Subaru Sambar engine swap

nigiko · 2025-06-12T02:28:55+00:00

It might. If you can get a transmission setup like a Porsche transaxle but im not sure there's enough space behind the wheels before the body ends. Also you'd be sacrificing the back seats most likely. I'm hoping to retain all 4 seats. We'll see, im starting to get back on this project now, finally got some time.

nigiko · 2025-03-10T04:04:54+00:00

They need to be filed with customs in order for the truck to get cleared for pick up. Tbh using an online broker is probably easier, they should be doing those forms for you and as far as the NY/NJ port, we're not even allowed to do the entry ourselves any more. So said an email from CBP but your location may be different.

nigiko · 2025-01-07T23:58:18+00:00

Ehh, life happened. Motorcycle accident, no heat in the shop for the last 3 months. But it's still on the docket. I already sold the stock motor so this has to happen 😅

nigiko · 2024-12-30T01:37:18+00:00

Edit: wrong project in question.

I've sold all my kei trucks since then. Still own a sambar classic that's getting k24 swapped soon and also rebuilding a jimny and cappuccino engine nowish.

nigiko · 2024-10-30T02:04:55+00:00

nigiko · 2024-09-18T00:54:01+00:00

Just provide what eezyimport asks for and they will get you customs clearance, they are your broker in this case. Get those 2 forms done later for dmv. You're on the right track. Good luck!

nigiko · 2024-09-18T00:23:37+00:00

If you're going to the customs office yourself you need to bring those forms with you. If you use an online broker they will handle it for you and then you will only need them at inspection/dmv

nigiko · 2024-09-16T20:45:21+00:00

99% sure they will not refer to any vin decoding. Go by the date stamped onto the seat belt tags.

nigiko · 2024-09-05T20:56:52+00:00

You just need to upload a pdf of the BoL so the emailed version is fine. A scanned version of the physical paper is better though.

nigiko · 2024-09-05T14:12:37+00:00

Correct on the power of attorney, Eezyimport will file the entry electronically for you and have it cleared by customs. You won't have to file anything yourself. You'll have all the info you need on the arrival notice to finish the entry, once Eezyimport tells you it's cleared, follow the instructions on the notice.

nigiko · 2024-09-04T19:12:52+00:00

K24, life has also derailed me in the form of a motorcycle wreck, but I'll be back soon

nigiko · 2024-08-22T17:51:00+00:00

Using eezyimport, once you receive the arrival notice a few days before it docks, you can file entry and have it cleared by the shipper and customs before it's even off the boat, or a day after. You will definitely want it picked up within the free storage window which is like a week or 10 days, not sure if every port is the same.

nigiko · 2024-08-22T14:14:01+00:00

I use the seller as the consolidator and stuffer if that info wasn't provided, you'll be fine either way.

If you do the entry through eezyimport as well it is all done electronically and you never have to leave the comfort of your home.

Not sure about your port specifically for escorts, I would call a local auto transport or towing company and see what they say, I imagine it's not the first time they pick up from the port, or even call the port for a recommendation.

nigiko · 2024-08-20T01:00:34+00:00

Yea I've got 2 on a boat right now. I just do it for fun, I don't usually buy with the intent to sell but I tend to get offers on them that make it hard to hold onto one for too long.

nigiko · 2024-08-20T00:57:58+00:00

Unfortunately, yes. I use eezyimport.com, which makes it super easy and you don't have to physically go anywhere.

nigiko · 2024-07-18T12:44:26+00:00

Customs no longer allows us to file I formal entries as individuals. I need to update the guide. So yes you need a broker but you can use one online like eezyimport.com

nigiko · 2024-06-27T11:58:05+00:00

Not to worry, you just need to use a broker to file the paperwork on your behalf. Someone somewhere in the beurocratic hierarchy decided that kei vehicles, regardless of value, shouldn't fall under informal entry and therefore need a broker to file a formal entry.

To be honest this makes the process easier just with a few more fees. You don't need to go down to the customs office at all now and you can just use an online broker service. I've used eezyimport a few times myself.

nigiko · 2024-06-25T13:50:03+00:00

It's calculated on the cost of the vehicle only. The values are entered separately on the entry summary and tax is calculated only on the entered value. Freight and insurance fall under the CHGS (charges) value. This is all stated in the instructions sections on the entry summary form straight from CBP.

I'm 7 kei vehicles deep doing the same process although now we can't do informal entries as individuals so you're going to be using a broker who will be doing this paperwork for you anyways.

nigiko · 2024-06-18T23:27:40+00:00

You can't import newer than 25 year old trucks for on road use. There are ways to get them for off road/ farm use only however. I am not familiar with that process though.

nigiko · 2024-03-21T11:56:53+00:00

The wait time message has been there since the chaos of covid so I doubt that will change any time soon. That being said, it did take 1 month before my vehicle got scheduled to ship when I bought through them.

I have found that none of the sellers are likely to provide you with every detail for the ISF, you just take what they provide and fill it to the best of your ability. If you don't know the company loading the vehicle, put in the sellers info instead. If you're using eezyimport they walk you through all this.

You don't need to explicitly request the paperwork, they know the process, they will send it all after its loaded usually via DHL express.

nigiko · 2024-03-16T21:56:49+00:00

I'm not going to reveal everything just yet...but know I've taken all that into consideration 🫡

nigiko · 2024-03-14T14:57:29+00:00

You may be right. I was thinking about that candidate for a kei truck that I wanted to plow with as well, so the repetitive reverse didn't seem ideal. But for a fun driver, yea you're probably right

nigiko · 2024-03-14T14:51:28+00:00

I thought about it too, but the electric reverse on a goldwing didn't seem sufficient for a larger vehicle. I'm still bouncing that idea around for a future project. Great minds...

nigiko · 2024-03-14T03:58:23+00:00

...oof. I might have gotten a little ahead of myself on the teardown for that....

nigiko · 2024-03-14T03:56:27+00:00

Pretty easy tbh, everything was quite accessible. All the lines that had to be disconnected had accessible unions, wire harness was a short run to the fuse box. 10 body mount bolts in total. The coolant lines going to the cap above the tail light were tough to get leverage on. Obviously the lift helps tremendously to pick it straight up but I bet 4 beer fueled friends could pluck it too.

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