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| Bezerker420 |
 May 21 2006, 01:04 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 17-May 05 From: Arcata, CA Member No.: 4,089  |
I'm with the donkey...
People either have their sweet little engine, or still pipe dreamin' about it.... The "volume" will come with time, not everyone is buying engines every weekend.... But, Napa huh? Valley or City? Your only like 4.5 hours south of me! If one would to come down there with a wad of cash for that motor, what could I get outta there for total? I wouldnt have a core for yah, as my stock 1.7L FI is running just fine and is still installed. I could get it back to you in a week or so, or just sell a perfectly running 1.7FI, [just got a sweet tune up like 6 weeks ago compression is only low by 5 on ONE cylinder!!] I also need a new tranny, mines a tail now, wanna switch out for a sideshift, If you can assist in this procurement at the same time would be incredible... You can PM me If you like... -B |
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| McMark |
May 21 2006, 01:14 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I'm in the city of Napa. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)
It takes a fair amount of time from the time the order is placed until the time it is ready for delivery. I assume you're talking about a 2056. The longblock price is $5000, the core charge is $750, it sounds like you want either FI or Carbs as well and it's $1000 either way. A distributor is gonna run $350 Exhaust you'll have to find on your own, SSIs are good and I like the Triad muffler. So all of that comes to $7150. I don't have any trannys that I can sell you. I would recommend finding a good used one. |
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| xlchspor |
Jul 4 2006, 10:00 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 4-August 05 From: Alvarado,Tx. Member No.: 4,539 |
QUOTE(Jake Raby @ Dec 12 2005, 07:46 AM)  Yet again this group has proven that you can literally give them EXACTLY what they want for the price they want and they still won't open their wallet- not even an ounce! The only way this was going to work for Mark, or myself was with volume sales and its pretty apparent that the volume won't be worth the effort we (Mark and I) have already put into it. For Christs Sakes man give it some time! your offering a hell of a good deal but your also offering a motor for more than what most people have paid for thier cars. |
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| Qball |
Jul 9 2006, 10:59 AM
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member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 17-March 06 From: Middle Village NY Member No.: 5,734 |
McMark,
sent you a PM |
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| Qball |
Jul 10 2006, 05:54 PM
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member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 17-March 06 From: Middle Village NY Member No.: 5,734 |
Mark, Good talking to you today and very happy we can do business (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) 2056 here I come (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Ctrout |
Jul 13 2006, 11:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 377 Joined: 20-May 04 From: Mountain Home, ID. Member No.: 2,091 |
So it's been said that a 2270 from Mark would likely be very close in price as one that was built by Jake himself. What kind of price are we talkin' for a 2270 "Performer" longblock? $7000 delivered with no core charges? $11,000 delivered with an additional $1200 in core charges? Can anyone throw out a ballpark figure?
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| McMark |
Jul 13 2006, 11:46 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
The kit prices are not up right now. I expect it would run around $10k, but I'll repost once I get a kit price from Jake.
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| patrick3000 |
Aug 8 2006, 01:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 19-July 06 From: Maryland Member No.: 6,468 |
Jake and Mark,
Thanks for putting this deal together it is a good opportunity for anyone that does not wish to build their own engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Regards, Karl |
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| McMark |
Nov 1 2006, 08:06 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Pictures of the rebuild heads.
* Cracks are repaired * New Seats * New Valves * New Guides * 12 mm Spark Plug Modification * Exhaust Seal Surface is trued to reduce exhaust leaks * New Exhaust Studs * New Intake Studs * New Valve Springs * New Spring Retainers * New Rocker Studs * Sealing Surface is trued Attached image(s)   
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| DanT |
Nov 1 2006, 10:12 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Mark, maybe I missed it earlier in this thread, but are you having the heads done by Len or someone in Norcal?
How much $$$ to do a complete job like this on a 2.0L head? Or pair? those look fantastic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks Dan |
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| McMark |
Nov 1 2006, 10:23 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Dan, these are being send to Adrian at Headflow Masters in Vista, CA (SoCal). Adrian has less of a wait time and his work is perfect for these engines. I can't give an accurate cost on the heads because the parts come from Jake and are part of the kit, so I don't know how much they cost separate. The condition of your existing heads is also a huge factor. I would say, budget $800 for a pair and you should be safe.
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| DanT |
Nov 1 2006, 10:38 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Thanks...that is what I needed to know.
Once I pull my motor out and apart in the next few weeks, I will check the heads and see if it is worth repairing/rebuilding my old heads or pop for some new LE180s. Do you have any contact information for Headflow Masters? Thanks again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| McMark |
Nov 2 2006, 12:34 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Here's the info for Headflow Masters.
(888) 340-8979 2466 South Santa Fe #f Vista CA 92084 |
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| Lavanaut |
Nov 3 2006, 02:20 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've been following this thread since I first joined. As I've come to learn more about the costs involved in doing different engine upgrades, this offer is looking more and more attractive. Mark, I'm assuming you've got satisfied customers on the road by now...what's the feedback been like?
Anyone out there with one of these engines care to break it down for the rest of us? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) |
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| McMark |
Nov 3 2006, 03:17 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Actually, because of a FIASCO with the machine shop I was trying to use for the heads, these engines have been significantly delayed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pinch.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
The people who stepped up already have been very patient. And I have tried to do what I can to compensate the people. Bottom line, the first set of heads FINALLY came back to me last week and I'm doing valve train geometry on it right now. I will be hand delivering it to the customer later this month. Heads are coming back to me every two weeks, so I will have all the backlogged engines out around the end of the year. I have definitely had growing pains with this venture, but now they're figured out and come the first of the year, I'll have everything smooth enough to deliver an engine within 3 months of the order. And eventually I'll have kits on hand so that orders can be filled much faster. I'm looking forward to leaving these growing pains behind and moving forward. |
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| Lavanaut |
Nov 3 2006, 03:22 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
This type of stuff is to be expected when just getting going on a venture of this magnitude. Stick with it, and I'll continue to follow your progress. Thanks for the reply.
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| 914werke |
Nov 12 2006, 08:22 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,293 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Heads do look good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Does Adrian Timecert the plug holes down to 12mm, or are they welded and tapped? |
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| McMark |
Nov 12 2006, 08:33 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Welded and tapped. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Done the right way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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| biosurfer1 |
Nov 13 2006, 12:22 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
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McMark, I was looking at the picture of the rebuilt heads and thought that was an arrow towards the top of the first picture...after staring at it for a while trying to figure out what you were pointing out and thinking "fuch it, i don't get it", I finally looked at the other pictures and the next thought was "you dumbass, its a piece of wire" it's too early to think (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) i'll be in contact about a motor soon, but don't want to waste your time until I have the funds and an idea of what I want, nice part is you're close enough to pick up...any chance you have a 2056 installed for a test ride? |
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| Grimstead |
 Dec 12 2006, 02:35 PM
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Cheaky Monkey Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 20-March 05 From: Corona, Ca Member No.: 3,789 Region Association: Southern California |
Drum roll please! Not only is my 5k engine in my car as I type but Mark even brought it down him self and helped with the install (as well as a front sway bar).
I must say, once we got it ready, the motor fired right up and was (loud) music to my ears. I can’t wait to finish the little stuff and get this car on the road once and for all! If asked, would I do it again? Oh yes! When it was all said and done, Mark proved to me that he is committed to making this a successful part of his business. Thank you Mark for making this happen! (PS, Jack misses you) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Attached image(s) 
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