BCGARDNER@aol.com wrote:

Subj:    (FC3S) Review of J-Spec engine from Rising Sun Engines (long)
Date:   03/11/1999 12:46:33 PM Central Standard Time
From:   drwright@jake.uncg.edu (Don Wright, System and Networks, UNCG)
Sender: owner-list@teamfc3s.org
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CC:     drwright@jake.uncg.edu

Since there has been a fair amount of discussion on engine replacement lately,
here's my .02 worth

My used j-spec 13B TII engine is now installed and runs like a champ.

I recently bought a used Japan-salvage engine from Rising Sun Engines in
California.  The cost was $595.00 plus about $80 shipping to North Carolina.
They had one in stock when I called them in December, but someone else who
tried to get one from them more recently said there were non available when
he called.  They never know when another one's coming in, so you just have
to check in with them.

I chose this outfit because they (1) test-run their engines on a bench before
selling them (2) they offer a warrenty (of sorts) and (3) low cost.

They do in fact warrent the engine to meet all US emissions regulations.
Please note that although their web site advertises a 90-day warrenty on
their used engines, they make exceptions to this for "special applications"
(like rotaries).  The warrenty for mine was initially 30 days which they
raised to 45 days when I complained.

In order to be US emissions compliant, Rising Sun sells their used engines
in the "long block" configuration--that is, stripped of most of the exterior
components.  The engine becomes US emissions compliant because you're
installing all that stuff from your old motor.  A problem is, if your old
motor was like mine, much of this exterior stuff (oil injector lines and
the like) need to be replaced on your new-used engine and this can run into
some significan $$$.  I had actually asked if the removed exterior components
could be shipped along with the engine, but they say the old stuff is sent
away as scrap after the engines are tested.  Bummer.

If you're interested, their web site is www.rsengines.com and the phone
number is 1-888-660-4664.  I dealt with a fellow named Chris.  Their web
site has a lot of good info regarding used engines salvaged in Japan.  It
is recommended reading for anyone considering buying such an engine--no
matter where you're getting it from.

Disclaimer:
I have no connection (other than being a customer) with Rising Sun Engines.
My engine has been installed and running for about 2 weeks and runs very
well so far....

Don Wright
'87 TII

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