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gimmesomeshelter
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:18 pm    Post subject: Hurting value Reply with quote

Hello-

I'm planning on using some Okrasa heads on my project, but the bottom end will be a mish mash of VW, Porsche, and custom made parts. I understand that the Okrasa kit came with Solex 32pbic's, but I've read that the Zenith 32ndix's are much better carbs. Is a hediously expensive Okrasa engine worth that much more than a hediously expensive vintage speed engine that works as well or better?

Thanks,

Paul
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: Hurting value Reply with quote

gimmesomeshelter wrote:
Is a hediously expensive Okrasa engine worth that much more than a hediously expensive vintage speed engine of my own design?


My brother-in-law paid big bucks for a Cartier watch...it kept crap time...but it was a Cartier.

I'm not saying Okrasa is crap but sadly, to some the name is more important than what it does. Confused
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thats like saying a 1776 is crap cause you got a 2110> Apples and oranges. Its all what you want.Is a split window a rip off cause you can buy a oval for a third off the price? My buddy spends thousands to rebuilt a race engine every year, does that make it overpriced? My best friends Okrasa has been running for 15 years. If you drive like its a Honda riceburner, you fry your motor like they do. Just my opinion.
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