should I buy a VTEC from Japan?

[shaolin]

ok guys, i have a 92 accord EX and it has 250,000 miles on it. it still runs like a champ but I just put $575.00 into the A/C. I gotta replace the motor mounts, timing belt, water pump, front seal, buy a short ram, header, and replace the entire exhaust system. I read today that the ring on the crank that connects the piston rods goes bad on these around 250k too so that would require hella work. I recently had a Lexus SC400 and a BMW 5 series but I sold them to avoid the payments and high ass gas prices but this Accord needs hella work to get it to a nice performing car. My question is......where is the best place to buy a VTEC from Japan? I will need the engine, tranny and computer. I have seen some stuff on line but I don't know if the product will be in good shape by the time it makes it to Vegas from Japan. I'm not Donald Trump but I don't mind paying a little more for high quality if you know what I mean. I just want to hurry up and finish these upgrades so I can have a great car and chill but if I sink alot of money into fixing up the stock engine and the bottom half craps out on me, then I will have wasted ALOT of dough that I could have put toward buying a low mileage VTEC from Japan. Thanks....sorry about rambling!

[H22A91CB7]

Go With The Motor From Japan......it Has 200 Hp While The Us Have 190hp Just Make Sure It Clearly States That It Has Been Given Compression Test And Is 100% In Workin Condition

[MagnaniEG6]

It isnt Vtec its a motor search around the site, manny motors can go in H22, F20, etc.

[shaolin]

sites?

can anyone provide me with a coupla good sites to go to for the engines? I am assuming I would need to find out about shipping to Long Beach and then from LBC to Vegas.

[Losiracer2]

www.hmotorsonline.com is a good site. They're really reliable and don't try to pull a scam on you. A lot of members here recommend them.

[WilliamW]

There are lots of places. Look around and see what you want to spend your money on. If you want a engine with transmission or if you want just the long block that helps with costs. Personally I've found a seller on Ebay who also has a web sight for imported engines. I got the F22B non Vtec with tranny for under 1000. of course my tranny needed a complete rebuild (cough *1500* COUGH!).

but here you go.

http://www.japaneseengineimport.com/engines/honda/

one I like is:
http://www.jdmenginedepot.com/jdm_en...6B_CivicType_R


WHA!!! MORE SITES who-E!
http://www.jdmenginescorp.com/engines/honda/

(P.S-That last site you can find engines with LSD transmissions for just a bit more)

[MagnaniEG6]

When I said site I ment this one hmotorsonline.com is where I got my motor great service, price and warranty.

This is what I ment swap section:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=5423

[Accrdwgnguy]

Well here's something to think about, If you buy another engine, you're still gonna have to replace the motor mounts, I would recommend replacing the timing belts and water pump, the seal is $5 and is replaced at the same time as the timing belt. The same exhaust bolts up, except the header. Read tho the swaps forum, alot of good info there.

[shaolin]

I totally get what your saying but what about the crank issue? I'm gonna be out the cost of getting all the work done. Right now I live in a guard gated condo and the homeowners assoc. is hard on anyone working on cars on site much less major motor tweaks plus it's 112 degrees here right now so I can't do any of the labor which means I gotta shell out the dough to get it done either way.

[deevergote]

www.hmotorsonline.com is a good site. They're really reliable and don't try to pull a scam on you. A lot of members here recommend them.

That's the ONLY site I would trust completely.



As for the crank issue, I have no idea what you're talking about. The ring that connects the crank to the rods? Are you talking about the rod bearings?

[shaolin]

yes, thats it. sorry. my terminology is wack!

[deevergote]

There are no chronic problems with the rod bearings. They can fail, but usually only do so due to neglect or abuse.

[shaolin]

cool. I got it! I am gonna take the weekend and think about it sum more! Thanks to all. I am hella glad that I found this site. U cats are the best. Thanks for putting up with all my newbie questions.