That Merlin sound is instantly recognizable, and just exudes a feeling of
raw power and speed.
I have an icon on my opening screen that I open every once in a while that
plays the sound of a P51 approaching, overhead, and receding into the
distance. Only 8 seconds, and I don't remember where I got it, but I had to
save it. Beautiful.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan & Lyn Dunscombe" <dunscomb@chch.planet.org.nz>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 9:24 PM
Subject: [TR] Exhaust notes (off topic?)
> And now for something completely .........
>
> For those of you (like me) who revel in the sound of a tuned LBC running
> with minimal exhaust muffling, [& I have to admit that a 6 cyl. TR, Healey
> or Jag motor sounds even better than a 4 cylinder TR(actor) motor] dream
> on
> this one.
>
> I was outside yesterday enjoying the spring weather here, when I hear a
> distinctive sound approaching,
> I looked up and overhead at quite low altitude a restored P51 Mustang went
> directly overhead.
>
> Now, for those of you who have never heard a Merlin motor at close range,
> it is enough to make the hairs on the back of your head stand on end!
> Imagine 27 litres of twin supercharged V12 motor running on avgas and
> producing 2030 plus h.p. and running on short open stub exhausts.
>
> The Merlin is quite rightly regarded as one of the all-time great aero
> motors, and has a most distinctive sound, if you have never experienced
> one
> then go to one of the airshows featuring WW 11 vintage planes and wait for
> either a Mustang, Spitfire, or Hurricane. I guarantee you will not be
> disappointed!
>
> Now, if I could figure out a way of extending the TR chassis so I could
> fit
> one in the front.....
>
> regards from "The Deep South"
>
> Alan
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