We should bear in mind that this comparison between preparing a salvage 4200 and rebuilding a 292 is expressed in Canadian dollars. As of this morning, the Canadian dollar is almost equal to the weakened US dollar, but that is a recent development. Until recently, the Canadian dollar was floating between 65 and 75 cents US. That should give us some perspective on these prices. Our Canadian Inliners who have been rebuilding engines for a while may have more to say.
We should also recognize that the 4200 is not built to be rebuilt; it is clearly intended to be a disposable module. "Forged pistons" and other "hot rod" modifications are going to be much more complicated and expensive. Modifying the computer chips and programming will require specialized knowledge that is not, exactly, "mechanical." We may applaud those brave enough to take on these engines, and we may admire the broad outlines of their design--but "souping them up" will require new skills and knowledge . . . and a lot more money, of whatever currency.
God's Peace to you.
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Inliner #1450
