Hi Robert,
> I agree that the cost per unit is relatively low for a casting...
> but look at the numbers: if you made 500 cylinder heads at $325 ea.,
> that comes out to > $150k. That's a lot of dough!
The $325 mentioned was the selling cost to the distributors
(TRF,Moss,etc). The profit tothe head manufacter is already in that
figure.
>
> Second, you need to look at the other factors. They made many many
> Spitfires. It'll be a long time before all those parts are used
> up... a long time indeed. And a used Spitfire head costs what -
> $150?
True.
>
> Now, if you were talking about making a cross flow head like the
> LeMans Spitfires used.... but I'll bet you'd be very hard pressed to
> get enough people interested to cough up money and wait 6 months to
> a year to an unproven untested part... even though it would be a
> very kool part....
Cross flow is a distinct possibility.
As far as unproven or untested. This same company makes engine heads
for the major US automotive manufacters. I would think that gives
them a respectable track record.
>
> It'd be hard to justify the dollars involved...
That depends on what you're really looking for. The one think I don't
remember off hand is whether that was a head with valves or without.
I honestly don't know or else can't remember.
>
> I guess that's why some of the 'Mericun classics are so easy to
> restore. GM probably made more cars in a day than all TR triumphs
> were built in total (over a 30 year span too!). I have to admit
> that it is funny to go to a classic car show and have guys with a
> Camaro tell you haw rare their model is... "Yeah, this here Z28 is
> real rare - they made less than 10,000 on 1969."
I must admit that is rather strange!! I've had similiar experiences.
Brad (In Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (In "Teething" Mode right now)
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Slowly gathering the needed parts)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Frame painted, now suspension)
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