Engine Suggestions, What would you do? Options

[jmill]

I've got a 73 17. and a 2.0. I can't afford a Raby 2270 now but until then I want the best bang I can get for the buck. A stock engine won't work for me. What is the cheapest way to upgrade without breaking the bank? Which block do I start with? I can toss about $2,000 at it. Can I build a stroker for that kind of money? Would I be better to build a small displacement rever? What p/c's do I go with? Thanks in advance guys.

[Jake Raby]

More skill is required when building an engine with unknown or used parts. The inspection of old parts and identifying the issues that are critical is the key.

This is why guys with zero experience are the absolute best engine kit assemblers.. Just follow the video and bolt it together.

I put together the engine in my 912E with 85% used parts, only replacing the cam, lifters, bearings and valves with brand new parts. Most of the old stuff came from the original engine and my stash of parts from test engines that had failed in some way and still had other good parts left inside them.

That was 145K miles ago.

[azbill]

More skill is required when building an engine with unknown or used parts. The inspection of old parts and identifying the issues that are critical is the key.

This is why guys with zero experience are the absolute best engine kit assemblers.. Just follow the video and bolt it together.

I put together the engine in my 912E with 85% used parts, only replacing the cam, lifters, bearings and valves with brand new parts. Most of the old stuff came from the original engine and my stash of parts from test engines that had failed in some way and still had other good parts left inside them.

That was 145K miles ago.

Now tell us how many engines you built be the one in the 912. Jake is right, don't skimp on the parts. Live with what you have, save your money and do ti right or don't do it.