identifying the year of an engine Options

[JasonX]

is there anywhere on the engine that says what year it was made? I am considering getting used Japanese engine and I heard the 5sfe did not always have the same horsepower. 94-95 was the only time it was 135hp any other year was 130. So, if the engine is all by itself, how can I find out what year it is?


Thanks

[Gary]

Like I told you on C.tech, if they said they can import you a used 5sfe engine from Japan, they don't know what they are doing. It just doesn't exist.
And if they told you they can't find a listing for 3sge engine, you should find another shop.

[JasonX]

Like I told you on C.tech, if they said they can import you a used 5sfe engine from Japan, they don't know what they are doing. It just doesn't exist.
And if they told you they can't find a listing for 3sge engine, you should find another shop.

thank you so much for opening my eyes. I almost bought the used 5sfe that probably had way too many miles on it. i think i'm gonna go with getting my own engine rebuilt route. 3sge seems like over my budget with having to change ecu, harness, and tranny. thanks a lot.