nexpo8

i reacently baught a 87 gxl with a 91 jdm t2 motor in it, how would i know if its really a jdm engine?

clokker

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Does it have epicanthic folds above the spark plugs?



Oh jeez, I'm soooo sorry.

nexpo8

and if its really a s5 motor?

RRTEC

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Why does it matter? Personally I would rather a USDM motor.... Jspecs are ticking timebombs moreso then a stateside motor....

If it still has the intercooler the it will say intercooled 13b rotary engine or something of the sort...

nexpo8

it matters because i want to know what i baught. he said its jdm, but ya never know. and its a rebuilt motor with a fmic. it there like a serial or somthing on the irons? or somthing different i have to look for on the engine?

RRTEC

iTrader: (13)

No way to tell without the emmission and intercooler on there... (at least that I have ever seen)

I have had 3 Jspecs fyi...

nexpo8

damn =/

RRTEC

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Honestly it doesnt matter, they are the same engine, no power gain from a jspec, the block is the same the only differences were the intercooler, emissions, and fuel lines...

So it really doesnt matter, the engines are all the same.

staticguitar313

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There more important question you should be asking is: "Did buy this motor from a reputable seller?" and my question would be:

Where did this motor come from?

RRTEC

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At this point I would have asked who rebuilt it.. (does it appear rebuilt?)

nexpo8

the previous owner said it was rebuilt by kilo here in orlando. and yea it does appear rebuilt.

RotaryRocket88

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Then your only real concern would be how well was it rebuilt. If it's got some miles on it, and hasn't exploded, lost compression, started burning tons of oil or overheating, you're probably in the clear.