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Brand new
Crate engines NZ
Brand new crate engines delivered to your door anywhere in New Zealand. Never rebuilds. Prices are in NZD excluding GST; NZ Customs collects GST and entry fees when the engine arrives. Shop by vehicle or engine code.
- Delivered NZ-wide, fully insured
- 1-year warranty included
- No exchange required
- Prices in NZD, excluding GST
Engines for Sale
Know what you're buying
New vs reconditioned crate engines
Plenty of engines sold into New Zealand are old, patched motors with new seals, called "remanufactured". Here's the honest difference with a brand new crate engine.
What we sell
Brand new crate engine
Built from new components only, to OEM+ specification, with the known factory weak points engineered out.
- Forged steel crankshaft, upgraded pistons, improved oil galleries
- Zero kilometres — no unknown history, no wear
- Hot tested with QR video proof on every engine
- Heat tabs fitted for transparent warranty coverage
- 1-year warranty standard, 2–3 year Platinum available
- No exchange required — keep your old engine
The old way
Reconditioned / used
A worn core with new seals and gaskets — the internals, and the history, are whatever they are.
- Unknown kilometres, service history and prior abuse
- Original worn internals retained under new gaskets
- Rarely tested before sale — you're the test
- Core charges and exchange units required
- Typical warranty: 3 months, if any
- Early failures inherit the old engine's problems
Built properly
What's inside every crate engine
Every crate engine is built to OEM+ specification and quality tested before it leaves our warehouse.
Forged crankshaft
High-strength steel crankshafts with precision tolerances for durability and smooth operation.
Upgraded pistons
Common OEM piston and head cracking issues resolved with improved materials.
Improved oil galleries
Redesigned oiling to eliminate the starvation issues that kill factory motors.
Hot tested
Every engine run-tested before dispatch, with QR-linked video proof of your unit.
Heat tabs fitted
Calibrated heat tabs keep warranty coverage transparent for you and for us.
QR traceability
Every engine carries a QR code for full build and dispatch traceability.
Crated & insured
Packed for heavy freight and shipped fully insured to New Zealand, tracked all the way.
Direct fitment
Built to match your engine code — no modifications, no guessing part numbers.
Why choose us
Simple policies. Real support.
Australian owned since 2017, with management roots in engines since 2007. Call and you'll speak to someone who knows engines.
1 year warranty
Every engine includes a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing and assembly faults — with 2 and 3-year Platinum coverage available at checkout.
Delivered to NZ, fully insured
Crated for heavy freight and shipped fully insured and tracked to your door or workshop. Prices are in NZD excluding GST; NZ Customs collects GST and entry fees on arrival.
No exchange required
Keep your old engine — no core charges, no exchange units. We help confirm fitment before you buy.
Still deciding
Common questions
Not sure which engine fits? Send us your VIN or engine code and we'll confirm fitment before you pay.
Do you ship crate engines to New Zealand?
Yes. Every engine is crated for heavy freight and shipped fully insured from our warehouse to your door or workshop anywhere in New Zealand, with tracking on every order.
Will I pay GST or customs fees on delivery?
Yes. Prices are in NZD excluding GST. When the engine arrives, NZ Customs collects 15% GST plus an import entry transaction fee and biosecurity levy (around NZ$172 combined) before it is released. Engines are duty-free. You pay those charges directly to Customs, not to us.
What's the difference between new and reconditioned?
A reconditioned engine is a worn core with new seals and gaskets — the internals and history are unknown. Our engines are built from new components only: forged crankshaft, upgraded pistons, improved oil galleries, zero kilometres.
How does the warranty work?
Every engine includes a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing and assembly faults, with 2 and 3-year Platinum coverage available at checkout. Installation by a qualified mechanic with a tax invoice is required to activate cover.
Do I need to send my old engine back?
No. There are no core charges and no exchange units — keep or sell your old engine.
Which engine do I need?
Shop by make and model or match your engine code directly. If you're unsure, send us your VIN and we'll confirm fitment before you order.
Fitment check
Get it right the first time.
Send us your VIN or engine code and our team will confirm the exact engine for your vehicle — before you pay.