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[PoolGuy]

2 Engine types are available.

Type 1. 1273cc short block kit @ £16,660.00 + VAT

Type 2. 1171cc wet liner block kit @ £18,660 + VAT.

You can always tell when sellers know that their product is expensive, the list it + vat. 

[Gaz66]

Wonder if there's any wriggle room on the VAT, cough, cough!

Edited by Gaz66, 07 August 2023 - 04:36 PM.

[DeadSquare]

 

2 Engine types are available.

Type 1. 1273cc short block kit @ £16,660.00 + VAT

Type 2. 1171cc wet liner block kit @ £18,660 + VAT.

You can always tell when sellers know that their product is expensive, the list it + vat. 

 

"Short block" and "Block kit" mean that you still require a cylinder head and ancillaries.

 

I wonder what bore and stroke they have used ?

 

Kicking about somewhere, I have a 70.5mm bore X 75mm stroke, 1,171cc, aluminium block, rods and pistons, but no crank.  At £18,660-00 I think I could probably get a crank made for less than the £3,732-00 unmentioned vat.

Edited by DeadSquare, 08 August 2023 - 10:08 PM.

[DeadSquare]

Wonder if there's any wriggle room on the VAT, cough, cough!

It would be praiseworthy to have the foresight to acquire a spare engine for the stand-by generator to power the computor in case of a power cut when doing the vat return.

[Gaz66]

Wonder if there's any wriggle room on the VAT, cough, cough!

It would be praiseworthy to have the foresight to acquire a spare engine for the stand-by generator to power the computor in case of a power cut when doing the vat return.

A smart move 👍

[mab01uk]

 Ascaso Engineering - Gearbox press release:-

"The JTS 5 speed sequential classic mini gearbox. This is a full-on motorsport gearbox. It is designed to perform without breaking, capable of withstanding the harsh environment of off-road motorsport such as rallying, as well as the power produced by turbo and supercharged twin cam engines.
Will fit all classic A series engines and our A+5 engine.
The gearbox can be removed from the car without removing the engine.
Recommended to be controlled by electronics and paddle shift gear change.
Gearbox, primary gears complete with LSD and flywheel housing to fit to your engine and subframe will be around £16000. Drive shafts to suit your application £450 to £500.

This is the initial press release, follow up posts will give greater in-depth details of the gearbox build."

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Edited by mab01uk, 04 July 2025 - 05:21 PM.