4 Engines for sale in South Australia
Perhaps the single most important part of a race car is the engine. It is the heart of the car and provides the power that propels it down the track. The engine must be designed and tuned for a specific purpose, such as sprint racing or endurance racing. It must be able to produce a lot of power without breaking down.
There are many different types of engines used in racing cars. The most common type is the internal combustion engine, which uses a mixture of fuel and air to create power. Piston engines are the most highly developed and popular but rotary Wankel engines are also popular, being perhaps better suited to racing than road use.
Electric motors are becoming more common in racing as technology advances. We're not sure they can compete with the joy, theatre, and customizability of an ICE. However, improved battery technology has made them impossible to ignore in recent years, and in some forms of sprint racing, they're already gaining the upper hand.
No matter what engine is used, it must produce a lot of power while also achieving a degree of reliability and efficiency suitable for the style of racing. Power to weight is often more important than absolute power, so less can be more. Forced induction by turbos and superchargers is almost always superior assuming the additional fuel use and complexity can be managed.
Any engine must be properly tuned and maintained. A well-tuned engine will produce more power and be more reliable. It is important to have a qualified mechanic who can tune and maintain the engine. Even the most carefully built and maintained engine will fail eventually, requiring replacement parts and repairs.
If you're selling an engine in my105, be sure to list out all the parts that come with it, as well as any modifications or extra work that's been done. Customers need to know exactly what they're getting so there are no surprises later on.
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Ferrari 550 V12 Engine
Ferrari 550 Engine, all accessories, exhaust manifolds, complete intake setup, wiring loom, ECU's, Ignition Coils. Dry sump tank and braided lines. Alternator, power steering pump, AC compressor. C
Porsche Motor 356a Speedster
Porsche 356a Speedster motor 1957. Engine No. 65864. Motor essentials, crank case, crank shaft, fly wheel, cyclinder heads, con rods. Enough to re-build the most desireable of 356a motors. See page 10
SRE v6 echtec streetstock spec
Spencer race engines V6 Ecotec out of my VX Commodore only done 4 shows Last show Had fastest lap first and second heat put it off pole but done clutch at end of second heat Motor is all sealed from
Nascar R5/P7 Dodge Engines-357
Dodge R5/P7 Nascar Engines. roller cam, dry sumped, Tilton clutch with bellhousing, alternator, no Carby supplied but can be Dyno tuned with your carby. 100 Race Miles - Dyno 790hp @ 8500 $14,500 Fres
HEMI HEMI HEMI The real thing!
504 Cubic Inch Injected Hemi Engine. This engine is a survivor. No windows or saddles. It is complete except for rods and the usual rebuid gaskets etc. It has just been honed and is ready for assembly
427 Big Block
427 big block with a 10/71 magnesium blower mooneyham blower manifold merlin rectangular port heads crane roller rockers girdle & rev kit blower roller cam ross blower pistons carrillo con rods 4 bolt
526 KB Chev and Lenco 3500hp
528 DRCE KB Chev, 108% P.S.I supercharger,Keith Black aluminum Oldsmobile block,Brooks rods,Venolia pistons,Hogan manifold,DRC carbon fibre hat,Barnes 4 stage dry sump,Gor fuel system,Lenco box and Cr
MAXWILL ALLPRO 410
**NEW LISTING** ALLPRO 410, Ex DILLON ENGINE 2 5/8 Kinser black Injection, K&N carbon fiber air box, Ti Valves, WATERMAN 450 fuel pump,BROWN & MILLER black hoses, Comes with pill holder/ secodary/ hi
BAINES 372ci DOWN NOZZLE
Brodix -12, 15 degree CNC ported heads, Engler injection, JE Pistons, Carillo Rods, Crower Crank & Lifters, Haige Block, T&D Rockers, Isky springs. 400 Mains crank, 3.4 stroke. 1.1 6" Rods measures u
Holden 355 Stroker ChrisMilton
New Fully Rebuilt Holden 5ltr 355 Stroker Engine VN VP VR VS VT. Extensive work done. Engine built by Chris Milton Engine Development. Selling for well below cost. No longer required. No emails pleas
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