F8B from china?

[Arctic Alto]

Hi all,

Has anyone seen this?

http://cdtianmalois.en.ec21.com/F8B_Aut ... 97244.html

Is this the same, as the F8B's here in Aus?

Also would it be worth importing one of these?

Cheers
Craig

[toy550]

What sort of price are they asking? (incl. shipping)
Do you know if it comes with computer and loom?
It looks the same as the suzuki f8b, i suppose it should bolt in.

[Brayden]

From what I have read, these Chinese motors are reversed-engineered from their Japanese counterparts. If they are anything like the Chinese imitation Garrett turbos then I wouldn't trust them for high performance applications - but as a replacement for a tired F8B/F5A I reckon they'd be great. This is assuming the price is reasonable.

The F8B engine is popping up in all sorts of Chinese-built farm machinery and off-road buggies. I was at a field day last weekend and there was a four-wheel farm buggy thing that had a carby F8B under the seats which looked like it had come straight out of a Suzuki. The only difference was that the tappet cover didn't have Suzuki stamped on it. I'll post up some pics of it.

[gadj]

I have sent them an inquiry. Don't expect a suitable reply as they appear to be targeting vehicle manufacturers. We should have their reply by 12/11/09.

[holk]

Craig,

if you find out how much they are with shipping, let us know

[Arctic Alto]

I have sent them an inquiry aswell,
but as Gadj said,
i dont think there will be a prompt reply.

[me217]

i sent them an enquiry to. if there any good we should do a group buy

[Karu]

I sent one about a year ago inquiring about prices for the F10A. I only seemed to go on some unexplainable email listing and they took ages to do that. But I do wish you all more success than I had.

[gadj]

Hindsight always being 20/20 - we should have sent around a survey to find the entire networks needs. Then a representative would have a better case to show that we are serious.
Once again this company appears to be targeting vehicle production companies for bulk orders

[Karu]

I made up a company name for the obvious reason.

[Brokenshire]

I work for a company called 'Floor Torque'

I drop the crappy slogan about flooring materials, equipment and supplies and send email / faxes everywhere. We've even got the loading with forklift for cheaper freight.

Has worked well in the past.

[Arctic Alto]

Guessing no-one has had any replies yet.

I reckon we prob wont get a reply

Also, how much do you think it would cost for a alto wreck with a F8B? i saw one the other week, but i didnt ask how much. just wanted to get a rough idea before i ask him next time.

Cheers
Craig

[Brayden]

Not much. I bought a running '96 Swift Cino with A/C for $150 earlier this year.

[pony-tail]

Also, how much do you think it would cost for a alto wreck with a F8B?

$250
I have one for sale - but brissie only sorry

[ToranaGuy]

They are 4-troke engines lol!

I guess in a year or so we will start to hear if those bugges & so on with the chinese engines have lasted at all.

Cheers

ToranaGuy