Need of a decent importer for engine

Ok pulled my engine and there is a whole in the block behind #1, so at this point I want to bet a 185 and swap it into my 165.

I really need to know if any of you have bought one and from whom. How was the transaction, any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

I really don't want to get screwed, I already have about $1500 for the car and i expect to spend the same on a JDM engine/trans/tranny ecu and harness

Will post pix tomorrow of the whole :doh:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-C ... 1008QQrdZ1

This is where I got my 3sgte from and the transaction went very well. The motor fired on the first try w/ no pings and no knocks. If I had to do buy another one I'd probably go through these guys.
So where in central PA are you? We're having a meet in Rockville the 29th of July, check the NE forum for details. Welcome to the board!

Thanks, I will look into them then. I have to wait two weeks to get enough to afford it.

I am def interested in meeting up, if i can get this beast running by then. Otherwise Ill meet up with you guys shortly after.

ok i am dumb,

I wanted to post a pix of my engine hole, #4 connecting rod broke and put a nice hole in the block.


more pix of my celica in pieces http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/haireball9/my_photos