After receiving my first West Bend 510 from my friend Tim Womack, I was hooked. Over the next few years I grew my collection of vintage 2 Stroke engines and my knowledge of the West Bend lineup. I started collecting West Bend, Chrysler, US Marine, US820 and USMP820 engines in all of their sizes, from 5.0 cubic-inch, up to the 8.2 cubic-inch, and even some vintage parts to get even bigger CC numbers. As with most engines, they evolve over time. My goal was to continue the evolution of this piece of vintage Americana and go kart racing history, by bringing you the most up to date version of this classically designed 8.2ci 2-Cycle engine. I hope to achieve a mix of the vintage styling and a touch of some artistic liberties on occasion. A vintage design, but built and updated with modern technology.