2007 Unlimited line up ??

[Smee Again]

Re: 2007 Unlimited line up ??

What's the differance if any between a Nixon race motor and Sparrow's and Rick S. and Jack hovey's?

Mostly philosophy, to tell the truth. Sparrow is very much an advocate of the Thorn Allison-rod "Mouse" Merlin, whereas Nixon and Hovey have never (as far as I know) had the desire or inclination to go that route. Ricky Shanholzer has built 2 Allison-rod Merlins (I believe it's two), both for Miss America, but his Cloud Dancer / Galloping Ghost motor from last year was not an Allison-rod motor.

Other than that, most of the pieces and parts are very similar and well known to the Merlin engine builders.

SA

[SCEPTER]

Re: 2007 Unlimited line up ??

Thanks for the info.

So maybe thats why Tiger's calling it "stock".

[Smee Again]

Re: 2007 Unlimited line up ??

So maybe thats why Tiger's calling it "stock".

No, Tiger does have a bone-stock -9 ferry motor which Sparrow built up for him a few years back. My understanding is that because he didn't have a true race motor, Tiger was going to use the stock -9 to run around the pylons this year, with the hope of having another race Merlin built up for next year. But if Matt's post about Nixon building him a racing engine for this year is true, then it should be a whole different ballgame for 2007. Tiger's stock -9, while containing many of the prime pieces and parts contained in a racing Merlin, is strictly a daily driver motor.

SA

[Fly-By Knight]

Re: 2007 Unlimited line up ??

....Tiger's stock -9, while containing many of the prime pieces and parts contained in a racing Merlin, is strictly a daily driver motor.

SA[/QUOTE]


"Yeah, I put a Merlin in her just as a daily driver. Ya know, to get me to work and back....."

"What kinda milage you git with that thing?" "Oh, about 100 gallons per hour. I might be able to get it down to 80 if I take 'er easy...."


I know what you mean, just sounds a little funny to have a Merlin as a "daily driver."

FBK