wafting down the road in a kind of minimized sine wave of suspension motion. All in all, a monumental, barge-like gas guzzler with nice leather and antarctic level A/C.

[@777jones]

The fuel line must be like a firehose

[@wileecoyote5749]

Ha Ha that was good

[@1575murray]

Do you rate the fuel economy in MPG or GPM with a car like this?

[@drtb69]

Whats the guess on fuel mileage?? With an 1100 hp Dinosaur engine , even updated its based on 1960's technology so I'd say 2-3 gallons per quarter mile. The new Dodge Demon uses 4 gallons per 1/4 mile pass... so this beast is a virtual gas sipper

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

It always makes me happy when I see someone do an engine swap and keep the A/C. I feel like it's always overlooked, or removed completely.

[@jacko20102]

Its laziness... It’s not a true swap if the A/C is removed.

[@loganspargo9222]

@Onion Head ac robs less power from the engine than the drag caused by rolling down the windows over 40 mph

[@potatojuice6119]

I did a 350 swap on my s10, kept the AC.

[@jamesyork6023]

Finally a realistic, different project! Right on guys, really enjoyed this episode!

[@carlbutcher9854]

and not another freaking turbo shit is getting old

[@Toxic2T]

@@carlbutcher9854 true

[@Toxic2T]

@Alabasterd Proper N/A builds are uncommon nowadays

[@hanskinslo326]

"Realistic" is a bit of a stretch. But yeah, I like it a lot!

[@fordnut4914]

@Alabasterd it is when your a million dollar company 😁 I'm just not a million dollar company. I'm more like a 3 dollar one.

[@73to79ford]

Ford Powertrain Applications has headers that fit the 1970s fullsize Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars with 385 series 429/460 based engines, which is the headers that I have on my 460 based 521 powered 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis daily driver.

[@jonathanpasch6604]

All of a sudden I'm in the market for a '72 Marquis.

[@leahcimthgirw3163]

Me too and I'm not a Ford guy lol

[@mrbig4514]

I fucking love those big boats! I want one so bad too.

[@mrbig4514]

@Route 66 Texas would you trade?

[@mrbig4514]

@Route 66 Texas Is it manual or automatic?

[@mrjb1445]

@Route 66 Texas fuck manuals! I can't drive a manual!

[@CHEVYSORCROWNS]

About time i find something other than a donk or a box chevy with a big motor.

[@terracethornhill]

Ah, an economy car. 😎👌

[@scdevon]

That's a tough as hell body and frame on that Marquis that can handle the HP, too. It isn't even that heavy by today's standards. Great job!

[@AdvancedUSA]

BroHam. I owned a junkyard from 1979 to 1994. Lots of calls for BroHams, Deuceandaquarters etc. Gotta love it.

[@JBO3022]

This is absolute genius. Mercury's are so underrated.

[@BobbyB910]

That’s 19 feet of pure boat

[@toddbob55]

I like Ford Engines

[@DanielThomason1]

Well, it maybe a land yacht, but the Camaro, Vette, guys are gonna be licking their wounds.

[@spareparts7630]

I doubt it. This thing will never hook unless they tub it and put slicks and some suspension mods on it. 600hp is tough to hook up on the street, much less 1100.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

from what? falling down laughing at the massive ugly heavy pile of shit?

[@piercehawke8021]

And that Marquis's probably 4,500 lbs curb weight, a current model barebones F150 single cab weights about the same.

[@walkerforsyth6221]

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 sounds like somebody's had their feelings hurt already. Nowadays, for all you boys that race in straight lines, and for what's considered to be decent horsepower you're going to have to tub everything and anything to get it to stick. Look at what those diesel pickup guys have to deal with, a lot of them are faster than most of you and they're doing it with something that weighs more than 6000 pounds. For a street car I like the idea of trying to make one of these big cars fast, they are comfortable, nicer to drive on the road, have more room and have class, and that's something every Vette made the last 40 or so years doesn't have.. CLASS. I wouldn't be caught dead driving one of those things.. the "Corvette".. aka "the rolling billboard that screams I'm having a midlife crisis". Oh and even worse, the third gen F bodies.. the "ultimate white trash POS I married my cousin" car..

[@spareparts7630]

@@walkerforsyth6221 What you would have is a heap of shit that nobody else wants. Then wasted a bunch of money on a monster motor to move that same super heavy, non-handling, non-stopping, heap of shit. Put that same engine in a Torino and you'll get your ass handed to you by a car that's actually worth something. That Marquis was worth more with the original engine and all the power goodies and AC hooked up.

[@danielmcqueen1024]

I got 3 1971 Fords, Galaxie500 with a 351 Street Boss, LTD 351 Cleveland, and a 71 LTD Brougham 429! All 2 door hardtop and in need of a complete restore... But I got em :)

[@j.b.9581]

Will be right over, bringing beer and brats . . .

[@MasterChief773]

Daniel McQueen Are you selling any of them?

[@danielmcqueen1024]

@@MasterChief773 planning to part out LTD for rebuilding the Galaxie and the 429 Brougham... But I do have a 72 F-250 for sale!

[@benruether8294]

This is the formula that Doc used on Street Outlaws for "the street beast"

[@idleford]

When I was in my early 20’s (early 2000’#) I worked for a Ford dealer and a customer traded in a ‘72 Marquis with a 429 big block, power everything and functioning A/C. Gave $150 for it and gave it to my dad. He drove it everywhere. From Arkansas to Alabama many times. I just had to replace the brakes on it and that was it. The best deal I ever got on a car. And my dad enjoy driving that boat after not having a car for 10+ years.

[@anthonyyates616]

Reallt nice of you i bet he loved the luxury and comfort of the old car

[@TOOLS347]

awesome channel guys! Nice job on the project, beautiful results watching you guys from Guatemala

[@The_Bandit_750]

I used to enjoy watching this on Saturday mornings

[@c-note4212]

Me too bro

[@lasetlivingstin7752]

Thanks, I needed this video...Posted it @ the PERFECT time!..Answered my prayers...😊

[@waltschannel7465]

Incredible horsepower, even without nitros! Nice fitment job, guys!

[@stickit2theman1]

@Dave Micolichek nos

[@nickstephens2913]

Not really when your average sprint car is making around 950 horse, and thats a small block 👉

[@alanhardman2447]

Loved both of my '71 Marquis Broughams. Wish I had them both now. One was a 4-door with 429 2V, the other was a 429 4V at 360hp.

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

i own a 78 ford t.bird imported from usa would love that beast planted under my here in aussie land old ford man from way back....great to this build taking place instead of LS engines swaps..thumbs up

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

@@mewrongway untill they blow apart in aussie..ford .barra the world

[@GIGABACHI]

That boat is beautiful. 😍👍🏻 Thanks for being deviants and going for something else this time around. Big girls need love too. 🤣

[@xKmotx]

I remember these boats. Big comfy floaters on the highway. This project is so cool. Really looking forward to seeing this land yacht light up some big meats! 😎

[@mrspook7393]

I miss them old tanks riding down the road as it float's over the bumps and pot holes..

[@pacerodi]

Lots of water, Lots of inspire, Lots of expire, Lots of oil, Lots of fluid, And, lots of gas! The steel block technology is still from the 60`s. Babooooommm!!!

[@rolandhager4189]

Proud of you for stepping out of your way to work on a project like this way to go

[@FoDaddy]

"Bro-Ham"

[@louf7178]

LOL

[@fordnut4914]

Bought time they do something different not everyone a Chevy fan boy.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

gotta admit,that thing is as ugly as your mom sister/combo

[@walkerforsyth6221]

Hey, maybe we shouldn't be too hard on the guy, from the way it sounds and looks, he's most likely married to his "mom sister/ combo". And with that particular phrase he did use there it indeed makes me believe that it is most likely an older sister at that, and these gals typically wear the pants in these sorts of relationships and they like to play a game called "ball smashing".. I see this almost entirely everyday in the 3rd gen F body community, and without proper diagnosis and heavy dosing of testosterone shots permanent damage can occur as the brain will eventually cease communications with the glands in the body that produce testosterone, eventually rendering the victim to have the permanent mental status of something similar to a five year old girl..

[@fernandomarron9053]

Love your channel... love what yall do... I had to be a subscriber

[@BigRockyD]

These men are so talented, hope I can keep learning and do this kind of stuff on my own too!

[@richk320]

This is a Mercury I would love to own!Great job guys!

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

well i mean like 125 mph in a car like that is a magical feeling big car big wheels and big engine power ! really feel the machine in motion.

[@JeromyBranch]

Too cool. 4000 years ago, a friend in high school owned a 1973 Maercury Monterey 429 police interceptor. Unbelievable how fast that thing would go. The car in this video reminds me of that and all the absolutely stupid shit we did in that car. Nice job on the Merc guys. Thanks.

[@gangleri_0181]

Need more of this kinda stuff!

[@shadmansajon6091]

Love your video always

[@tesicnr]

who needs advanced technology when you can make it bigger!

[@DrewLSsix]

It's almost 120hp per liter.

[@richardgreene6810]

Just saw the episode on the budget Buick build. I must say, I really like your guys' style!

[@MidKid61]

One hell of a engine! 9.1 liter.

[@jimmieroan9881]

here's a tip for all you guys that have trouble installing a trans of any kind to your engine, way back in the 60s i started doing this, take extra long bolts that fit the bellhousing, cut the head off and grind the end of your home made stud to a point. screw a couple in, or however many you want, and you can just let the studs line up your trans to the engine, simply unscrew the studs and put your bolts in. i still have a drawer full of different size studs i made for different applications. made it easier after i got too old to man handle those heavy transmissions.

[@midnightgambler3718]

AAARRRRRGHHHH!!! When is "next time?" This is a bitchin build!!! *MORE!!*

[@edmondpecotjr.8888]

Y'all did mullets with the IROC you should do Superfly suits with afros with the wide body old school gangsta whip

[@raythomasson8660]

Man, I cant wait to see what you do with this one!!!

[@fordnut4914]

I love these big tank cars.

[@jefffrancisco952]

The problem I have always run into, is 1965 to 1979 frames rot where the control arms bolt in. I ripped the 9 inch out of my 73 Marquis, a 67 Monterey, 68 Custom 500, etc. Another cool feature from the early 70's, was start the car, put your foot firmly on the brake petal, and wing the throttle, she would jump into reverse every time. If you are still reading this, the cheapest horsepower boost for 1973 and up, is to buy a pre-1970 429 timing set.

[@jerrycraig6522]

ALWAYS loved driving those big cars, early 60s caddys were my favorite!!!

[@carlmorgan2227]

Would love to have mr. Bosher's as a neighbor.always has that laid back and common sense approach.

[@tulagi1]

I knew a guy who put a BOSS 429 in one of these. Only car he could find that the motor would fit into without a bunch of mods on short notice. Completely filled the engine compartment.

[@socalltd]

Thanks guys. . now i can dream about something like this for my 74 LTD 2 door.. .

[@SGTJDerek]

This engine would have been PERFECT for a Gator recreation.

[@CJColvin]

Exactly mate.

[@joearnold1843]

Great videos sirs!!!!!!!!!

[@j.b.9581]

Now that Mercury Marquis is a REAL car!!!

[@jjwalsh995]

You know its easy to put a moving blanket/pad over the radiator, core support and nose of the car while dropping in that BBF.... Glad you didn't bore us with another LS swap....zzzZZZZZZ

[@Gramps83]

Holy moly. I don't think your angle iron for that crossmember is think enough. Haha! Cool project though. love these big Mercs.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

I greatly appreciate that the musical interludes are at a similar volume to the voices. Thank you for the consideration.

[@ArcticAstrophysics]

I'm most impressed with the crossmember being 1/2 inch thick. Most shows and projects will use the bare minimum

[@benmcgee3467]

I can't wait to see what else you guys have in-store for this sleeping cruiser.

[@Gearheaddesk]

Gets about 4 feet per gallon... O_o

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Greg Loken it needs a well built cummins 6bt

[@MrChugwater]

@@carholic-sz3qv Good God, that would be awesome!

[@burbdood]

That thing is gonna need that torque to pull the tanker it's going to take to feed it...

[@fusionsportdaily1650]

Killed me!

[@44werewolfnomore]

More like 4 gallons per foot

[@samthelegoman3990]

That’s one beefy bandsaw they cut that 1/2 inch plate with. I could be wrong but if it can do that it must be tough

[@rarelyright]

I have a 70 marquis sitting in the drive, you got another one of those motors sitting around?

[@davidkohler7706]

I love the sleeper !! And a great freeway car !!!! 😎

[@christopherstarnes9933]

Finally some muscle on Detroit Muscle

[@paulgarcia458]

Awesome idea!!!

[@mikestyles499]

Tasty! Is the word that comes to mind. Beautiful, comfortable, and with that engine, POWERFUL!

[@stevereinhart4067]

Love the "do not strike with hammer" sticker on the starter...lol

[@MannyFresh1x]

Lol if she dont crank best be sure the starter is getting a knockin!

[@TCS86]

Putting a weave in a full pen weld allows the puddle to cool enough that when you whip back onto that colder spot you've compromised the penetration . You now have a pass full of weak spots throughout the weld on every layer. Run each pass with one solid smooth motion from the beginning to end of each pass.

[@lordapophis5723]

Very creative build! Something we all could appreciate.

[@jhh70]

This is going to be fun. Reminds me of driving my aunts '75 coupe de vile

[@honjon5766]

The JUICE of that period of cars man

[@donthomcsi]

I loved the silk upholstery in my 73. It got up and went! Got 10-12 mpg. I've regretted passing that one on many times. Gave it to a guy that took it to the demolition derby, seemed like a good car for it.

[@frankbob4043]

So a shiny new engine right into a rust bucket, nice patina job.

[@Handletakentryagain]

This must get 12 gallons to the mile. What a truly American car.

[@jeremylakenes6859]

They all have a “build muscle car” semi southern accent.

[@frankyalvarez7160]

Like every European with their European accents...

[@ismann9148]

Awesome.

[@onfin3al6]

Back in the 70's , working for Coca Cola on their trucks we pulled the 460 out of the bosses Mercury Marquis , when it went back it was a lot more than it had . With a new trick C6 trans it was ready for the street . Hank said he could bury the speedo in second , he was happy .

[@shortchange26]

The way I see it, milk won't spoil and the ice cream won't melt. Grandmas grocery gitter!

[@colincraig5575]

Thank you for keeping an LS motor out of this build. Tht 460 is insane

[@thomas4315]

Those was the kind of cars that were like kind off roads springs. you run over speed bumps and curbs the loose springs and weight absorb the bump and is so smooth riding doing it the speed bump killer.

[@VengefulBatz]

I’m such a fan of Big Car Performance!

[@bettyknappen5774]

Save that 429. They are getting hard to find. Besides, it just might be one of the leftovers from the cobra jet projects that for put in LTD's, station wagons and other cars just like this. Run the numbers, you might get a pleasant surprise.

[@beckywatt5048]

Betty Knappen We used to go hunting for Premium 4v motors , used break a lot of Pat's in 4wd half ton trucks.

[@scottbrown1820]

From the sounds of the tunes played during the work on the cross member you better call this project the great white buffalo

[@hoost3056]

When a blimp needs a boost....add a BIIIIIG engine baby.

[@tearsofrageclan4143]

Those black valve covers look way better in that setup!!!

[@seanliburd3563]

Hahaaa classic shit. That’s one cold sleeper jack!

[@jdtv...9134]

Now a 1100 hp 2005 explorer sounds like more fun with the awd..😂👊

[@brycewalat5321]

I had a 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 that I souped up...I miss that car!

[@towrecker]

power steering adapters to run a saginaw power steering pump ? ford used them from the factory in the E series vans , play with the years and you can easily find a hose that connect at both ends and work with minor tweaking / bending of the steel ends for correct routing , been there done that more than once ...

[@scootergeorge9576]

Call it the "De Sade" package!

[@jeffweaver7011]

Cool project. Personally, a little less horsepower and a stick shift would be cool. Think like in "Gator" and "White Lightning". There is something special about driving a huge car with a manual trans . Of course, this is gonna be cool like it is. Keep up the good work guys .

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Lima engines rock Good job makin that yacht get to it!!!

[@19chucki74]

I had the opportunity to buy a '72 Marquis years ago. Shoulda did it. Damn.😣

[@Riptidevulture]

I`d love to know what music they used in this video but those artists/songs listed in the description make no sense. Anyone help please? Especially at 12:12.

[@mfree80286]

For all you potential Marquis owners out there, they pulled a 385 series engine and C6 transmissions and replaced it with a 385 series engine and C6. If you wanted to keep your accessories intact... just swap them over, mounts and all. Yes, V belts can throw at high RPM, like they said, but that's a risk you take.

[@Tell_It_Right]

Damn, the front end engine compartment is 50% the length of the car!

[@kenwort400]

Pretty cool, I`ve always wanted to do this, big powerful engine on a landyacht... but I think I`d go the supercharger way instead of N/A

[@chaoszombie9995]

Holy shit... I was wondering, can you guys do an all out no expense/max power engine build?

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Tommy Boshers like nothing but old Cars and so am I The Markis is Very Nice BTW 👌