harryskid 193 Posted August 10, 2012 Taken from an ad in motor sport news 1600 pro built 8v fully ported head, Newman cam, Woosner pistons, Knife edged crank, baffled sump and high pressure oil pump. Jenvy throttle bodies, mbe ignition full as new package very quick, cost a fourtune, ring for full spec £2500 Does this sound like the bees knees, is it a good spec for a comp 1600, is this the right sort of price, note no bhp figures are given. Opinions please and befor you ask i don't want it i'am just insterested in the spec! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,627 Posted August 10, 2012 Going from the vague spec its a cheap engine, with bodies, no mention of what rods or manifolds its running, valve train spec etc, nowt particularly special. 2.5k is not a lot really when you're talking proper engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted August 10, 2012 Description sounds odd Bodies and MBE Ignition High pressure oil pump = Spring & £2.50 Cheap old Pistons too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted August 11, 2012 This was taken from Sykespeeds ad, and after reading Miles opinion it would seem the right thing to do befor parting with two and a half grand is to talk to people like him first.Woosner pistons, they sound like their good but in reality they are cheap. I think this thread has highlighted the fact if your not sure ask people like Miles who know about these things first, could save you a fourtune! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted August 11, 2012 Woosner = Wossner? If so then they're cheap but have a German sounding name so people think they're top dog. I think I read on Passion Ford that they tell you before you even get the pistons what tolerance to machine the block to, as if their pistons will all always be absolutely perfect... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted August 11, 2012 This was taken from Sykespeeds ad, and after reading Miles opinion it would seem the right thing to do befor parting with two and a half grand is to talk to people like him first.Woosner pistons, they sound like their good but in reality they are cheap. I think this thread has highlighted the fact if your not sure ask people like Miles who know about these things first, could save you a fourtune! be careful with what you buy from them. They don't always know what they are selling. I bought a carbon bonnet from them that was only fibreglass when it turned up. At least they took it back.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted August 11, 2012 Again a very good friend had a gearbox from them, was supposed to be a CR 205 box, Turned out to be pretty much standard, But to give them there due's they did take it back for a refund but was listed the same again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted August 12, 2012 Again a very good friend had a gearbox from them, was supposed to be a CR 205 box, Turned out to be pretty much standard, But to give them there due's they did take it back for a refund but was listed the same again That box you rebuilt for me last year Miles with the broken sycos that were fitted the wrong way round , that one came from them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted August 12, 2012 Makes sense... I'm not sure why you'd bother in this day & age, just build yourself a 16v 1600. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt.f 16 Posted August 13, 2012 Went up there the other week.Be sure to check how much you can actually buy new parts for as some stuff isn't that cheaper!! He's bought a pretty decent White 205 rallycar off Pistonheads(think it's still on,says sold on add) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
