Roush Engines

[Guest]

Are there any engine builders/experts out there that can shed some light on the problems with the Jack Roush modified bottom ends? Both Strega and Voodo had problems with them last year, but I can't imagine that someone with Mr. Roush's talents and resources couldn't have found a solution by now. Last year on Tuesday after qualifying we watched him crawl on his hands and knees underneath Strega's engine, looking for clues, so he obviously was very interested in what was going on. Is he still building engine parts? I hope he doesn't leave the sport as a guy like him could have a very positive influence on it.

[MRussell]

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I hope he doesn't leave the sport as a guy like him could have a very positive influence on it.

I agree with this hope, but have also heard that Jack is decidedly anti-air racing because of his emphasis on preserving the warbirds. Didn't hear that from him directly though.

[440_Magnum]

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Are there any engine builders/experts out there that can shed some light on the problems with the Jack Roush modified bottom ends?

There are.... but I think they're REALLY REALLY busy for the next week


Hopefully we'll hear more straight from Sparrow after the trophy is on the shelf

[Unregistered]

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Well, first, there seems to be some confusion.

What was done at Roush was the crankcases had new main caps fitted and the cases were then line bored and that is all. The term "Roush bottom end" or "Roush engine" is a little misleading as they did not have anything to do with fitting or installing the bearings, connecting rods, or the crankshaft. All that was fitted and installed by someone else. So just keep in mind, it was the blade connecting rod bearings that failed and they, nor the rods, have never been within 2000 miles of Roush's shop so how does that make it a Roush failure?

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[Unregistered]

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Whoever you are, thanks for putting that up-- I have said the same thing several times and no one seems to listen. Welcome to the land of starve the truth and feed the rumor.

Sparrow

[Unregistered]

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Hi Mike,

Thanks for the reply.........that was me. (If you hadn't already figured it out!) It was my first visit to this site so I didn't register.

I registered this time but it wouldn't give me access so I guess I'll just remain "Unregistered".

As you stated, and from the note attached to my original post, I guess it's too late, apparently some of them already drank the Kool Aid!!

Glenn Wegman
Fighter Enterprises
Indiantown, FL

[Glenn Wegman]

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Hi Mike,

Thanks for the reply.......That was me (if you hadn't already figured it out!) It was my first visit to this site so I didn't bother to register.

As you stated, and judging from the note attached to my original post, it looks as though many have already drank the Kool-Aid!

Thanks!

Glenn Wegman
Fighter Enterprises
Indiantown, FL