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23-05-2012, 08:41 PM
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gday been looking at crate engines from the states and had this one in mind
http://www.ebay.com/itm/347-Ford-Dom...6e775a&vxp=mtr does anyone know how much they cost to be shipped over and has anyone had any problems with crate motors just wanna know what to look out for and what to know before making to commitment. or know of any reputable companies i had a quote to rebuild my W302 as longblock 347 and i was in the park of $8000 a turnkey crate seems better value for money
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23-05-2012, 08:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Transport $600
GST say $600 approx Difference is only $800 Is it really better value? |
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23-05-2012, 08:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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wow it looks nice and shiny..
what happens if there are any issues with this bargain.. $$$$$$ saved will soon fly out the door.. sorry.. im just a firm believer in using someone local.. |
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23-05-2012, 09:01 PM
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well i thought it was given all the extras you get with a turnkey engine and $800 is alot of money to me haha
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23-05-2012, 09:04 PM
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yeh thats what i was concerened about thought id ask the question
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23-05-2012, 09:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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what state are you in there may be a few members that can recommend someone..
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23-05-2012, 09:17 PM
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23-05-2012, 09:20 PM
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bayswater VIC 3153
your right giving the money to an aussie is better
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24-05-2012, 10:31 AM
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Pro Street Au Ute
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Check out the Cleveland section there is a few engine builders in there. I'll be on to them when i have the rest of my parts.
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24-05-2012, 12:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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have a look at competion engines, dandy engines or pavtek they're all local melbourne shops and do a great job with value for money.
just google them they have websites with prices |
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24-05-2012, 01:44 PM
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If your going to source an engine from the US stick with the reputable names. Keith Craft does a few similar crates for around the same $
If he's good enough for the Ring Brothers to use he's good enough for mugs like us. 
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