Has anyone purchased a turn-key engine off thesamba.com? Looking to purchase a 2110 or 2275 engine by December / January. Are this a good deal or would it be cheaper to build for scratch.
James
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Has anyone purchased a turn-key engine off thesamba.com? Looking to purchase a 2110 or 2275 engine by December / January. Are this a good deal or would it be cheaper to build for scratch.
James
James
There are a lot of knowledgeable guys on the Samba forum and like here on this forum, each will have their own opinion. Have you posted this question there?
The only suspicion I would have (and still do) is what is inside?
Did they really do all they said and use all that they said they did?
El Sobrante is near a lot of quality builders out here. Kurt Larson has had good experiences with the Bug Stop(?) in Martinez, I'll bet they could put you on to a quality local builder.
Just know what it is you want from your engine in layman's terms and your builder should be able to do the correct parts assembly! Some of those ads for engines sound like they have all the right stuff and they get exciting nick-names and over-rated power promises...
Be careful.
The only suspicion I would have (and still do) is what is inside?
Did they really do all they said and use all that they said they did?
El Sobrante is near a lot of quality builders out here. Kurt Larson has had good experiences with the Bug Stop(?) in Martinez, I'll bet they could put you on to a quality local builder.
Just know what it is you want from your engine in layman's terms and your builder should be able to do the correct parts assembly! Some of those ads for engines sound like they have all the right stuff and they get exciting nick-names and over-rated power promises...
Be careful.
Thanks Paul
I'll go by there shop on Monday to ask questions and possibly get some prices.
James
I'll go by there shop on Monday to ask questions and possibly get some prices.
James