well, just about all of the japanese engine import guys are asian. and if he seemed like a dick its because he doesnt think you are actually gonna buy the motor from them. Think about how many people actually call their and ask for prices and say “yea hold one for me” and then NEVER show up. …that sounds a little familiar actually, but thats for another day. u can take my advice or not. but picking out the motor is much better than leavin that up to some guy in CA.
why are you weary about changing a timing belt and water pump? if you arent planning on doing that, then i will have nothing else to do with this thread…its a waste. seriously, thats foolish.
EDIT: yea, i forgot to mention that also, the obd-2 alternators use different plugs, so you’ll wanna use your stock ls one.