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stmotorsports · 08-02-2005, 09:38 AM

I know this has been asked 1,000s of times in the past but searched all over the site & didn't find much, plus the links section is down now so...?

looking to hear from peeps who have had good/bad experiences, please list details if possible

formby · 08-02-2005, 09:46 AM

in the land of japan the sun rises over hmotorsonline

Calesta · 08-02-2005, 08:37 PM

Where to buy a swap or where to have a swap done?

b16efhatch · 08-02-2005, 09:11 PM

definetely hmotors.

93civicsir · 08-02-2005, 09:14 PM

hmotors for sure. just got mine done it was awesome.
and they are great to deal with.

stmotorsports · 08-02-2005, 10:40 PM

oops yeah I meant where to buy a swap. The car in question is broken down in my garage so it's not going anywhere anytime soon, not under F22 power anyways...

so alot of positives about hmotors so far, keep the suggestions coming

pissedoffsol · 08-03-2005, 11:10 AM

all 3 of the b-series i've owned have been from hmotors.

tab · 08-04-2005, 11:15 PM

I bought from EBAY, very carefully.

stmotorsports · 08-05-2005, 12:21 PM

yeah I've been looking on ebay lately, mainly because I'm a cheap ass and love trying to find sick deals on cool shit

but also because most swap places I've been looking at only sell H22s with a trans, not just motor only (motor+trans+ecu= ~$2000). I've seen quite a few H22s on ebay for around the $1000 range, motor only with no trans. I still haven't decided if I want to get the Prelude trans or just run the H22 on my Accord trans for now...

I know which I'd be happier with (H22 lsd trans obviously), but I dunno- I already have a good Accord trans with a brand new clutch, and a good lsd H22 trans will cost at least another $1,000...

if I end up getting motor+trans, I think I'm leaning toward hmotors. If I decide to stick with the Accord trans for now, I dunno what I'll end up doing

Cashizslick · 08-05-2005, 12:41 PM

Hmotorsonline is the best in the business. Steve (the owner) is easy to deal with and runs a quality opperation.

The B16 I got was in great shape.

Its much safer to buy from Steve than from Ebay or any other internet motor company.

evoracer03 · 08-07-2005, 08:37 AM

steve at hmo is a stand up guy... after i dont know how many engines and so many swaps, he still maintains the best quality used engines in the industry. and if you do have a problem, god forbid, with a hmo motor just call him and he will make it right.
tell him doug at redline motorsports in vegas recommended him and hell take care of you. good luck with your swap!!

powerdriverh22 · 08-20-2005, 06:46 PM

i got my swap from hmotors and there is a guy in town that we call honda tony and he has got 94 swaps from steve at hmotors!!!!!!!!!

stmotorsports · 08-23-2005, 11:02 PM

I still haven't decided whether I want to get the prelude trans also or just the motor only, I think its going to boil down to how much $$ I can devote to the project. Either way I think I'm leaning towards hmotors tho, I still have to call them to see if they will hook me up with just a motor only with no trans...

reikoshea · 08-23-2005, 11:24 PM

well id suggest getting the trans with LSD...im kicking myself for not doing it...torque steer REALLY sucks.

hondarin · 08-24-2005, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by evoracer03@Aug 7 2005, 07:37 AM
steve at hmo is a stand up guy... after i dont know how many engines and so many swaps, he still maintains the best quality used engines in the industry. and if you do have a problem, god forbid, with a hmo motor just call him and he will make it right.
tell him doug at redline motorsports in vegas recommended him and hell take care of you. good luck with your swap!!

Quoted post

can we all use your reference? :P

mozzandherb · 08-24-2005, 02:38 PM

I bought mine at JapanMotorImport in Montreal. They had a shit load of engines actually went there to pick it up, did a compression test and got to choose, haven't swapped it yet though

Slammed90Lude · 08-24-2005, 04:21 PM

my one and only motor purchase was from hmotors

and everything went excellent- There was a mount missing, and Steve two-day shipped one to me

stmotorsports · 08-24-2005, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reikoshea@Aug 23 2005, 11:24 PM
well id suggest getting the trans with LSD...im kicking myself for not doing it...torque steer REALLY sucks.

Quoted post

yeah I would definitely get the lsd if I got the H22 trans
although I've been kicking around if it would be worth it to get the obx lsd for my accord trans...

DesertDx · 08-24-2005, 08:41 PM

One more thumbs up for Hmotors. Easy to deal with and the motor runs like a champ. I wouldn't even think about ebay, way to many horror stories, even when the price isn't super low you never know what to expect.

evoracer03 · 08-27-2005, 03:54 AM

steve sells the h22 long block only, but for the cash i would grab the rest cuz you still need at least the ecu, so after shipping youre gonna probably be 14-1500 into it. might as well spend the extra couple hundred bucks and have all you need in front of you, rather than realizing later that you need parts and everywhere is closed...

stmotorsports · 08-29-2005, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evoracer03@Aug 27 2005, 03:54 AM
steve sells the h22 long block only, but for the cash i would grab the rest cuz you still need at least the ecu, so after shipping youre gonna probably be 14-1500 into it.* might as well spend the extra couple hundred bucks and have all you need in front of you, rather than realizing later that you need parts and everywhere is closed...

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yeah I would definitely need the complete engine/ecu and probably the wiring at least just for the plugs and connectors. As far as the trans goes, I've been doing some research and now I'm all kinda hot & bothered over the Euro-R/Accord-R trans so I may just try and see if I can track down one of those.
I dunno- I think I'm just concerned about if I ever had any problems down the line with the jdm lsd, I wouldn't be able to replace it with a non-jdm spec unit PLUS then the case is junk too. That's another big reason why I was wondering if I'd just be better off getting a usdm H22/H23 trans and sticking an obx lsd in there. I don't really do any hardcore drag stuff, just the usual aggressive street driving/ occasional racing and autox so the obx unit should be ok I would think...?

reckedracing · 08-29-2005, 03:27 PM

hmotors =

osaka = piece of shit

i would go some place local anyday though...
compression tests before you buy =

H22 trans, LSD or not is the way to go, f22 trans or h23 trans = gap between 1st and 2nd, which = falling out of vtec...

08-05-2005, 12:21 PM	#9
stmotorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 639 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 Civic Si , 1996 Integra GSR Rep Power: 21	yeah I've been looking on ebay lately, mainly because I'm a cheap ass and love trying to find sick deals on cool shit but also because most swap places I've been looking at only sell H22s with a trans, not just motor only (motor+trans+ecu= ~$2000). I've seen quite a few H22s on ebay for around the $1000 range, motor only with no trans. I still haven't decided if I want to get the Prelude trans or just run the H22 on my Accord trans for now... I know which I'd be happier with (H22 lsd trans obviously), but I dunno- I already have a good Accord trans with a brand new clutch, and a good lsd H22 trans will cost at least another $1,000... if I end up getting motor+trans, I think I'm leaning toward hmotors. If I decide to stick with the Accord trans for now, I dunno what I'll end up doing __________________ 2000 Civic Si JRSC/LHT GSR powered 1996 GSR B20R daily driver 1996 DX hatch gf's B20/B16 powered dd 1994 Civic EX coupe: sold, wrecked and scrapped current dream Honda: UKDM Accord CTDi running wvo Buffalo, NY- 2ft of snow in October


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08-02-2005, 09:38 AM	#1
stmotorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 639 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 Civic Si , 1996 Integra GSR Rep Power: 21	I know this has been asked 1,000s of times in the past but searched all over the site & didn't find much, plus the links section is down now so...? looking to hear from peeps who have had good/bad experiences, please list details if possible

08-02-2005, 09:46 AM	#2
formby learning in progress Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 5,742 iTrader: 4 / 100% Ride: 00' Montero sport, 99' lsv civic Rep Power: 94	in the land of japan the sun rises over hmotorsonline

08-02-2005, 08:37 PM	#3
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 25,391 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 391	Where to buy a swap or where to have a swap done?

08-02-2005, 09:11 PM	#4
b16efhatch Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 12	definetely hmotors.

08-02-2005, 09:14 PM	#5
93civicsir Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas Age: 28 Posts: 123 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 93 civic EJ/SIR and 90 CRX SI in progress Rep Power: 12	hmotors for sure. just got mine done it was awesome. and they are great to deal with.

08-02-2005, 10:40 PM	#6
stmotorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 639 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 Civic Si , 1996 Integra GSR Rep Power: 21	oops yeah I meant where to buy a swap. The car in question is broken down in my garage so it's not going anywhere anytime soon, not under F22 power anyways... so alot of positives about hmotors so far, keep the suggestions coming

08-03-2005, 11:10 AM	#7
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,951 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 532	all 3 of the b-series i've owned have been from hmotors.

08-04-2005, 11:15 PM	#8
tab Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Washington State Posts: 3,736 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 03 Avalanche Rep Power: 52	I bought from EBAY, very carefully.

08-05-2005, 12:41 PM	#10
Cashizslick Ninja Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,549 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 129	Hmotorsonline is the best in the business. Steve (the owner) is easy to deal with and runs a quality opperation. The B16 I got was in great shape. Its much safer to buy from Steve than from Ebay or any other internet motor company.

08-07-2005, 08:37 AM	#11
evoracer03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 113 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 15	steve at hmo is a stand up guy... after i dont know how many engines and so many swaps, he still maintains the best quality used engines in the industry. and if you do have a problem, god forbid, with a hmo motor just call him and he will make it right. tell him doug at redline motorsports in vegas recommended him and hell take care of you. good luck with your swap!!

08-20-2005, 06:46 PM	#12
powerdriverh22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: spfld, mo Posts: 745 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 17	i got my swap from hmotors and there is a guy in town that we call honda tony and he has got 94 swaps from steve at hmotors!!!!!!!!!

08-23-2005, 11:02 PM	#13
stmotorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 639 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 Civic Si , 1996 Integra GSR Rep Power: 21	I still haven't decided whether I want to get the prelude trans also or just the motor only, I think its going to boil down to how much $$ I can devote to the project. Either way I think I'm leaning towards hmotors tho, I still have to call them to see if they will hook me up with just a motor only with no trans...

08-23-2005, 11:24 PM	#14
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,937 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	well id suggest getting the trans with LSD...im kicking myself for not doing it...torque steer REALLY sucks.

08-24-2005, 02:38 PM	#16
mozzandherb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	I bought mine at JapanMotorImport in Montreal. They had a shit load of engines actually went there to pick it up, did a compression test and got to choose, haven't swapped it yet though

08-24-2005, 04:21 PM	#17
Slammed90Lude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: milford, PA Age: 24 Posts: 3,748 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	my one and only motor purchase was from hmotors and everything went excellent- There was a mount missing, and Steve two-day shipped one to me

08-24-2005, 08:41 PM	#19
DesertDx Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	One more thumbs up for Hmotors. Easy to deal with and the motor runs like a champ. I wouldn't even think about ebay, way to many horror stories, even when the price isn't super low you never know what to expect.

08-27-2005, 03:54 AM	#20
evoracer03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 113 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 15	steve sells the h22 long block only, but for the cash i would grab the rest cuz you still need at least the ecu, so after shipping youre gonna probably be 14-1500 into it. might as well spend the extra couple hundred bucks and have all you need in front of you, rather than realizing later that you need parts and everywhere is closed...

08-29-2005, 03:27 PM	#22
reckedracing TTIWWOP Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 845 Area, NY Age: 30 Posts: 15,727 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 90 z6-t hatch, 94 Bagged S10, 91 Lifted Mazda Rep Power: 484	hmotors = osaka = piece of shit i would go some place local anyday though... compression tests before you buy = H22 trans, LSD or not is the way to go, f22 trans or h23 trans = gap between 1st and 2nd, which = falling out of vtec...

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