This has turned into a good topic! I’ve run into a new question. I was offered a used engine for $875 but it was not a complete package (missing clutch) used in the October NCMP 125 race only. When I mentioned to the seller that I could actually buy it cheaper new he responded that “built” engines make “a lot” more power (Baker Racing Engines in this case). I’ve seen that most of the shops offer a tuned engine for ~$100 more new, so that comes in around $1050-$1100 compared to just under $1k (all of these numbers being for a complete package).
Are these “built” engines worth it? Since I still haven’t found a decent deal used I was thinking of just picking up a new package but just “stock”. It would be cool to have something brand new for a change… Funny that now I’m looking it seems harder to find a used engine!
On the topic of budget (could probably make a whole new thread out of this) to make long story short I have 5 different motorsport things I do and LO206 is the one where I’m going to TRY and be a cheapskate. In all of the other activities I do I go all out and just throw it on the credit card (bad habits…). I’m attempting to make this the one thing where I just chill out and enjoy some “cheap-er” racing.