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xhonda14flatx · 01-20-04, 07:21 PM

hmotorsonline is the shizza!!! i got my jdm type r motor from them, it came with everything for the swap. steve is awsome and quite knowledgeable.

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Redcivic · 02-29-04, 01:58 PM

First B16A was from ASAP motors in houston. The motor had way more than the claimed 30k and blew in less than a year.

Second B16A was from ARD performance and was in great condition and packaged well.

Third B16 was from a local shop and was in great shape.

fourth engine (brand new short block only) was from ebay and turned out to be great. Only $390.00 for a brand new block.

Jason852001 · 03-04-04, 02:26 AM

Its funny you should mention ASAP motors. I ordered a LS swap from them this monday and was told it would arrive on tuesday since I live in Waco and they are houston based. I didnt get it tuesday or wednesday. I had everything ready to go even rented a engine puller. They told me yea my motor is sitting there ready to be shipped. I called them earlier today, Wednesday and I finally got told that they are in the process of getting a tranny since the one on the engine is auto. At this point I had had enough and called it off. "I want my money back you just lost a customer"

vtec28412 · 03-09-04, 01:07 AM

Got my b18c from hmotorsonline, very pleased with the engine.

Redcivic · 03-10-04, 11:48 AM

Yeah, I will never buy from ASAP again. I also bought a D16Z6 for a cousin and when I went to Houston (all the way from San Antonio) the engine was not there. I even called prior to leaving to make sur it was there. Where in waco do you live? I graduated from Midway in 93'.

DTN94LS · 03-11-04, 04:20 AM

Anyone in Canada know where to get a good engine..possibly in the Ontario Area (Toronto)???

Looking to do a swap on my LS.

jeterkm02 · 04-12-04, 05:09 PM

i got my b18b at hmotorsonline.com

awesome service, the engine came completely cleaned up, its a 94 and looks like new. i was able to bargain with them to drop the price 300 dollars. I paid 2200 shipped. It arrived a week later undamaged, and packaged perfectly. Overal very Professional, good warranty/guarentee, and extremely easy to work with. Highly Reccommended.

Josh M · 04-15-04, 01:13 AM

For my old Accord I bought my F20B from streetimports.com.........it was a crappy experience to say the least and I was ready to fly to Canada to give them an asswhipping. First it was missing some crap when it got to me and they didn't even offer to help me locate parts they just said "Sorry, there really isn't much we can do for you" and I was left to fend for myself. Luckily I have friends overseas that I contacted and they worked with their local Honda dealerships to get me the parts I needed.

PRE SHE ATE ME · 08-12-04, 09:58 PM

B18b swap from Team KLR in Knoxville, TN. GREAT people, I'll always rep them because they were the first shop to actually explain things step by step, and are completely honest. If it won't work, they'll tell you instead of ripping you off.

LS swap, Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, CAI, labor, and misc parts TOTALLED= $2800

Clayton · 09-22-04, 02:13 PM

I got my motor From ARD Performance, it's a 95 Honda Integra JDM GSR, we are still in the process of putting it in my 99 Civic Ex, and it's being kinda a bitch, it's bad ass though.
I am going to turbo it soon on a T3/T4 Hybrid Ceramic Ball bearing turbo ( haven't yet decided trim size) with an oversized front mount air-air intercooler, and of course a nitrous intercooler fogger kit, i've also got plans on getting new turbo friendly cams and a complete new valvetrain, i will probably get some head work done like valve job with port and polish to get the redline as high as possible

midstofviolence · 10-10-04, 05:04 PM

hmotorsonline.com

awsome, I have bought 2 motors from them, both times I was pleased.

Just don't pay with a credit card

ED9man · 11-01-04, 04:35 PM

hmotorsonline
A little hasty taking the motor out it seems, forgot to send on piece I needed. and screwed up the rear mount bracket. Also didn't tell me enough sometimes so I'd have to call back and figure out what they meant.

However they were very proffesional in getting everything straightened out and helped me with a few swap question I had that would have had me in a hole otherwise. The motor is in good shape and runs well. I'd still recommend them.

honlscoupe · 11-02-04, 09:43 PM

i got mine from H&H motorsports aka A+ foriegn in pewakee wisconsin. i was very satified with my swap. i put it in myself with out knowing what the hell i was doing. but i also a a friend that i really into it so i could ask him questions if i needed.
i put a 2000 LS swap into my 96 ex coupe with a port and polished head and i love it. now i am doing ITR .25 over pistions.
so if you live in wisconsin and you need parts or swaps and you want good quality and good pricing PM me and ill take you to the right place!!!

Fire · 01-20-05, 10:32 PM

I got a 1st gen B16a from JDM sales. You can email Paul Dragun at jdmsales@moldova.com

When I recieved the motor i yanked the oil pan and the bearings looked perfect! Inside the VC and head was golden clean, and it runs strong as hell. He accidentally sent me an automatic ECU so when I told him he had one overnighted to me immediately. This has been a good experience.

Foc-US 2K · 03-01-05, 11:40 AM

I got my b18c jdm 1997 motor from noyan in manassas,va there were great good price to.

gingas · 03-26-05, 10:18 AM

I got my motor swap done at JDM CARS in Waldorf,Md .JDM B16A1. $3300.Dc Sports headers,custom sr intake .I'm happy. I need to get my ecu chipped,their supplier sent them an auto ecu by mistake.I'll need another tranny later 2-4 grinds gears. I know the cble tranny are hard to find. I would go back & recommend them to anyone.I might try LSD when I need another tranny,not sure what one will cost.

yeedatoy · 03-26-05, 11:13 AM

h22a from hmotorsonline....payed with a cedit card,there was no damn fee.shipping was $150 from ca. to nc.

GSRMurder · 04-24-05, 02:18 PM

did anybody buy a motor from jazzproparts.com??? If so how was it? THanks GSRmurder

ade · 08-03-05, 07:17 PM

USDM B18C1 from Import Auto Salvage. Excellent service and the swap came in great shape with everything I needed! Talked to Randy over there and he helped me with getting all the parts, and then shipping the whole thing over.

www.importautosalvage.com

dawrenn · 08-20-05, 02:11 PM

I bought my 1999 B18C1 from www.importautosalvage.com

I really like there customer serive. I recieved a bad tranny, So what od they do? They sent me another one free of charge. They also gave me a clutch kit for free.

firebug · 09-04-05, 12:26 PM

anyone bought from www.oskajdmmotors.com

firebug · 09-04-05, 12:27 PM

^^^^ sorry, they seem to have some great prices and lots of goodies that come with the motors.

ninkei · 09-16-05, 07:20 PM

There are other posts to support my full fledged claim that they are crooks. They sent me a B16A2 swap for a 94 civic... it took 3 WEEKs (after a promise of 3 bus. days max) and:

-the engine looked in terrible shape (granted no leaks)
-2 broken sensors (literally, both snapped in half)
-2 broken engine mounts
-one axel was bent pretty badly
-shift linkage was damaged
-unknown ECU (though its giving me a MAS error & AutoTrans err).... my car is a manual

Their customer service is HORRID as well. The lady I called after receiveing my engine flat out started calling me a liar. Granted, I admit to being ignorant, but that being the case, I asked repeatedly if everything I needed came with the swap and she told me yes.

Turns out that:
-I had to buy a new clutch (I even asked this specifically because I'd just put a nice aftermarket piece in)
-they gave me the wrong part number for the AC bracket THREE TIMES...
-they refused to tell me the part# of the ECU they sent me and continued to refuse to replace it; even after telling them that the computer is giving me an AutoTransmission error...

Just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I understood that some minor things would need to be adjusted but I was blatantly lied to in order to make a sell. If I could afford a lawyer, I'd get one.

On the other hand.... I wish I'd have tried: www.jspecautosports.com. Their website is very well done and very specific. They've even been willing to help me out each time I've run into an inconsistency I couldn't get answered by myselft (which throttle cable to buy, which ECU I should have, etc.).”

b16ahybrid · 09-26-05, 10:40 PM

Garage Kwai, bought a b16 (sir2) from them, not happy...shitty customer service, they lied to me...wouldn't recomend them to anybody if they are still around......cheating bastards.

sensors broken, tranny had a crack....engine smoked bad (installed by my mechanic) they told me to have him tear it down since he was a certified honda mechanic instead of paying shipping back to ILL. Once we tore the motor apart to find the problem they quit taking our calls, and were no help. Turned out cylinder 1 and 3 both had deep groves down them causing oil to get past the rings. I wrote a letter to the owner about the situation, they wouldn't respond.
I paid $2,100 for the swap and another $800 or so for new pistons, bore job, and cylinder sleeves. Wish I could shove that motor up their ass, but I no longer have that engine.

danksanatra · 10-10-05, 01:21 PM

i live in san diego ca,and i got a 96civic dx with a 01 gsr motor.i went to a shop called engineuity here in diego.i got my motor,dc 4-1 headers,act clutch kit and fly wheel,skunk2 manifold,and v2 cold air for $6,130.and when i got my motor it only had 18,000miles on it.

"its all fun and games til my vtec kicks in"
team(gravity459 4ever)

Ben Ogle · 10-15-05, 12:11 PM

My buddy bought an R motor from jazz pro parts (they get osaka motors) about 1.5 years ago. It was a total piece of shit and so was the owner of jazz pro parts. He has done absolutely nothing but give false hope every time we called him. He is completely reluctant to do anything but argue telling us it is our fault. Richard (the buyer) has given up because he is sick of dealing the the guy.

pics, story:
http://www.ef-honda.com/ben/Osaka.php

I hope NONE of you buy ANYTHING from them. They are a terrible company and should not be in business.

Ben

Ben Ogle · 10-15-05, 12:18 PM

Also, I should note that I put the R tranny in my car and it, too, was crappy. It leaks, pops out of 1st and 4th, and it is very difficult to get into 2nd. Awesome, eh?

Ben

Illegal B16 · 10-21-05, 01:46 PM

Got my engine from www.inlinepro.com Good engine, miles were REAL LOW when i got it. Good find, decent price for the time I got it.

Phateless · 11-12-05, 12:44 PM

OT - i crashed my gsr and was thinking of selling the swap. how do i get paperwork for the engine certifying it's credibility? mileage, etc...

Jasher325 · 01-25-06, 08:11 AM

Still gathering all the info i need to do my swap though anyone ever use them?

http://www.hondaengines.us/warranty_information

02-29-04, 01:58 PM	#32
Redcivic One of the original OG's Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,422	First B16A was from ASAP motors in houston. The motor had way more than the claimed 30k and blew in less than a year. Second B16A was from ARD performance and was in great condition and packaged well. Third B16 was from a local shop and was in great shape. fourth engine (brand new short block only) was from ebay and turned out to be great. Only $390.00 for a brand new block. __________________ Been around since 99' Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Tein S-Techs, Progress Sways, MS Shocks K&N & Zex Wet Kit

03-10-04, 11:48 AM	#35
Redcivic One of the original OG's Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,422	Yeah, I will never buy from ASAP again. I also bought a D16Z6 for a cousin and when I went to Houston (all the way from San Antonio) the engine was not there. I even called prior to leaving to make sur it was there. Where in waco do you live? I graduated from Midway in 93'. __________________ Been around since 99' Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Tein S-Techs, Progress Sways, MS Shocks K&N & Zex Wet Kit

04-12-04, 05:09 PM	#37
jeterkm02 hatchbacks r my anti-drug Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 829	i got my b18b at hmotorsonline.com awesome service, the engine came completely cleaned up, its a 94 and looks like new. i was able to bargain with them to drop the price 300 dollars. I paid 2200 shipped. It arrived a week later undamaged, and packaged perfectly. Overal very Professional, good warranty/guarentee, and extremely easy to work with. Highly Reccommended. __________________ fi'd eh hatchbacks are my anti-drug My Photoshopping Thread http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=166929 My Vouch Thread: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1070171

04-15-04, 01:13 AM	#38
Josh M Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,124	For my old Accord I bought my F20B from streetimports.com.........it was a crappy experience to say the least and I was ready to fly to Canada to give them an asswhipping. First it was missing some crap when it got to me and they didn't even offer to help me locate parts they just said "Sorry, there really isn't much we can do for you" and I was left to fend for myself. Luckily I have friends overseas that I contacted and they worked with their local Honda dealerships to get me the parts I needed. __________________ 1997 Dodge Viper GTS - 604rwhp/835rwtq 2003 Honda S2000 2002 Acura TL Type-S My pics! - Updated 3/13/2006 My Space!

08-12-04, 09:58 PM	#39
PRE SHE ATE ME ::VOLKS FOR SALE:: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 82	B18b swap from Team KLR in Knoxville, TN. GREAT people, I'll always rep them because they were the first shop to actually explain things step by step, and are completely honest. If it won't work, they'll tell you instead of ripping you off. LS swap, Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, CAI, labor, and misc parts TOTALLED= $2800 __________________ 1994 Honda Civic Hatchback

03-04-04, 02:26 AM	#33
Jason852001 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 45	Its funny you should mention ASAP motors. I ordered a LS swap from them this monday and was told it would arrive on tuesday since I live in Waco and they are houston based. I didnt get it tuesday or wednesday. I had everything ready to go even rented a engine puller. They told me yea my motor is sitting there ready to be shipped. I called them earlier today, Wednesday and I finally got told that they are in the process of getting a tranny since the one on the engine is auto. At this point I had had enough and called it off. "I want my money back you just lost a customer"

03-09-04, 01:07 AM	#34
vtec28412 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 128	Got my b18c from hmotorsonline, very pleased with the engine.

03-11-04, 04:20 AM	#36
DTN94LS Newbee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 43	Anyone in Canada know where to get a good engine..possibly in the Ontario Area (Toronto)??? Looking to do a swap on my LS.

09-22-04, 02:13 PM	#40
Clayton Druvochsky Racing Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 9	I got my motor From ARD Performance, it's a 95 Honda Integra JDM GSR, we are still in the process of putting it in my 99 Civic Ex, and it's being kinda a bitch, it's bad ass though. I am going to turbo it soon on a T3/T4 Hybrid Ceramic Ball bearing turbo ( haven't yet decided trim size) with an oversized front mount air-air intercooler, and of course a nitrous intercooler fogger kit, i've also got plans on getting new turbo friendly cams and a complete new valvetrain, i will probably get some head work done like valve job with port and polish to get the redline as high as possible __________________ JDM B18C GSR / ITR 5spd/LSD

10-10-04, 05:04 PM	#41
midstofviolence Sexual Assualt Rife Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wilmington Posts: 41	hmotorsonline.com awsome, I have bought 2 motors from them, both times I was pleased. Just don't pay with a credit card __________________ "I can see its been done, all that was PURE had been erradicated. I can see its been done, NOTHNING can erase the damage done!" afireinside

11-01-04, 04:35 PM	#42
ED9man driver Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,600	hmotorsonline A little hasty taking the motor out it seems, forgot to send on piece I needed. and screwed up the rear mount bracket. Also didn't tell me enough sometimes so I'd have to call back and figure out what they meant. However they were very proffesional in getting everything straightened out and helped me with a few swap question I had that would have had me in a hole otherwise. The motor is in good shape and runs well. I'd still recommend them. __________________ sig

11-02-04, 09:43 PM	#43
honlscoupe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 17	i got mine from H&H motorsports aka A+ foriegn in pewakee wisconsin. i was very satified with my swap. i put it in myself with out knowing what the hell i was doing. but i also a a friend that i really into it so i could ask him questions if i needed. i put a 2000 LS swap into my 96 ex coupe with a port and polished head and i love it. now i am doing ITR .25 over pistions. so if you live in wisconsin and you need parts or swaps and you want good quality and good pricing PM me and ill take you to the right place!!!

01-20-05, 10:32 PM	#44
Fire wanna run Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,464	I got a 1st gen B16a from JDM sales. You can email Paul Dragun at jdmsales@moldova.com When I recieved the motor i yanked the oil pan and the bearings looked perfect! Inside the VC and head was golden clean, and it runs strong as hell. He accidentally sent me an automatic ECU so when I told him he had one overnighted to me immediately. This has been a good experience.

03-01-05, 11:40 AM	#45
Foc-US 2K Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: VA Posts: 63	I got my b18c jdm 1997 motor from noyan in manassas,va there were great good price to. __________________ Jasen 2006 Acura TSX 2007 Acura RDX TECH 2007 Acura TL TECH 2000 Civic SI EBP (Current Project)

03-26-05, 10:18 AM	#46
gingas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: White Plains, MD Posts: 1,206	I got my motor swap done at JDM CARS in Waldorf,Md .JDM B16A1. $3300.Dc Sports headers,custom sr intake .I'm happy. I need to get my ecu chipped,their supplier sent them an auto ecu by mistake.I'll need another tranny later 2-4 grinds gears. I know the cble tranny are hard to find. I would go back & recommend them to anyone.I might try LSD when I need another tranny,not sure what one will cost.

03-26-05, 11:13 AM	#47
yeedatoy Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 267	h22a from hmotorsonline....payed with a cedit card,there was no damn fee.shipping was $150 from ca. to nc.

04-24-05, 02:18 PM	#48
GSRMurder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Racing or Girls? Posts: 29	did anybody buy a motor from jazzproparts.com??? If so how was it? THanks GSRmurder

08-03-05, 07:17 PM	#49
ade Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 36	USDM B18C1 from Import Auto Salvage. Excellent service and the swap came in great shape with everything I needed! Talked to Randy over there and he helped me with getting all the parts, and then shipping the whole thing over. www.importautosalvage.com

08-20-05, 02:11 PM	#50
dawrenn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 2,509	I bought my 1999 B18C1 from www.importautosalvage.com I really like there customer serive. I recieved a bad tranny, So what od they do? They sent me another one free of charge. They also gave me a clutch kit for free.

09-04-05, 12:26 PM	#51
firebug Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	anyone bought from www.oskajdmmotors.com

09-04-05, 12:27 PM	#52
firebug Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	^^^^ sorry, they seem to have some great prices and lots of goodies that come with the motors.

09-16-05, 07:20 PM	#53
ninkei Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tx Posts: 3	DON'T BUY FROM: ASAP Motors There are other posts to support my full fledged claim that they are crooks. They sent me a B16A2 swap for a 94 civic... it took 3 WEEKs (after a promise of 3 bus. days max) and: -the engine looked in terrible shape (granted no leaks) -2 broken sensors (literally, both snapped in half) -2 broken engine mounts -one axel was bent pretty badly -shift linkage was damaged -unknown ECU (though its giving me a MAS error & AutoTrans err).... my car is a manual Their customer service is HORRID as well. The lady I called after receiveing my engine flat out started calling me a liar. Granted, I admit to being ignorant, but that being the case, I asked repeatedly if everything I needed came with the swap and she told me yes. Turns out that: -I had to buy a new clutch (I even asked this specifically because I'd just put a nice aftermarket piece in) -they gave me the wrong part number for the AC bracket THREE TIMES... -they refused to tell me the part# of the ECU they sent me and continued to refuse to replace it; even after telling them that the computer is giving me an AutoTransmission error... Just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I understood that some minor things would need to be adjusted but I was blatantly lied to in order to make a sell. If I could afford a lawyer, I'd get one. On the other hand.... I wish I'd have tried: www.jspecautosports.com. Their website is very well done and very specific. They've even been willing to help me out each time I've run into an inconsistency I couldn't get answered by myselft (which throttle cable to buy, which ECU I should have, etc.).”

09-26-05, 10:40 PM	#54
b16ahybrid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 672	Garage Kwai, bought a b16 (sir2) from them, not happy...shitty customer service, they lied to me...wouldn't recomend them to anybody if they are still around......cheating bastards. sensors broken, tranny had a crack....engine smoked bad (installed by my mechanic) they told me to have him tear it down since he was a certified honda mechanic instead of paying shipping back to ILL. Once we tore the motor apart to find the problem they quit taking our calls, and were no help. Turned out cylinder 1 and 3 both had deep groves down them causing oil to get past the rings. I wrote a letter to the owner about the situation, they wouldn't respond. I paid $2,100 for the swap and another $800 or so for new pistons, bore job, and cylinder sleeves. Wish I could shove that motor up their ass, but I no longer have that engine. __________________ 5th gen civic coupe b16a turbo, 12.42 @118mph sold New project, 92 cx, Built b18c1 w/boost for sale 2004 explorer xlt..

10-10-05, 01:21 PM	#55
danksanatra Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5	i live in san diego ca,and i got a 96civic dx with a 01 gsr motor.i went to a shop called engineuity here in diego.i got my motor,dc 4-1 headers,act clutch kit and fly wheel,skunk2 manifold,and v2 cold air for $6,130.and when i got my motor it only had 18,000miles on it. "its all fun and games til my vtec kicks in" team(gravity459 4ever)

10-15-05, 12:11 PM	#56
Ben Ogle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2	My buddy bought an R motor from jazz pro parts (they get osaka motors) about 1.5 years ago. It was a total piece of shit and so was the owner of jazz pro parts. He has done absolutely nothing but give false hope every time we called him. He is completely reluctant to do anything but argue telling us it is our fault. Richard (the buyer) has given up because he is sick of dealing the the guy. pics, story: http://www.ef-honda.com/ben/Osaka.php I hope NONE of you buy ANYTHING from them. They are a terrible company and should not be in business. Ben

10-15-05, 12:18 PM	#57
Ben Ogle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2	Also, I should note that I put the R tranny in my car and it, too, was crappy. It leaks, pops out of 1st and 4th, and it is very difficult to get into 2nd. Awesome, eh? Ben

10-21-05, 01:46 PM	#58
Illegal B16 New Zealand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern Va. Posts: 812	Got my engine from www.inlinepro.com Good engine, miles were REAL LOW when i got it. Good find, decent price for the time I got it. __________________ Staff...www.MegaMeet.org SOLD! http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=280194

11-12-05, 12:44 PM	#59
Phateless S2K compatible Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 838	OT - i crashed my gsr and was thinking of selling the swap. how do i get paperwork for the engine certifying it's credibility? mileage, etc... __________________ WTB - 98+ GSR or 97+ prelude 5-spd, $7000 my rides: 95 integra LS, milano pink 99 FZR (it RUNS!!!) 94 accord ex coupe 5-spd (girl's car now)

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