Curious about an S13 SR20DET

[Wrxrick]

I plan to go with an S13. I think it will be much easier to just get one with an SR20DET already in. Would you agree? I am looking to spend between $3500-5000 on the car. I don't care how many miles are on the body, but the SR20DET needs to have relatively low miles. It also needs to have good results from a compression test.

Should I go with a used SR20DET S13? Or just get a cheap KA24 and stick an SR20DET in myself (this way I know the SR20 wasn't abused). What do you think?

Patrick

[turbo junkie]

do it yourself, I bought one swapped already and wish I could do it over. I would also go ahead and replace gaskets and water pump! especially if you get a red top

[DuaneG]

To awnser your question you cannot guarantee the SR wasn't abused before it was pulled. Either way it's a good idea to have it rebuilt once you get it..

Second off, wrong section. Post this in 240 Gen.

[redtop91]

All SR20DET's are junkyard motors. The only guarantee you'll have is buying from a reputable seller. Don't buy pre swapped cars. You cannot verify the quality of the swap.

[TchouikoS13]

Don't buy pre swapped cars. You cannot verify the quality of the swap.

Exactly, thats what i did and lets just say, "I foocked up." This is the time where "what can go wrong, will go wrong" One day you'll be pulling 0-60 in some 4 seconds and the next you'll be pulled by a tow truck off i-80.

[drftsx]

i would buy a shell and then get a front clip, or like they said a place with good rep.