rallyrobin

Well, I finally got off my ass and started phoning around to the usual sources in Toronto to see if I could find an SR20VE - I should've aimed a little lower to see if I could find someone in the GTA who knows what an SR20VE is.

Japan Auto Parts 416-783-8086
- barely understandable guy mumbled "no" and then hung up

Shine 416-285-0223
- asshole, who seemed upset that I would bother him with the prospect of making some money - "NO"

City Japanese Auto 416-751-4604
- "you mean a 'DET'?:
- "no a VE - V as in Victor"
- "nope"

Lucky Star 416-240-8444 (this one's the winner)
- "No such engine exists - you want an SR20DET"
- "It exists, it came on the JDM Primera, '97 up"
- "You mean the black top"
- "No, this engine is NA with variable valve timing"
- "Hang on..." furious discussion in background "No. We have them on back-order"
- "Well can you get them?"
- "No." (hangs up)

Tiger 416-750-8578
"no."

So, essentially a cluster f*ck.

If anyone else is interested, I think that the only way to get this pack of overwhelmingly talented brightlights to get their collective heads out of their asses, is to start a phone campaign.

So, for those who are interested in being able to source an SR20VE in the GTA, I suggest we all take turns phoning the above numbers from time-to-time until someone gets a hit (might be a year from now - but hey) Phone away.

Robin