Originally posted by NatedoggAZ
Your totally right - I will replace the gasket and just get this engine running...then look around for an engine a little later to replace the (sucky) stock engine - and no offense at all..I would get blown away by a tricycle with the D15 that I have now!! Hopefully there are some good JDM places in my area...Mesa AZ.
Thanks for all your advice!
doesn't have to be a jdm place, just a decent shop. most shops can get the engines so that's less work for you.