AndyB Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 The list of parts to rebuild my twin cam is complete and the order is in Ouch! Almost $4400. US + shipping. This does include new electronic alternator, gear reduction starter, Pertronix and electric fuel pump. But does not include machine shop charges or service garage charges for engine re & re. It's going to be a while before she's complete as some parts like pistons were special order. Hopefully she will be reliable and I can take part in some of the long distance runs.
DeanG Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 Seems OK for a big rebuild. The days of cheep rebuilds for any engine is over.
Off Road SHO Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 All the more reason to use an over the counter production engine in the first place. That's got to hurt to have to pay out that much for a re-build. What engine is it? Tom
AndyB Posted December 30, 2014 Author Posted December 30, 2014 Lotus Twin Cam tall block 1700cc with a few mods. Head is from a 63 Lotus Cortina.
Off Road SHO Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 Ah, well that explains why your cost is high. Historic engine that is rare. Good luck with the rebuild. Tom
CarMan Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 I have to give you credit for keeping the faith with the Lotus engine. I seem to have good luck putting metal bits thru the side of the block at times and a relatively inexpensive stock engine is the only way to keep my wife off my back. I almost thank the SCCA for only allowing us one engine(ford ZETEC) for racing. The last time I had to rebuild the bottom end, the shop manager was sooooooooooo disappointed that I wanted it dead stock instead of some exotic stuff that would give me more power, but less durability.
Croc Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 I will swap you! I just got a quote for a replacement engine for my 1975 BMW CSL of $55K for the correct IMSA race spec. :ack: Give me a twink anyday!
AndyB Posted December 31, 2014 Author Posted December 31, 2014 I will swap you! I just got a quote for a replacement engine for my 1975 BMW CSL of $55K for the correct IMSA race spec. :ack: Give me a twink anyday! That is an ouch, I spoke with a guy 3 years ago who owns a Lotus Cortina he races and his 195hp twink left him with little change from $25000 and I thought that was rich.
Kitcat Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 Croc: Just drop a crate L3 in there and call it done:).
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