92civichatch1

ive got a 92 hatch and i am currently talkin to import auto salvage for an ls complete swap is 1800 to much money for this swap?

specv5150

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92civichatch1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive got a 92 hatch and i am currently talkin to import auto salvage for an ls complete swap is 1800 to much money for this swap?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Most on here would say that is. What year and mileage.

92civichatch1

1995 integra 118k miles

92civichatch1

this is for the complete swap axels mounts and all random things and obviously the motor and trans.

bad93ex

Sounds to be a little too much. Hell you can get a b16a total swap on this board for $2000.

specv5150

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bad93ex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds to be a little too much. Hell you can get a b16a total swap on this board for $2000.</TD></TR></TABLE>



especially when longblocks go for 500 or so and a LS trans a couple hundred.

92civichatch1

does anyone know where to get a cheaper ls complete swap

eg6-equipED

thats a lot for the milage on the motor. i got my Ls motor with only 35k on it for about 700 and my b16 tranny for 450. which equals up to about 1150 or so. and i installed it myself. try hmotorsonline.com though, maybe better luck there.


good luck man

92civichatch1

thanks dude. i wanted the ls cause it was a n easy swap. is the B16 goin to have any troubles goin into my 92 hatch. my motor now is nonvtec 1.5 but is prewired for vtec.

o5mar1

i got mine from import auto wrecking in San diego and i paid 1500 for the complete swap and i think it had llike 80k miles

LL2009

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by specv5150 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">



especially when longblocks go for 500 or so and a LS trans a couple hundred.</TD></TR></TABLE>
right you can get an LS with tranny for $300 to $500 the most so the rest is for labor.

o5mar1

i bought a ls block and head for 500 bucks from import auto wrecking to

HondaFanatic708

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92civichatch1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks dude. i wanted the ls cause it was a n easy swap. is the B16 goin to have any troubles goin into my 92 hatch. my motor now is nonvtec 1.5 but is prewired for vtec.</TD></TR></TABLE>The only thing different with swapping the B16 compared to the LS in your car is simply wiring the knock sensor. Otherwise the rest of the process is exactly the same. Just make sure you get a P30 if you go with the B16.

SkRiBLaH

<FONT SIZE="10">**** import auto salvage.</FONT>

their prices are so high, you would expect what you buy from them to be dipped in gold and come with a *******..

o5mar1

well i dont know about you but i always got good prices from them. some timese i eaven got free parts like distributors, radiators. i dont know why maybe because i went there alot

B18C5-EH2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkRiBLaH &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="10">**** import auto salvage.</FONT>

their prices are so high, you would expect what you buy from them to be dipped in gold and come with a *******.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well this will probably be the first time I'd have to disagree with you man.

Let me tell you about Import auto Salvage:

I've been dealing with them since 1999 or so and I have never been dissappointed - ever. I've personally purchased:

1995 GS-R swap
B16A2 99 Si swap
1997 GS-R seats
3 sets of 4-wheel Integra discs with booster and m/c
99 Si wheels in mint condition

And friends of mine have totalled up at least 10 more swaps as well as my shop buying a handful more.

"But you can get a longblock for $500.00 and a tranny for $450.00"

Blah blah blah.
what about all the other **** needed to make the swap go off without a hitch?

Let me tell you what you'll get with IAS:

Engine
Transmission
Mounts
Engine harness
ECU
Axles with midshaft
All accessories such as alternator, distributor, starter, etc. etc.
Intake manifold with sensors
Shift linkage
All hoses UNCUT and even capped off! This means radiator, heater hoses, vacuum, etc. etc.
Exhaust manifold
Catalytic convertor
All sensors including o2A box of spare bolts and nuts from suspension, mounts, etc.
All shipped on a pallet neatly and ready for installation - no hunting **** down

So with a longblock and tranny you'd still need all of that **** I listed, and if you think it's cheap and easy to get that stuff, think again.

Along with the most complete swap you'll also get Larry Jr's and Randy's word that if you have any issues it'll be taken care of. They stand behind their products.

I have only seen ONE "legit" complaint about IAS ever on H-T, and it was because the guy was asking for the wrong damn booster/master cylinder combo for his 96 Civic and the brakes were locking up. It really wasn't their fault that he asked for the wrong ****. They still worked it out and sent him the right stuff.

I have seen plenty of complaints about their price, but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!

For those of you who say their prices suck I want links to other sites that sell the COMPLETE SWAPS for less than IAS. don't give some JDM bullshit either, because they are nowhere near complete like IAS sells them.

<FONT SIZE="7">Post up or shut up</FONT>

JDMSiGuy17

i have never dealt with them but i personally have heard nothing every bad about IAS execpt for their prices being alittle high. but like B18C5-EH2 said you get what you pay for totally and if youhave any problems they will help you sort it out!!!

litterbox

My buddy bought a gsr swap off IAS. Swapped it in and come to find out there is an internal tranny problem (not clutch). He calls up IAS. They send him a new one and he gets it a few days later free of charge. Two weeks later, his dizzy goes bad (randomly) they send him a new one for free.

B18C5-EH2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My buddy bought a gsr swap off IAS. Swapped it in and come to find out there is an internal tranny problem (not clutch). He calls up IAS. They send him a new one and he gets it a few days later free of charge. Two weeks later, his dizzy goes bad (randomly) they send him a new one for free.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah but their prices suck, right?



Well their parts may not be dipped in gold, but their service is the equivalent of a customer service *******.

SkoundrelUSA

1800 for complete sounds pretty decent but with 118k miles...I don't know.

litterbox

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Yeah but their prices suck, right?

Well their parts may not be dipped in gold, but their service is the equivalent of a customer service *******.

</TD></TR></TABLE>I think you misunderstood my post. I was showing that their customer service was top notch. Eveyone should understand that though they do do testing, they can't rip apart the engine and tranny and inspect every internal part.

ABK

put your own together with a GSR trans for under 1500, LS trans unless you are boosting alot

B18C5-EH2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think you misunderstood my post. I was showing that their customer service was top notch. Eveyone should understand that though they do do testing, they can't rip apart the engine and tranny and inspect every internal part.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No I was just being sarcastic - I agree with you that their service rocks. That's why I called it a "customer service *******" since that guy said their parts should be plated in gold and you should get a ******* too.

B18C5-EH2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ABK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">put your own together with a GSR trans for under 1500, LS trans unless you are boosting alot</TD></TR></TABLE>

Go ahead and list the links for us to buy the stuff from then, thanks.

List each part needed, the price, and who sells it for the aforementioned $1,500.00.

I mean I got a full B18C5 swap for under $2,500.00 (100% legit) but I don't post that as the regular price for them. I purchased a totalled complete ITR (car itself) from a local guy I knew who got rear-ended for $4,000.00 and sold everything but the swap. It was a ton of work, but in the end I saved a lot of money. I would not do it again though because I don't have the time to do such things these days.

You pay for service, quality, and also convenience(sp?).

If you want to do tons of legwork and run around to 5 different salvage yards hunting parts and pulling them yourself then yeah $1,800.00 might be unreasonable, but all the legwork is done and they back their parts.


Modified by B18C5-EH2 at 12:19 PM 9/16/2005


Modified by B18C5-EH2 at 12:20 PM 9/16/2005

dwnthehatch

iTrader: (1)

You get what you pay for at IAS. They have the most complete swaps around. Every swap I bought from them had a full 30 day warranty, not just a start up warranty like everyone else. All three motors are still running to this day.

I bought a SIR2 B16A from HMO and it was all beat up. It took me 3 months to get my money back from Steve after he said to ship it back for a refund. I caught him in many lies during those 3 months. HMO has great prices but the service sucks.