Built Engine Buyers

[wwjd]

Has anyone purchase any built engines online, if so what site and are you happy with the engine?

[crxlvr]

Originally Posted by wwjd

Has anyone purchase any built engines online, if so what site and are you happy with the engine?

you mean built, like performance parts already added?

i know dart, and a few other companies make pre-assembled ones, but they are damn near 5-6000 for the motor.

[wwjd]

im looking for built engines designed for racing and performance, if anyone has purchased one please fill me in on it.
thanks

[Tranzlogic]

different places specialize in certain engines and certain types of builds..such as B series or an H series.. and then maybe a turbo build up or an all motor high compression build.... what are you tryin to do ?

[boosted331]

Doesn't matter what kind of a motor you're building, Benson is the best. They are about the only company that hasn't got many complaints about sunk sleeves, loose tolerances, etc. I've heard lots of horror stories from other companies.

[Tranzlogic]

i disagree...i think it does matter!! ...but I have heard good things about them tho

[boosted331]

Originally Posted by Tranzlogic

i disagree...i think it does matter!! ...but I have heard good things about them tho

No, it really doesn't. They are the best at installing sleeves, they only use the best parts, they're all hand assembled by Dan @ Benson and Earl @ Laskey, and the clearances are all spot on. Doesn't matter if it's an 81MM 9:1 turbo motor, or an 86MM 14:1 nitrous monster, the basic process is the same.

[wwjd]

im looking for a b series motor that is designed for racing, im planning to go turbo. any sites?

[jajimo]

Originally Posted by boosted331

No, it really doesn't. They are the best at installing sleeves, they only use the best parts, they're all hand assembled by Dan @ Benson and Earl @ Laskey, and the clearances are all spot on. Doesn't matter if it's an 81MM 9:1 turbo motor, or an 86MM 14:1 nitrous monster, the basic process is the same.

Yeh, we all know that Mugen and Spoon motors suck.

[boosted331]

Originally Posted by jajimo

Yeh, we all know that Mugen and Spoon motors suck.

You mean spoon's STOCK honda longblocks that have been balanced with a new timing belt, and thinner headgasket? Or Mugen's 800 dollar headgasket and racing oil filler cap?

Spoon doesn't build any kind of serious racing engines that they sell to the public, and neither does mugen. 85% of their stuff is overpriced garbage that people buy because it says spoon and mugen on it.

Oh yeah, how could I leave out mugen's 2000 dollar radiators, 600 dollar cold air intakes, 1300 dollar catbacks, or 600 dollar seat rails. I'm also going to jump all over a 120 dollar spoon air filter, 150 dollar headgasket, a 500 dollar VTEC controller, or maybe a 100 dollar windsheild banner.

[wwjd]

is it better to go with a built engine designed for racing (balanced, blueprinted, ported, polished, etc.) or a used stock motor for a daily driven car?

[89stdzc]

go with a JDM SI stock engine and build your own... it's the only way to know it was done right.... or for you to think it was done right... take on a project you'll learn a lot more from doing it rather than just buying it from somewhere......

[Prelewd]

Anyone have any contact information for Benson?

[boosted331]

Originally Posted by Prelewd

Anyone have any contact information for Benson?

Call up Earl @ Laskey racing. 949-400-0334. You can get your block sleeved at Benson through him, 950 plus 50 shipping. If you want a built motor the rotating assembly is put together and installed by Earl.

[Prelewd]

Originally Posted by boosted331

Call up Earl @ Laskey racing. 949-400-0334. You can get your block sleeved at Benson through him, 950 plus 50 shipping. If you want a built motor the rotating assembly is put together and installed by Earl.

Is that including his purchase of parts, or me sending him the actual parts?