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  • Rouch and a Griffin engine???

    I'm watching Ride on the discovery channel and its about Rouch engines and cars. Their is an interview with Rouch and in the back ground their is a Griffin engine (no plane just the engine).
    hmmm... make one wonder

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    Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

    he is at the races all the time and has been involved to some degree with a couple superstang's engine programs. He also owns a couple Mustangs.

    did you not know this?

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    • #3
      Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

      Roush is an FAA approved overhaul shop. That man is doing quite a bit to make sure the P51 fleet keeps flying so our kids and grandkids can enjoy. If you ever have a chance to meet him, make sure and thank him for his efforts.
      F1 Race 98 & 99

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      • #4
        Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

        Most people on this board already know Rousch is involved with warbirds and Reno. I think the original post was more in regards to a Griffon being there. It's pretty well known that he makes Merlin parts already...is he into, or getting into Griffons as well?

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        • #5
          Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

          Ahh got it..

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          • #6
            Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

            Hmmmmm, Roush/Destephani. Could a Griffon be in Strega's future??? I know that Tiger had a couple stashed in back of the hanger at one time............
            "Racefuel, It's not just for breakfast anymore!" http://www.twracefotos.net

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            • #7
              Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

              Originally posted by flyingjibus View Post
              he is at the races all the time and has been involved to some degree with a couple superstang's engine programs. He also owns a couple Mustangs.

              did you not know this?
              lol, yes I did know this.

              I just didnt know he had or was doing anything with Griffins.

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              • #8
                Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

                Originally posted by t-dub View Post
                Could a Griffon be in Strega's future???
                I think Tiger is quite enjoying that super slick airframe he has with the (Merlin) witch.
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                • #9
                  Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

                  Originally posted by Ken from PG View Post
                  I think Tiger is quite enjoying that super slick airframe he has with the (Merlin) witch.
                  You're right Ken, but i can still dream...........
                  "Racefuel, It's not just for breakfast anymore!" http://www.twracefotos.net

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                  • #10
                    Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

                    As much as I LOVE the Griffon Mustangs that would be the fastest and most expensive way of taking Strega out of competition!
                    It would be super cool to see someone with bucks head down that road though, or see Precious get a hopped up motor and the backing to make it go-go. I don't see gold for PM though.
                    Personally I think the day of the Griffon powered conversions is past, the speeds attainable with all that prop and airframe plumping eclipsed by Dago, Strega, Bear, Fury, etc. I thought Miss Ashley was on the right track with little "Mustang" left and more put into an airframe built to optimize the engines potential.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Rouch and a Griffin engine???

                      My idea would be to replace all of the complicated and problematic counter-rotating crap with a 5-blade system, ala Supermarine Spitfire. PM would obviously be the perfect choice for this, Strega would require to many major changes. I think the mixmaster set-up actually limits speed capability though, and a single prop would be more efficient. I know it's a far-fetched dream, but it's one i would like to see someone try someday.............
                      "Racefuel, It's not just for breakfast anymore!" http://www.twracefotos.net

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