MY ENGINE!!!!!

[redmanfx]

Oh my sweet heaven!! Here is my engine I've been looking for and I can't bid on it!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1

Shoot me now! Why couldn't this have come up at the end of last month or the end of this month?? Why? Why must thou torment me so!??? The pain, The agony and despare!! I feel I must cry now.........

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[redmanfx]

......AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHHH...... A quick shot to the temple.. someone please..

Have you seen all the different stuff on ebay? Tons of things.. INCLUDING MY ENGINE!!!!!

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[redmanfx]

Sweet Glory to God.. another one!!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[kansai999]

Is there a big difference between the JDM version?

BTW....The one for $999 BIN is an incrediible price for an engine and transmission.

[redmanfx]

Between JDM and what? USDM. The JDM engine is from Japan and not from here in the U.S. They are prefered by most of us looking for engines. Many reasons for this. Less milage, Better conditions exist in Japan where the engines are not run to hard and ..... less harsh driving I guess. Different Gas etc...

I have e-mailed both sellers asking about the engines. I'll see what they have to say.

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[Fenvy]

hey tool,

I wwould not buy engine from either guy, look at their feed back, one at 95% and another at 93%.. that's pretty low in my book

ask rhdjapan and www-jappartsspecialist-com on ebay to see if they can source you an engine instead

[redmanfx]

hey tool,I wwould not buy engine from either guy, look at their feed back, one at 95% and another at 93%.. that's pretty low in my bookask rhdjapan and www-jappartsspecialist-com on ebay to see if they can source you an engine instead

I saw that, but expect engine sellers to be lower. I certainly will checkout www-jappartsspecialist-com on ebay to see if they can source me an engine. And for how much.

AAARRGGGHHHHHH. This simply hurts. I will have a good Low milage JDM engine soon..

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[Fenvy]

expect seller to be lower? why? japspartsspeciallist have 100% with over 1000 transactions

[Jeff Williams]

I have heard from an engine importer, that the reason for so many JDM engines with such low mileage, is because the Japanese government regulations are so strict, that they make it easier to replace the engine at 30K, rather than rebuild it.

If you knew you had to replace the engine in your Q at 30K, would you take care of it? I wuold redline the thing every day, everytime I was behind the wheel. I bet these are the hardest driven engines in the world.

[Q45tech]

The Japanese massive expensive inspection is at 62,000 miles [100KKm]!So with average annual mileage under 7,000 per year and even a 6 year replacement cycle [to create employment] ~~ 40-60,000 miles is when many get exported [whole car] or junked/parted...........to sell to the Gringos, Aussies.

A simple look see with a flashlight inside the oil filler port tells you whether US or JDM............of course we have seen many JDM fakes or palm offs.

[MiniMan]

(P.S. buy my brand new engine for $200 more)

Corey
Modified by MiniMan at 7:03 AM 4/14/2005

[Rex]

Do the JDM ones have the Infiniti Logo on the Plenum??

[Q-less]

Why....yes...yes it does:

I am assuming this only if this is actually fron Japan.

[Q451990]

The first one looks like it has pre-cats. That's definately not JDM if it does. Look at the exhaust manifolds right where it would bolt on to the rest of the exuaust. The first auction looks like it has them, while the second one doesn't.

Heath

[Rex]

I was asking, b/c I was doubting they were "JDM".

I wonder if T3 has installed a JDM takeout and could fill us in?

[one ton garage]

i've seen people put the usdm infiniti logos on their jdm vh45s... so there is a slight possibility that a vh with an infiniti emblem on the intake plenum could still really be from japan.There's a local engine importer in the bay area i just found out bout recently that seems to have crazy crazy deals on vh45s... i was wondering how much demand there is on these used vh45s... cuz prices are quite a bit under 1000, which blew me away

[redmanfx]

A long time friend of mine has cleared a few of the above mentioned concerns about the validity of a true JDM engine. One point to lay to rest is that most JDM engines are "cleaned and tested intensly" while in Japan before shipped to the U.S. importer and DO have the Infiniti emblem on them. Another thing is a unique smog device on the engine as a accessory that is an imediate indicator that the engine is indeed a JDM engine. Most company's that sell used JDM engines don't even know the difference between the JDM and the US version. There is not enough demand per say to warrant a big conspiracy of Fake JDM engines. Not saying there is not some of that going on, but for the most part if you investigate a bit you will get a True JDM engine.

My friend also said to keep all paperwork and that even after the warranty is over if you find the engine is not JDM then that company can be held accountable. He did not mention anything about the precats, so I apoligize fot not clearing that up.

Now tell me if I'm wrong, but if you truly love your car and want to keep it then 1000 to 1300 is not too much to pay for a 40,000 mile engine that will replace your 250,000 k to 300,000 motor. Given all the work and extra money it's still all worth it to me. Not to mention some extra spice that some of us are working on.

My Q is up on blocks now When it comes back to life I'll need a name for her. I think Nico is a cool name.

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[Rex]

Just to be clear, I wasn't concerned they were trying to "dupe" anyone, more that if they call it JDM and it's not, what else don't they know.

Glad to know you've got some good information.

[Q451990]

I don't think the guys in Japan are trying to pass off non JDM engines as JDM... but some guy at "engine depot" in the states might find that those three little letters (J-D-M) mean more demand. From Q45Tech's comments in the past, the pre-cats are not on JDM engines.

If you look at Yahoo Japan auctions you'll find plenty of Infinti badged Q45s and some Nissan Presidents. Enough that I think they sold some both way - so the plenum ornament is probably not a good indicator.

Heath