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RABY and Value, Comments |
Gunn1 |
May 17 2016, 05:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
Just completed reading a lot of information regarding RABY engines.
All of the information points from the Mild to Wild they produce a Quality and Bulletproof product. Does anyone out there on the "World" have first hand knowledge or experience with a RABY engine? Is the higher than normal acquisition cost worth the performance, reliability and drivability characteristics claimed by the Manufacturer. Also seems to be a quite lengthy wait time associated between the ordering of an engine and its delivery. Any information would be great Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
GulleyGulley |
May 18 2016, 08:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 12-March 12 From: CNY Member No.: 14,243 Region Association: None |
I had a 1915 Type 1 from Jake in a Beck speedster. And currently have a 2316 Type IV in my Vintage 550. No complaints on either motor. The 550 with the 2316 motor is by far the fastest car I've ever owned. Including several 911 (new & old), 914-6 with a 3.2, cobra, etc. The Type IV motor just puts out a ton of torque and is lighter and cheaper (even at 20K) than putting a big six in a 914. Either motor may cost 20K, but putting a six into a 4 car requires a lot of extras that cost big $$$. Not to mention time and fabrication.
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r_towle |
May 18 2016, 07:28 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I had a 1915 Type 1 from Jake in a Beck speedster. And currently have a 2316 Type IV in my Vintage 550. No complaints on either motor. The 550 with the 2316 motor is by far the fastest car I've ever owned. Including several 911 (new & old), 914-6 with a 3.2, cobra, etc. The Type IV motor just puts out a ton of torque and is lighter and cheaper (even at 20K) than putting a big six in a 914. Either motor may cost 20K, but putting a six into a 4 car requires a lot of extras that cost big $$$. Not to mention time and fabrication. Interesting post. How much does your 550 weigh? After having built more than a few type 4 motors, 20k is just crazy. It's super inflated . |
GulleyGulley |
May 19 2016, 07:58 AM
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#224
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 12-March 12 From: CNY Member No.: 14,243 Region Association: None |
I had a 1915 Type 1 from Jake in a Beck speedster. And currently have a 2316 Type IV in my Vintage 550. No complaints on either motor. The 550 with the 2316 motor is by far the fastest car I've ever owned. Including several 911 (new & old), 914-6 with a 3.2, cobra, etc. The Type IV motor just puts out a ton of torque and is lighter and cheaper (even at 20K) than putting a big six in a 914. Either motor may cost 20K, but putting a six into a 4 car requires a lot of extras that cost big $$$. Not to mention time and fabrication. Interesting post. How much does your 550 weigh? After having built more than a few type 4 motors, 20k is just crazy. It's super inflated . The 550 weighs just about 1,100. Motor puts out around 185hp (160+ at the wheels). It's scary fun. The suspension on the Vintage cars makes it very stable at speed. Sold my 914-6 once this was done. The receipt I have for the engine shows a build cost of 9K (2004?). I picked up the unbuilt kit and engine from a guy that lost interest in the project. Jake told me to he doesn't build this anymore but if he did it would be around 20K. |
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