Brand new engine.

[Honda20000]

I'm just curious, why is it so popular for people to install used drop-in engines? Are Hondas not like other brands like GM for instance where you can buy a brand new crate engine? How much are you really saving by buying a used drop-in?

 

[DESPAIN]

they have no new crate engines. best you can get isa a remanufactured engine.

 

[95b16coupe]

they have no new crate engines. best you can get isa a remanufactured engine.

thats not true. you can buy engines from the dealership.

the cost is extremely high. a guy i know paid $4000 for a gsr long block from the dealer. however you can buy a used jdm version for less than $2000.

 

[DESPAIN]

yeah but not for
exp. 92 prelude.....

 

[Honda20000]

Isn't it law for any maufacturer to manufacture parts for vehicles, atv's, etc. for 20 years after the model is built even if it is discontinued? A local Kawasaki dealer told me this.

 

[efhondakid]

Maybe so, but the real explanation is we're all cheap as hell, thus the reason for driving a Honda in the first place, and used parts are just another way to pinch some pennies.

 

[99sidude]

They make tons of extra parts during the normal production run. A "brand new" gsr longblock purchased at the dealership was probably manufactured in the 90's.

 

[phyregod]

I think if I were to get my hands on a brand new oem type r long block, i'd put it on display and stare at it lovingly..

I wouldn't have the heart to put it in a car, lol

 

[Honda20000]

Yeah I was just wondering this because you wouldn't have trouble finding your engine, just go down to the dealer and get one.

 

[hondarin]

Honda Automotive Parts

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=PRELUDE&catcgry2=1994&catcgry3=2DR+SIVTEC&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=CYLINDER+HEAD+(3)

that's why: 3200 for block and head; no cams, no sensors, no manifolds, etc.....