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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Where should i buy my new 13b?

my engine is done ive decided. and i was looking at JDM to get a new one for 1300 including the shipping. i was just wondering if they are a good source or if i should visit another site for a better quality.

here is a link to the one i was viewing.http://www.jdmracingmotors.com/Index.php?p=vpe&pid=89#c
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Chances are that any used engine you buy will require a rebuild anyway, so save a step and just rebuild the one you have.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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dont buy off sites like that. 80% of the time you will get screwed. get one locally or japan2la
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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+1 on rebuilding your old one
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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buying engine from online sites are pretty much a hit and miss. Sometimes the engine needs a rebuild, you cant check to make sure its running right either.

I would either suggest rebuilding the engine. If you know how to rebuild it yourself, you can save a lot of money doing it that way. Just make sure you do it right, you have to do everything right by the book. Or you can send it to a rotary rebuild shop specialist.
You can also get an engine from japan2la. He is the best person to get an engine from if you do want to buy it online. He will make sure the engine is fine before shipping it to you. Lots of people here buys items from him all the time.
I would try getting the engine locally from a importer or so. You can check the engine yourself if you know what to check.
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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rebuild your own or buy a used engine locally!!!! TRUST!
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Redonwhite, just waiting on your zip code to figure the shipping cost..
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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so i take it ebay engines are a not good to buy?
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