 JDM imported engines, Are they reliable? |
 Dec 24, 2004 - 7:52 PM
|
 
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Dec 24, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi,
I'm new here. Please forgive me if I this has been posted in the past. I tried the search function. Anyway, I read this on a civic forum(http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179335): ---- JDM Swaps Honestly, unless these come from a friend in Japan, you're taking a gamble every time. You have no real way to know how many miles are on the engine, nor how it was treated. Just keep that in mind. It has not been proven (no matter how many claims) that these JDM motors make any more HP. ---- Now I'm wondering, is any of this true? If you're able to find a trustworthy company that sells these engines, shouldn't everything be ok? I've noticed a lot of you have done the 3S-GTE swap - did any of you import the engine from Japan, or got it from a company which imports them? Experiences with this? |
 |
Replies
|
Dec 28, 2004 - 2:18 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast  Joined Sep 28, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ecu is definately more aggressive with the fuel and timing maps, but do not forget about the Ceramic Ct26 the Jdm model has compared to the US model, as well as emission down tuning or lack there of.
Jdm engines can come as high as 80k miles as I have witnessed this first hand, especially the older the model. There are also importers that import from Hong Kong and Malaysia in which the mileage can be as high as 150k+! Interesting thing is that most will opt for the higher mileage older model clips in which have a better chance of something failing sooner then expected, simply because the price is more desireable. Definately buy a complete front clip, and definately deal with an importer you can trust and has a good reputation for performing. As for fuel, you would be suprised to know that Japans 100 octane is equal to our 93-94 octane. Ron (951) 283-3778 Motors Unlimited |
|
Dec 28, 2004 - 10:13 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Mr2swift @ Dec 28, 2004 - 7:18 AM) As for fuel, you would be suprised to know that Japans 100 octane is equal to our 93-94 octane. [right][snapback]227271[/snapback][/right] Naw, we all know that. Every country figures out octane it's own way 
|
Posts in this topic
CarlJ JDM imported engines Dec 24, 2004 - 7:52 PM
Kwanza26 Same idea applies to all engines, not just used JD... Dec 24, 2004 - 8:13 PM jgreening QUOTEThe JDM counter parts (ST185 3SGTE) have high... Dec 25, 2004 - 1:57 AM
Kwanza26 QUOTE(jgreening @ Dec 25, 2004 - 6:57 AM)QUOT... Dec 25, 2004 - 4:03 AM jgreening Hmmm....here is where I got my info (3sgte specifi... Dec 25, 2004 - 5:07 AM shid Err jay, he's saying that what you said is cor... Dec 25, 2004 - 10:46 AM Kwanza26 QUOTE(shid @ Dec 25, 2004 - 3:46 PM)Err jay, ... Dec 26, 2004 - 11:47 PM lagos the minute you swap in an engine that wasnt ment t... Dec 25, 2004 - 12:11 PM CarlJ Thanks guys, I value your input. The JDMs seem to ... Dec 25, 2004 - 4:59 PM lagos the only things that i know seperate the us and jd... Dec 27, 2004 - 12:21 AM Kwanza26 QUOTE(lagos @ Dec 27, 2004 - 5:21 AM)the only... Dec 27, 2004 - 12:24 AM lagos hmm, never knew about that... u sure the compressi... Dec 27, 2004 - 12:35 AM Kwanza26 QUOTE(lagos @ Dec 27, 2004 - 5:35 AM)hmm, nev... Dec 27, 2004 - 1:24 PM SlowCelica94 What's a leakdown test? And you said static co... Dec 27, 2004 - 3:42 PM celica3sgte Kwanza you are reading that chart wrong. It says ... Dec 27, 2004 - 4:08 PM Kwanza26 QUOTE(celica3sgte @ Dec 27, 2004 - 9:08 PM)Kw... Dec 27, 2004 - 6:57 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: November 21st, 2025 - 10:33 AM |