2300 Build on Horsepower TV

[biggy72]

Just an FYI, they are going to be building a 2300 on Horsepower TV this weekend on Spike. From their website it looks like Esslinger must be paying for it because the thing is chock full of Esslinger parts.

Here's a link to the website
http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes/HP2012-16

[Big E tech]

Just an FYI, they are going to be building a 2300 on Horsepower TV this weekend on Spike. From their website it looks like Esslinger must be paying for it because the thing is chock full of Esslinger parts.Here's a link to the websitehttp://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes/HP2012-16No, we didn't pay for it, but we did donate that engine to a great charity! It's an SVO headed 2700... I can't wait to actually see the footage!

[oldgoat2]

What would be the price tag on an engine like that

[Big E tech]

That exact engine is available for ~$14k with dyno time only. Carb to pan including header and ignition. It would normally go for $15-16k if you just called up and ordered one tomorrow!

[ultramax25]

Just happen to run across this thread! Mod guy here ,dont know the first thing about a 2300? Why so expensive? Half the parts and tech. Of a 13k-15k v8. Just wanting to know? Thanks

[return to dirt]

same reason it costs more to build a ford or dodge then a chevy, demand for the parts. toyota and nissan parts are even higher priced then fords. tech wise the v-8s are no higher tech then a 2.3. the engine build does seem excessive. the only class around my area that engine would be legal in is a 4cyl winged sprint class and it might be too big for that class.

olin