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Originally Posted by copper14
the long block is 10k but what is the installed cost with the header etc?you sell motors for 15k to 18k but that doesn't seem like affordable racing to me.irs,out of business,seemed to have a better idea with STOCK ENGINES but didn't survive the ********.not looking for a debate just my opinion.cg
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The cost of headers, ignitions, oiling systems, brackets, fuel injections, etc don't change from series to series or engine to engine. Those costs are basically set. The only place you can save money is on the long block itself which is what Badger has done. Compare a new purpose built Scat or Bryant Midget crankshaft at $2800-$3200 vs a production based crank at $250-$300 for instance. Thats a savings but a $3,000 Engler fuel system is $3,000 whether you put it on a stock engine or a $60,000 Toyota.
You know one of the most impactful ways to cut engine costs? Learn how to build the engines yourself!! There are several top running Badger teams who build their own engines saving a substantial amount on labor. One of those teams spent $8,000 on his engine, built it himself and won a feature in 2019!