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> 914-6 engine sheet metal/oil tank package group buy
mepstein
post Aug 19 2024, 01:31 PM
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“-6 engines come down in prices?“

Bite your tongue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

In all seriousness, I don’t think they will. Parts and labor is only getting more expensive. Not just the engine parts themselves but all the components that go into building an engine. Shop space, machining, freight, materials, etc.
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post Aug 19 2024, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 19 2024, 11:31 AM) *

“-6 engines come down in prices?“

Bite your tongue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

In all seriousness, I don’t think they will. Parts and labor is only getting more expensive. Not just the engine parts themselves but all the components that go into building an engine. Shop space, machining, freight, materials, etc.



Probably but I hope someday to see a little more disposable income for those folks wanting to build a 914-6. This seems the unfortunate end to what I consider one of the best -6 products out there. The only one with dual baffling to remove air from the oil
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post Aug 19 2024, 08:35 PM
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Ben, I was on the fence about taking advantage of this amazing deal and I'm local too so no shipping required. I knew that I will never have an opportunity like this again but it is a want much more than a need. I'm glad that you were able to sell these quickly and now we both off the fence. Best wishes on implementing what lies ahead.
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post Aug 20 2024, 08:12 AM
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Do you have a set of just the side tins for a six conversion?
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post Aug 20 2024, 10:17 AM
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I received my tank a few days ago.

Super NICE!

The saddest thing about Ben's work is by the time you have it installed in the car the welds are hidden and cannot be easily seen!

I'm a HUGE believer in ceramic coating for exhaust systems.
Makes them live far longer IMO, less heat into the chassis, and other benefits.

When I saw his "robot like" perfect exhaust welds it was the VERY first time I've ever wondered if they make CLEAR ceramic coating.

I want the improvements from the coating, but I'd prefer his welds be visible...

Thanks Ben!
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post Aug 20 2024, 11:20 AM
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Cerikote makes a clear. Actually, a half dozen different clears.
Ben once told me he makes the tanks from a high grade aluminum. They should hold up without a coating. But he can say more about it than me.
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post Aug 23 2024, 08:40 AM
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The tanks are marine grade 5052h32. No need for paint but you can if you like.

Mark H
Bill H your tanks are shipping today.

I have to make up 5 more and will start that next week. Sheet metal will ship next week as well.
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post Aug 23 2024, 09:21 AM
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The tanks are marine grade 5052h32. No need for paint but you can if you like.


Ben, will the engine tin come in primer or be shipped within a coating?
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post Aug 23 2024, 10:41 AM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Aug 23 2024, 07:40 AM) *

The tanks are marine grade 5052h32. No need for paint but you can if you like.


Ben, will the engine tin come in primer or be shipped within a coating?



Bare and you have to trim and fit as always. They have a light coat of oil on them
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post Aug 28 2024, 10:09 AM
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Aside from a few folks everything has shipped. I will finish the remaining tanks over the next week or so
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post Aug 31 2024, 11:31 PM
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Awesome. Just noticed mine is arriving Wednesday. Thanks Ben, for all you do for us.
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Got the final items yesterday...great quality as always! Thank you
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post Sep 1 2024, 02:46 PM
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Got the last pieces yesterday, came through even though somebody at UPS walked on the engine tin box
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post Sep 1 2024, 05:25 PM
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Thank you, Ben!

Mine arrived intact and can't wait to start the project... Flawless Ben quality!

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Received the engine tin today. For those that have installed these, where did you need to make modifications, if any? Also, powder coat or enamel?
Can’t wait to get the oil tank.
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post Oct 9 2024, 11:52 AM
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Received the engine tin today. For those that have installed these, where did you need to make modifications, if any? Also, powder coat or enamel?
Can’t wait to get the oil tank.



Around the engine cooler and front piece around pressure fed tensioners.



Also I am doing another smaller run of oil tanks as there was some demand and 1 person pre paid for 5 tanks. if anyone wants in let me know.
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post Oct 11 2024, 05:41 PM
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If it’s not too late to get in on the oil tank/engine sheet metal group

buy package, I’ll commit to 1 set. Thanks Ben, for all of your high quality

products.
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post Oct 12 2024, 08:50 AM
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If it’s not too late to get in on the oil tank/engine sheet metal group

buy package, I’ll commit to 1 set. Thanks Ben, for all of your high quality

products.



@zig-n-zag those were close out prices on the last of my inventory of tanks at the last prices I paid for materials. There is a bump this time around for the tanks if your interested I can still do a deal just another $100 more this time
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