REFLECTOR: How much for a new engine?

Tue Jan 6 12:04:42 CST 2015

Ron,

I am an engine idiot, if you write up anything you can. I will ask
questions and try and turn it into a descent starting point document we
can put on the VOBA Wiki for future builders.

Even if we only provide a list of questions, issues and things to think
about. It would be worth it.

Tim

On 1/6/15, 12:45 PM, "Ron N VelocityXLFG via Reflector"
<reflector at tvbf.org> wrote:

>If you are looking for 300 hp there are several lt1 or ls1 motor kits
>available. Depends on how experimental you want to go. I have a Lt1 in
>my XL that i built on a shoe string budget. I did most of the conversion
>my self. What and education I got . If you are interested I would be
>happy to talk about it on a one to one basis.  Cost was around  10 k but
>you have to put in the work.
>
>Ron
>
>On 1/6/2015 10:32 AM, Christopher Barber via Reflector wrote:
>> If you are looking at rotary, I think you already know about Mazdatrix
>>in California.  I think you can get a 13b with all new parts for around
>>$6k....and 20b may be $10k but I have not looked in a while....heck, you
>>could even get it all aluminum if you wish. There are a number of other
>>rotary vendors....you have the PSRU that should work for either.  You
>>will need to fabricate/develop the mount, intake and electronics a bit
>>on your own.
>>
>> Chris Barber
>>
>> ________________________________________
>> From: Reflector [reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] on behalf of Luciano, Luis
>>I CIV PEOSUB, PMS404P via Reflector [reflector at tvbf.org]
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 9:32 AM
>> To: reflector at tvbf.org
>> Subject: REFLECTOR: How much for a new engine?
>>
>> Dear Collective,
>>
>> I've been diligently saving my pennies for the day I can buy an engine.
>> Although I'm not there yet, the time is getting closer - to the point
>>that I've been making calls to establish baseline prices.  With that in
>>mind, I recently contacted Mistral and received an interesting quote
>>(bordering on insulting) for their experimental (not yet certified)
>>300Hp NA rotary engine.
>>
>> Upon seeing theirs and other's #s, I became curious to know what the
>>realistic price point would be for a factory new engine from the demand
>>side.  So, my question to the collective is, how much would you be
>>willing to spend on a factory new a/c engine (ie regardless of brand).
>>I know that the first impulse is to say "as little as possible" but I'd
>>appreciate your opinion on what you would personally consider a "fair
>>market price".  To make the $$$ standard, think FWF complete (w/o
>>propeller or mount but include accessories) and 300Hp.
>>
>> If you already have your windmill, I would also appreciate to know how
>>much you put down, whether it was a new or mid-time engine, what Hp, and
>>year of purchase to calibrate for inflation.  My purpose is to get a
>>sense of the market, hopefully give me some negotiating ammo, and
>>foremost to foster a group discussion.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your time!
>>
>> With Regards,
>> Luis Luciano
>> Velocity XL-5 "Dulcinea"
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