new engine - Maxum Boat Owners Club

grantnicol543 · 10-14-2008, 12:21 PM

Hi guys, not been in for a while! Does anyone know the cheapest place to buy a 'bare bones' engine, just the block and heads so i can bolt on my manifolds and other parts etc, i was gona rebuild myself but i think i would be better doing it this way even if it may cost a bit more!

seapuppy · 10-14-2008, 04:24 PM

try these guys.....they are really respected in the engine biz and offer a pretty good warranty....I'd just go ahead and get a long block....save you alot of headaches later on...

http://www.michiganmotorz.com/

SP

grantnicol543 · 10-14-2008, 09:05 PM

what is the difference between mine and a long block??

Fly Boy · 10-14-2008, 10:53 PM

Long blocks are nearly "drop in" replacements. You may have to bolt on a few items, but for the most part, they are fully assembled. Short blocks require you to remove/replace parts from your old engine and bolt them to the new one. Not sure of boats, but with cars you need to install a water pump, intake, carb and such. Its been my experience (with cars) that spending a little extra for a long block is well worth it. But only my 2 cents.

seapuppy · 10-14-2008, 11:09 PM

in the case of a marine engine...as stated ...it's about 95% complete...so..it's basically a plug and play instl....

SP

SilveradoSS · 11-23-2008, 12:46 AM

I bought a long block from americamarine and motorsports in Wisconsin last year and it has worked out very well. The boat was 7mph faster than the old engine.

Brit Rider · 11-24-2008, 01:34 AM

I can help with shipping to the UK if required. You'd need to come pick it up from Cheshire but its gotta be cheaper than shipping it yourself

grantnicol543 · 11-28-2008, 11:17 PM

thank you very much for all your help, i have decided to do a rebuild, money is tight with the credit crunch and all!!!!!!

SilveradoSS · 12-01-2008, 01:33 AM

Good luck and happy sailing!