232

[cragdweller]

Re: 232

232 has the most untapped potential in the unlimited class. Someone could pick up a hell of a deal right now...

[Dialtapper]

Re: 232

232 has the most untapped potential in the unlimited class.

No, not even close, that would be #38.

[ChrisMX105]

Re: 232

232 is capable (with a solid engine and program) of A: whooping on Rare Bear, and B: burning the Mustangs to the ground.

Result would be a 1st place finish

[Idaho_cowpony]

Re: 232

Dave Cornell? Who is he??
Is he that guy in Canada that built a Defender or something?

Wow.. that was the funniest thing I've read in a long, long time. My goodness...

[Dialtapper]

Re: 232

Dave Cornell? Who is he??
Is he that guy in Canada that built a Defender or something?

Yeah, that's close, he's approach and results of what a race plane should be is about as far away as Canada is from Texas.

[Dialtapper]

Re: 232

232 is capable (with a solid engine and program) of A: whooping on Rare Bear, and B: burning the Mustangs to the ground.

Result would be a 1st place finish

Yeah, it's already put a few whoopins on the Bear, Mustangs only have a limited amount of heart beats, with the right motor and program there's no doubt if the Mustangs ran all out for 3 races it would burn them to the ground.

[LoveOldPlanes]

Re: 232

Yeah, it's already put a few whoopins on the Bear, Mustangs only have a limited amount of heart beats, with the right motor and program there's no doubt if the Mustangs ran all out for 3 races it would burn them to the ground.

It really isn't an issue for Mustangs when they are showing up with two or three engines to complete the races. All it takes is cubic dollars to have enough engines to last through the heats and final. That's the Merlins, the Griffon has 39.5% more displacement and HP from the factory than a Merlin anyway. Larger bearings in every area...and only 11% more frontal area than a Merlin. Much as I may like radials, once the Griffon gets sorted out for real, it will be the one to beat.....

.....all I hope is that if 232 does get sold, it remains in its race configuration. I hate seeing racers go back to stock.

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Re: 232

No, not even close, that would be #38.

Dave sure seemed to think so.

[ChrisMX105]

Re: 232

.....all I hope is that if 232 does get sold, it remains in its race configuration. I hate seeing racers go back to stock.

Mustangs are converted back to stock from racers because the value goes up significantly.

I don't believe (and I may be mistaken) that the value is there yet for the Sea Furies. The only thing I could envision a non racing buyer would do to the A/C is return to a non boiloff oil cooler.

[Donald McMullin]

Re: 232

Maybe 232 with a corncob (R-4360).

[ChrisMX105]

Re: 232

Maybe 232 with a corncob (R-4360).

Would be Furias then.

I believe that with the right 3350 and a true program that 232 is capable of running high 480's/low 490's consistently.

[Tigercat24]

Re: 232

Mustangs are converted back to stock from racers because the value goes up significantly.

I don't believe (and I may be mistaken) that the value is there yet for the Sea Furies. The only thing I could envision a non racing buyer would do to the A/C is return to a non boiloff oil cooler.

I can definitely see that. When Howard Pardue's Sea Fury was for sale, it was listed for under $1 million...while stock Mustangs sell for $2+ million. Given, N13HP wasn't completely stock, but quite close.

[Dialtapper]

Re: 232

Mustangs are converted back to stock from racers because the value goes up significantly.

I don't believe (and I may be mistaken) that the value is there yet for the Sea Furies. The only thing I could envision a non racing buyer would do to the A/C is return to a non boiloff oil cooler.

That would depend on the Sea Fury, Critical Mass is worth substantially more now that when it was a racer, but then it's because it's back how it started life, a two place.

[GRNDP51]

Re: 232

Are stock sea furies or stock mustangs harder to fly? I hear the Mustang Is a nightmare to fly unless you become very good with it. I can say that I would probably prefer a Sea Fury for racing and probably a Mustang for general weekend usage. Not sure why though just seems right

[ChrisMX105]

Re: 232

That would depend on the Sea Fury, Critical Mass is worth substantially more now that when it was a racer, but then it's because it's back how it started life, a two place.

Forgot to mention that being owned by Mr. Dwelle makes it kick ass no matter what................