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I want to buy a 1500 boxer block. Does anybody have a spair one they would like to get rid of?

Regards

Chris.

I may have one Chris. Let me check,over the weekend Lou

Thanks Loo.

Regards,

Chris?

Not got a 1500 but have a 1700 if it’s of use to you.

What ya gonna do with it ?????

Rsfruitbat

The last block I used had some rust in the bore. I removed most with the hone, but clearly not enough or I went too far. I have low compression on that cylinder.
I want a block I can transfer everything to without extra work.
It's for a Minari that I want as a track car.
The 1700 would be interesting in the future but I am not ready for that yet!

Chris

Thanks loo but I am not ready for a 1700 just yet.

Chris

Hi Chris. I’ve sent you a PM about a 1500 bottom end
Lou

Hope you find what you are after.
Worst case is you could get that bore sleeved?

Rsfruitbat

Explain? I assumed a full rebore and oversized pistons?

Chris.

If there are a good source of 1700 parts available, you could build the 1600cc screamer?

Most who did it, liked it, and i'm sure LouLou can probably explain it and supply it!

Funny you should mention that Shrew. I’m actually thinking of reworking the 1500 (1525) I built in to a 1600. It’ll actually be 1634 as the 1500 is 85mm (1 mm OS)

What mixture of parts = 1600 screamer? Sounds interesting.

Chris

87mm bore - 1700 pistons, - with a 1500 ( 67.2mm stroke ) crank, - the 145 / 146 1.6 boxer engines did it the other way, with 84mm bore and 72mm ( 1700 ) crank, - short stroke = revs !
If you still need a 1500 block I'm sure I will have one, - let me know if you do.
Cheers, John.

I get the 'screamer'. Interesting idea. I will stick with the 1500 for now.
John. I am still interested in a 1500 block if you have one?

Chris

pm sent Chris, thanks, John.

Bought from John at Justsuds.
Good price.
Thanks John.