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 Posted: 05-26-2011 11:31 pm
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 Another thing to consider.  You can purchase a 912 High Compression engine from Lotus Bits in the UK for $2600.00.  You would have shipping on top of that cost and the frame and oilpan would have to be modified.

This gets you the stroker crank, pistons, and the late model improved heads. Add a pair of Delorto 45's and an intake manifold at the same time for around $750.00 and save some on seperate shipping.

The math makes this attractive, but I have never gotten a firm quote on shipping for something like this.  I had a body kit shipped in from Korea once and that ran me over $600. I'm betting this might be a bit more due to the weight.

http://www.lotusbits.com/esprit_engine.html