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Monsterbeetle
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 Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 4:52 pm Post subject: Price of a decent performance longblock |
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| I've been going back and forth about having a reputable builder (along the lines of ACE or Steelbuggin) make me up a performance longblock. I'd like a 1904 that makes 130-140hp, will sit in traffic and drive all day at 60mph without getting hot and will hold together for 75,000 miles or so. Reliability and long term durability are key. What does something like this cost from a GOOD engine builder. I know I could call and ask but I'm still on the fence about getting a motor at all or just sticking with my warmed over 1600. I would really hate to waste their time until I'm more sure, and for that I could use some ballpark prices. Thanks. |
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Randy in Maine
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| How long does it have to last? |
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TallCity
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my guess is around 5k
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werka
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DarthWeber
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| TallCity wrote: |
| my guess is around 5k |
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Mark
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Longblock for $5000? For that price it should be closer to a turnkey.
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Price of a decent performance longblock |
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| Monsterbeetle wrote: |
| I've been going back and forth about having a reputable builder (along the lines of ACE |
Have Art build one for you... I did. And it's the best money I spent on the car in 35 years.
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DarthWeber
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Mark wrote: |
| Longblock for $5000? For that price it should be closer to a turnkey. |
$7500 for a turnkey. |
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hpw
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Price of a decent performance longblock |
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| Glenn wrote: |
| Monsterbeetle wrote: |
| I've been going back and forth about having a reputable builder (along the lines of ACE |
Have Art build one for you... I did. And it's the best money I spent on the car in 35 years. |
Art, built mine, but it is still sitting on the pallet it was delivered on 
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DarthWeber
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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Nice!! All that baby needs is an 010.  |
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hpw
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Cuog
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| Nice!! All that baby needs is an 010. |
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Any one notice the fuel filter? I was kinda of shocked to see that, as I thought that was a no no. |
Its before the fuel pump so thats pretty ok, the problems usually come from when its between the fuel pump and the carb. |
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57 Rag
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hpw
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| Cuog wrote: |
| hpw wrote: |
| DarthWeber wrote: |
| Nice!! All that baby needs is an 010. |
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Any one notice the fuel filter? I was kinda of shocked to see that, as I thought that was a no no. |
Its before the fuel pump so thats pretty ok, the problems usually come from when its between the fuel pump and the carb. |
Thanks, shows you what I know
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Hotrodvw
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 7:10 am Post subject: |
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| Cuog wrote: |
| hpw wrote: |
| DarthWeber wrote: |
| Nice!! All that baby needs is an 010. |
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Any one notice the fuel filter? I was kinda of shocked to see that, as I thought that was a no no. |
Its before the fuel pump so thats pretty ok, the problems usually come from when its between the fuel pump and the carb. |
Actually, it shouldn't be there at all. It should be next to the trans, and out of the engine compartment completely.
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volken65
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yeah... and the oil filter should not be left there either   |
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TallCity
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well if we are going that route, then it shouldn't be on a pallet. It should be in the car. 
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werka
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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| And the air filters are restrictive... |
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Hotrodvw
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| And the air filters are restrictive... |
Yeah, but they keep the dirt out.
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Glenn
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190hp Nuff said!!
