time for a new motor

cory25 · Post by **cory25** » January 3rd, 2007, 7:48 pm

ok well I just threw a rod and my motor is dead

it only has 58k on it WTF! it was running perfect and then on friday it just went.
So I have two Q's

1.does anyone have someone they trust to buy to a used JDM swap from?
2.The only shop near me wants $800 for labor to do the swap, I live in nashville, TN is anyone who would be willing to help me out that can do an install, I would be willing to pay. please let me know

Thanks,
Cory

SerGTR · Post by **SerGTR** » January 4th, 2007, 12:32 am

Thats some sad news

feel bad for you man. Its also kinda weird why it had happened to you, did you take good care of you motor?

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » January 4th, 2007, 2:43 am

Two things that pop into my head, Do you have the extended warranty?
and if not then strongly consider P1Auto.com / Jack as a shop that can help you. He's about 430miles / 6:45 hours from you.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » January 4th, 2007, 2:04 pm

Bbasso wrote:Two things that pop into my head, Do you have the extended warranty?
and if not then strongly consider P1Auto.com / Jack as a shop that can help you. He's about 430miles / 6:45 hours from you.

Jack @ P1 FTW!!!!

cory25 · Post by **cory25** » January 4th, 2007, 8:11 pm

I dont know what happened, I take great care of the motor. no I dont have the extended warranty. oh well this is my DD so have any more time to think about it. I orderd a 98-00 spec JDM motor. we see how this go's it was $4,595.00 with free shipping. ouch!!!

The intake valve springs were very loose and see where they beat the crap of the surounding walls.

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » January 5th, 2007, 12:21 am

You spent $4500 on a motor?

cory25 · Post by **cory25** » January 5th, 2007, 12:45 am

yeah, why are you so shocked?

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » January 5th, 2007, 12:47 am

I would have rebuilt the stock one...
and saved a few bucks while still keeping the vins the same.

cory25 · Post by **cory25** » January 5th, 2007, 12:52 am

but there is a big hole in the block,and the bottom of the head looks like a grenade went off.

cory25 · Post by **cory25** » January 5th, 2007, 12:55 am

I would have to buy a new block and head. The only thins that are good are the crankshaft and the cams. I looked in to doing a rebuild and it was like $3600-$4000. plus this way I am getting an extra trans.

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » January 5th, 2007, 1:02 am

I did not know your old block was beyond repair.

Good luck...

Oh and having a spare trans = good thing!

cory25 · Post by **cory25** » January 5th, 2007, 2:30 am

I hope this motor works out better than the first

yeah my wife was'nt happy when i had to tell her I was putting all that an a credit card

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » January 5th, 2007, 11:39 am

cory25 wrote:I hope this motor works out better than the first yeah my wife was'nt happy when i had to tell her I was putting all that an a credit card

I would have bought a brand new head and block from Len at Baranco Acura!!! And a mugen headgasket from King...

cory25 · Post by **cory25** » January 5th, 2007, 7:53 pm

I called acura and there price was $5224 for the block and head. But he said it did not come together, he said you had to put the motor together your self. and that would mean even more money for labor for someone to do for me. thats why I did not go that rout.
I thought what he said was stranged but I did'nt have the time.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » January 5th, 2007, 7:58 pm

10002-P73-A03 GENERAL ASSY., CYLINDER BLOCK 1 2000 INTEGRA 2986.57 2389.26

10003-P73-305 GENERAL, CYL HD 1 2000 INTEGRA 1945.63 1556.50

I could build an engine for cheaper than what you paid for that motor. Only thing you would not get would be the trans, but you would have a brand new motor with slightly higher compression.

SleeperR13 · Post by **SleeperR13** » January 18th, 2007, 11:43 am

You might ask Chris is he can help you out. He's in Johnson City.
He rebuilt my head and it runs great. I wouldn't go to anyone in TN other than Chris or Trey for ITR help. You could always look into going to Atlanta for help. Good Luck!!! Chris= "aquafina"

Tristan
00-0503

Yoshimitshu · Post by **Yoshimitshu** » January 19th, 2007, 12:54 pm

I bought my R motor from Hmotorsonline Steve did a good job of answering all my questions and such, I also got my JDM front from him as well.....good business there.