Japanese 964 Import Help
06-19-2019, 10:34 AM
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I don't know, have not yet had the opportunity to look at the EPROM from a Japan'spec ECU. And I never found any documentation from Bosch describing operating behavior other than what was in the Porsche workshop manuals. There has to be some additional documentation that PAG would have published for their importer in Japan but I have not seen it. It really depends on how it was used. Do they switch between the three warm-up cycles based on the temp in addition to CHT? Is it continuously monitored to adjust fuel or timing to keep the cat at operating temperature? or to make sure it doesn't get too hot? I am assuming it uses the same a2d channel as the pressure sensor input on the early ECUs. I will see if I can track down an EPROM image.
06-19-2019, 03:24 PM
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The guys at https://azeuros.com have imported some Audis from Japan and one of them is a 964 owner, give them a shout.
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06-19-2019, 03:31 PM
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Thanks for the post though!!
06-19-2019, 03:34 PM
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Don't have much info on the car or its origin. Looks like it was made specifically for the JDM market.
Thanks for the post.
06-19-2019, 05:18 PM
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Customs can be a PITA too. A shop I worked at imported a container of used audi parts a few years ago. Customs removed every item from the shipping container to make sure they weren't stolen, put them back in (some they damaged), and wouldn't release the shipment until we paid around $10k for their efforts.
06-20-2019, 11:49 PM
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I think he meant RI or registered importer. If you go this path, beware of RI's and only go with a reputable one with a documented history of success. Years ago I looked at importing a b5 rs4 and the stories from shady RIs and all of their failures were enough to deter me from pursuing this avenue.
Customs can be a PITA too. A shop I worked at imported a container of used audi parts a few years ago. Customs removed every item from the shipping container to make sure they weren't stolen, put them back in (some they damaged), and wouldn't release the shipment until we paid around $10k for their efforts.
Customs can be a PITA too. A shop I worked at imported a container of used audi parts a few years ago. Customs removed every item from the shipping container to make sure they weren't stolen, put them back in (some they damaged), and wouldn't release the shipment until we paid around $10k for their efforts.
It was complete BS that customs did that. The saving grace was that their was a large party that had invested in the container and we split the cost.
06-21-2019, 04:26 AM
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Doug can probably help.
http://dividingcreekimports.com/
Mainly does rovers, but he had a 3.6 turbo so he is still a Porsche guy. He offers the services you seek and he did an excellent job with my import.
Unless it is an RS or something very valuable, you are much better off doing roll on roll off. Containers are a nightmare for import.
http://dividingcreekimports.com/
Mainly does rovers, but he had a 3.6 turbo so he is still a Porsche guy. He offers the services you seek and he did an excellent job with my import.
Unless it is an RS or something very valuable, you are much better off doing roll on roll off. Containers are a nightmare for import.
06-21-2019, 06:40 AM
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I JUST imported a car from Japan a month ago. Used a broker over there for all the export paperwork and shipping logistics. Used an importer over here for the sea of paperwork. Easy process. Roll On, Roll Off right to the port in NJ. PM Sent.