Has anyone imported a turnkey motor form the USA?
if so, what sort of customs duty were you hit with? If the motor is a remanufactured unit, would it be classified as used parts which are duty free?
Is there anyone in Aus selling complete turn key motors?
yep Vintage 02-9789-1777 will build you what you want or need
first things first do u have budget this will determine what you can get
second thing do u know what u want in the motor and what car you u need it for
I believe Mick Motors import complete new longblocks,just add your ancilliary parts and drive away.
I recently purchased a turn key engine from Matt Berry Motorsport.He does custom engine builds etc.Mine is a 2332 48 idas etc 140hp@wheels on 98 octane its probally more than anybody needs for an everyday motor but i use it everyday.If you are going to warrick come and say hello and if you've got $2 i'll take you for a spin!
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I'm only gonna drive it slow thats the best bit about my new engine how good it drives at slow speed!And if i can get a few people who are thinking of buying a new engine or gearbox to cough up $2 I'm sure they will consider it an investment in what they should get for their money and maybe get them to ask questions of their potential engine/gearbox builders I personally know of a guy who worked at a shop in brissy they built a buggy with a 2332?2442 can't quite rember it was a while ago and it didn't have the power of my 1600 with 45 delortos but im sure it would read great in a magazine pretty sure the owner was dissapointed to say the least.But in the end you need to have a rough idea of what you want to acheive with you potential new engine and have a rough idea of budget be prepared to reassess your inital dreams!
give customs a call. didn't Austrialia and the Yanks sign a free trade agreement. if so that means duty free. not sure about GST though.
You can check duty on the customs website (if you have patience!)
GST is payable on anything big you import.
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