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Originally Posted by Signatus230
Swap: Ah yes... this is where I am at right now... I must say if you do your research it should be fine, but if you are going to swap, make sure you have a DD, or at least 2 months of time where you will not need your car at all. There are issues that I have run into so far, some my fault, some that are confusing, but I guess I could say I am taking my time with it.
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I got all the parts I'd need together beforehand and did the mechanical part of the swap in a few hours here and there. If it wasn't for moving and then getting a major surgery in the middle of the swap, it could have easily been done in a single weekend. For the wiring, I had Zephyr do the job.
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Originally Posted by Signatus230
USDM engines: People say the parts are "easier to find" for these engines, and in some ways it is true, in others, its not. Gaskets, bolts, intake manifolds... turbo's, they are all universal. Of course these engines will pass inspection, the JDM one won't.
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They are absolutely easier to find parts for. It took me forever to find a front O2 sensor for my v8 swap. Also, since it's twinscroll, the gaskets, manifold, turbo, and turboback exhaust are all different from the USDM parts. Also, I found that the JDM swapped car will need to be tuned for 93 octane as it will ping with the stock tune.
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Originally Posted by 92dxman
I don't think 2.5 rs and cheap go together in one sentence. Someone I went to high school with bought a 98 or 99 with 80k on it and he paid somewhere around $10k for it. Keep your eyes peeled as you may find one with something wrong with it for a reduced price once in a blue moon.
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I picked mine up for $5,000 and it's in great condition. Had a little bondo on the rear quarter, but it's straight.