V8 Engines Exported Worldwide What Type Are You Looking For?
John Nijssen from Timaru
I have lived in California since 1981.
I did my apprenticeship in Christchurch becoming an automotive machinist tradesman in 1979.
I have been building and sending V8 engines to NZ and Australia since 2002.
In recent years I have been mostly sent out GM LS engines.
A few Gen 3 Hemis and Modular Fords.
I can also send other engine builders products.
I believe I can provide you with a better price than other engine suppliers.
An Engine Builder, Not A Salesman
Over the past forty-five years I have built many V8 engines from recon to exotic boosted and with EFI.
I can advise on an appropriate engine combination, or assembly the build you desire.
Custom engines can take months to build.
A crate engine is a "cookie-cutter" or repeat formula combination, nothing wrong with that, but I don't build such engines.
I can supply ATK crate engines.
You can buy Blueprint Engines in NZ, my price is less, but as I only make a couple of bucks on them, I don't promote them, but you can ask for a quote and compare to a local supplier.
I will talk engine tech all day long and never pressure you to buy anything.
You tell me what you want, and I make it happen.
Examples
Custom Builds
This is a 408 Chrysler engine with a Chevrolet Stack EFI system fitted.
I find and create solutions.
25 years of building wicked combinations.
Used Engines
Here is an example a used BBF racing engine dynoed at 880 HP that cost $22,000 US. I calmed it down for the street and supplied to NZ for $14,000US.
Supercharged
This is a 420CID small Block Chev with a 6-71 Supercharger.
For Sale: Banks Twin Turbocharged 420CID Small Block Chev
I built this motor for someone who changed his mind.
It comes with a 1000Hp rated ATI 4L85E transmission.
It would cost $60,000NZ in 2024
He is asking $40,000NZ for it.
The boost is adjustable. While it has not been tested, I estimate that at the lowest boost on pump gasoline, it might make over 650 HP. At max. boost, maybe 1050 HP.