My thoughts - there should be enough bulk imports of factory crate engines that the likes of Ferntree Gully Holden can sell heaps at a lower margin and make it worth purchasing locally.

Performance aftermarket crate engines - I've seen the pain that Spook went through, but hopefully the guys responsible / aware of that will take ownership. If you buy from Keith Craft, Jon Kaase, Shafiroff, Fast Times, Brent from www.b2motorsportsllc.com (a prolific contributor to this forum) and a few others who value their reputation, I can't see you having an issue. These guys can send over an engine fresh off the dyno. Run in, tuned, and ready to go....FAST!

Don't know if it was mentioned.

I was shocked to find that the added shipping cost came into account for the total price as well. So i was taxed on top of. (Nice).

That is what happened here living in Europe.

You might want to check that as well.

Good luck fella.

Skip.

The ultimate crate engine sold on Ebay last week. 600 cube Kaase Shotgun, 900hp on pump fuel. Reserve not yet, but he sold it anyway.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jon-K...#ht_500wt_1182

TOUGH!!!!!

That is not true.... I picked up my crate bottom end from Port of Brisbane last Friday. Because the product is made in America we have a free trade agreement which states that the duty is waived... All you pay is the 10 GST on the AU$ cost of the engine and freight. You just need to get whoever sends the bits to say it is made in america from american parts and you are right.

Most of the dedicated engine builders in the states care about their reputation. If they build a dodgy engine the internet will find a way of getting the word out ie like this forum.

I bought mine from fordstorkers.com in Illinios. Jim & Nicole very friendly to deal with and nearly always online to answer any questions you might have. Engine should be running in a month or so when i can get time to bolt it all together and get the rest of the bits required.

I got a brand new DART 4 bolt SHP block, steel crank, H beams, forged pistons to suit trick flow heads, all ARP bolts etc, perfect circle moly file fit rings, custom ground billet roller cam degreed in, billet timing gear, chain etc, canton road race oil pan, pickup, braided dipstick, billet flywheel, SFI balancer, all balanced and blueprinted fully assembled for US$5350.00 All this stuff was brand new. Freight was $592 and i paid shipping and freight costs of $233 here and another $700 in GST etc. So i paid a total of $7000 for all that. Price all those parts brand new retail....... and then get someone to machine and assemble it for you...

Just my 2c worth....

You might both be right. GM's Goodwrench crate engines are built in Mexico.

Towmaster

We are only a few miles from Fordstrokers here in Illinois and he does an outstanding job on his stuff---we supply blocks to him , not only Dart but core 351 windsor blocks

[quote=750hp;1085787]Performance aftermarket crate engines - I've seen the pain that Spook went through, but hopefully the guys responsible / aware of that will take ownership. (/QUOTE]

Well 750HP, the jury is out on that one still but I'm seeing "some" positive signs....
Reg from BDR in the future may certainly have 2nd thoughts on getting his engines built again through the mob he chose. I'm going to try and find out who did it (I believe is/was a local Floridian guy with a supposedly good rep...Laughable) so as I can WARN everyone else to stay away.

As Towmaster says.... in some ways people think Australia is on another planet but the internet can be a POWERFUL tool..if we get ignored!

SpookyPT

For anything auto that you guys need shipped down under---contact www.titanship.com
for quotes or help on shipping methods, schedules,etc


We ship engines to there place in Los Angeles, Ca and they containerize and send them on the way---you can track the shipping 24/7

Jerry

RE: Crate engine from the US, whats the import $?
 

It should depend on quantity and volume. Take into account distance travelled, weight of what you import, compliance of what you wish to import and finally cubic metre rates. At the Australian end look at what Customs requires and the GST for imported goods. That will give you your answers. Learn more here: ACC customs broker Fremantle

I would suggest you contact the shipping company?

I've bought stuff from overseas no problems. Just keep in mind there's a correct way to get an engine number not just stamp one you've found off another old block.