Import an Engine from Japan

I've heard that same thing for years, but have never come across any sort of proof. Can anyone here actually verify this cheap japanese engine story?

Would they meet U.S. emissions, I ask stupidly....?

Several places on the west cost carry them -- your estimate is about 1/2 their costs though. The engines may be a slightly different model too - especially when it comes to the add on pieces.

Depending on the engine.

This is a myth. The government does NOT require you to replace an engine at 30K. If they did, why would Japanese Mfg's make engines that can go

100's of thousands of miles?

These are junkyard engines or 'clips' ( a car that was in an accident and they clip the front end off), but the draw is a JDM (Japan Domestic Market) engine. They are usually higher HP than those brought to the US, since they think we want fuel economy. And they can be had for cheaper than the US version.

Another source was K. Watanabe in Calif. He was importing Jap engines long before it became a fad; I don't know if he's still in business. That was a while ago.

at 30K. If they did, why would Japanese Mfg's make engines that can go

100's of thousands of miles? > but the draw is a JDM (Japan Domestic Market) engine. They are usually higher HP than those brought to the US, since they think we want fuel economy. And they can be had for cheaper than the US version.

WOW

I went to Jasper Engines & Transmissions at 1-800-827-7455.

And got a Quote!

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The japanese gov also mandate a new wife in 3000 hrs, yea sure 30000 and a new motor, bs. Its the wife that wears out

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Only $4574!!!! What a bargain!!

I couldn't find it. You used to be able to get prices on remanufactired short blocks right from Toyota. Last time I checked my '85 Corolla 4A-GE, from Toyota it was $1450. Of course, from Jasper you get a complete, running, fully tested engine from what is probably the best rebuilder in the world. With a Short-block you have to add all the peripherals and get them to work. But I think I can do all that for $3,000!!!

Back in the mid 80s I had an older Toyota Corolla that had an engine go sour on me. There was a place that sold these Japanese engines, so I bought one. At the time, I recall they were like $250 or something. No core. Just show up with a truck and money.

I put it in myself and it ran like a charm. It'll meet emissions EASILY because they are a helluva lot more concerned with emissions there than we are. I just connected everything that came off the old engine... Gave it a good fogging, and fired it up.

Not sure everyone has happy stories like I do... but I'd bet that beast is still rolling down the highway (prolly still pulling to the right) hehe.

Joseph