Hi, I'm somewhat new to this site. The timing belt snapped on my f23a1 and bent the valves and rods out of shape. Motor was burning lots of oil before it happened too. To make a long story short, I'm going to replace the motor. I found an f23 with about 40k miles for $750. Is it worth spending an extra $300 for the h23a from www.japanmotorimports.com? Is there something better out there for around $1000 i can buy? Or should I just stay with an f23? I have searched but there are not many write ups on the h23a. Also just looking for peoples opinions. I am going to have a mech. install so not looking for a complicated swap. Any and all advice is welcome. Planning on buying the f23 this weekend so quick response would be great.
*UPDATE*
I decided to pull the motor myself and have a machine shop rebuild the f23. Any suggestions on parts to buy. Plan on boosting after winter. Not much but would like 250-300 HP after Turbo.
Going to pull motor in the next week or so. Its my DD so I need to get it running soon so I stop driving my gas guzzling 76 Chevy pickup.
Thanks again.
*UPDATE*
I decided to pull the motor myself and have a machine shop rebuild the f23. Any suggestions on parts to buy. Plan on boosting after winter. Not much but would like 250-300 HP after Turbo.
Going to pull motor in the next week or so. Its my DD so I need to get it running soon so I stop driving my gas guzzling 76 Chevy pickup.
Thanks again.