Container share from japan

[freshone]

hi guys, i am currently building a silvia and looking to buy some jdm parts, but the market for motors and such has a large amount of inflation right now. i spoke to a fella in japan that said he can get motors for 800 usd and source whatever parts needed from the local market. so i had the idea to order a 20 ft container and fill it with a bunch of japanese goodies and am gauging interest if anyone in the area would be interested in joining the venture to save on shipping. 1 container fits 10 motors plus an array of aero and body parts, which can be sourced new or used.

[Team_Mclaren]

why not just go to jdmsource to see what they have?

[eglove]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
why not just go to jdmsource to see what they have?





Originally posted by freshone
but the market for motors and such has a large amount of inflation right now.

[HiTempguy1]

I'd be interested in a 02-03 sti front clip. With or without driveline.

Or else just a complete v7/8/9 ej207 engine. Or again, entire driveline.

[Team_Mclaren]

I'd assumed that getting your own motor, after shipping, customs, taxes, etc etc ,isnt really worth it.... :dunno:

[mr2mike]

Who's doing the broker work?
Transportation from Vancouver to Calgary?

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by mr2mike
Who's doing the broker work?
Transportation from Vancouver to Calgary?

I can transport a 20' seacan :thumbsup:

Wonder where OP ran off to :( I have zero interest in setting everything up myself, but would be willing to help with everything once its in country.

[freshone]

Hey guys the fella in Japan is named hugo Yamasaki. I've got a bit of interest so far but not quite enough to justify. I am waiting to
Hear back from a friend that works at a shipyard in van about ocean freight costs and customs etc

[freshone]

Here are some rough numbers :

Shipping to port : 4000
Customs brokerage 1% of shipping
Gst 5%
Tariffs 8%
Shipping to
Calgary ?


So on 10,000 worth of goods that comes down to 6000 shipping or 60% of local market price. Assuming a full container for a motor that's 1000 usd that comes out to 1600. Which ends up being 1000 less than buying one from a local shop. Also I want to make it clear I'm not looking to profit off this venture.

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by freshone
Here are some rough numbers :

Shipping to port : 4000

You should look at chatting with Will @ JDM Connection. He helped me import my 1995 STi oh so many years ago.

That shipping price seems high, considering I can get a 20' seacan full of tires shipped from China for about $1700.

[freshone]

Yea that quote of just from a website I am still waiting to hear back from the shipping company

[jacky4566]

Does your friend want to source me a Toyota 1GZ-FE? I have a secret project :devil:

[HiTempguy1]

Dunno how common they are, but I have a friend that wants two RB30 blocks (short or long) and a set of 18x10 or 17x10 et15-22 offset bronze color. Needs square fitment.

Edit - The rms are supposed to be Te37s, sorry haha

[freshone]

i'll send a list over to my guy and see whats available. currently researching more on export red tape from japan. looks like motors need to pass a couple tests before they release them