Dustin Fitch wrote: >Hey all. i've been engine shopping lately. I have the money now, so why not >blow it on the vangon, right. Anyway...i need to ask all of you who have >experience with these new motors. I've looked at a few different places, >tiico, bus depot, Boston Engine...ads here and there. I've seen engines from >1395 on up to Boston Bobs 1.9L price of 2300 + core. > >I know Boston Bob is the man on this end of things...I've heard this. I am >right here in Massachusetts too....probably 30 miles from him. I guess what >I'm asking is....why should I not just get the motor from tiico or bus depot >for 1895 plus shipping rather than spend an extra 400 or 450 even if Boston >Bob is right here near me. What's the difference in these engines besides >price? (I'm honestly leaning toward Boston Bob, but the price is...high.) > > > Is the price still high when you factor in the *truck* shipping? How about when you factor in truck shipping a couple times? If it ain't right the first time, your shipping charges will eat up any savings right quick. Were I on the right coast, Bob Donalds would be choice one. Were I on the bottom coast, there's John Connally in the south that has a good reputation. Being on the left coast, I have two choices. AVP (a ways away) and NW Connecting Rod (less a ways away). The local (kinda) VW Authorized Repair Facility uses NWCR motors.
Spend the money. Go see Bob. He has a sterling reputation. (People from my general area (PNW) even buy from him.) The tech support is unmatched. That, IMHO, is worth *any* price premium. Jim Arnott List Admin WetWesties |
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