Ford small block "302".
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Robatr0n said:
Ever since reading Alex's thread on this I have to admit that I have been thinking about this. You can pick up a 300bhp+ 302 turnkey engine from the states for around $2500 but sadly I've no idea what the shipping costs are.
You'd also have to add i think it's 3.5% import duty and VT on top of the cost, duty and shipping.
Also, what would be the best route with regards to the fuelling? Keep the carbs or fit a fuel injection system?
Try getting a quote from Ron at STS Imports - he does regular containers.You'd also have to add i think it's 3.5% import duty and VT on top of the cost, duty and shipping.
Also, what would be the best route with regards to the fuelling? Keep the carbs or fit a fuel injection system?
Edited by LuS1fer on Friday 8th June 13:02
Robatr0n said:
Ever since reading Alex's thread on this I have to admit that I have been thinking about this. You can pick up a 300bhp+ 302 turnkey engine from the states for around $2500 but sadly I've no idea what the shipping costs are.
There would also be 20% VAT to pay and a handling charge. Shipping is horrendous. I don't know for sure, but if it's $2500 in the US (you sure that is really turn key?) then you'd be looking at £2500-3800 all in to get it to the UK.Robatr0n said:
Also, what would be the best route with regards to the fuelling? Keep the carbs or fit a fuel injection system?
Depends. Carbs are fine and easy to install and work on at home. But a good EFI setup should offer smoother running, better starting, more power, less flat spots and better mpg.Just to let you know I paid $900 to have a crate engine shipped to Heathrow, where I had to collect it... From memory extras were handling at around £85, import tax and VAT around £900 , but vat was 15% then too, and it was more than $2 to the £ so was well worth it back then...
Better to buy one built here at the moment from British American, Roadcraft, Real Steel etc.... all IMO of course
Better to buy one built here at the moment from British American, Roadcraft, Real Steel etc.... all IMO of course
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