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Re: Comparing F-1 engine runs with Warbirds...

Posted by Rob C on Thu Jul 10, 2003 10:29:21 PM

In reply top Re: Comparing F-1 engine runs with Warbirds... posted by John Parker on Thu Jul 10, 2003 08:18:53 PM

A few random thoughts in reaction to your discussion:

Included in those F-1 costs is a lot of R&D that could be avoided if original engineering is available.

The tolerances and metalurgy to recreate a Merlin or DB are to a lower standard than F-1 by quite a margin.

There are currently Bugatti and other engine blocks, heads and other parts being made to order by specialist suppliers to the vintage automobile racing hobby in the UK.

So, clearly the technology and capability exists today. What is missing is a big enough market or a guy with deep enough pockets!

Rob C.

Follow Ups:

How about rolls royce? - Elliott Fri Jul 11, 2003 06:10:06 AM
- Not economic prob, just a fear of getting sued if anything g - Paul McMillan Fri Jul 11, 2003 06:37:19 AM
- Re: How about rolls royce?.... They have? - PeterA Fri Jul 11, 2003 08:52:11 AM
  - How Horrendous? - Joe Scheil Fri Jul 11, 2003 12:54:53 PM
    - Re: How Horrendous?......Response - PeterA Fri Jul 11, 2003 02:56:51 PM
      - Re: How Horrendous?......Response - RobC Fri Jul 11, 2003 07:06:01 PM
        
        Re: How Horrendous?......Response - Elliott Sat Jul 12, 2003 05:15:49 AM
        
        Re: How Horrendous?......Response - Tonym Sat Jul 12, 2003 06:02:28 AM
        
        Re: How Horrendous?......Response - PeteA Sat Jul 12, 2003 06:02:53 AM
    - Mucho Horrendous - bdk Fri Jul 11, 2003 03:32:00 PM