jdm engine importer feedback? (good, bad, ugly?)
#1
jdm engine importer feedback? (good, bad, ugly?)
I am planning on buying a motor but I heard some stories about shady companies and I wanted to get some feedback. I have been shopping for a 1jzgte with 5 speed, complete swap (soarer) the soarer part is important to me because I know the shifter is like 2-3 inches further back and will fit perfect in my car.
so after calling around I have found the following.
www.jdmracingmotors.com - 2475 shipped (60 day warranty)
www.japandoesticmotor.com - 2100 shipped (iffy on rep)
www.jdmtunersinc.com - 1750 + ? shipping (iffy on rep)
I called each one and they said they do have a "soarer" motor tranny complete swap with all the parts.
i also tried jarco and jhot but unfortunately they don't have any in stock and jarco isn't importing anymore. i would have felt comfortable buying from them too so I am at a bit of a loss.
so after calling around I have found the following.
www.jdmracingmotors.com - 2475 shipped (60 day warranty)
www.japandoesticmotor.com - 2100 shipped (iffy on rep)
www.jdmtunersinc.com - 1750 + ? shipping (iffy on rep)
I called each one and they said they do have a "soarer" motor tranny complete swap with all the parts.
i also tried jarco and jhot but unfortunately they don't have any in stock and jarco isn't importing anymore. i would have felt comfortable buying from them too so I am at a bit of a loss.
#4
Racer
dont go for any of those.
http://www.jhotimports.com/
http://www.jarcoinc.com/
thats your only options.. end of story.
http://www.jhotimports.com/
http://www.jarcoinc.com/
thats your only options.. end of story.
#6
"i also tried jarco and jhot but unfortunately they don't have any in stock and jarco isn't importing anymore. i would have felt comfortable buying from them too so I am at a bit of a loss."
like i said. I would love to go with jarco or jhot. but they don't have any inventory and they said it doesn't look like they will get anything in any time soon. sooooo. given I can't go with the best (from what i have read on these threads) what to do now?
that was basically in the original question
like i said. I would love to go with jarco or jhot. but they don't have any inventory and they said it doesn't look like they will get anything in any time soon. sooooo. given I can't go with the best (from what i have read on these threads) what to do now?
that was basically in the original question
#7
Racer
wait. Look local. I know I have one but it isnt for sale quite yet lol, since i need the trans and not the motor.
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check this picture out and tell me if this is a soarer or a supra (mk3)
#10
Lexus Champion
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looks messy
another one to stay away from is Tiger Japanese Auto. One memeber had a really bad experience and ended up selling his car and engine after the whole mess. Also a friend of mine with a MKIII 2JZ swap had his come from there with two shot turbos. He had to spend some extra dough for a single turbo conversion. also had a bunch of electrical issues that he finally has resolved. IMO stay away from them.
another one to stay away from is Tiger Japanese Auto. One memeber had a really bad experience and ended up selling his car and engine after the whole mess. Also a friend of mine with a MKIII 2JZ swap had his come from there with two shot turbos. He had to spend some extra dough for a single turbo conversion. also had a bunch of electrical issues that he finally has resolved. IMO stay away from them.
#13
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
Always go local.
I bought my 1jz from japan motor imports in canada, was a nightmare. They sent the engine after a month of me calling, with the wrong ECU, and gave me a refund after I yelled at them daily about it. Plugs for the ECU were also broken when I got it.
I'd never go for any online importers except Jhot or Jarco.
Always go local.
-Freddy
I bought my 1jz from japan motor imports in canada, was a nightmare. They sent the engine after a month of me calling, with the wrong ECU, and gave me a refund after I yelled at them daily about it. Plugs for the ECU were also broken when I got it.
I'd never go for any online importers except Jhot or Jarco.
Always go local.
-Freddy
#14
Lexus Champion
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thanks for that. these are the kinds of replies i am looking for. Oh check this out. www.jspecautosports.com/www.jdmracingmotors.com sent me an email and they told me they have a soarer motor / trans.
check this picture out and tell me if this is a soarer or a supra (mk3)
check this picture out and tell me if this is a soarer or a supra (mk3)
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