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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TheCrazyRussian
since this topic is on JDM engines, I have a question. Would you guys recommend AGAINST purchasing a JDM H22A swap from eBay? cuz i've seen some swaps go for $2300 complete swap, axels shift linkage all that jazz, but its the basic 200hp/161torque motor... you think its worth that? and am I likely to get screwed? even if the guy has good feedback?
compare price's of the h22a swap to a b18c swap and consider yourself lucky.

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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Can always get screwed on Ebay. Happy bidding !!!
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ludeboom
compare price's of the h22a swap to a b18c swap and consider yourself lucky.

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im confused as to the meaning of this post? does that mean you advise against it or what? LOL I respect your opinion just cuz I know you know your stuff
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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ebay is ebay, there is always assigned risk on the internet.
it all depends on what you do to handle that risk.

as far as the pricing scheme goes, the gsr swap is more expensive than a h series...ie, why buy a b18c1 for a civic to run high 14's. when you can get a cheaper h22a and run high 13's with a decent launch.

the huge torque differences between the two motors is what makes that ET count.

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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TheCrazyRussian
since this topic is on JDM engines, I have a question. Would you guys recommend AGAINST purchasing a JDM H22A swap from eBay? cuz i've seen some swaps go for $2300 complete swap, axels shift linkage all that jazz, but its the basic 200hp/161torque motor... you think its worth that? and am I likely to get screwed? even if the guy has good feedback?
i would never do it just because i don't trust ebay at all, especially if it's something i want to put in my car. I want reliability and if your spending that much anyway, get the engine from a more reputable place for a little more or maybe even a little less.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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I don't trust ebay engines for anything. There is no real warranty to speak of.

I'm in the process of getting screwed over by a guy with 800+ positive feedback. It wasn't likely, but it's happening.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 08:37 AM
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check out www.total-boost.com (total JDM now)
havent bought from him yet, but i have talked to him and he seems legit.
i think hes also got a h22a swap for just over 2100.

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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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I checked out that site and it looks pretty good. :thumbup:
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ludeboom
check out www.total-boost.com (total JDM now)
havent bought from him yet, but i have talked to him and he seems legit.
i think hes also got a h22a swap for just over 2100.

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Why dont you try to sell him an engine? Givin that up
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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i build motors i dont import them

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