Local JDM engine importer? Recommendations for a JDM F22A?

[Granite CB7]

Any recommendations for a local importer? I really would not mind hand-picking a JDM F22A instead of buying one online and hoping for the best. Any help or input would be greatly appreciated

[HenRoc]

Dan I went to JapanStar in Albany NY when I picked up my H22.

[93blackcb7]

hmomotors is a good one ive heard

[Granite CB7]

^Thanks very much, I should call both companies, but F22A's are not listed in either of their inventories. I will not assume though. One possibility is Engine Depot down in NJ, F22A's for $600 isn't bad @ all. It is really sad when some places have H22's cheaper than F22A's!

[1badacc]

I personally went to JDM Engine Depot... and as long as you pick what you want its a good place for the right price ... tiger is shit, H motors are overpriced... and the albany one i heard is decent

[justin'saccord]

jdm engine depot is basura i will never go there again to buy and h or any type of motor my h is no good

[ceelooboob]

I personally went to JDM Engine Depot... and as long as you pick what you want its a good place for the right price ... tiger is shit, H motors are overpriced... and the albany one i heard is decent

x2 be selective when you go to engine depot, inspect whatever motor you pick thoroughly before you buy the motor

[Granite CB7]

thanks for the input guys, I rec'd a response from Japan Star in Albany, apparently they do have F22A's in stock. I will have to call and confirm + get a price b/c I have seen plenty of JDM motors mislabeled. Albany is around 4 hrs away, not too bad, NJ would be around 5 hrs or prob more.

[Daheavyking]

jdm engine depot is basura i will never go there again to buy and h or any type of motor my h is no good

My B16 that I got from them was trash. They told me the compression in all cylinders we're all high even numbers across all four. Str8 lied. Their customer service is the worst. They're ass. Maybe someone else had a better experience with them but me... nope. I like tiger japanese. The motors that my old team got from them were in great condition. Hmotors, is out of my budget

[Granite CB7]

^Damn, does not sound good. I talked to Steve @ H Motors, they do in fact have F22A's for 650 plus shipping. Japan Star was mistaken, they only have 94+ Accord motors.

@ this point, it's either H Motors: pay shipping, feel most confident in an engine I do not get to see or Engine Depot: drive down, no shipping, get to pick out my motor myself.

I am alittle unsure about ordering from a Canadian company, just if something goes wrong. I'd like to keep it in the states.

[new_beginnings]

Whatcha got up them sleeves of yours Dan?

[91accord4door]

hmotors has been sooo reputable over the years, i dont see a need to go anywhere else. hand picking is always good but even so its not like you can get it running or anything. hmotors! just ask for detailed pics of the engine you are purchasing before they ship it. best of luck. oh and call me soon!

[DJ metadelic]

JapanStar in Albany NY

this. thanks for the tip henry.

anyway, seeing's how they're the closest (to me anyway) but probably not too far for you either dan, i'd check them out first. i'm sure they'll have something F.

ninja edit----F22B perhaps

[Granite CB7]

Thanks Trev, Billy and Noah. If I do decide to ship, H Motors all the way, wouldn't trust anyone else. Shipping would be around $300. If I drive, probably Engine Depot, just have to be careful in my choosing. I'm trying to see if Japan Star can get me one even though they only do 94+ Accord motors but yet they have 90-93 auto trannies, hmmmmm.


I have put a decent amount of money into the F22A platform and it's my favorite motor, always has been. My original F22A6 is still wicked strong but burns oil badly, mostly valve seals and valve guides.

[HenRoc]

hmotors has been sooo reputable over the years, i dont see a need to go anywhere else. hand picking is always good but even so its not like you can get it running or anything. hmotors! just ask for detailed pics of the engine you are purchasing before they ship it. best of luck. oh and call me soon!

Hows life in halifax buddy?