Potential source for B20A's

[Gregg86DX]

Hi folks,

I have been having a somewhat limited dialog with a company called FlashOptions (www.flashoptions.com) regarding the B20A. I've attached the email conversation below and I'd like your feedback. It sounds like they might have the right motors at a good price, but it does not look like I will be able to tell for sure without actually buying one.

So a couple questions:

Anyone heard of these folks and know their reputation?

If they sent a JDM B20A5, how hard would it be to sell it off to a Prelude owner?

Any other suggestions as to how to get proof this is the right motor?

Gregg

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From: "Stults, Gregg"
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 2:07 AM
Subject: JDM Accord B20A

Hi,

I am looking for a JDM Accord B20A with a 5 speed transmission. This engine
was used in the 86-89 Accord 2.0SI and it is not the same as the Prelude
B20A.

Thanks,

Gregg
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 11:13 PM
To: Stults, Gregg
Subject: Re: JDM Accord B20A

Yes that's right we also have it accord


Thank You!

www.flashoptions.com
[email protected]
JDM Engines Parts Wholesaler & Exporter
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From: "Stults, Gregg"
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:45 PM
Subject: RE: JDM Accord B20A

What is your price on the Accord B20A with a 5 speed transmission, shipped
to Portland, Oregon, USA (zip - 97045)?

Is it possible to get pictures of the motor or the serial number?

Thanks,

Gregg Stults
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 3:41 AM
To: Stults, Gregg
Subject: Re: JDM Accord B20A

Hi -USD800 shipped
Sorryw e're unable to get it to you
it will be randomly selected

Thank You!

www.flashoptions.com
[email protected]
JDM Engines Parts Wholesaler & Exporter
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From: "Stults, Gregg"
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 12:02 AM
Subject: RE: JDM Accord B20A

That is a good price.

My only concern is getting the correct engine since there are 2 motors with
the B20A number and they do not interchange.

Do you have the number for the transmission? That will tell for sure if the
motor is the Accord B20A.

I am definitely interested in buying one of these if I can be assured of
getting the right motor.

Thanks,

Gregg
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 12:50 PM
To: Stults, Gregg
Subject: Re: JDM Accord B20A

Hi - We can check the tranny's number.
check back within 2 days

Thank You!

www.flashoptions.com
[email protected]
JDM Engines Parts Wholesaler & Exporter
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From: "Stults, Gregg"
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 8:15 AM
Subject: RE: JDM Accord B20A

Hi,

I just wanted to follow up and find out if you had a chance to look at the
numbers on those Accord B20A 5 speed transmissions.

Thanks,

Gregg
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 1:29 PM
To: Stults, Gregg
Subject: Re: JDM Accord B20A

Yes we do have it - yes it's accord B20A

Thank You!

www.flashoptions.com
[email protected]
JDM Engines Parts Wholesaler & Exporter

[thegreatdane]

That guy sounds like a robot or somthin :huh:

[blazin3gen]

werd wtf how come he didnt give the number lol hes like yea thats it ahaha

i would also like to know man 800 isnt such a bad price

[Gregg86DX]

I am still pushing on this one. I replied back asking for the tranny number again. We'll see if I can get some better info.

If there are other folks out there that are seriously interested in buying the B20A, maybe you could e-mail these folks and request information like I did. If enough people start asking, it might put it on their radar and get some better attention.

If I was comfortable that I could re-sell a B20A5 for at least a big chunk of what I paid for it, I might take the risk of buying one.

Gregg

[$mokenB'$]

i emailed them too ill let you know what they tell me

[Justin86]

Originally posted by blazin3gen
werd wtf how come he didnt give the number lol hes like yea thats it ahaha

i would also like to know man 800 isnt such a bad price

Pretty good price but I have seen better (B18c1 for $700, wiring ECU, everything, minus the tranny.)

[$mokenB'$]

they emailed me back and said the same thing.

[Gregg86DX]

I have bounced a few more messages back and forth with these guys. I am still trying to get them to cough up a transmission number. I figure if they come up with the right one (B2K5 or F2K5) then it's a good bet they have the correct B20A.

I'll post if I get an answer.

Gregg

[Justin86]

They might be full of it and just trying to sell some supposely manual trannys and when you complain they will say has sold as is.

[Gregg86DX]

Originally posted by Justin86
They might be full of it and just trying to sell some supposely manual trannys and when you complain they will say has sold as is.

That's one of the reasons I have not told them what numbers I expect to see on the transmission. If they come up with the right number, it greatly improves the odds of them actually having one.

No matter how you slice it, there is a risk when buying something like a used engine from overseas.

Gregg

[Justin86]

Well good thinking there.

[Gregg86DX]

After several more e-mails, here is the final response I got:


"Sorry we check it's the prelude clip"

"Thank You!"


So, that's that. Oh well.

:(

Gregg

[Justin86]

Cheap ass shit heads. :chainsaw:

[KnightLuder]

Yeah I have emailed and called these guys and it is the engine out of the Preludes (JDM 2G). I am about to order this motor. It is the gold top B20A (just in case someone wants to know). All I have to get now is the ECU for the swap. Anyone have any ideas to get one?
Lata,
Jonathan

[Justin86]

So the JDM lude B20 are the same as the JDM accord B20. Never knew that. :confused:

[Gregg86DX]

Are you ordering it from flashoptions.com? last I heard from them, they said they could not get it.

As for the ECU, take a look at this thread:

http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5437

They talk about using the 90-91 Prelude SI ECU.

Keep us posted on how this goes, I'm real curious if they can really come through with the right B20A.

Gregg



Originally posted by KnightLuder
Yeah I have emailed and called these guys and it is the engine out of the Preludes (JDM 2G). I am about to order this motor. It is the gold top B20A (just in case someone wants to know). All I have to get now is the ECU for the swap. Anyone have any ideas to get one?
Lata,
Jonathan

[KnightLuder]

Yeah the motors are practically the same. The only real differences are the valve covers. The Prelude has a Gold top and the Accord has the Black top.
I am ordering from Flashoptions.com. They said they have some in stock and can ship it to me when they get the money. I have heard that the B20A5 ECU will work. I have a friend they has a spare 89 Si 4ws w/ the b20a5 and said he would let me use the ECU cause he cant use it for anything. So I will prob use it. I was just seeing if I could get ahold of one just for the heck of it. I will keep you guys posted. I will call again 2maro and check the status of my motor just to be sure.
Lata,
Jonathan

[Gregg86DX]

Did you order it with a 5 speed? and mind if I ask what they charged you, with shipping?

Finally, if you do talk to someone, please get their name and let us know. It's always helpful to have a contact.

Gregg

[Justin86]

Well that is good they are the same and are any differences in the tranny from the lude to accord. So what is the price for this package?

[L3G10N]

Yeah the motors are practically the same. The only real differences are the valve covers. The Prelude has a Gold top and the Accord has the Black top.


I know this post is really old, but isn't me or, the gold top AND the black top can come from accord?!?!

The 86-87 are gold top and 88-89 are black top. nah?

[Gregg86DX]

I know this post is really old, but isn't me or, the gold top AND the black top can come from accord?!?!

The 86-87 are gold top and 88-89 are black top. nah?

I think you are right :)

[carotman]

he IS right.

Most people here don't know shit about those engines, never seen one in person but still give advice to others. Most of the time they are wrong.

People should just use the search button or the FAQ. EVERYTHING is there and clearly written (with my superior french canadian grammar).

I used to correct the information in every thread/post but I got tired.