Re: Alternate Engines

[Glenn Merrell <gmerrel@domain.elided>]

Hello Kevin,

    You might want to steer clear of Dave Berquist who owns an original
engined Mark II Stag in California with over 230,000 miles on the odometer,
engine has never been apart, still runs and looks like new!  Although he
appreciates a good conversion, reliability discussions are a real touchy
issue with him, gets him all red faced...especially when you start talking
about "long term reliability..." while standing next to his 230,000+ mile
Stag....

Kevin Harrop wrote:

> One of Glenn's points is very well taken:  That an engine swap is not
> likely to be cheaper than a rebuild of the original.  Unless the
> original is totally wrecked.  Or, as in my case, a swap has already
> occoured.
>
> BUT:
>
> 1)  I have doubts about the long term. My Z engine is reputed to be
> bullet-proof.

Regards,
Glenn  Merrell

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