EFA Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have recently discovered I have more than sufficient accumulated VX parts to build at least one complete spare engine. Therefore I'm looking to build and sell around a spec as follows: Fresh engine - min 230bhp with hot cams and forged pistons, ARP bolts - all new seals/bearings etc. £2000 Options: with Ported Head add £850 with Ported Head proper JPE spec cams, billet lifters race springs etc add £1500 (will take to £250-260bhp) with Steel Rods add £450 (increase max RPM from 8000 to 8600 with new Doug Kiddie Steel Crank and Arrow Precision Rods add £2000 (will take to 9000rpm+ capability) If interested drop an email to arnie@the-webbs.com. K2RUM - The car of two halveswith a hole in the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doclip Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hi Arnie -what about if someone wants to just buy the bits and send to the experts @ Field Motorsport to get a 247 bhp blueprinted VX built like my old one 😬 Red Xflow 1628cc ,127ft/lb,150bhp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Given your record of reliability, I'd be inclined to keep them all for the next inevitable engine rebuild ❗ Brent 2.3 DURATEC SV Reassuringly Expensive R 417.39 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 When your Duratec lasts 11 years without a major blowuo you'll be in a position to comment K2RUM - The car of two halveswith a hole in the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Does that 11 years without a major blowup exclude the knackered bearings you have experienced then 🤔 What is the total mileage covered by the engine in those 11 years, excluding those covered on the back of a recovery truck, obviously 🤔 My comment has nothing to do with the fact you have a Vx engine, more with the way you treat it with no mechanical sympathy whatsoever thus any engine you have in that car is likely to have a very limited life expectancy in terms of distance travelled. Brent 2.3 DURATEC SV Reassuringly Expensive R 417.39 😬 Edited by - Brent Chiswick on 1 Sep 2006 16:38:49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Brent, You will be aware the knackered bearings was down to an engine builder who I am legally restrained under NDA from mentioning following an out of court settlement, supplying incorrect spec components against an order. On that occasion no part of the engine, with the exception of the actual bearing shells, required replacement. Any on that occasion of failure, the engine was well up to both oil and water temp. K2RUM - The car of two halveswith a hole in the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Oh, and Doclip, I agree. It probably would. Or more. K2RUM - The car of two halveswith a hole in the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE GILBERT Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Now there is a sorry story for not checking something before you fit it. I put a dishwasher tablet in my washing machine the other day. I didn't have to go to court over that one though 😳 See My Caterham Fireblade Here. Edited by - STEVE GILBERT on 2 Sep 2006 19:14:02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Its easy to check the size, its not so easy to check their composition. K2RUM - The car of two halveswith a hole in the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Voyant Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Ohhh, wish I got to a chair earlier - I think I have missed the best bits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Ah........... Good old Lead Indians........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hello Mr Aves. Give me a call re: Tomorrow...... K2RUM - The car of two halveswith a hole in the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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