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na12uto · 01-29-2012, 02:50 PM

I am in need of a sr long block, i know if i get it from ebay it will be a full motor and transmission which i don't need. But if needed ill get a full motor set up again and use the other stuff for extra parts

240drifter1 · 01-29-2012, 02:52 PM

Zerolift.
msg.

SupaDoopa · 01-29-2012, 03:18 PM

Look for a local importer on a motor and go check the motor out personally. I heard bad things about every single importer - including the Zerolift company that has ATROCIOUS feedback - so I went and personally check it over. Compression tests, checked the harnesses, etc. Don't trust the internet. And why don't you check the 'For Sale' threads? There are usually a shit load of them for sale. You know exactly what you're getting, too.

s13 @ fullboost · 01-29-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240drifter1

Zerolift.
msg.

yeah Zerolift is legit I would also recommend getting shits from them!

89JDM240sx · 01-29-2012, 03:21 PM

Go through a local place or the forum...

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-29-2012, 05:22 PM

Since your in Fresno, drive your ass to Sacramento or LA and pick an engine up. I used to go to Venus-Auto in Sacramento for my engine needs.

na12uto · 01-30-2012, 01:12 AM

i was thinking venus since thats where my friend gets them for his se-r but never will i get them privately owned since ive been fucked over twice now with them having bad internals. I just really dont want ot keep motor hunting cause even the ka i picked up had stripped caps on the cams

na12uto · 02-12-2012, 10:57 AM

Alright so i decided to go with pit garage for my swap

Hoffman5982 · 02-12-2012, 10:59 AM

I just ordered from JDM Engine Corp and am more than happy with my purchase. They answered all of my questions, provide compression test videos, and package their motors very well for shipping.

240drifter1 · 02-12-2012, 11:01 AM

Have you got it in and running yet? Ive heard alot of not so pleasent things about them.

Hoffman5982 · 02-12-2012, 11:18 AM

Me? Yeah, Got it in day before yesterday and it's running like a dream. I also bought an s14 sr with an auto tranny so it was probably treated a lot better(put my 5spd on it). I bought my other s14 sr from JDMOnline and it never ran right. I highly recommend buying one that was an auto though if you can. You might spend a little more for a tranny, clutch, and flywheel, but it's more than worth it

omgRWDgoodness! · 02-12-2012, 11:20 AM

↑ I'm surprised that place is still in business. Somebody even uploaded a video on YouTube about an SR he got from there with really bad knock.

Hoffman5982 · 02-12-2012, 11:39 AM

Really? Well maybe I got lucky. Every other SR I saw had some form of aftermarket part on it which I was trying to avoid.

240drifter1 · 02-12-2012, 11:42 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Chay G · 02-12-2012, 12:00 PM

i have bought two engines from naganousa, they came with more parts that advertised

jacobzking · 02-12-2012, 12:39 PM

I just bought my engine from JDM Engines Corp and it was a BADASS deal. $1799 for a high and even compression blacktop s13 sr20det. I got lucky and got nismo 555s, s15 bb turbo, HPI ceramic coated manifold, turbo outlet, silk road racing clutch, z32 maf, tomei cams, metal head gasket and a really well tuned ECU.

The guy at JDM was super nice and the engine runs like a dream!

jacobzking · 02-12-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

I just ordered from JDM Engine Corp and am more than happy with my purchase. They answered all of my questions, provide compression test videos, and package their motors very well for shipping.

did you get that redtop with the tubular manifold? if so, i saw it in person and it looked really clean.

Corbic · 02-12-2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240drifter1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

And how would JDM Engine corp know that engine had a knock?

240drifter1 · 02-12-2012, 12:47 PM

Im not saying they did. Hell, I bought an RB20 from a shop here on the east coast, clogged injectors, blown turbo, and there was some more stuff wrong but cant exactly remember, as it was over a year ago.

If I get any more motors im getting a front clip and seeing them run first. lol

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-12-2012, 01:37 PM

When are people gonna realize that most engines left behind in Japan are shit?!?! If it looks like its been sitting for a while, theres a reason for it. Only engines left are left over shit that nobody wanted when everybody were picking the good ones, or from currently running cars. Even the locals are starting to hoard good engines, so if the locals dont want it, its getting exported out.

SLiDe_WaYz · 02-12-2012, 01:45 PM

Buy a clip... Not a engine.

Hoffman5982 · 02-12-2012, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacobzking

did you get that redtop with the tubular manifold? if so, i saw it in person and it looked really clean.

No I got an s14 sr20 with an auto tranny

jacobzking · 02-12-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

No I got an s14 sr20 with an auto tranny

that one was pretty damn clean too. i thought about buying that one (he has extra ECUs and 5 spd trannies there) but decided to stick with the non-vvt motor

Hoffman5982 · 02-12-2012, 05:33 PM

Yeah I already had an s14 sr tranny and ecu so I was set. This was the rear main seal area before any cleaning:

From what i could gather, the car that the motor came from was just driven normal and maintained. I don't think it was driven like a silvia/240sx.

jacobzking · 02-12-2012, 06:14 PM

in the business review section, I just made a post for jam engines corp. after you get the engine up and running, if everything goes well, post a good review for those guys.

they've had some bad feedback on here (probably sold a small percentage of bad engines, and also people CAN screw up motors and point the finger at the seller), and people usually only post bad stuff, not the good. since the guy is local to me, i'd like to support him.

na12uto · 02-13-2012, 01:05 AM

I was thinking the same thing about how people usually post about bad experiances rather than the good ones, which is why i chose the shop im taking it too very carefully, cause it seems as though there are a lot of shady shops and sellers.

GhostlyCoupe · 02-13-2012, 02:13 AM

It's a short drive to LA for you, just go pick up your own from the 50 importers there. Go to JRAutoparts. Vince is a jerk but he has good stuff, and he's got a LOT of random stuff you'll be tempted into buying.

FWIW, I wouldn't recommend Zerolift unless you liked getting dicked around by smooth talkers. This is personal experience and my negative reviews have been deleted so take it as you will.

Chuvy · 02-13-2012, 02:29 AM

I've heard more bad than good stories about jdm engine corp. I don't know if you guys have ever heard of jhot imports? They used to be the best but closed. Thankfully one of the co-owners opened up another place, Dallas Jdm motors eBay My World - dallasjdmmotors . Check them out. I just bought a s14 kouki clip that came with MANY goodies for cheap. Would put the ones advertised here to shame, not to be mean

na12uto · 02-28-2012, 02:59 PM

from the look of things since i cant get my car down to los angeles to have the motor installed i may be ordering a motor again, fuck this scares me since i dont want to have a bad motor shipped hahaha ok so i think im going to go with jdmengineworld.com get a sr and buy a ready harness elsewhere but i couldnt find any reviews on them here on the forums. Fingers Crossed

marco22 · 02-28-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbic

And how would JDM Engine corp know that engine had a knock?

did he call them back

01-29-2012, 02:50 PM	#1
na12uto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno Age: 36 Posts: 752 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	any good reputable ebay sellers or others for sr20det I am in need of a sr long block, i know if i get it from ebay it will be a full motor and transmission which i don't need. But if needed ill get a full motor set up again and use the other stuff for extra parts __________________ A day late, a buck short, nothing zip ties cant fix

01-29-2012, 05:22 PM	#6
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Since your in Fresno, drive your ass to Sacramento or LA and pick an engine up. I used to go to Venus-Auto in Sacramento for my engine needs. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-30-2012, 01:12 AM	#7
na12uto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno Age: 36 Posts: 752 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i was thinking venus since thats where my friend gets them for his se-r but never will i get them privately owned since ive been fucked over twice now with them having bad internals. I just really dont want ot keep motor hunting cause even the ka i picked up had stripped caps on the cams __________________ A day late, a buck short, nothing zip ties cant fix

02-12-2012, 10:57 AM	#8
na12uto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno Age: 36 Posts: 752 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Alright so i decided to go with pit garage for my swap __________________ A day late, a buck short, nothing zip ties cant fix

02-12-2012, 10:59 AM	#9
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	I just ordered from JDM Engine Corp and am more than happy with my purchase. They answered all of my questions, provide compression test videos, and package their motors very well for shipping. __________________

01-29-2012, 02:52 PM	#2
240drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,505 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Zerolift. msg.

01-29-2012, 03:18 PM	#3
SupaDoopa Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 隠された意図 Age: 36 Posts: 3,689 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Look for a local importer on a motor and go check the motor out personally. I heard bad things about every single importer - including the Zerolift company that has ATROCIOUS feedback - so I went and personally check it over. Compression tests, checked the harnesses, etc. Don't trust the internet. And why don't you check the 'For Sale' threads? There are usually a shit load of them for sale. You know exactly what you're getting, too.

01-29-2012, 03:21 PM	#5
89JDM240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Newark Nj Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go through a local place or the forum...

02-12-2012, 11:01 AM	#10
240drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,505 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Have you got it in and running yet? Ive heard alot of not so pleasent things about them.

02-12-2012, 11:18 AM	#11
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Me? Yeah, Got it in day before yesterday and it's running like a dream. I also bought an s14 sr with an auto tranny so it was probably treated a lot better(put my 5spd on it). I bought my other s14 sr from JDMOnline and it never ran right. I highly recommend buying one that was an auto though if you can. You might spend a little more for a tranny, clutch, and flywheel, but it's more than worth it __________________

02-12-2012, 11:20 AM	#12
omgRWDgoodness! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Age: 33 Posts: 1,498 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	↑ I'm surprised that place is still in business. Somebody even uploaded a video on YouTube about an SR he got from there with really bad knock. __________________

02-12-2012, 11:39 AM	#13
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Really? Well maybe I got lucky. Every other SR I saw had some form of aftermarket part on it which I was trying to avoid. __________________

02-12-2012, 11:42 AM	#14
240drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,505 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

02-12-2012, 12:00 PM	#15
Chay G Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Monterrey, Mex. Age: 44 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have bought two engines from naganousa, they came with more parts that advertised

02-12-2012, 12:39 PM	#16
jacobzking Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Frisco, TX Age: 43 Posts: 288 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I just bought my engine from JDM Engines Corp and it was a BADASS deal. $1799 for a high and even compression blacktop s13 sr20det. I got lucky and got nismo 555s, s15 bb turbo, HPI ceramic coated manifold, turbo outlet, silk road racing clutch, z32 maf, tomei cams, metal head gasket and a really well tuned ECU. The guy at JDM was super nice and the engine runs like a dream!

02-12-2012, 12:47 PM	#19
240drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,505 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Im not saying they did. Hell, I bought an RB20 from a shop here on the east coast, clogged injectors, blown turbo, and there was some more stuff wrong but cant exactly remember, as it was over a year ago. If I get any more motors im getting a front clip and seeing them run first. lol

02-12-2012, 01:37 PM	#20
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	When are people gonna realize that most engines left behind in Japan are shit?!?! If it looks like its been sitting for a while, theres a reason for it. Only engines left are left over shit that nobody wanted when everybody were picking the good ones, or from currently running cars. Even the locals are starting to hoard good engines, so if the locals dont want it, its getting exported out. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

02-12-2012, 01:45 PM	#21
SLiDe_WaYz Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Age: 34 Posts: 1,282 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Buy a clip... Not a engine. __________________

02-12-2012, 05:33 PM	#24
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Yeah I already had an s14 sr tranny and ecu so I was set. This was the rear main seal area before any cleaning: From what i could gather, the car that the motor came from was just driven normal and maintained. I don't think it was driven like a silvia/240sx. __________________

02-12-2012, 06:14 PM	#25
jacobzking Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Frisco, TX Age: 43 Posts: 288 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	in the business review section, I just made a post for jam engines corp. after you get the engine up and running, if everything goes well, post a good review for those guys. they've had some bad feedback on here (probably sold a small percentage of bad engines, and also people CAN screw up motors and point the finger at the seller), and people usually only post bad stuff, not the good. since the guy is local to me, i'd like to support him.

02-13-2012, 01:05 AM	#26
na12uto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno Age: 36 Posts: 752 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I was thinking the same thing about how people usually post about bad experiances rather than the good ones, which is why i chose the shop im taking it too very carefully, cause it seems as though there are a lot of shady shops and sellers. __________________ A day late, a buck short, nothing zip ties cant fix

02-13-2012, 02:13 AM	#27
GhostlyCoupe Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 41 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's a short drive to LA for you, just go pick up your own from the 50 importers there. Go to JRAutoparts. Vince is a jerk but he has good stuff, and he's got a LOT of random stuff you'll be tempted into buying. FWIW, I wouldn't recommend Zerolift unless you liked getting dicked around by smooth talkers. This is personal experience and my negative reviews have been deleted so take it as you will.

02-13-2012, 02:29 AM	#28
Chuvy Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: D, TX Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I've heard more bad than good stories about jdm engine corp. I don't know if you guys have ever heard of jhot imports? They used to be the best but closed. Thankfully one of the co-owners opened up another place, Dallas Jdm motors eBay My World - dallasjdmmotors . Check them out. I just bought a s14 kouki clip that came with MANY goodies for cheap. Would put the ones advertised here to shame, not to be mean

02-28-2012, 02:59 PM	#29
na12uto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno Age: 36 Posts: 752 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	from the look of things since i cant get my car down to los angeles to have the motor installed i may be ordering a motor again, fuck this scares me since i dont want to have a bad motor shipped hahaha ok so i think im going to go with jdmengineworld.com get a sr and buy a ready harness elsewhere but i couldnt find any reviews on them here on the forums. Fingers Crossed __________________ A day late, a buck short, nothing zip ties cant fix