Importing an engine.

[Don Mega]

22 minutes ago, transam said:

 

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[transam]

1 minute ago, Don Mega said:

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Long block crate engine that another was trying to post.....

 

[canthai55]

SAR 1005 - 2100HP 1550 lbs/ft

https://www.sonnysracingengines.com/engines/drag-racing-engines/sar-1005-2100-hp

 

Edited August 25, 2019 by canthai55

[Don Mega]

9 minutes ago, canthai55 said:

SAR 1005 - 2100HP 1550 lbs/ft

https://www.sonnysracingengines.com/engines/drag-racing-engines/sar-1005-2100-hp

 

 

Nice engines but not really suited to my application.

[Machz69x]

On 8/25/2019 at 6:30 PM, Don Mega said:

Nice engines but not really suited to my application.

So what ever came of this? can you bring in a crate motor or not? 

 

Thanks

[Don Mega]

2 minutes ago, Machz69x said:

So what ever came of this? can you bring in a crate motor or not? 

 

Thanks

Still sitting as an idea in the back of my mind.

[elephantwithtrexarms]

I have a built motor I also want to import. SeaFlight said they don't handle paperwork. Anyone know of a company that can?

[liddelljohn]

Import duty on spares or parts is normally 35%,, at customs ,, the problem comes if they  actually check the true value of the item ,,  if your brand new crate motor is $10,000  and they suss that out your in for $ $3500 duty

 

but thai customs often tack on handling , storage and other charges ,, which if you argue the cost can turn into ransom  charges ,, ,, my experience is that  4 out of 5 imports  go smoothly and fairly   and the other one is either a ripoff or a total loss

[ireckonso]

A 454 would be cool to have here, although I would go through a lot of tires.

Edited January 16, 2020 by ireckonso
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[rech]

What if I import an engine to change the one in a car already registered here in Thailand ? Nobody will ever know ? or can i have problems with insurance ? thank you.

[johng]

5 minutes ago, rech said:

Nobody will ever know ? or can i have problems with insurance ? thank you.

They check the numbers when you go for the yearly road "worthynes"  test..so yes you would then have problems paying road tax  but insurance may still pay out ?  and you may still be able to find some "dodgy"  testing centres.

[DaRoadrunner]

2 hours ago, rech said:

What if I import an engine to change the one in a car already registered here in Thailand ? Nobody will ever know ? or can i have problems with insurance ? thank you.

If you swap the engine you will need a receipt showing where you purchased it, with the engine number written on it. Show this to DLT and all is well.

 

The big question here is, how are you going to get it through Customs?

Edited January 16, 2020 by DaRoadrunner

[rech]

22 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said:

If you swap the engine you will need a receipt showing where you purchased it, with the engine number written on it. Show this to DLT and all is well.

 

The big question here is, how are you going to get it through Customs?

 

 

Someone importing containers of EU furniture...

 

 

 

[Don Mega]

32 minutes ago, rech said:

 

 

Someone importing containers of EU furniture...

 

 

 

Hahahahahaha, please let us know how that works out for ya !!

Edited January 17, 2020 by Don Mega

[DaRoadrunner]

5 hours ago, rech said:

Someone importing containers of EU furniture...

I hear they now have X Ray scanners checking containers.

[digbeth]

get them while you can, they already banned importation of 2nd hand cars as of the end of last year, parts including engine could only be next 

[Isaanbiker]

On 1/17/2020 at 11:03 PM, DaRoadrunner said:

I hear they now have X Ray scanners checking containers.

A car engine looks pretty much like a mirror, innit? 

 

  Not even talking about the weight now. 

 

If the engine makes it through, there's no problem at all to put it in your car.

 

They never checked my engine number in 17 years.

 

If you're clever, go to a place with this sign and let them do the checks.

 

They usually check the engine number at the LTD. 

 

They never look for the engine number at these little places. 

 

 

Edited January 19, 2020 by Isaanbiker
Mr. Benz who never had one.

[rvaviator]

On 1/17/2020 at 7:04 PM, Don Mega said:

Hahahahahaha, please let us know how that works out for ya !!

Be creative .... ????