JDM engines in AZ

dust12 · 01-29-2013, 01:40 AM

My 2002 WRX has a burnt valve with 176,000 miles on the engine. I am thinking of swaping out the stock engine for a JDM rather then repairing the existing engine. Can anyone share their experience on which engine to choose? I am looking to keep it as a daily driver, and want to pass AZ emmisions. Are there any local shops that import and sell the engines, or will I need to look out of state? Thank you in advance for time.

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WRX357 · 01-29-2013, 08:42 AM

I was thinking about doing this a few years ago. I think emissions was gonna be the issue. It wouldn't be legal here in the states.

BACANA · 01-29-2013, 10:53 AM

http://www.jdmracingmotors.com/

and call up JapCarRealGood aka Barry. he knows a thing or two about doing these swaps.

also what do you plan to do with your blown motor?

kpluiten · 01-29-2013, 11:28 AM

I bought from JDMRacingMotors. I haven't finished my swap yet, so I can't speak for that, but the service I got from Robert at JDMRM was outstanding. He was very friendly and conducted a nice, open, well communicated transaction. LukeskyWRX pointed me to them after he had a similar experience. There are other vendors as well, but I have little experience with them.

Make sure you understand what ECU you need for the swap. Most of the V9 and later ECU's are immobilizer locked and cannot be used (without all the keys and RFID components).

JapCarRealGood · 01-29-2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACANA

http://www.jdmracingmotors.com/

and call up JapCarRealGood, aka Barry, aka DBB. He knows a thing or two about doing these swaps.

also what do you plan to do with your blown motor?

Thx BACANA!

Just got done with a FULL version 7 swap, they are fun.

Call me anytime if ya have any questions.

602-456-1-STi

-DBB

05bluesti · 01-29-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kpluiten

I bought from JDMRacingMotors. I haven't finished my swap yet, so I can't speak for that, but the service I got from Robert at JDMRM was outstanding. He was very friendly and conducted a nice, open, well communicated transaction. LukeskyWRX pointed me to them after he had a similar experience. There are other vendors as well, but I have little experience with them.

Make sure you understand what ECU you need for the swap. Most of the V9 and later ECU's are immobilizer locked and cannot be used (without all the keys and RFID components).

Gotta make sure you have enough bits too, it wont work without enough bits...

kpluiten · 01-29-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 05bluesti

Gotta make sure you have enough bits too, it wont work without enough bits...

Quiet. You're going to get me in more trouble. I'm already in enough trouble.

05bluesti · 01-29-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kpluiten

Quiet. You're going to get me in more trouble. I'm already in enough trouble.

From who? lol

kpluiten · 01-29-2013, 03:37 PM

Doesn't matter. Don't stir the pot.

Z0rr0 · 01-29-2013, 03:44 PM

I think the problem is that there are too many bits..

05bluesti · 01-29-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Z0rr0

I think the problem is that there are too many bits..

just a bit too much....

dust12 · 01-29-2013, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACANA

http://www.jdmracingmotors.com/

and call up JapCarRealGood aka Barry. he knows a thing or two about doing these swaps.

also what do you plan to do with your blown motor?

Thanks for the bits info guys. I will be contacting Barry when I get a chance. As for the blown motor, I will probably sell it after I get the car running again.

Klear · 01-30-2013, 04:11 AM

Yep call Barry, he will get you rocking. I have a V7, it's a blast. Just make sure to add the cost of a timing belt and water pump at minimum.

overthecrux · 02-08-2013, 01:14 AM

I'm about 99.9% sure I'm going to do a V8 jdm ej207 swap into my wagon.

Evil Imports · 02-08-2013, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overthecrux

I'm about 99.9% sure I'm going to do a V8 jdm ej207 swap into my wagon.

Best idea for you

Klear · 02-09-2013, 11:30 PM

Has anybody been through emissions on their JDM ECU's? I have emissions due in a month or so and was wondering if I should even try it with the JDM ECU. V7 STI ECU.

shwoop_soobie · 02-11-2013, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overthecrux

I'm about 99.9% sure I'm going to do a V8 jdm ej207 swap into my wagon.

Can't beat 8k with a stick

01-29-2013, 01:40 AM	#1
dust12 Scooby Specialist Member#: 13417 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blue	JDM engines in AZ My 2002 WRX has a burnt valve with 176,000 miles on the engine. I am thinking of swaping out the stock engine for a JDM rather then repairing the existing engine. Can anyone share their experience on which engine to choose? I am looking to keep it as a daily driver, and want to pass AZ emmisions. Are there any local shops that import and sell the engines, or will I need to look out of state? Thank you in advance for time. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-30-2013, 04:11 AM	#13
Klear Scooby Newbie Member#: 312980 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Arizona Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blue	Yep call Barry, he will get you rocking. I have a V7, it's a blast. Just make sure to add the cost of a timing belt and water pump at minimum. Last edited by Klear; 01-30-2013 at 04:15 AM. Reason: grammar

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01-29-2013, 08:42 AM	#2
WRX357 Scooby Specialist Member#: 224249 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phx, AZ Vehicle: 2002 Broketastic PSM Bugeye	I was thinking about doing this a few years ago. I think emissions was gonna be the issue. It wouldn't be legal here in the states.

01-29-2013, 10:53 AM	#3
BACANA Scooby Specialist Member#: 285053 Join Date: Jun 2011 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: in front of you Vehicle: 1998 2.5L fake WRB	http://www.jdmracingmotors.com/ and call up JapCarRealGood aka Barry. he knows a thing or two about doing these swaps. also what do you plan to do with your blown motor?

01-29-2013, 11:28 AM	#4
kpluiten Scooby Guru Member#: 120273 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: AZ Vehicle: 06 WRBWRXWGN Now with 100% more Spec-C	I bought from JDMRacingMotors. I haven't finished my swap yet, so I can't speak for that, but the service I got from Robert at JDMRM was outstanding. He was very friendly and conducted a nice, open, well communicated transaction. LukeskyWRX pointed me to them after he had a similar experience. There are other vendors as well, but I have little experience with them. Make sure you understand what ECU you need for the swap. Most of the V9 and later ECU's are immobilizer locked and cannot be used (without all the keys and RFID components).

01-29-2013, 03:37 PM	#9
kpluiten Scooby Guru Member#: 120273 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: AZ Vehicle: 06 WRBWRXWGN Now with 100% more Spec-C	Doesn't matter. Don't stir the pot.

01-29-2013, 03:44 PM	#10
Z0rr0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 23123 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Gilbert, AZ Vehicle: 05 Legacy GT 13 Scion FR-S	I think the problem is that there are too many bits..

02-08-2013, 01:14 AM	#14
overthecrux Scooby Newbie Member#: 91015 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: mesa,az Vehicle: 05 wrx wagon aspen white	I'm about 99.9% sure I'm going to do a V8 jdm ej207 swap into my wagon.

02-09-2013, 11:30 PM	#16
Klear Scooby Newbie Member#: 312980 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Arizona Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blue	Has anybody been through emissions on their JDM ECU's? I have emissions due in a month or so and was wondering if I should even try it with the JDM ECU. V7 STI ECU.