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Post by schumaaka on Dec 4, 2008 12:34:40 GMT 12
Can anyone suggest a good engine builder for a saloon engine. I have a couple of guys that want to race this class next season. What cost is it for a ground up new competitive engine, Thanks Shane
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Dec 4, 2008 14:04:54 GMT 12
Can anyone suggest a good engine builder for a saloon engine. I have a couple of guys that want to race this class next season. What cost is it for a ground up new competitive engine, Thanks Shane What makes a good engine builder? Is it price, if so, for what? How does one compare? Competative? Competative to who, and what track? A good engine builder is a lucky one, lucky the engine didn't blow or fail in the first few runs! Most of us built our engine over time. Start of with a basic runner then inhance with each re-build. I'd suggest from stratch $30,000 plus would / could easilly disappear for a competative engine. I assume the owner would not contribute and would have to pay for all aspects of build, including fitting! Alternatively, buy a runner for $2-4000. Replace the bearings. Replace inlet manifold and fit 600 holley. No roller rockers, cast heads (as per rule book) $4-6000 should be fitted and go racing! Did this myself for part of a season a couple of years back - had a ball. Reliable as, and had a few wins and places on the smaller tracks. Wife wanted me to leave it in the car! |
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Post by GavS on Dec 4, 2008 18:49:46 GMT 12
does huddlestone build saloon engines?
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Post by AllCrossedup on Dec 4, 2008 19:14:12 GMT 12
If my lotto #'s match,,, I would have SBR Stone Brothers Racing build me the Mac Daddy of Mills  I reckon they are a good engine builder ;D |
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Post by Morpheous on Dec 4, 2008 20:01:29 GMT 12
Marsh Motorsport ( Auckland ) Pro Action Performance ( Auckland ) Hartley ( Palmy ) Tracksport Engines ( Auckland ) Taranaki Motor Recos ( New Plymouth ) Engine Dynamics ( Auckland ) Flowtech Engines ( Tauranga ) Midwest Motors ( Blenheim ) Grant Rivers ( Wanganui i think ) DMD Rex Danby ( Thames )  ;D |
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Post by AllCrossedup on Dec 4, 2008 20:42:56 GMT 12
Mike Ryan (chch) Madmax (chch) |
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Post by MadMarty13B on Dec 4, 2008 22:30:43 GMT 12
Morrison Motorsport Blenheim
Rosewarne chch cant remember the business name
Bruce Saxton Dunedin
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Post by Hooncorp on Dec 4, 2008 22:43:47 GMT 12
Papakura Engine Specs. One of the best kept secrets.
Brian Wheatley if you want a Chev.
Both South Auckland, but you do travel for reliability.
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Post by lustee on Dec 5, 2008 9:56:04 GMT 12
Marty Halcrow also builds good ones im told
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Post by The Observer on Dec 5, 2008 14:13:37 GMT 12
I'd suggest from stratch $30,000 plus would / could easilly disappear for a competative engine. I assume the owner would not contribute and would have to pay for all aspects of build, including fitting! Hey Maaka, was what you were expecting for a saloon engine? I guess at the end of the day, its still a cheaper option than a supersaloon engine ... |
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I reckon they are a good engine builder ;D 
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