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Old 05-14-09, 02:26 PM
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Hey guys I was wanting to know where you gte guys got your gte's from. Im looking for a vvti gte 6speed motor set and want to see where you guys have gone and how the service from the importers were.

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If you want my opinion, I think its either hit or miss. These guys are not a car dealership and these guys have never owned these cars prior to pulling the motor sets. So you might get a crappy one or you might strike gold and get one in good condition and well worth the money. I don't know if there are any distributors in Hawaii but my suggestions for you would be to just go check it out before you buy.
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Thats the thing, there are none down here so im forced to look elese where
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Try calling Jhot. I don't know if they're importing engines anymore or if they could get the setup you want but they're really easy to work with and have decent prices.
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Anyone ever hear of gotjdm.com or jspecauto.com?

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Old 05-15-09, 04:58 PM
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don't use either of them... horror stories all over supraforums. Check venus auto, tigerjapanese, or, jhot.
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Thanks Durrr. Im also looking at zerolift autolab.
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don't use either of them... horror stories all over supraforums. Check venus auto, tigerjapanese, or, jhot.
I've heard a few horror stories from tigerjapanese, both on here and from someone who went to school with me. He really didn't want to admit it, but lets just say he paid more than he wanted to get the engine going.
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It looks like its gonna be a tie between zerolift and jdm-online.com. I might be able to get one through a shop here but Idk how much its gonna cost from them.
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Really try Jhot- I'm telling you dude. I've gotten a few motors through them and never had a single issue. They're in Augusta GA.
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thanks hyjaxx Ill give 'um a call monday.
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