Where to find best deal on IO-360 M1B?

[Gash]

Hi guys,
I've been using the advanced search function trying to find an answer to this question, with no luck. So, at risk of asking something that may have already been discussed repeatedly (but I'm too dumb to find it), here goes:

Where should I be looking to find the best deal on an IO-360 M1B engine?

Some say that Vans has the best deal. Others have told me that local engine shops can build one up from parts even cheaper. I've visited the websites of engine companies who sponsor VAF, have searched classifieds, made phone calls around the country, etc. etc. After all of this, I'm not finding any one vendor that really stands out as having competitive pricing. I would welcome your ideas on this subject. Thanks very much!

[HSANTIBANEZ]

TMXIO-360, excelent service, contact Mahlon Russel.

[Rhino889]

Originally Posted by HSANTIBANEZ

TMXIO-360, excelent service, contact Mahlon Russel.

I've had my TMXIO for 6 months now. (current pricing)

I tried to spend more money... Mahlon suggested a configuration that best fit my mission profile. He suggested NOT having certain details that I was requesting. This made the engine significantly less then I had expected.

Apples to Apples I found prices to be pretty standard. When you try to give cash to someone and they push it back... I'll be going back to them for the next project

*I did shop around. I have only bought 1 aircraft engine in my life. I'm sure others have had great experiences with other great builders in this community. Just sharing my experience.

Regards,

Scott

[SmilingJack]

The best deal goes beyond $$$

Mahlon Russell gave me the best customer and technical support one could ask for!

And I asked a lot!

[RVG8tor]

I have had several questions after buying my engine and Mahlon has always answered my calls or emails. I can't say too much about everyone I have dealt with at Mattituck. Sometimes they will have a class where you get to watch and engine get built (not yours, it is a group class). If you get the chance I highly recommend going. Not sure but I don't think they have them more than once a year but as Mahlon.

I should get to fire my engine up this summer!!

[Gash]

Thanks everyone for the replies!

[Captain_John]

Yah... nothing to add except how Mahlon and all the guys at Mattituck go WAAAAAY above and beyond!

The shopping experience was truly the best!

Buy your engine from Mahlon!

You won't be disappointed.

CJ

[LettersFromFlyoverCountry]

Mattituck is where I got mine based almost exclusively on the recommendations of other RVers. Price was important, and -- yeah -- I'm a working stiff, but I didn't know anything about engines and Mahlon walked me through it and although I didn't need much builder support upon delivery, he was immediately available to answer the dumbest question or two I could throw at him.

Here's the setup I went with.

At this point, btw, you might consider waiting until Oshkosh to order. I think they give you something like a $500 break, usually.

[frankh]

Mahlon walks on water..And he pays me $50 every time I say this..

Frank

[Gash]

Bob Collins,
I enjoyed your blog post about your engine decision. That was a fun read! You really know how to write!