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| jmill |
 Oct 16 2008, 01:02 PM
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Green Hornet  Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I've got a 73 17. and a 2.0. I can't afford a Raby 2270 now but until then I want the best bang I can get for the buck. A stock engine won't work for me. What is the cheapest way to upgrade without breaking the bank? Which block do I start with? I can toss about $2,000 at it. Can I build a stroker for that kind of money? Would I be better to build a small displacement rever? What p/c's do I go with? Thanks in advance guys.
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| jmill |
Oct 20 2008, 08:04 AM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It can be done right without breaking the bank. I got a different take on Jakes post. What I think Jake was saying is that identifying which parts are good and which aren't is the key. If a part is still within spec why buy a replacement? The key here is actually recognizing what is good and what is bad. That takes some skill. I've seen engines filled with brand new goodies grenade shortly after startup. I believe an engines longevity is based more on the engine builder than the parts. I wont know how much I need to spend until I crack the cases and see what I have. If all is good I might actually get away cheaper. If not I'll save my nickels for the Raby 2270.
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jmill Engine Suggestions Oct 16 2008, 01:02 PM
Todd Enlund
I've got a 73 17. and a 2.0. I can't aff... Oct 16 2008, 01:14 PM Chris Hamilton As far as I have seen, the best bang for your buck... Oct 16 2008, 01:15 PM orange914 $2000... not gonna happen with a type IV. ma... Oct 16 2008, 02:24 PM
Todd Enlund
$2000... not gonna happen with a type IV. m... Oct 16 2008, 03:26 PM davep With that kind of a budget, I'd do much as I a... Oct 16 2008, 03:06 PM toon1 Are both the 1.7 and 2.0 in running condition?
... Oct 16 2008, 03:18 PM SirAndy
I've got a 73 17. and a 2.0. I can't aff... Oct 16 2008, 03:48 PM jmill You were right Todd thats 2k just for the engine. ... Oct 16 2008, 05:14 PM Todd Enlund
You were right Todd thats 2k just for the engine.... Oct 16 2008, 05:37 PM Cap'n Krusty I have two sets of typically used 2.0 heads at the... Oct 16 2008, 05:28 PM 904svo Talk to Jake, ever now and then some body backs ou... Oct 16 2008, 05:52 PM jmill Thanks for all the info guys. I think I know what... Oct 17 2008, 07:34 AM carr914 Run the existing engines and save your money till ... Oct 17 2008, 08:02 AM Mark Henry Guys wanting engines done on the cheap is just ano... Oct 17 2008, 08:16 AM jmill Sorry to hear your getting out of the engine busin... Oct 17 2008, 02:51 PM sww914 I think that here can be a happy balance between l... Oct 17 2008, 05:11 PM 749142 Well, with my experience i built a couple 2056s an... Oct 18 2008, 12:44 AM sww914 749142, I agree with you. The point of my whole po... Oct 18 2008, 01:06 AM DBCooper You're right. When you build your own engines... Oct 18 2008, 07:02 AM sww914 That's why I don't scuff & squirt peop... Oct 18 2008, 01:01 PM 749142 sww914. thats true. i thought you were saying neve... Oct 19 2008, 12:59 AM Jake Raby More skill is required when building an engine wit... Oct 19 2008, 11:34 AM azbill
More skill is required when building an engine wi... Oct 19 2008, 06:37 PM Jake Raby
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