best place to buy JDM motors? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

rwtf · 10-28-2011, 01:41 AM

I'm thinking about getting a rb20, unsure of where to buy it from.
Ive heard great things about zerolift, and bad stuff about jdm online.

Any good places I should know about?

kevmeistah21 · 10-28-2011, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwtf

I'm thinking about getting a rb20, unsure of where to buy it from.
Ive heard great things about zerolift, and bad stuff about jdm online.

Any good places I should know about?

First, don't buy an rb20...
Second.... If you do, go with zerolift.

rwtf · 10-28-2011, 02:05 AM

Why not, my buddys got one in his coupe and I LOVE IT, and my friends sr black top sucks balws compaired to it.

jdmjap808 · 10-28-2011, 02:07 AM

+1 for zerolift! Thats where i got my SR. Best price i got to ship to hawaii

kevmeistah21 · 10-28-2011, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwtf

Why not, my buddys got one in his coupe and I LOVE IT, and my friends sr black top sucks balws compaired to it.

Haha I have the complete opposite story. My friend sold his RB to get an SR setup similar to mine.. Also, it's way easier to find parts for an SR compared to an RB. Again, that's just my personal experience. To each their own.

Ps. If you do decide on buying an RB, I have a 3 inch downpipe for sale, let me know if you want it! You're gonna need it

rwtf · 10-28-2011, 02:11 AM

true, how much?

and you cant say a sr sounds better than a rb!

is jdmtigerjapanese.com anygood? I thinking about getting a front clip....but idk

kevmeistah21 · 10-28-2011, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwtf

true, how much?

and you cant say a sr sounds better than a rb!

is jdmtigerjapanese.com anygood? I thinking about getting a front clip....but idk

Offer me a price, I'll consider anything!

That was the only thing I liked about an rb, the inline 6!

Never had any experience with that shop, but zerolift's an advertiser here and has many customers on this forum to back them up.

rwtf · 10-28-2011, 02:19 AM

I'll see what I can do.

also better torque curve. more weight, but EH. always wanted a rb powered 240

I might give them a call ,and i'll be calling up zerolift too.

The rb20 can use the stock 5spd drive shaft correct?

jdmjap808 · 10-28-2011, 02:56 AM

Ever looked into a 1jz or a RB25? Good power plants and fun as a mofo to drive/rid along in

rwtf · 10-28-2011, 03:03 AM

I hate the 1jz and 2jz,

and rb25 requires so much extra crap its retarded.

LOADING... · 10-28-2011, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmjap808

+1 for zerolift! Thats where i got my SR. Best price i got to ship to hawaii

i need to remember this!, glad to see another hawaii person got good deals.... shipping sucks to hawaii!!

Quail · 10-28-2011, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwtf

I hate the 1jz

But you prefer the rb20?!

sickstatus · 10-28-2011, 05:59 AM

Costco warehouse.

rastaman · 10-28-2011, 06:12 AM

I want to know too best bang for the buck sr

95_s14.5 · 10-28-2011, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwtf

true, how much?

and you cant say a sr sounds better than a rb!

is jdmtigerjapanese.com anygood? I thinking about getting a front clip....but idk

Don't order from these guys. we bought a 1jz from them and it was complete crap. Didn't have everything, wiring was hacked all to hell, and the motor needed to be fully rebuilt. We just bought a 1jz from zerolift and its great. I say zerolift for sure.

thefro526 · 10-28-2011, 06:43 AM

I'll just toss in another vote for Zerolift.

Buying an RB20 is stupid at best. Parts are hard to find, it's heavy and long compared to an SR and they're just weird.

Sound cool though, but so do RB25's and 1J's. Never really got the reason to swap an RB20 into anything.

anthonygrud · 10-28-2011, 06:54 AM

if you want just want a rb for the sound , get a 1j , they have great power stock and a lot more room to work with. They're also relativley cheap probably just as much as rb20's and you still need custom mounts and etc.. id go with a 1j. But go with zerolift for motors anyways.

STL240SXDRIFT · 10-28-2011, 07:15 AM

JDMHOOKUP.COM

Awesome prices, hand picked motors with vids of them running before they are pulled, best customer service, shipping anyware, lots of inventory, complete packages come with motor, tranny, ecu, etc..., he can get you anything from Japan.

Call Dewey (owner) he has a fresh pod arriving soon I think. redtops, blacktops, 1jz, 2jz, RB-anything,

4515 Towne Ct.
St. Peters, Mo 63304
Monday thru Friday 11am - 6pm
Weekends and after hours please call for an appointment: Dewey - (636) 866-5244

h815 240sx · 10-28-2011, 07:19 AM

zerolift autolab

DoobieS13 · 10-28-2011, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwtf

I hate the 1jz and 2jz,

and rb25 requires so much extra crap its retarded.

dmragecm · 10-28-2011, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwtf

I hate the 1jz and 2jz,

and rb25 requires so much extra crap its retarded.

That's like saying you hate blowjobs from hot beautiful women.

To stay on topic though, I've heard nothing but good things from elitejdm

sickstatus · 10-28-2011, 09:00 AM

+1 for zerolift

Got a s15sr shipped to my house for 2600.

Military discount. =]

thefro526 · 10-28-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmragecm

To stay on topic though, I've heard nothing but good things from elitejdm

EliteJDM is also pretty awesome. Nick is a great dude and driver.

Only thing is, I don't THINK he stocks RB20's very often. Usually he's pretty much an SR guy, but I have seen a few RB25's float through his warehouse.

zooopreme · 10-28-2011, 09:15 AM

Staying on topic, for Zerolift & EliteJDM, do they provide proof of compression tests or proof that the motor is in running condition? Or is it more of a "you give me the money, good luck" type of deals?

tricky_ab · 10-28-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickstatus

Costco warehouse.

brizanden · 10-28-2011, 09:54 AM

zerolift might throw u compression numbers im not sure, but they are boss local shop to me and the guys do good business and are very involved in the schassis community

dubbs. · 10-28-2011, 10:17 AM

I got an RB20 from Zerolift last winter. Cleanest one I've seen, and they supplied compression numbers. Great staff as well.

Granted, I live closer to Ohio than you do, but even with shipping it was dirt cheap.

Crondy · 10-28-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brizanden

zerolift might throw u compression numbers im not sure, but they are boss local shop to me and the guys do good business and are very involved in the schassis community

wtf where's their shop exactly?

ShakotanGazelle · 10-28-2011, 10:32 AM

JEI in VA is a pretty good place. Good deals too, ive bought a couple motors from them.

and whats wrong with RB20s? its just as hard to find 25 and 26 parts so its not that different. they also rev higher and get waayy better gas mileage
but if i were to go with a 1JZ, itd be a single turbo VVT-i one

just my .02

mkezzo16 · 10-28-2011, 10:36 AM

How do u hate a 1/2 jz unless u just had bad luck with one..and if you dont have high hp goals and rb20 is straight..i've driven my friends with an hks gt25 turbo its a great balance of power u can use the extra money u'll save from an rb25 or 2jz swap for some power upgrades..n +1 for zerolift

10-28-2011, 01:41 AM	#1
rwtf Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 32 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	best place to buy JDM motors? I'm thinking about getting a rb20, unsure of where to buy it from. Ive heard great things about zerolift, and bad stuff about jdm online. Any good places I should know about?

10-28-2011, 05:59 AM	#13
sickstatus Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 33 Posts: 1,539 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Costco warehouse. __________________ straights are for fast cars, corners are for fast drivers.

10-28-2011, 06:43 AM	#16
thefro526 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,813 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I'll just toss in another vote for Zerolift. Buying an RB20 is stupid at best. Parts are hard to find, it's heavy and long compared to an SR and they're just weird. Sound cool though, but so do RB25's and 1J's. Never really got the reason to swap an RB20 into anything. __________________ http://thefro526.wordpress.com/ Deto International

10-28-2011, 09:00 AM	#22
sickstatus Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 33 Posts: 1,539 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	+1 for zerolift Got a s15sr shipped to my house for 2600. Military discount. =] __________________ straights are for fast cars, corners are for fast drivers.

10-28-2011, 09:15 AM	#24
zooopreme Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,772 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	Staying on topic, for Zerolift & EliteJDM, do they provide proof of compression tests or proof that the motor is in running condition? Or is it more of a "you give me the money, good luck" type of deals? __________________ For Sale #1 \| For Sale #2

10-28-2011, 02:05 AM	#3
rwtf Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 32 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Why not, my buddys got one in his coupe and I LOVE IT, and my friends sr black top sucks balws compaired to it.

10-28-2011, 02:07 AM	#4
jdmjap808 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wailuku, Maui Hawaii Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+1 for zerolift! Thats where i got my SR. Best price i got to ship to hawaii

10-28-2011, 02:11 AM	#6
rwtf Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 32 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	true, how much? and you cant say a sr sounds better than a rb! is jdmtigerjapanese.com anygood? I thinking about getting a front clip....but idk

10-28-2011, 02:19 AM	#8
rwtf Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 32 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'll see what I can do. also better torque curve. more weight, but EH. always wanted a rb powered 240 I might give them a call ,and i'll be calling up zerolift too. The rb20 can use the stock 5spd drive shaft correct?

10-28-2011, 02:56 AM	#9
jdmjap808 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wailuku, Maui Hawaii Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ever looked into a 1jz or a RB25? Good power plants and fun as a mofo to drive/rid along in

10-28-2011, 03:03 AM	#10
rwtf Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 32 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I hate the 1jz and 2jz, and rb25 requires so much extra crap its retarded.

10-28-2011, 06:12 AM	#14
rastaman Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I want to know too best bang for the buck sr

10-28-2011, 06:54 AM	#17
anthonygrud Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: tampa , florida Age: 30 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	if you want just want a rb for the sound , get a 1j , they have great power stock and a lot more room to work with. They're also relativley cheap probably just as much as rb20's and you still need custom mounts and etc.. id go with a 1j. But go with zerolift for motors anyways.

10-28-2011, 07:15 AM	#18
STL240SXDRIFT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dance Floor Posts: 585 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	JDMHOOKUP.COM Awesome prices, hand picked motors with vids of them running before they are pulled, best customer service, shipping anyware, lots of inventory, complete packages come with motor, tranny, ecu, etc..., he can get you anything from Japan. Call Dewey (owner) he has a fresh pod arriving soon I think. redtops, blacktops, 1jz, 2jz, RB-anything, 4515 Towne Ct. St. Peters, Mo 63304 Monday thru Friday 11am - 6pm Weekends and after hours please call for an appointment: Dewey - (636) 866-5244

10-28-2011, 07:19 AM	#19
h815 240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 35 Posts: 347 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	zerolift autolab

10-28-2011, 09:54 AM	#26
brizanden Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: C-Bus, ohio Age: 35 Posts: 640 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	zerolift might throw u compression numbers im not sure, but they are boss local shop to me and the guys do good business and are very involved in the schassis community

10-28-2011, 10:17 AM	#27
dubbs. Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got an RB20 from Zerolift last winter. Cleanest one I've seen, and they supplied compression numbers. Great staff as well. Granted, I live closer to Ohio than you do, but even with shipping it was dirt cheap.

10-28-2011, 10:32 AM	#29
ShakotanGazelle Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 514 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	JEI in VA is a pretty good place. Good deals too, ive bought a couple motors from them. and whats wrong with RB20s? its just as hard to find 25 and 26 parts so its not that different. they also rev higher and get waayy better gas mileage but if i were to go with a 1JZ, itd be a single turbo VVT-i one just my .02

10-28-2011, 10:36 AM	#30
mkezzo16 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	How do u hate a 1/2 jz unless u just had bad luck with one..and if you dont have high hp goals and rb20 is straight..i've driven my friends with an hks gt25 turbo its a great balance of power u can use the extra money u'll save from an rb25 or 2jz swap for some power upgrades..n +1 for zerolift