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xDRFTurR1D3x · 08-08-2008, 10:04 PM

ive narrowed it down to three

japan motor import

zero lift auto lab

nagano japan

any idea which i should go with, suggestions, warnings or better ideas?

aNskY · 08-08-2008, 10:30 PM

ive two motors from JMI.

first was redtop, mint, lasted till i sold the car.
second blacktop, lasted about 20 mins.
they are cheap and you usually get what you pay for

OKR_240SX · 08-08-2008, 11:41 PM

Japan Motor Import, I bought my motor from them. No complaints. She's still runnin strong (kinda lol its built now and doing tuning). They always answered my emails and i got my motor quick.

*MrFairlady* · 08-10-2008, 09:24 PM

JSA Motors (canada)

Period.
Will purchase my next motor from them also for my next project...if it dosen't come w/ a SR already.

tunersedge · 08-11-2008, 08:43 AM

First motor i bought was from zerolift and have no complaints.

tukn9s · 08-11-2008, 12:58 PM

I used JSA out of texas, motor was mint.

noodl35 · 08-12-2008, 08:10 AM

don't use zero lift
heard too many horror stories

Bubbles · 08-12-2008, 11:38 PM

Every swap I've ever seen had at least something wrong or missing.

It's the nature of the beast.

I paid for an 'uncut' harness, yeah right, and my dick is 'huge.'

MyLevinGTZ · 08-13-2008, 02:27 AM

japanese engine import is the only company i reccomend. they are good at making sure you have everything and work to make sure you are happy. they are the only ones local to me, their prices are fantastic for what you get. and they are honest. i've dealt with over 10 motors from them, one of wich was a 4agze for my corolla. all fantastic. but they are in sterling VA, if you are worried about shipping.

EDIT:
Here's the link to their page.

www.japaneseengineimport.com

good luck.

BrownDogg · 10-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Im glad to see positive info on JSA Motors. Im thinking of getting my SR from them

95KA-Turbo · 10-09-2008, 10:11 AM

I know they aren't on your list but I had a great experience with JHot. My friend has ordered several motors from them as well. There was an issue with one of them and they completely refunded his money and handled the problem exactly how he wanted it to be done.

Plus 2200 shipped for a S14 SR with full SMIC, ignitor, CAS, 3" down pipe, fuel pump, shifter, hks filter, uncut harness and ecu is a steller deal IMO.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 10-09-2008, 03:55 PM

If you can find an importer that you can drive to...thats what I would recommend. Its always better to go pick your own engine. That way you can see the condition of it first had, get a compression test and atleast know what your getting yourself into.

08-08-2008, 10:04 PM	#1
xDRFTurR1D3x Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Yukon, OK Age: 28 Posts: 231 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	which importer to choose from? ive narrowed it down to three japan motor import zero lift auto lab nagano japan any idea which i should go with, suggestions, warnings or better ideas?

08-10-2008, 09:24 PM	#4
MrFairlady Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fascination Street,N.C Age: 34 Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (24) Rides Gallery: MrFairlady Feedback Score: 24 reviews	JSA Motors (canada) Period. Will purchase my next motor from them also for my next project...if it dosen't come w/ a SR already. __________________ 1990 Z32tt

08-13-2008, 02:27 AM	#9
MyLevinGTZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	japanese engine import is the only company i reccomend. they are good at making sure you have everything and work to make sure you are happy. they are the only ones local to me, their prices are fantastic for what you get. and they are honest. i've dealt with over 10 motors from them, one of wich was a 4agze for my corolla. all fantastic. but they are in sterling VA, if you are worried about shipping. EDIT: Here's the link to their page. www.japaneseengineimport.com good luck. __________________ Last edited by MyLevinGTZ; 08-13-2008 at 02:29 AM.. Reason: Link

10-09-2008, 10:11 AM	#11
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA Age: 27 Posts: 3,360 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I know they aren't on your list but I had a great experience with JHot. My friend has ordered several motors from them as well. There was an issue with one of them and they completely refunded his money and handled the problem exactly how he wanted it to be done. Plus 2200 shipped for a S14 SR with full SMIC, ignitor, CAS, 3" down pipe, fuel pump, shifter, hks filter, uncut harness and ecu is a steller deal IMO. __________________ My Blog - knoop.sumospeed.com

10-09-2008, 03:55 PM	#12
fliprayzin240sx I </3 VA Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ass Crack of Hamptin Vagina Posts: 15,886 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 17 reviews	If you can find an importer that you can drive to...thats what I would recommend. Its always better to go pick your own engine. That way you can see the condition of it first had, get a compression test and atleast know what your getting yourself into. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!! FS: Topline Aragosta Coilover, Zenki Sideskirts/Valence and Tial V44 gate

08-08-2008, 10:30 PM	#2
aNskY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Age: 29 Posts: 1,605 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	ive two motors from JMI. first was redtop, mint, lasted till i sold the car. second blacktop, lasted about 20 mins. they are cheap and you usually get what you pay for

08-08-2008, 11:41 PM	#3
OKR_240SX Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oklahoma Age: 24 Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Japan Motor Import, I bought my motor from them. No complaints. She's still runnin strong (kinda lol its built now and doing tuning). They always answered my emails and i got my motor quick.

08-11-2008, 08:43 AM	#5
tunersedge Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 26 Posts: 219 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First motor i bought was from zerolift and have no complaints.

08-11-2008, 12:58 PM	#6
tukn9s Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mn Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I used JSA out of texas, motor was mint.

08-12-2008, 08:10 AM	#7
noodl35 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 30 Posts: 590 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	don't use zero lift heard too many horror stories

08-12-2008, 11:38 PM	#8
Bubbles Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Location, Location. Posts: 3,275 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Every swap I've ever seen had at least something wrong or missing. It's the nature of the beast. I paid for an 'uncut' harness, yeah right, and my dick is 'huge.'

10-09-2008, 12:59 AM	#10
BrownDogg Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 23 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im glad to see positive info on JSA Motors. Im thinking of getting my SR from them

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