Class it up with a New Project Car | The Highwayman

TLDRIn this episode of Detroit Muscle, we introduce our new project car, The Highwayman, a 1972 Mercury Marquis Broham. With a powerful 557 cubic inch engine that produces almost 1100 horsepower, this car is going to be a beast on the road. We install a mega monster transmission and a 19 to 2300 stall converter to handle the power. We also upgrade to a set of long tube headers to improve exhaust flow. To complete the look, we install a full serpentine setup from March Performance. Stay tuned to see this big, powerful muscle car come to life!

Key insights

🚗Introducing The Highwayman, a 1972 Mercury Marquis Broham, our new project car.

🔥The Highwayman is powered by a 557 cubic inch engine that produces almost 1100 horsepower.

⚙️We install a mega monster transmission and a 19 to 2300 stall converter to handle the power.

🔊We upgrade to a set of long tube headers to improve exhaust flow and increase power.

💪To complete the look, we install a full serpentine setup from March Performance.

Q&A

What is the horsepower of The Highwayman?

The Highwayman has almost 1100 horsepower.

What transmission is installed in The Highwayman?

We installed a mega monster transmission.

What does the serpentine setup from March Performance include?

The serpentine setup includes all the necessary components for the accessory belt system, such as the alternator, water pump, and power steering pump.

Why did you upgrade to long tube headers?

We upgraded to long tube headers to improve exhaust flow and increase power.

What is the goal of The Highwayman project?

The goal of The Highwayman project is to create a powerful, impressive muscle car with classic styling.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the new project car, The Highwayman, a 1972 Mercury Marquis Broham.

04:00Installation of the powerful 557 cubic inch engine that produces almost 1100 horsepower.

08:00Installation of the mega monster transmission and 19 to 2300 stall converter.

10:00Upgrading to a set of long tube headers to improve exhaust flow.

12:00Installation of the full serpentine setup from March Performance.

13:30Installation of the water pump with the help of a gasket and sealer.

13:59Installation of the prettied up alternator using the provided brackets.

08:59Completion of the project car, The Highwayman, ready to hit the road.