Hey guys. first post here, have been lurking and reading a fair bit and have a few questions...

I'm looking at buying a nice ratty old oval off a mate and am wanting to stroke the engine out to something like a 2180 or similar power with dual carbs.

hoping to get something with this sort of power(where my inspiration came from ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxlupdInTXY 

would like some peoples opinions on this, what sort of dollars am i up for a build like this (prof done by a shop??)
I realise its sort of 'how long is a bit of string' situation but does anyone have any ballpark figures? what work have you had on your bug and what'd you pay? who did it? are you happy with it?

cheers guys

Well depends on how deep is your wallet but from what I've been told when i do my 1600 tp i will be up for around $5K - $7K

2443cc engine


I have a complete turn key engine here that has just been freshened up . This engine has the following components ;
Polished original ARPM 2 piece aluminium case
Scat 88mm flanged crank , std type 4 mains , std chev jnl
Carrillo 5.5" conrods
JE forged pistons with notches
AA long barrels
Autocraft 910 heads , 48 x 37 valves , ceramic coated
Engle fk 87 cam
Autocraft 1.4 pro rockers
Autocraft dual tapered pushrods
Jay Cee style aluminium tubes
48mm IDA carbs with 42mm venturies
Dual electric squirrel fans
East coast electrics 60 amp Alt.
Geers engineering crank trigger kit
Procomp/MSD dizzy
Scat 1 3/4 ceramic header
Kennedy pressure plate with sintered iron disc
Autocraft oil pump

This engine has 14.27 comp and will require race fuel only . I have dyno'd tuned this engine @ 198 hp at the wheels . This has run 11.82 @ 112 1/4 mile and 7.29 @ 96 on the 1/8 mile in a 1815lb L bug . This engine is ready to run , is located in Wollongong NSW and is priced @ $ 9600 , ROD , 02-42729920 .

mate im after a bit of power but also want to have it as my daily...
thanks anyway, that sounds like a nice bit of gear

Get Rod to built one for a streeter. easy

you're talking about Rod Penrose right?

dnt forget its not just the engine that will need to be upgraded, start looking at gearbox and then suspension, brakes and body plus mountings to chassis.
dont spend all the money on engine. where are you and im sure we can point you in the direction of someone who can help you.

Im in Brisvegas, thanks for the input fellas appreciate it