about to buy sr right now please help guys.

[Jdm_G35]

wattup people. im about to buy a full sr swap red top for my hatch.

im looking at these two auctions. shipping is a big thing for me since my hatch is located in central cali, dont really wanna drive it all the way up there. so i got these two choices. first option ive negotiated the guy down to 1600 shipped with ignitor and maf. only problem hes in canada, and i heard canada motors are shit?
Jdm Nissan SR20DET S13 redtop 5speed engine Swap JDM:eBay Motors (item 310187517174 end time Dec-18-09 18:12:47 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jdm-Nissan-SR20DET-S13-redtop-5speed-engine-Swap-JDM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem48389de4f6QQitemZ31 0187517174QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories)

second one is in the us. but he wants 1750 shipped to my door. the motor does look cleaner. ahh dunno what to do but i need to purchase today. help.

JDM SR20DET NISSAN SILVIA 240SX ENGINE SWAP ECU IGNITOR:eBay Motors (item 150397220366 end time Dec-19-09 10:49:47 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-SR20DET-NISSAN-SILVIA-240SX-ENGINE-SWAP-ECU-IGNITOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem23045f760eQQite mZ150397220366QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5f Accessories)

[ManoNegra]

neither
I would hit up Marco at the SR20store
he is meticulous with the engines he sells
and local which means you can come down to his shop and take a look at what you're buying

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[garagelu]

call up phase2motortrend.com also. They just started back in the importing buisness although they were in the 240 game when it started. Very reputable guys.

Don't buy from ebay. Its hit or miss on there.I hear horror stories all the time.

[WIKID S4TEEN]

neither
I would hit up Marco at the SR20store
he is meticulous with the engines he sells
and local which means you can come down to his shop and take a look at what you're buying

Welcome to SR20Store! - Home (http://www.sr20store.com/home/)

+1

Marcos is a stand up guy. He'll be there if sh!t happens.
Ebay WILL NOT, and you know...sh!t happens!

[Jdm_G35]

ahh i juss bought a motor from j and r in el monte. funny thing is the sr i wanted he told me was fr phase 2. i just picked one of the older model srs gunna install it this wknd. hopefully everything is cool.

dude never gave me the side mount though. ahhhhh

[Walperstyle]

Being its from Canada makes no difference unless there is some required special extra tax or shipping costs.

Some people that sell clips give warranty, and can prove that its running before they send it to you. Thats good business, however, I personally take apart every engine I buy to inspect wear on components and see if there is a problem before it happens. You never really know. I've known people up here that have purchased a wicked GTR, ran great for about 2 months, then a rod stuck.

I do like the shops that stand behind what they sell though, because I dont mind people that dont have tools or a garage to install stuff, but what I really hate is seeing people get into a situation where they trust someones work, then end up being screwed in so many ways.

[240SXREX]

If you do go sr20det buy oem parts. Alot of people spun rods,lifters clatter and etc. due to cheap oil filters or none oem parts. Alot of people don't know this but the oem nissan oil filter is made to keep better oil pressure for your motor. I bought a 89 240sx and the lifters were all noisy. Took the fram filter off and bled the lifters and it was good as new for having 137,000 miles. I heard alot of people will spend the extra money for front clip with motor. They say that is the best route. You could be buying a used sr20det motor that was used in America and then sold as an imported motor. How often is someone going to sell you a front clip with jdm parts with speedometer and right side steering that you could use to be an original 180sx excluding quarter windows,taillights,rims and vin.