They state that the B18C5, "Motors have 17,000 miles and come with 100% start up warranty." Can this be trusted?

 

no...my buddies shop keeps getting dicked around by them...

 

Not all will have 17,000 miles or less, but steve will tell you the mileage.
Mine had 22,000 and I believe it.
It looked great and runs even better.

 

Ok, I did a search after I posted the topic. It seems like their reputation is rapidly declining.

 

yeah that's what i'm staring to see too....
but maybe it's just that they have grown so fast so soon that they can't give out quality motors(like when they first started) and good customer service.

 

if you guys dont' know in japan they had(dont' know if they still do) to swap new motors in at 30k km... how many miles is that???

 

I have heard that is just a rumor.

 

lol..dude don't believe that.

Haven't you seen how many young people have CRX's, EG's, DC's and what not with modded engines in Japan? I know a few people who do business in japan and this whole they 'swap new' motors in at 30K....hahahaha.....it's a crock.

True, the average JDM motor will have less mileage than it's USDM counterpart, but don't think a 10 year old engine is going to come over fresh as a whistle.

BTW, I'm currently getting dicked by HMO too. Steve practically REFUSES to send me a receipt! WTF is that!?

Also, I'm missing a few parts that's hindering me from getting my engine in..he said they shipped out last wednesday via UPS.....umm, no..obviously they didn't. Coast to coast via UPS ground tops is one week.

HMO

 

Hondamotorsonline sent me a **** motor, so i sent the **** motor back to them.
Hondamotorsonline


[Modified by rukkus233, 12:47 AM 10/25/2002]

 

I haven't received a receipt, but I'm satisfied with my swap and have had zero probs.

I'd like a receipt, but o well. I have the shipping papers.

 

I havent had a problem with my motor its been almost a year now.
27k on the motor when i got it.
runs perfect.

 

My gzr had a dead hole after 1 month of driving on it.

So I just rebuilt it and decided not to go back and see steve in the future....

 

Rukkus233 (TC) you are right Hondamotorsonline sucks ***, that's why we got rid of that ****. The whole driver side mounting holes in the block were stripped out. They grinded down the edges on the bolts and shot them in with an impact gun. I guess they didn't think that i was gonna change the timing belt and water pump, to see the bent bolts and aluminum filings all over the place. My other friend JDM88CRX (Mike) got his 1st gen B16 from them, it ran fine until the thrust washer fell out and destroyed the bottom end..... It may be fine now, but I still say **** Hondamotorsonline.

 

I guess I won't be going with HMO then.

 

Crap, I was planning on picking up my B20 from them this weekend.

 

i've heard people have better luck though when they go in person. i think steve lets you pick your motor. i wouldnt worry man as long as you know what to look for.

 

I did'nt receive a receipt, and didn't receive the distributor I was supposed to get. The hell with Steve and HMO. He proved himself a liar and bad business owner.

 

Hondamotorsonline's rep is starting to fade

 

ya it is. although i can't complain because i've gotten a good motor from him, but i do wish i got a receipt for the motor.

 

also if the cars need to be renewed at 30k, then i would think that the driver beats on the engine a lot.(just my thoughts)

 

Is there anywhere net wise u can trust!?

 

who is the best bet for a good motor now-a-days? everyone claims to be the best now and its such a gamble.

 

that is so true. i had planned on buying a motor from hmo and now it seems like they can't even be dealt with.

 

i got 30k on the motor well thats what stevo said . looks as it is ?

damn hmo all i know is problems lets start shall we, leak on valve cover where the eninge looks as it was hit or something ( damn shipping fu#$ers never tip them )but thats no problem will change it, shift linkege bented had to fix it took long time to align and to have all 5 gears damn it, lots of other parts messtup like tranny mount with no rubber inside , distributor bolts missing ,almost thought they diddn't give me an distributor ,had to buy passenger axel today cuz he got me the wrong one and i don't have time. it would take months until i get that axel oh well hmo damn you

I only have one good thing about HMo engine is running strong lots of difference from 70hp cx at the flywheel to 170hp damn

will try osaka next time when my crx arrives ! JDM


[Modified by Cx Sir II, 1:05 AM 10/29/2002]


[Modified by Cx Sir II, 1:15 AM 10/29/2002]

 

It is kinda sad to see how their reputation is declining so quickly. I bought a 1g b16a from hondamotorsonline over a year ago and it came in such great condition. Once installed it ran great. They even sent me a distributor when mine went out. I had a very pleasant experience with them but now it seems like more and more people are not having the same experiences. But when buying a used motor you are taking a risk so you should know that before you go buying a used jdm engine.


[Modified by 91civic, 8:12 AM 10/29/2002]