short block or rebuilt engines available from alfa vendors?

[kenpo2]

Any Alfa vendors selling short blocks or rebuilt engines?

Looking for a 2 liter engine for a 74 GTV.

Thanks

Alex
Collegeville, Pennsylvania

[CarPoor]

Alex-
What is the intended use of the car? There is a race-prepped 2 liter for sale in the parts section by George Willets. Or, you could have an engine built by Wes at Ingram Enterprises to whatever specifications you desire. Or are you just looking for an inexpensive, unrebuilt replacement engine? Of course, the downside is shipping from the West coast out to you...you'll have to figure in those costs to your decision.
HTH,
Pat

[kenpo2]

Thanks for your reply Pat;

I checked with George Willets and his is sold.

The intent is to either rebuild the existing for street use or buy one from an established builder.

Head and pistons/sleeves, and cam. That is the intent. Crank seems to be OK.

Just don't know costs of one versus the other. (buy/rebuild) or availability.

Thanks for your help.

Alex

[CarPoor]

Alex-
Personally, when it was time for me to make this decision, I chose to rebuild because you have control over the outcome, can tailor it to your intent, and know what you're getting. Unless you can listen to a donor engine run and do some diagnostics in the car before it is taken out, you will never really know what condition it is in. I think you could probably get a stock rebuild for around 6k, with new Pistons and Liners, new cams, a fresh head, rebuilt pump. (Dependent upon which era car you have.) Obviously, a rarer, older engine will go for more. My next rebuild will probably be a 1600 or a 1300, and I shudder to think what it will set me back. Talk to Wes, maybe. (206) 762-3931 or wing@wlink.com. Good guy, very helpful, THE master of Spica, races a GTV.
HTH,
CarPoor Pat

[alfajagowner]

I bought an Engine off Ebay and had Eriminas in Connecticut rebuild it. The seller delivered the engine and I picked it up. He did a reat job, only problem is now I have a 1600 in my basement with nothing to put it in! He will install, ship it back to you or your shop.

Al

[KennyG]

Hey Al, check out this post in the testing area: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/show...3559#post83559

[JoeCab]

I don't think many engine builders keep pre-built engines in stock, as almost every Alfa owner has different opinions about what they want in an engine and how to achieve those goals.

But, most good rebuilders will have a few engine cores on hand, so after a discussion with the customer they can get to work building an engine, then ship it to the customer when built. This saves down time and can be a really nice way to go.

The engine builder I recommend most highly is Rex Chalmers of AlfaSport.

http://www.alfarex.com/

Joe

[junglejustice]

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