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How about rolls royce?

Posted by Elliott on Fri Jul 11, 2003 06:10:06 AM

In reply top Re: Comparing F-1 engine runs with Warbirds... posted by Rob C on Thu Jul 10, 2003 10:29:21 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 ar
: e to a lower standard than F-1 by quite a margin.
:
I wonder if they could machine up a batch of new crankcases? I wonder if anyone has ever asked them - i'm sure they must have. I expect there is some economic reason to explain why it hasn't been done.

: There are currently Bugatti and other engine blocks, heads
: and other parts being made to order by specialist supplie
: rs to the vintage automobile racing hobby in the UK.
:
: So, clearly the technology and capability exists today. W
: hat is missing is a big enough market or a guy with deep e
: nough pockets!
:
: Rob C.
/

Follow Ups:

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