SyncroSwede wrote:Fair point. I had diffs on my mind after seeing Aidan's recent post wondering it the effort was worthwhile/appreciated.
There is tencent in the US who posts here occasionally and builds a very nice looking motor. Wouldn't want to pay the postage on one but would seriously consider it knowing he has done his homework. I like the wbx and would pay for a well built engine over a Subaru conversion.
Anyone know of a similar 'artisan' in the UK?
There could be......
As a few will know I have been working towards building some WBX engines with improvements for power and reliability.... For some time....
Its easy to diss the use of used pistons and barrels, but IMHO its not a problem if they are in good condition with as little sign of wear as poss... they are very good quality parts to start with.. the problems come from "pick and mix" of parts and corner cutting by using less than perfect ones.....
Bare in mind a new set of pistons and barrels for a 2.1 are around £700 (if you know better let me know.. seen the cheap chinese ones by the way..)
New heads again £300 a side and then they still need work for reliability..
See where the price is going...
I even have a brand new set of Original Oettinger 2.5 wbx pistons and barrels, I can get these remanufactured but the cost is a little steep..
If you have to ask how much for a fully built 2.5 wbx... you cant afford it....
But a sensibly built 2.1 engine should provide many years of reliable service for a reasonable cost..
If I could afford it and wasnt building mine, I'd buy one of Tencents engines in a heartbeat.... GoWesty... Mmm.. prob not.. In either case... factor in the core engine costs, shipping and then import duty and vat... a top line 2.5 wbx from GW was knocking on the door of £6000 last time I looked..
If you want cheap.. then look elsewhere.. if you want a quality product thats going to last.. well.... Could be an option.....