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spltscnd95sol · 10-06-2008, 05:11 PM

just wondering...are they reliable in swapping engines? are there people in the forum that can testify? your opinion and advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Knapik · 10-06-2008, 05:29 PM

they are cool. they have been around for a while. they are a little more expensive but you get what you pay for.
+1 for Quin from aerodyne

SoguRacing · 10-06-2008, 05:36 PM

My buddy didn't have a good experience there. they replace a few exhaust manifold studs because of gasket leaks and there was a stud missing. they took the manifold/turbo assembly off and didn't check the turbo to manifold gaskets for leaks so when we got the car back they said that it would cost more to replace it since that wasn't what we wanted to have done...that they would have to take everything off again to replace it. bullshit. do it right the first time. haven't been back since. when you take something apart you do a quick check for other things while you're at it especially when it comes to gaskets. it was obvious half of it was missing.

there's other places. JER RACING
XS-ENGINEERING-expensive but guaranteed a good job. +1 to Eric over there.

steve shadows · 10-06-2008, 05:43 PM

Aerodyne is a cool place to buy videos and some rare parts...and that's about it

spltscnd95sol · 10-06-2008, 05:49 PM

wow! that's 1 good, 1 bad, and 1 neutral. are there any other place you would recommend? i called the sr20 store and they are super expensive.

LongGrain · 10-06-2008, 05:56 PM

panda garage?

spltscnd95sol · 10-06-2008, 05:57 PM

where else would you guys recommend someone who wants to do a SR20 swap? or what's your opinion on these other shops:

1. SR20 Store
2. G-Dimension
3. JER Racing

94cc0rd · 10-06-2008, 05:59 PM

I think, when researching shops to do something as big as an engine swap, the extra money that the more reputable shops charge is definately worth it.

I've heard nothing but good things about Marco @ sr20store. That's who I'm planning going to for my swap when I'm ready.

Also, nothing but good things said about G-Dimension.

sideways7 · 10-06-2008, 05:59 PM

They are very hit and miss.

When I started to go to Aerodyne years ago they did really good work and had good customer service.

But the last couple of times I went to them for something, I was really dissapointed.

Quin Taka and Andy are cool but they're getting sloppy.

SoguRacing · 10-06-2008, 06:10 PM

Personally, I would pay the extra couple hundred to have a good wiring job done. 300 bucks is the difference between a clean engine bay and a half ass mickey mouse job. You'll pay for it now..or pay for it later. I've seen many swaps when my friend was going out to purchase one pre-installed. All were differen't degrees of cleanliness. pay the extra and have it done right the first time.

spltscnd95sol · 10-06-2008, 06:16 PM

wow! thanks for all your honest opinions. the difference is about 50% going to SR20 store (around 5K). seems like it's worth it.

ctm_motortrends · 10-06-2008, 06:47 PM

I agree with sideways7 lots of good work at start but they got really sloppy. I took apart a race car they finished for me because I was to busy and I was very disappointed. There cool people but I would not go there again.

spltscnd95sol · 10-06-2008, 07:05 PM

so then everything that they are building like the G37 from High End...do you think those won't be good after a while? that's crazy.

Fries · 10-06-2008, 07:06 PM

5 grand for a motorswap!? Does that include the motor and a light overhaul?

spltscnd95sol · 10-06-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fries

5 grand for a motorswap!? Does that include the motor and a light overhaul?

sorry...i meant the difference from one store and sr20 store is going to be $5K more at SR20store...

ctm_motortrends · 10-06-2008, 07:14 PM

They are building "High End " cars but look closer a lot of there work is sloppy. I had a bad experience with them that's all I can say.

spltscnd95sol · 10-06-2008, 07:46 PM

that sucks! i was ready to do an engine swap with them. now i don't even know where to go. i'm waiting for G-Dimension's call and see how much they would charge me for what i want to do.

spltscnd95sol · 10-06-2008, 08:35 PM

is this considered sloppy:

94cc0rd · 10-06-2008, 08:42 PM

dunno about others but I can't see much detail in that picture..

SoguRacing · 10-07-2008, 12:33 AM

There's a diference between doing a swap for a 20 year old kid who just wants it done and modding a high output show car. obviously more work and detail will go into the show car because more people will viewing it.

spltscnd95sol · 10-07-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoguRacing

There's a diference between doing a swap for a 20 year old kid who just wants it done and modding a high output show car. obviously more work and detail will go into the show car because more people will be viewing it.

i understand. is there anyone here who has done an SR20 swap and has been successful? no problems after 40K-60K miles on it? if so, who did it and how much did it cost you? thanks for your help.

WISH ONE · 10-07-2008, 09:42 AM

They did a head gasket on a friends SR, and cams were torqued half ass and improperly a few weeks later his head took a Sh!t. We pulled his head off and some of the cam bolts were loose some too tight, unacceptable. i havent heard good things about them.

tougekid · 10-07-2008, 09:45 AM

www.theshowzone.com
but there on the east coast.

Maiku240sxS14 · 10-07-2008, 09:52 AM

I got mine done at the sr20store. Yes it was expensive (due to buying the front clip) but had no problems with the swap for over a year now. I highly recommend Marco if your willing to dish out the $'s.

cfrost · 10-07-2008, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spltscnd95sol

just wondering...are they reliable in swapping engines? are there people in the forum that can testify? your opinion and advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks.

I haven't heard anything about aerodyne in years! I remember they'd have good and bad reviews, but nobody is perfect.. especially when it comes to working on cars

if you're getting an SR swapped, I really really recommend foothill auto in glendora (626-963-4611), they just pulled out my sr and put in a new one over the last couple days and really helped me out by finishing in time for Irwindale FD.

everything that they've done on my car has been really good work

PM me if you want more info

spltscnd95sol · 10-07-2008, 10:21 AM

how much did it cost you to do the swap?

spltscnd95sol · 10-07-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

I got mine done at the sr20store. Yes it was expensive (due to buying the front clip) but had no problems with the swap for over a year now. I highly recommend Marco if your willing to dish out the $'s.

How much did it cost you? and how many miles have you put in the motor?

WISH ONE · 10-07-2008, 10:28 AM

damn frost! New SR????

cfrost · 10-07-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spltscnd95sol

How much did it cost you? and how many miles have you put in the motor?

I'm not sure how many miles I put on my motor, but it lasted me a good couple of years. You can probably expect your SR to last longer, my car track-only and its on the track A LOT

I just called pat at foothill for you and he said basic swap w/ front clip would be $3700 turn-key (labor to pull both engines out, swap everything stock back over, etcetc)

I have a couple of friends who have dealt with poorly done swaps and it's never worth the headache and heartache. Pat & Jon over there know their SRs and their cars really well.. so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. You might want to give him a call and talk to him to see what you get all with it or check out the shop if you're local. He's a really good guy

Quote:

damn frost! New SR????

unfortunately! Mine had bad compression and bent valves.. she was long overdue though, and quite the trooper

this one should feel a lot faster and burn a lot more tire

can't wait to try it out on thursday

spltscnd95sol · 10-07-2008, 07:59 PM

i've spoken to Marco, Aerodyne, Foothill Auto, and G-Dimension. Everyone sound like they know what they're doing and all that good stuff. Thanks for your help. hopefully, more people will see this thread to give advise...see you guys around.

10-06-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	/// AERODYNE INDUSTRIES \\\ Reliability just wondering...are they reliable in swapping engines? are there people in the forum that can testify? your opinion and advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks.

10-06-2008, 05:29 PM	#2
Knapik Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: westminster Posts: 1,018 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	they are cool. they have been around for a while. they are a little more expensive but you get what you pay for. +1 for Quin from aerodyne __________________ not anti-drift, just pro-grip

10-06-2008, 05:36 PM	#3
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 35 Posts: 2,967 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing Feedback Score: 23 reviews	My buddy didn't have a good experience there. they replace a few exhaust manifold studs because of gasket leaks and there was a stud missing. they took the manifold/turbo assembly off and didn't check the turbo to manifold gaskets for leaks so when we got the car back they said that it would cost more to replace it since that wasn't what we wanted to have done...that they would have to take everything off again to replace it. bullshit. do it right the first time. haven't been back since. when you take something apart you do a quick check for other things while you're at it especially when it comes to gaskets. it was obvious half of it was missing. there's other places. JER RACING XS-ENGINEERING-expensive but guaranteed a good job. +1 to Eric over there. __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180

10-06-2008, 05:43 PM	#4
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Aerodyne is a cool place to buy videos and some rare parts...and that's about it __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

10-06-2008, 05:59 PM	#8
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I think, when researching shops to do something as big as an engine swap, the extra money that the more reputable shops charge is definately worth it. I've heard nothing but good things about Marco @ sr20store. That's who I'm planning going to for my swap when I'm ready. Also, nothing but good things said about G-Dimension. __________________

10-06-2008, 05:49 PM	#5
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow! that's 1 good, 1 bad, and 1 neutral. are there any other place you would recommend? i called the sr20 store and they are super expensive.

10-06-2008, 05:56 PM	#6
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	panda garage?

10-06-2008, 05:57 PM	#7
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where else would you guys recommend someone who wants to do a SR20 swap? or what's your opinion on these other shops: 1. SR20 Store 2. G-Dimension 3. JER Racing

10-06-2008, 05:59 PM	#9
sideways7 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: So-cali Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are very hit and miss. When I started to go to Aerodyne years ago they did really good work and had good customer service. But the last couple of times I went to them for something, I was really dissapointed. Quin Taka and Andy are cool but they're getting sloppy.

10-06-2008, 06:10 PM	#10
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 35 Posts: 2,967 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Personally, I would pay the extra couple hundred to have a good wiring job done. 300 bucks is the difference between a clean engine bay and a half ass mickey mouse job. You'll pay for it now..or pay for it later. I've seen many swaps when my friend was going out to purchase one pre-installed. All were differen't degrees of cleanliness. pay the extra and have it done right the first time. __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180

10-06-2008, 06:16 PM	#11
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow! thanks for all your honest opinions. the difference is about 50% going to SR20 store (around 5K). seems like it's worth it.

10-06-2008, 06:47 PM	#12
ctm_motortrends Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MONTCLAIR Age: 39 Posts: 1,104 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I agree with sideways7 lots of good work at start but they got really sloppy. I took apart a race car they finished for me because I was to busy and I was very disappointed. There cool people but I would not go there again. __________________ Zombies.....They will eat your Brain and Gain your Knowledge...

10-06-2008, 07:05 PM	#13
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so then everything that they are building like the G37 from High End...do you think those won't be good after a while? that's crazy.

10-06-2008, 07:06 PM	#14
Fries Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas/or/Afghanistan Age: 33 Posts: 1,511 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	5 grand for a motorswap!? Does that include the motor and a light overhaul? __________________

10-06-2008, 07:14 PM	#16
ctm_motortrends Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MONTCLAIR Age: 39 Posts: 1,104 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	They are building "High End " cars but look closer a lot of there work is sloppy. I had a bad experience with them that's all I can say. __________________ Zombies.....They will eat your Brain and Gain your Knowledge...

10-06-2008, 07:46 PM	#17
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that sucks! i was ready to do an engine swap with them. now i don't even know where to go. i'm waiting for G-Dimension's call and see how much they would charge me for what i want to do. Last edited by spltscnd95sol; 10-06-2008 at 08:17 PM..

10-06-2008, 08:35 PM	#18
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is this considered sloppy:

10-06-2008, 08:42 PM	#19
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	dunno about others but I can't see much detail in that picture.. __________________

10-07-2008, 12:33 AM	#20
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 35 Posts: 2,967 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing Feedback Score: 23 reviews	There's a diference between doing a swap for a 20 year old kid who just wants it done and modding a high output show car. obviously more work and detail will go into the show car because more people will viewing it. __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180

10-07-2008, 09:42 AM	#22
WISH ONE Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orange county ca Posts: 2,738 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	They did a head gasket on a friends SR, and cams were torqued half ass and improperly a few weeks later his head took a Sh!t. We pulled his head off and some of the cam bolts were loose some too tight, unacceptable. i havent heard good things about them. __________________ PARTING/SELLING MY COUPE. PM ME.

10-07-2008, 09:45 AM	#23
tougekid Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S.C. Age: 42 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	www.theshowzone.com but there on the east coast.

10-07-2008, 09:52 AM	#24
Maiku240sxS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,019 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	I got mine done at the sr20store. Yes it was expensive (due to buying the front clip) but had no problems with the swap for over a year now. I highly recommend Marco if your willing to dish out the $'s.

10-07-2008, 10:21 AM	#26
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how much did it cost you to do the swap?

10-07-2008, 10:28 AM	#28
WISH ONE Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orange county ca Posts: 2,738 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	damn frost! New SR???? __________________ PARTING/SELLING MY COUPE. PM ME.

10-07-2008, 07:59 PM	#30
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i've spoken to Marco, Aerodyne, Foothill Auto, and G-Dimension. Everyone sound like they know what they're doing and all that good stuff. Thanks for your help. hopefully, more people will see this thread to give advise...see you guys around.

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