In my final planning process for my build, I again revisited the idea of just buying a new engine with a warranty as opposed to building my stocker.
The build for my old stocker w/59k miles would run me around $1650 (give or take depending on my head work I go with). That's top end only.. The bottom end remains stock, which concerns me a little. The builder will give me a 1yr unlimited warranty.
I came across a couple engines for some pretty good prices that got me wondering. The 1st engine is a 96" complete engine. It makes 96hp and 103tq on the dyno. (has ignition, new carb, etc)
It's more of a midrange power maker than a whole shot shooter due to the cam and heads that were put in it. Anyway, it comes with a 1yr unlimited warranty and I can get it for about $2800.00
The second is a 97" S&S engine (blacked out night train style) complete with ignition and new carb. It makes 99hp and 100tq on the dyno.
This is a nicer "looking" engine, with a 2yr warranty, but costs about $4k.
Anyway, have any of you pondered this thought and if so, what did you end up deciding, and what made you decide on what you decided?
Thanks
The build for my old stocker w/59k miles would run me around $1650 (give or take depending on my head work I go with). That's top end only.. The bottom end remains stock, which concerns me a little. The builder will give me a 1yr unlimited warranty.
I came across a couple engines for some pretty good prices that got me wondering. The 1st engine is a 96" complete engine. It makes 96hp and 103tq on the dyno. (has ignition, new carb, etc)
It's more of a midrange power maker than a whole shot shooter due to the cam and heads that were put in it. Anyway, it comes with a 1yr unlimited warranty and I can get it for about $2800.00
The second is a 97" S&S engine (blacked out night train style) complete with ignition and new carb. It makes 99hp and 100tq on the dyno.
This is a nicer "looking" engine, with a 2yr warranty, but costs about $4k.
Anyway, have any of you pondered this thought and if so, what did you end up deciding, and what made you decide on what you decided?
Thanks