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WuShu · 07-06-2001, 12:18 PM

Hey this is sorta like a carry over posting from another discussion.

Where did you guys get your engines and please write what your overall experience was? Was the engine missing parts? did it blow up when you started it? Worn, bad engine? Oh also list the engine you got.

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5gen-hybrid · 07-07-2001, 10:13 PM

got my engine from garage kwai and it was blown they wouldn't do shit for me. so DO NOT buy an engine from then the'll rip you off.a buddy of mine also got one from them at the same time and he is still having problems w/it

martilafox · 07-07-2001, 10:30 PM

ditto on garage kwai...they're a bunch of whores . . .

raene · 07-07-2001, 10:35 PM

Redshift is where I got mine. Overall experience was pretty good I guess. The guys are all VERY helpful to the point that they actually dropped off the motor, mounts, etc at my house since they missed the pickup date. On the downside they can be slow getting parts in and you have to kind of harass them to keep their attention.

Oh yeah, the engine, I forgot. It was guaranteed to have less than 100,000 miles on it, it was compression-tested (guaranteed) and steam-cleaned before I ever saw it (without my asking), and it had a seven-day startup guarantee.

[Modified by raeneshadow, 11:36 PM 7/7/2001]

98Psi ITR · 07-08-2001, 08:08 AM

We've ordered prolly about 9 engines from Watanabe. No problems.

dogpile5 · 07-08-2001, 06:29 PM

japan direct out of Raleigh, NC is very reliable! i would recommend them to anyone on the east coast!

acurism · 07-08-2001, 07:19 PM

i got mine from loc of b17a.com!!

5gen-hybrid · 07-08-2001, 09:09 PM

what was wrong with your engine that you got from garage kwai?

91sifreak · 07-09-2001, 05:44 AM

So far I have bought 3 b16a's form this guy alan at Japan Direct, http://www.hondaengine.com, anyway, Twoo of the engine were perfect and had the S1 trannies on them, then the third had a broken TPS but that was all and it had the YS1 tranny so thats the one I put in. But he offer start up warranty and a six month running warranty. THey also ship to your door

TypeR0207 · 07-09-2001, 06:19 AM

Link didn't work.

I've been looking at Nippon motors since they are the cheapest I've found. Plus I already bought the computer, so I can just order the engine and tranny from them.

Kalokohan · 07-09-2001, 09:03 AM

Got my 2000 USDM B18C1 engine from http://www.ImportAutoSalvage.com, spoke with Larry who packages all the swaps. He was professional. I sent him the check and two weeks later, I got the engine, everything I needed to make the swap happen and even some misc. parts from a Mitsubishi, and a set of lug nuts. I love the engine, the best part is that it only has 10K miles on it.

91sifreak · 07-09-2001, 10:41 AM

oops put a comma at the end, so it's http://www.hondaengine.com sorry bout that.....

Liltrix · 07-10-2001, 12:49 PM

Who is Kwai? They seem like thieves

naturalhoosier · 07-10-2001, 03:32 PM

I got mine at Nippon. Not bad customer service, but the distributer cap was busted, what could I do?! But atleast i got the downpipe. My buddy got his there and tehre wasn't even a downpipe.

Big James · 07-13-2001, 02:03 AM

I got my engine from http://www.importautosalvage.com I know about 15 people who have done the same. The shop I use, deals with him all of the time. the company is great. I can not praise them enough. Although it sometimes took a little longer than expected to get my needed parts, they were always more than happy to help out. When my motor came in and the valve cover was cracked, Larry sent me a new one right away. When I needed a different ECU to run, Larry sent one to HASport for me to be reprogramed. When I had any question regarding anything, he would always help or point me in the direction to get the correct answer.

While I am singing praises, let me also praise HASport. No, they do not get motors, but Joe was probably the most helpful person I have run in to in the industry.

gsober · 07-13-2001, 08:55 AM

got mine at http://www.jeimportperformance.com no problems at all. the car runs great.

nerdish · 07-13-2001, 09:10 AM

How much have you guys been paying for a new engine w/ the misc. parts? And how many miles were on them?

Big James · 07-13-2001, 09:40 AM

Quote:

How much have you guys been paying for a new engine w/ the misc. parts? And how many miles were on them?

My H22A4 was from a 97 Lude. It had 33,000 miles on it. I came with all the hoses and lines capped off and not cut, wiring harness, exhaust manifold all the way to the cat, and an ECU. Well, since we were keeping the car OBD1, the ECU would not work, and they supplied me with a replacement. The cost was $1,500.

gsober · 07-13-2001, 09:44 AM

motor was 1300 plus 350 for the chipped ecu. i also had to get a new exhaust because my original one was falling off. it is not cheap but well worth it.

Kalokohan · 07-13-2001, 09:48 AM

I paid 4K for a 2000 B18C1 with 9K miles on it. It's pretty high but I have no regrets. The motor runs great and I clock 13.5 1/4 mile times all day.

Balrog · 07-13-2001, 03:35 PM

Sohfast is great, but he uses importautosalvage if your on the east coast. no big deal since the both rock.

newspeedR · 07-20-2001, 05:58 AM

did anyone ever use http://www.jdm1.com???

Suprdave · 07-20-2001, 06:55 AM

I BOUGHT MY MOTOR FROM THERE...Total Nightmare...

Warren Chang is a Crook and don't waste your money dealing with him.

Suprdave

Halo · 07-22-2001, 04:33 PM

sohfast.com

5gen-hybrid · 07-22-2001, 08:59 PM

garage kwai is a engine importer in ill. they advertise or used to in super street. and yes they are a bunch of thieves

07-07-2001, 10:13 PM	#2
5gen-hybrid New User My Garage Join Date: May 2001 Location: washington, usa Posts: 253	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (HondaCRX) got my engine from garage kwai and it was blown they wouldn't do shit for me. so DO NOT buy an engine from then the'll rip you off.a buddy of mine also got one from them at the same time and he is still having problems w/it __________________ http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/h-emblem4.gif 94 civic coupe w/a turbo'd sir2......99 dodge durango 5.9ltr slt

07-07-2001, 10:30 PM	#3
martilafox New User My Garage Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: chicago, il, usa Posts: 147	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (hybridxcivic) ditto on garage kwai...they're a bunch of whores . . .

07-07-2001, 10:35 PM	#4
raene Member My Garage Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 4,198	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (HondaCRX) Redshift is where I got mine. Overall experience was pretty good I guess. The guys are all VERY helpful to the point that they actually dropped off the motor, mounts, etc at my house since they missed the pickup date. On the downside they can be slow getting parts in and you have to kind of harass them to keep their attention. Oh yeah, the engine, I forgot. It was guaranteed to have less than 100,000 miles on it, it was compression-tested (guaranteed) and steam-cleaned before I ever saw it (without my asking), and it had a seven-day startup guarantee. [Modified by raeneshadow, 11:36 PM 7/7/2001] __________________ Ghetto Garage Racing. 10.909 @ 135.31 in days past... CRX has been through a lot of phases since purchase in '97.

07-08-2001, 08:08 AM	#5
98Psi ITR New User My Garage Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 816	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (raeneshadow) We've ordered prolly about 9 engines from Watanabe. No problems.

07-08-2001, 06:29 PM	#6
dogpile5 Junior Member My Garage Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 544	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (98Psi ITR) japan direct out of Raleigh, NC is very reliable! i would recommend them to anyone on the east coast! __________________ ~Justin 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 1995 Honda Civic EX Coupe 2001 Lexus IS300

07-08-2001, 07:19 PM	#7
acurism New User My Garage Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 63	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (HondaCRX) i got mine from loc of b17a.com!! __________________ 90 teg w/B18C and other goodies!

07-08-2001, 09:09 PM	#8
5gen-hybrid New User My Garage Join Date: May 2001 Location: washington, usa Posts: 253	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (martilafox) what was wrong with your engine that you got from garage kwai? __________________ http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/h-emblem4.gif 94 civic coupe w/a turbo'd sir2......99 dodge durango 5.9ltr slt

07-09-2001, 05:44 AM	#9
91sifreak New User My Garage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 321	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (HondaCRX) So far I have bought 3 b16a's form this guy alan at Japan Direct, http://www.hondaengine.com, anyway, Twoo of the engine were perfect and had the S1 trannies on them, then the third had a broken TPS but that was all and it had the YS1 tranny so thats the one I put in. But he offer start up warranty and a six month running warranty. THey also ship to your door __________________ 91 Civic Si w/ B16a swap, ITR Intake manifold w/ portmatched throttlebody, 2000 Civic Si AEM CAI, AEM Feul Rail, CTR Intake cam, 2.5" cat back exhaust, Tokico Blues on Neuspeed springs, Neuspeed Front strut bar, DCSport rear lower and rear upper strut bars.

07-09-2001, 06:19 AM	#10
TypeR0207 Member My Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Somewhere, MD, In The USA Posts: 1,526	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (91sifreak) Link didn't work. I've been looking at Nippon motors since they are the cheapest I've found. Plus I already bought the computer, so I can just order the engine and tranny from them. __________________ '99 Prelude base 5-spd. AEM short ram, Buddy Club Pro Spec exhaust, DC Sports knock-off Megan 4-2-1 installed. Go N/A, or don't go at all ........

07-09-2001, 09:03 AM	#11
Kalokohan New User My Garage Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 703 Posts: 3,084	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (TypeR0207) Got my 2000 USDM B18C1 engine from http://www.ImportAutoSalvage.com, spoke with Larry who packages all the swaps. He was professional. I sent him the check and two weeks later, I got the engine, everything I needed to make the swap happen and even some misc. parts from a Mitsubishi, and a set of lug nuts. I love the engine, the best part is that it only has 10K miles on it. __________________ 87 Prelude Si under construction.

07-09-2001, 10:41 AM	#12
91sifreak New User My Garage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 321	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (Unleashed5GHBGS-R) oops put a comma at the end, so it's http://www.hondaengine.com sorry bout that..... __________________ 91 Civic Si w/ B16a swap, ITR Intake manifold w/ portmatched throttlebody, 2000 Civic Si AEM CAI, AEM Feul Rail, CTR Intake cam, 2.5" cat back exhaust, Tokico Blues on Neuspeed springs, Neuspeed Front strut bar, DCSport rear lower and rear upper strut bars.

07-10-2001, 12:49 PM	#13
Liltrix New User My Garage Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: NY, USA Posts: 581	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (hybridxcivic) Who is Kwai? They seem like thieves __________________ Boost Is Beautiful!!!

07-10-2001, 03:32 PM	#14
naturalhoosier New User My Garage Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 35	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (HondaCRX) I got mine at Nippon. Not bad customer service, but the distributer cap was busted, what could I do?! But atleast i got the downpipe. My buddy got his there and tehre wasn't even a downpipe.

07-13-2001, 02:03 AM	#15
Big James New User My Garage Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: nowhere,, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,020	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (HondaCRX) I got my engine from http://www.importautosalvage.com I know about 15 people who have done the same. The shop I use, deals with him all of the time. the company is great. I can not praise them enough. Although it sometimes took a little longer than expected to get my needed parts, they were always more than happy to help out. When my motor came in and the valve cover was cracked, Larry sent me a new one right away. When I needed a different ECU to run, Larry sent one to HASport for me to be reprogramed. When I had any question regarding anything, he would always help or point me in the direction to get the correct answer. While I am singing praises, let me also praise HASport. No, they do not get motors, but Joe was probably the most helpful person I have run in to in the industry. __________________ What are you looking at? Official Newbie Shaver

07-13-2001, 08:55 AM	#16
gsober Member My Garage Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: PA Posts: 1,645	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (HondaCRX) got mine at http://www.jeimportperformance.com no problems at all. the car runs great. __________________ gsober 98 CW ITR #890 (sold) 03 FX35 92 civic sedan Koni Shocks

07-13-2001, 09:10 AM	#17
nerdish New User My Garage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Morningwood Posts: 2,016	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (gsober) How much have you guys been paying for a new engine w/ the misc. parts? And how many miles were on them?

07-13-2001, 09:44 AM	#19
gsober Member My Garage Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: PA Posts: 1,645	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (nerdish) motor was 1300 plus 350 for the chipped ecu. i also had to get a new exhaust because my original one was falling off. it is not cheap but well worth it. __________________ gsober 98 CW ITR #890 (sold) 03 FX35 92 civic sedan Koni Shocks

07-13-2001, 09:48 AM	#20
Kalokohan New User My Garage Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 703 Posts: 3,084	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (gsober) I paid 4K for a 2000 B18C1 with 9K miles on it. It's pretty high but I have no regrets. The motor runs great and I clock 13.5 1/4 mile times all day. __________________ 87 Prelude Si under construction.

07-13-2001, 03:35 PM	#21
Balrog New User My Garage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: bridge at khazud dum Posts: 110	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (Unleashed5GHBGS-R) Sohfast is great, but he uses importautosalvage if your on the east coast. no big deal since the both rock. __________________ when i stepped onto the shores of normandy, i had never so much wanted there to be a god...and at that same moment, i was never so sure that there wasnt one.

07-20-2001, 05:58 AM	#22
newspeedR Junior Member My Garage Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pickaplace, NY Posts: 940	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (Balrog) did anyone ever use http://www.jdm1.com??? __________________ 97 lsR...

07-20-2001, 06:55 AM	#23
Suprdave New User My Garage Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South Beach and Chicago, FL, USA Posts: 6,188	DONT BUY FROM VTECH SPORTS in MADISON, WISCONSIN I BOUGHT MY MOTOR FROM THERE...Total Nightmare... Warren Chang is a Crook and don't waste your money dealing with him. Suprdave __________________ Yes, I moved to Miami Please don't bother me unless I already know you and I've deemed you a non-douche. Email is the only way to contact me: dave@whipfactory.com

07-22-2001, 04:33 PM	#24
Halo New User My Garage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: All Motor, CA, USA Posts: 4,288	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (hybridxcivic) sohfast.com __________________ -So Simple It's Complicated

07-22-2001, 08:59 PM	#25
5gen-hybrid New User My Garage Join Date: May 2001 Location: washington, usa Posts: 253	Re: Where did you get your engine? Overall experience with company? (Liltrix) garage kwai is a engine importer in ill. they advertise or used to in super street. and yes they are a bunch of thieves __________________ http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/h-emblem4.gif 94 civic coupe w/a turbo'd sir2......99 dodge durango 5.9ltr slt

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