What's the going rate for a crossflow motor?

[Al N.]

Sans Carbs?

[TheDingo8MyBaby]

Which one? What condition? Bored out? Any extras? (headwork, cam, forged pistons, dry sump..etc)

 

If you're looking for one, this could very well be one of the best deals out there: http://www.californiacaterhamclub.com/chat/showthread.php?t=1221

Edited April 16, 2009 by TheDingo8MyBaby

[xflow7]

Which one? What condition? Bored out? Any extras? (headwork, cam, forged pistons, dry sump..etc)

 

If you're looking for one, this could very well be one of the best deals out there: http://www.californiacaterhamclub.com/chat/showthread.php?t=1221

 

That strikes me as a pretty good deal. I'd wager it'd cost 5-6k easy to have it built.

[lowflyer]

A couple of years ago I bought a 711M core for $350.

 

Then add a Holbay head (big valve), a Kent cam and lifters, light flywheel, .060 over pistons, intake manifold and single Weber 40mm, and rings and other goodies = about $2500 (all used parts except the pistons/rings).

 

Another $1100-1200 for machine shop work, plus gasket set and my own time.

 

I would think that about $5500 to $6000 for a fresh one would be reasonable, but a lot depends on who builds it. I ran a Formula Ford for a couple of years and a "stock" one from one of the big name engine builders with about 110 hp on a single 32/36 Weber runs about 10,000 bucks!

 

You used to be able to pick up the 1600 Pinto cores for about $50.00, back "in the day".

[Ian7]

I agree that a complete xflow without carbs should be in the 5000 range.

But, having run FFords since the 80's.... the LAST thing you want is a Formula-Ford-specific engine. They are tuned for max power at max revs, make no torque down low, and are built loose and sloppy (read as short-lived) to minimize drag losses.

 

I used one of our scrap FFord engines to build a lower revving, overbored street engine with decent driveable torque.

 

Second but however, I did that cause I had access to it, wouldnt be my first choiice in hindsight if I had a few more bucks at the time. Go zetec or newer.

[lowflyer]

But, having run FFords since the 80's.... the LAST thing you want is a Formula-Ford-specific engine. They are tuned for max power at max revs, make no torque down low, and are built loose and sloppy (read as short-lived) to minimize drag losses.

 

 

Wasn't suggesting that he use a FF engine, just an example of what a good, "built" crossflow can cost.

[Ian7]

I knew you weren't, was just nipping that potential thought in the bud :-)