I created this webpage specifically for Australians.
However most of information applies to most countries such as NZ Europe Asia and Russia.
Each country has it's own government importation fees.
I added the Oz page because I get so many requests from Aussies for engines or just information.
Unlike some shops, I don't mind answering questions and giving away trade secrets.
If you plan to phone me, check on the time first. It is my mobile number.
If I don't answer it is because I didn't hear it ring. Sometimes I'm making noise and wearing headphones.
I am a New Zealander living in the USA since 1982 and began building custom performance V8 engines in 2001.
I came to the USA because I wanted to work on V8 engines, not inline motors, or V6s, but as a "Motorhead" I will discuss any type of motor. I keep an eye open for the latest thinking in performance improvements.
While I show quite a few motor options in this site, they are only examples, I can come up with most anything you want. When it is over my head, I have people who step up to help me.
While I do Clevelands, I don't feature a "crate" engine version as most tend to be Clevors, however there are still a few 351C blocks around to build more stock looking combinations.
While I'm a high performance guy I can supply stock remanufactured engine that I buy from one of the nations premier mass production companies. They supplier most brands and types of engines. A stock 350 Chev or Ford 302 cost about $2200 before shipping to Oz A Dodge Hemi is closer to $4000 I can provide excellent pricing and shipping costs.
I sell Parts.
Domestic Parts:
I can supply parts from Summit Racing at lower pricing than you'll see on ebay.com.au
On many items I can match Summit's price, on other never more than 10% over advertising.
I also supply from Howards and Crower.
Import Car Parts:
While this is not my main focus I do have connections and can supply engine parts for import car, Japan England Europe etc. If you need someting for your other car, just ask and I'll see what I can do for you.
Shipping:I can mail small packages Post Office, heavier pieces go DSL (or whatever cost less, the PO has limitations) at approx $100 10lbs/4.5kilo $190 20lbs/9kilo $380 50lbs/23kilo
$500 will get you 50kilos airmail, but the box must not be overly large.
Ocean shipping is $500 for as much weight as you like. ie 2 engines cost the same as one. Add approx. $75 for insurance
An engine cost approx $2000 to fly.
I can not be sure how much government fees you will pay. I can tell you I sent an engine and transmission valved at $18,000, a business owner paid $500ASD and a private person paid $1200ASD. They were in differing territories.
I have contacts in Oz that maybe able to help you, but they do expect to be paid for any services they provide.
At the end of the day, find out what you will pay tho buy what you want locally, then check with me for a price and with customs to learn off their fees and see if I can save you some money.
The answer is usually yes, a bunch.
The free trade agreement between the US and Australian Governments allows for product manufactured in the US to enter Australia Duty Free, any customs clearance or GST will still be applicable.
Free trade document filled out, duty = $0
Customs clearance & port charges approx $500AUD
Australian GST 10% You should look into business tax deduction opportunities
Money:
The US dollar is not as stable as it once was. Currently the Australian dollar is stronger. Here is a recent performance graph.
I buy long blocks from a larger company than I that build them at a discont for me. I can either ship them as a long block the way I get them, or finished them off with a turnkey package, either carburatored or EFI.
I can supply the new Mopar Hemi motors in various configurations.
LS and LSX motors. All kinds of performance levels. Ground up builds, GM built Stroker Engine modified builds under $15,000 and high dollar high powered LSX 454s 500s supercharged starting at $20,000 and heading north. You can also get these motors ready to go with computer drivin 4 and 6 speed automtic transmissions.
I build specialized motors, such as Clevor with CHI or Yates heads, or Chev 434cid stump pullers. 557 Big block fords, or 630Cid Big Block Chevs and LS motors
See links at top of page for examples. Be sure to look at my Home page.
They take a few months to build as I put a lot of time into them. The goal is either the most power for the money, or something you don't find many other engine builder wanting to do.
Need more power, Whipple Screw Compressor are expensive (approx $5000) or so, but add 60% more power, a Procharger (approx $4000) can add 75% on pump petrol. For more power you will need race gas and add more boost.
While there is hot debate between which type blower is best, my opinion is that Prochager can make more peak Hp, because you can use an intercooler to run upto 16psi boost, but a Whipple will accelerate the engine faster even at 10psi. Add a water injection kit, and I'd say the Whipple will rule, but they do cost more money.
671 and 871 type blowers cost a little over $3000 not including carbs, look awesome because they stick through the bonnet, unlike Whipples and Prochargers which you can hide, but only add about 30% more power because they are really pumps, or blowers not supercharger compressors and as such get hot and can only deliver about 7psi before the engines wants to detonate, however once again water injection can raise that limit.
Every now and then a good deal on Yates NASCAR engines comes up on Ebay
Contact me to see what is available
I also build LPG motors based on performance combinations. I can supply a 632 motor capable of well over 800lbs/ft under 3000rpm for big trucks.
CAR & BIKE FINDER I can find cars and Harley Davidsons for people overseas and arrange shipping as a favor, but it is not my full time thing.
I can help you find cars over here and arrange shipping them to you. It is not my specialty, just a service I provide more as a favor not as a full time business. I do occasional send used engines overseas.
As I understand it there are restrictions on importing motor cycles into Oz. If you want a Harley and we find what you are looking for, I will dismantle it far enough for it to be legally classified as parts and ship it over to you.
I am not a big shop with hired sales people. I do it all myself so I recommend you write with any questions you have.
(No not my car, just tuned it a prepared it for shipping)
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Contact me to see what is available
