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Can anyone recommend a good source for used/ JDM 3.4L bay area?????

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by hessian42, Jul 6, 2022.

  1. Jul 6, 2022 at 1:10 PM
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    hessian42

    hessian42 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking for either a lower millage (200k or less) or JDM engine to swap into my 2002 Taco. By chance anyone in the Bay Area have experience with or can recommend a reputable source for said engine?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:43 PM
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    otis24

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  3. Jul 8, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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    Give either JDM Engine Bay or North West JDM Motors a call. JDM Engine Bay was willing to let me use a bore scope the engine prior to purchase, which was a huge plus for me.

    Keep in mind, both places have a limited stock and sell out fast. Best bet is call in advance and see what their current ETAs are.
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2022 at 3:42 PM
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    hessian42

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    Thanks for the replies! I called JDM engine bay out of san leandro and am hopefully heading over there this week to look at the engines. Said they have a few in stock. They also mentioned they "bench test" the engines and have compression numbers for said engines.
     
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  5. Jul 20, 2022 at 9:10 PM
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    There used to be a place on the east coast that sold rebuilds. Reasonable prices.
     
  6. Jul 22, 2022 at 10:38 AM
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    Not JDM but I've bought a 3vze and a 5vzfe from ToyAuto Mart in Rancho Cordova. Both with under 150K miles and very reasonably priced.
     

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