3S-GTE JDM 3rd Gen Turbo Engine eBay "complete" 3rd gen engine

IanMR2 · 08-19-2009, 10:05 PM

Hey! Just looking for some feedback. I'm planning on doing a 3rd gen swap. I've been looking around at some prices, and I have found that they vary a lot! From Chico RaceWorks to eBay, what is the best bang for my buck?

Looking at eBay engines seems really sketch to me. But on the other foot, it looks like a better deal. 2k for everything BUT axles (w/ free shipping on some) vs. $3,500 on up for axels and whatever else is included with a clip. In my brain, I'm thinking, $1,500 for what!? What else is included in a clip that adds up to AT LEAST that much more!?

I'll admit, I don't have rich parents, and I don't make sh it! But I've definitely worked my tail off to save enough money for a 3rd gen! I just want SATISFACTION. Has anyone bought an eBay engine? And if so, any advice?

TIA: Ian

tjmr2 · 08-19-2009, 11:12 PM

I purchased my Black Top from JHOT, (buy it now on EBAY) 16K miles on the engine and transmission, no problems.

They delivered everything in their Ebay pictures, I don't have any complaints.

IanMR2 · 08-20-2009, 08:35 AM

Thanks! how did you find out the milage?

Basement Digital · 08-20-2009, 10:40 AM

My '93 3SGTE came from ebay - nagasaki motors.

Basement Digital · 08-20-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanMR2

Thanks! how did you find out the milage?

There's of course no way to prove it, but they often times either show pictures of the odometer or include the whole gauge cluster.

David · 08-20-2009, 11:27 AM

You get peace of mind from crw

IanMR2 · 08-20-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David48

You get peace of mind from crw

Not when bills are due!

IanMR2 · 08-20-2009, 06:36 PM

Where do they get their clips, and how much does CRW buy them for? They pick them up for about $2,000 - $2,500 and sell them for "$3,750 + shipping"? I want to know what I am paying almost $2,000 extra $$$$ for?

Here's what I think I get for $2,000 extra:

-Tail lights?
-springs
-sway bar
-rear brakes
-axels
-some body panels
-and a better warranty/support???

Everything I should already have, with the exception of axels!
I can see if you're going from non-turbo to a 3rd gen 3sgte you should get a clip! But if you're going from a 2nd gen to a 3rd gen 3sgte, I shouldn't need the rest of the clip to install and engine/trans/ecu, would I?

If I am wrong, let me know exactly why a clip over an engine.

Thanks for your feedback!

PETC · 08-24-2009, 12:15 PM

Not sure, why not contact them directly?

I got my clip from CRW off of ebay and it's been an excellent motor. Didn't get taillights though. I also seem to remember only paying around 3K out the door for it.

kreisydude · 09-01-2009, 12:59 PM

Don't forget you might also get the LSD tranny.

PETC · 09-01-2009, 01:03 PM

I DID get an LSD tranny, and I think you will too. I'm not sure if the Gen 3 came with an open diff ever... if they did they're in the minority.

mr2_kevin · 09-01-2009, 11:32 PM

i got mines from ebay too from jdm planet...cost around 2000 for the whole swap and i did the repining and rewiring by myself..saved a lot of money but gave me a big headache.

08-19-2009, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
IanMR2 No Skills at all! NONE!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 136 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	eBay "complete" 3rd gen engine Hey! Just looking for some feedback. I'm planning on doing a 3rd gen swap. I've been looking around at some prices, and I have found that they vary a lot! From Chico RaceWorks to eBay, what is the best bang for my buck? Looking at eBay engines seems really sketch to me. But on the other foot, it looks like a better deal. 2k for everything BUT axles (w/ free shipping on some) vs. $3,500 on up for axels and whatever else is included with a clip. In my brain, I'm thinking, $1,500 for what!? What else is included in a clip that adds up to AT LEAST that much more!? I'll admit, I don't have rich parents, and I don't make sh it! But I've definitely worked my tail off to save enough money for a 3rd gen! I just want SATISFACTION. Has anyone bought an eBay engine? And if so, any advice? TIA: Ian

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08-19-2009, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjmr2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 410 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I purchased my Black Top from JHOT, (buy it now on EBAY) 16K miles on the engine and transmission, no problems. They delivered everything in their Ebay pictures, I don't have any complaints.

08-20-2009, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
IanMR2 No Skills at all! NONE!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 136 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks! how did you find out the milage?

08-20-2009, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Basement Digital JDMportal.com Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 357 Thanks: 50 Thanked 32 Times in 12 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	My '93 3SGTE came from ebay - nagasaki motors.

08-20-2009, 11:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	You get peace of mind from crw

08-20-2009, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
IanMR2 No Skills at all! NONE!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 136 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Where do they get their clips, and how much does CRW buy them for? They pick them up for about $2,000 - $2,500 and sell them for "$3,750 + shipping"? I want to know what I am paying almost $2,000 extra $$$$ for? Here's what I think I get for $2,000 extra: -Tail lights? -springs -sway bar -rear brakes -axels -some body panels -and a better warranty/support??? Everything I should already have, with the exception of axels! I can see if you're going from non-turbo to a 3rd gen 3sgte you should get a clip! But if you're going from a 2nd gen to a 3rd gen 3sgte, I shouldn't need the rest of the clip to install and engine/trans/ecu, would I? If I am wrong, let me know exactly why a clip over an engine. Thanks for your feedback!

08-24-2009, 12:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
PETC √(176400) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,690 Thanks: 43 Thanked 65 Times in 53 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Not sure, why not contact them directly? I got my clip from CRW off of ebay and it's been an excellent motor. Didn't get taillights though. I also seem to remember only paying around 3K out the door for it.

09-01-2009, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
kreisydude No Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Don't forget you might also get the LSD tranny.

09-01-2009, 01:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
PETC √(176400) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,690 Thanks: 43 Thanked 65 Times in 53 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I DID get an LSD tranny, and I think you will too. I'm not sure if the Gen 3 came with an open diff ever... if they did they're in the minority.

09-01-2009, 11:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
mr2_kevin Banned Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 272 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/89% )	i got mines from ebay too from jdm planet...cost around 2000 for the whole swap and i did the repining and rewiring by myself..saved a lot of money but gave me a big headache.