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54 Engines for sale in 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.

Live Engines (54)

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Up for sale I have a complete Mazda JC Cosmo 20B 3 Rotor engine. I have all the parts except the sump pan and oil pick up. Also I no longer have the factory twin turbo setup but I do have a custom fabricated turbo manifold with wastegate flange. All plates are in great condition, no step wear or damage, 2 out of the 3 housings are in good condition, 2 out of the 3 rotors are in good condition. The rear rotor and rotor housing have some damage from an apex seal failure. The crank is in great c

Wattle Grove NSW, Australia
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Wanted MGB cylinder head from 1965 to 1968 car having casting number 12H1326. Must be in good to very good condition with no cracks. Could be bare or with valves fitted. Prefer Sydney so I can inspect before purchase but open to any options. May consider paying for owner getting crack testing done as part of purchase price.

Manly Vale NSW, Australia
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427ci LSX, twin turbo race engine. Was originally in jet sprint boat but just needs a water pump and some plumbing modifications to the dry sump to run in a car. Comes with Motec M150 ECU with antilag, GPS ect Dart LSnext Block Titanium crank and rods, Allpro heads with titanium valves (springs and inlets replaced recently as part of routine maintenance) billet dry sump and pump 75mm bullseye Steve Morris custom turbos Custom billet Steve Morris Intake, No expense spared to build the engine

Perth WA, Australia
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PRICE DROP!! Get your hands on an Aussie Car engine that will take you from the back of the grid to the front. Same specifications as Jack Boyds car that was ran third in last two events in 2025. Has all the go fast bits, you will not be disappointed. Have moved my car on and no longer require the engine, so give me a call and let's do a deal. $15000.00 or near offer.

Aldgate SA, Australia
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Mitsubishi 4B11T – Engine was built as a backup, no longer required (Never started) Full forged internals on stock crank, all items and work listed below. Have all invoices from work performed and parts purchased, machine work and assembly completed by reputable workshop. Cylinder Head – Kelford s2 Cams 214 Recondition cylinder head Remove and replace 16 valve guides Hone guides to suit valve Check and adjust valve spring tension Seat and shim clearance x16 Line bore cam caps Billet cam c

Keswick SA, Australia
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Popular Past Engines (511)

Suburu D4S engine and gear box
$2,000
2014

Suburu D4S engine and gear box

This complete D4S engine and gearbox is a 2012 model and came from a Toyota GT 86. It has done 21,000 k's and is in complete with engine, computer, clutch and gear box.

Bayswater Victoria, Australia
Reher Morrison 571ci Big Block
$26,000
2017

Reher Morrison 571ci Big Block

Reher Morrison 571ci Big Block Engine was Completely freshened 30 passes ago Comes Carbi to Pan Does NOT come with Headers Engine Made over 1070hp on engine dyno Can organise freight AUS wide at

Perth Western Australia, Australia
427ci chev 8.61 1/4 mile
$18,500
2011

427ci chev 8.61 1/4 mile

i am selling a 427ci small block chev. it runs on pump fuel and has run a best of 9.6 natural and 8.6 on gas. it consists of: dart little m block srp sump heavily modified eagle crank scat crank airie

hobart Tasmania, Australia
Ford roush yates 358ci D3 CUP
$26,000
2015

Ford roush yates 358ci D3 CUP

Ford roush yates 358ci D3 CUP engine $26,000 — Perth, Australia fully freshened by applied automotive CNC D3 heads matching D3 intake titanium valves and retainers new valve springs oiler rocker cove

maddington Western Australia, Australia
3.4L 2JZ HKS Stroker
$18,000
2014

3.4L 2JZ HKS Stroker

Complete 2JZ Race engine built by Powerhouse racing in the USA. Toyota 2JZ-GTE - HKS 3.4L Stroker Kit Peterson 5-stage Dry–Sump, HKS 3.4-Litre Stroker Kit, HKS Billet Crank, HKS Connecting Rods, HKS F

Perth Western Australia, Australia
570 BBC 950hp
$13,500
2014

570 BBC 950hp

Big M dart block, Scat crank and rods, JE pistons, Crower Cam and roller lifters, Milodon gear drive, moroso h/v oil pump, dart 360 heads, new stainless valves and triple springs, new retainers and co

Perth Western Australia, Australia
360 Roush Yates ASCS Motor
$38,000
2017

360 Roush Yates ASCS Motor

***PRICE REDUCTION*** Engine No. CE237 - Motor has only 3 race meeting since complete rebuild. - Brand new cnc Jones heads from the USA. - New JE pistons - New Magneto - Dyno’d at Maxwill Motors 3/

Darwin Northern Territory, Australia
Latemodel Engine For Sale
$15,000
2013

Latemodel Engine For Sale

fully rebuilt at applied autos 770hp at 6800rpm dynoed at c&r motorsport all new internals 13 degree all pro heads to much to list cost over 20g all good name parts eg : callies jessel oliver rods je

Perth Western Australia, Australia
Dog Ring 4+1 Doug Nash 5 speed
$3,500
2017

Dog Ring 4+1 Doug Nash 5 speed

Used for app 1500k(from full overhaul, dog rings etc) in a street car perfect cond. have receipt for all works carried out by Libertysgears. 26input/32output splines Going back to syncro type box. com

Victoria, Australia
sr20det and gearbox combo
$11,000
2014

sr20det and gearbox combo

everything form flywheel to tailshaft for sale built sr, forged pistons, hHbeem rods, Dalton sleeves, kelford cam and spring package. r33 gearbox, adaptor, clutch, tailshaft microtec lt10x rem ignitr

albury New South Wales, Australia