Notices
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

Where did you get that?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 14, 2009 | 02:26 PM
  #1  
turbo7m's Avatar
turbo7m
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: hawaii
Default Where did you get that?

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.

Thanks,
Tyler
Reply
Old May 14, 2009 | 06:50 PM
  #2  
JspecSC3's Avatar
JspecSC3
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,908
Likes: 1
From: N/A
Default

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.
Reply
Old May 15, 2009 | 01:26 PM
  #3  
turbo7m's Avatar
turbo7m
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: hawaii
Default

Thats the thing, there are none down here so im forced to look elese where
Reply
Old May 15, 2009 | 01:45 PM
  #4  
hyjaxx's Avatar
hyjaxx
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default

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.
Reply
Old May 15, 2009 | 02:28 PM
  #5  
turbo7m's Avatar
turbo7m
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: hawaii
Default

Anyone ever hear of gotjdm.com or jspecauto.com?

Last edited by turbo7m; May 15, 2009 at 03:07 PM.
Reply
Old May 15, 2009 | 04:58 PM
  #6  
Durrr's Avatar
Durrr
Lead Lap
CL Folding 25,000
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 442
Likes: 0
From: GA
Default

don't use either of them... horror stories all over supraforums. Check venus auto, tigerjapanese, or, jhot.
Reply
Old May 15, 2009 | 06:02 PM
  #7  
turbo7m's Avatar
turbo7m
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: hawaii
Default

Thanks Durrr. Im also looking at zerolift autolab.
Reply
Old May 15, 2009 | 06:29 PM
  #8  
StiCk3's Avatar
StiCk3
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,892
Likes: 0
From: IN
Default

Originally Posted by Durrr
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.
Reply
Old May 15, 2009 | 09:57 PM
  #9  
turbo7m's Avatar
turbo7m
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: hawaii
Default

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.
Reply
Old May 16, 2009 | 07:11 AM
  #10  
hyjaxx's Avatar
hyjaxx
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default

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.
Reply
Old May 16, 2009 | 11:30 AM
  #11  
turbo7m's Avatar
turbo7m
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: hawaii
Default

thanks hyjaxx Ill give 'um a call monday.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kv1193
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
1
Feb 9, 2014 11:19 AM
shaka778
IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005)
1
May 26, 2012 06:00 AM
2jpowa
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
1
Mar 10, 2012 07:31 AM
Jay hall
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
1
Dec 20, 2010 12:20 AM
bad co
Automotive Care & Detailing
9
Feb 15, 2009 11:36 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:10 PM.