In article , @ wrote:

On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 01:01:37 GMT, Ernie Leimkuhler
wrote:

In article , JR North
wrote:

Oh, jezzus, I hear this alot. A low mileage '85 22R. 18
years old. From Japan, where they junk the cars after 3
years? Think about it.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

Ken Finney wrote:


Have you checked those places in the Little Nickel that sell low mileage
engines from Japan?

In Japan you have to swap out your engine at 30,000 miles, Why?,
because they are insane.

These engines are then resold in the US as replacement engines for
about $600 - $800, however 20R and 22R engines made for use in Japan
are illegal in the US so you have to deal with a rebuilt US engine.
Not true.
The JDM 20R and 22R engines CAN be used in the states - but you must
use the US fuel and ignition systems. Older than '83 you don't need to
warry much about it either way - in most juristictions they are exempt
from test after 20 years.


Yes but where would you get one?
All the Japanese engine importers claim not to carry 22Rs.