JDM B18C GSR Swap INTEGRA
21-Apr-2009, 01:55 PM
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JDM B18C GSR Swap INTEGRA
Alright so I made an appointment with TorontoJDM for the swap into my 94 integra, quoted for $2600 with new timing belt, water pump and installation. Although I will still be using my LS tranny. They are also promising me 30 days of warrranty and asked to bring $1000 deposit when I drop the car off?????!?! normally people asked to be paid when the car is ready.
You guys think this is a good deal?
Bringing the car in first thing tomorrow morning, will keep you guys posted.
You guys think this is a good deal?
Bringing the car in first thing tomorrow morning, will keep you guys posted.
22-Apr-2009, 01:42 AM
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Alright so I made an appointment with TorontoJDM for the swap into my 94 integra, quoted for $2600 with new timing belt, water pump and installation. Although I will still be using my LS tranny. They are also promising me 30 days of warrranty and asked to bring $1000 deposit when I drop the car off?????!?! normally people asked to be paid when the car is ready.
You guys think this is a good deal?
Bringing the car in first thing tomorrow morning, will keep you guys posted.
You guys think this is a good deal?
Bringing the car in first thing tomorrow morning, will keep you guys posted.
Can you even get a full engine swap for less than that??!!
oh btw, won't you need vtec wiring and computer/mapping? and intake manifold?
22-Apr-2009, 03:01 PM
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22-Apr-2009, 03:06 PM
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hahha it's not even a full swap, its $1600 for just the motor alone. I've been doing some research and people are saying gsr motor and ls tranny put together is crap. i might consider doing the full swap with motor and tranny now.
i think they're just goin to soldier the vtec wires other than the harness, it's cheaper. ecu and intake manifold is included with the purchase of the motor.
I just found a heck of a deal, TokyoAutoParts are selling type r full swap for $3400!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyone heard from these guys before they're located in Brampton.
i think they're just goin to soldier the vtec wires other than the harness, it's cheaper. ecu and intake manifold is included with the purchase of the motor.
I just found a heck of a deal, TokyoAutoParts are selling type r full swap for $3400!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyone heard from these guys before they're located in Brampton.
22-Apr-2009, 03:14 PM
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3400 is probably the 96-97 ITR engine. I spent just over 4000 to put in a OBD1 B16a swap in a 96 si coupe. But thats a new rad, oem water pump, oem timing belt, stage1 exedy clutch and 7.5lbs Fidanza flywheel, obd2a to obd1 Rywire harness and mounts, new battery and some other misc things. I have a list of everything i put that day and how much i spent i remember it came out to just over 4gs.
And the motor had 52000km cause i went half with a friend when we bought the front clip of a JDM Del Sol. I think thats the best route so you know what your getting. JDMland in Mississauga, the guy has been around for over 15-20yrs from other places he worked at like Lucky Star back in the days.
And the motor had 52000km cause i went half with a friend when we bought the front clip of a JDM Del Sol. I think thats the best route so you know what your getting. JDMland in Mississauga, the guy has been around for over 15-20yrs from other places he worked at like Lucky Star back in the days.
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22-Apr-2009, 03:18 PM
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don't waste your time/money swappin in a GSR if you're gunna use the LS tranny, you'll be disappointed for sure.
That doesn't seem like anything special of a deal to me. I know I charge $600 in labour alone to do a swap and that includes all fluids, hoses and ecu chipping. Like someone else said, you can grab a GSR engine for around $1600 from other importers. A timing belt and water pump retail around $250 from honda.
That doesn't seem like anything special of a deal to me. I know I charge $600 in labour alone to do a swap and that includes all fluids, hoses and ecu chipping. Like someone else said, you can grab a GSR engine for around $1600 from other importers. A timing belt and water pump retail around $250 from honda.
22-Apr-2009, 03:25 PM
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I'm not 100% sure but i think some of you guys are complaining about 100-200 bucks and buying a engine at one place and having it installed at another ? is your time worth nothing and how is the warranty going to be handled , by the installer or the seller ? i dont see any problem at all for 2600 motor installed with a warranty.
23-Apr-2009, 12:30 PM
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newest updates, ok i went to TokyoAutoParts this morning and picked up the 96 spec JDM B18C Type R, and gave the guy $3000 coming with 1 motor mount(yes only one), p73 ECU, and S80 LSD tranny.
Now i just got to wait until Monday to bring it in the shop. igarage will be charging me $580 (labour) + $240 (NEW OEM HONDA timing belt and water pump) = $820
Motor also has harness, IM, EM, Distributor and all of that.
Now i just got to wait until Monday to bring it in the shop. igarage will be charging me $580 (labour) + $240 (NEW OEM HONDA timing belt and water pump) = $820
Motor also has harness, IM, EM, Distributor and all of that.
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23-Apr-2009, 12:32 PM
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Hahaha $100-$200 is a lot of money these days, that's like 2-4 tanks for gas right there.
I'm not 100% sure but i think some of you guys are complaining about 100-200 bucks and buying a engine at one place and having it installed at another ? is your time worth nothing and how is the warranty going to be handled , by the installer or the seller ? i dont see any problem at all for 2600 motor installed with a warranty.
23-Apr-2009, 12:41 PM
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newest updates, ok i went to TokyoAutoParts this morning and picked up the 96 spec JDM B18C Type R, and gave the guy $3000 coming with 1 motor mount(yes only one), p73 ECU, and S80 LSD tranny.
Now i just got to wait until Monday to bring it in the shop. igarage will be charging me $580 (labour) + $240 (NEW OEM HONDA timing belt and water pump) = $820
Motor also has harness, IM, EM, Distributor and all of that.
Now i just got to wait until Monday to bring it in the shop. igarage will be charging me $580 (labour) + $240 (NEW OEM HONDA timing belt and water pump) = $820
Motor also has harness, IM, EM, Distributor and all of that.
23-Apr-2009, 03:49 PM
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yah bro, it has been a big jump. People are saying there is no point in gettin a GSR with LS tranny on it. So the "Go big or go home" thought hit me. I think it's better in value in terms of performance that I will be getting.
23-Apr-2009, 04:18 PM
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newest updates, ok i went to TokyoAutoParts this morning and picked up the 96 spec JDM B18C Type R, and gave the guy $3000 coming with 1 motor mount(yes only one), p73 ECU, and S80 LSD tranny.
Now i just got to wait until Monday to bring it in the shop. igarage will be charging me $580 (labour) + $240 (NEW OEM HONDA timing belt and water pump) = $820
Motor also has harness, IM, EM, Distributor and all of that.
Now i just got to wait until Monday to bring it in the shop. igarage will be charging me $580 (labour) + $240 (NEW OEM HONDA timing belt and water pump) = $820
Motor also has harness, IM, EM, Distributor and all of that.
well.. i hope you're planning on keeping your car for a long time and i hope the rust is at a minimal on it. From what I understand you're spending $4000 on an engine/install in a car that probably isn't worth more than that.
