Thinking of getting a 2275 cc Stroker for my outlaw wide body speedster...
who best to supply me with a 2275 stroker long block for my build???
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Stephen Titus 480 265 5390 Mesa, AZ
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My opinion, Pat Downs 2332 setup he does for Vintage Motor Cars. I've heard nothing but great things about it's reliability, torque and general drive ability.
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Thanks for the input, sounds good,
How to contact him, does he offer this to us non-Vintage folks??
If I lived where you do, I’d a least talk to these guys.
They have a great reputation in the hipo VW world.
You may want to consider buying the new still in crate Raby fuel injected type 4 engine that is listed on Samba. It is a $20K engine that may be bought for under $14k. You would have plenty of bulletproof power with major value adding benefit. TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - RAT Type IV Engine 2270cc - Raby Enterprises
Buying this engine will forgo the possibly 4-6 month plus wait to have an engine built by a top builder who will still charge over $10K for the 2275 type 1 engine. Just a thought.
Chico Performance in Arcadia Ca. is also a good source. Does only VW engines and has a reliable shipper. You can research Dunebuggies and Hot VW's for numerous articles on Chico and his shop. I think I counted 6 so far..............Bruce
Not to dissuade anyone from that Raby motor, but there doesn't appear to be an ECU, a harness, or any plumbing whatsoever.
I'm not discounting anyone's skill level, but the difficulty level of wiring, plumbing, and then programming and FINALLY tuning EFI is way up there.
If I bought that motor, I'd be inclined to sell the throttle bodies and other EFI stuff and put carbs on it. I did it for the challenge, I don't know if I'd repeat that. It was definitely a labor of love.
If you need a IRS Pro Street trans to go with that motor I have a Brand New never used one for sale.
keep it simple! call Pat Downs have him build you a engine you can drive everyday.
Greg
@Arden posted:If you need a IRS Pro Street trans to go with that motor I have a Brand New never used one for sale.
Arden
I may need one, what is your bottom price for it? Is that a 4 speed or 5?
Stephen alembic7@aol.com
@Stephen A Titus I just sent you a email Stephen
I emailed the guy with the Raby type 4 engine for sale. The engine is not fuel injected and has conventional Weber carbs. I thought it was Fuel injected because I thought a pic of an air breather box was an ECU. The guy sent me a complete parts list of the engine build and this Dyno video. The engine would be a steal at $14K if one was in the market for a remarkable Type 4 engine, IMHO of course.
