wences

ok guys whats a better engine the JAPANESE OR THE AMERICAN 13B
i know the JAP's got a little more power but how's the reliability on it im thinking of swapping it 2 the JAP's but need 2 know some info 1st
thanks

Mahjik

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The short blocks are the same. The power differences are not from the engine, but a few components around the engine and a higher stock boost setting.

edc

Not to forget no precat

djseven

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As Mahjik said the engines are identical inside. People are also going to come in here and call you a racist for using "Jap", just figured I would prepare you for that.

You would be better off getting a rebuild from a reputable shop then buying a used J-spec engine. There are about 10,000 horror stories out there surrounding "good" J-spec blocks. Just tore one down last week that was "good" Good other than the fact 2 of the rear seals on one housing was blown eating the rotor and housing along with shooting the broken seal over into the other housing damaging it also.

ericgrau

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Imported engines are notorious for problems. Dunno if it's improper storage, abuse right before the PO removes them, or what, but they are. And as said inside they're the same. I think you'd want to get the Japanese ECU, exhaust, etc. if anything, or better yet tune it yourself and buy an aftermarket exhaust.

Supernaut

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I thought about doing the same thing as you as well. I wanted the newer components with the simpler hoses for the turbos. I think Dan did this. I remember him saying that its much simpler and easier to work with.