Hi All,
Has anyone out there on Aussieveedubbers purchased an engine from Strictly Foreign VW in the states?? If so, how was the experience, how's the engine & would you reccomend it.
I'm looking at putting a 1776 or 1915 into my '58 beetle.
Cheers,
Brendan
I don't know about them, but, if something goes wrong it is a long way to go for warranty.
There are plenty of good engine builders on here for you to choose from. Put up where you are located and someone will recommend a builder close to you.
Yogie
they have ok feedback on samba ,but for a little uncomplicated engine like that just do it yourself ,there is nuthin complicated in stock stroke engines
Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.
thanks for the feedback gents.
Can anyone give me an idea of what it costs to get a 1916cc engine built in Australia??
Last time I was at classic, they had a 1916 short block there on special. May have even been a 1776 as well. I think these came from the US. Maybe give George a call.
Cheers Cam, might just do that....
Also give Rod Penrose and Stan Pobjoy calls
They both sell 1916's and will give you an idea on price
look into disc brakes as well for the front 👍
Futue te ipsum!!!
I would think the Aussie builders will have trouble matching Marks prices , even after you have paid GST , Freight and Import duties
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
New as-41 Dual relief case, new hardware kit, chromoly head stud kit, new 69mm 8 dowel counterweight crank, rebuilt VW rods, new crank gear kit, new main, rod and double thrust cam bearings, new Engle cam and lifters, new coated piston kit w/teflon wrist pin buttons, new solid shafts w/swivel foot adjusters and push rod tubes, new oil screen and sump plate, new Shadek oil pump and cover, new Doghouse oil cooler and stand, new shroud and cylinder tins, new 51 amp alternator kit, new 09 distributor, Bosch coil, wires, fuel pump assembly, aluminum oil filler w/screw on cap, aluminum degree pulley and chrome bolt and dual carburetion.
*SS 1776 or SS 1915 with dual 34mm Carburetion...$3,585.00
*SS 1776 or 1915 with dual 40 or 44mm HPMX Carburetion...$3,760.00
*SS 1776 or 1915 with dual Weber 40 or 44mm IDF carburetion...$4,060.00
IE $4060.00
+ 20% for gst and import duties
+ Approx $3 - 400 for freight
= a dam cheap motor
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
yeah that's what i've been thinking, the same engine to be built here will be double that right?? I think i need to do some more research on what the best option is......
Have a read of the feedback on him though. Maybe it is fair, maybe it is not but, buying from him when all the way over here will make it even harder if the feedback is accurate. I know I would not chance it.
Yogie
