finally started the sr swap today

[quiksilvia]

i worked on it for about 6 hours, getting the ka almost out, all thats really left is the mounts and driveshaft and a coulple wires. any things you sr owners think i should watch out for or be careful of. and spare me on what things you think i should replace, i already got that info. thaks

[nissanrcer240]

Quote »and spare me on what things you think i should replace, i already got that info. thaks[/quote]

well im gettin ready to start my swap as soon as my engine gets here, i dont have that info, why dont you share with me:) (seriously)..i always like hearing tips/experiences on the sr swap

[quiksilvia]

i got the tune up and ez install kits from srswap.com. i got new plugs, oil/fuel filters, new belts, heater hoses, radiator hose, aiv plug, and some info on how to use/install it all. some guys argue that a gasket set is a good idea, i agree but i didnt have the $ for that. new fuel lines are a good idea, new motor mounts, but i figured that since im poor and the motor had 60k miles, i wouldnt worry about them. and since u have a 91, u dont have to worry about ac or ps lines. look at the sr stickey and more is there.

[hokiruu]

Have someone else around to help you remove and reinstall the wiring harness. Getting it through the firewall and down behind the dash is a PITA. At least it was on my s14. Retain the KA transmission/starter harness. Save all your parts in a somewhat organized way. Also, take very careful mental inventory of exactly how any stock parts you are messing with were beforehand. Oh, and I know you said not to suggest any parts you need, but seriously, INSTALL A BETTER FUEL PUMP! And get a new waterpump. Simple failure of a simple part can turn into a big problem. Wear eye protection. Have fun!

[RobDET]

My KA fuel lines wouldn't reach. I tore the injector O rings (be careful with them)I mixed up my ECU'sI forgot about the plug underneith the fuse box.

Also on the transmission... swap all the sensors and use the KA transmission harness. Noone ever talks about that!

[hokiruu]

Uh oh. You mean the SR transmission sensors won't work with the KA harness?

[quiksilvia]

yea they will, u might have speedo problems, but they shuold work. the ecu wire was not hard at all to get through the firewall and i have a walbro, do i shoiuld be ok

[hokiruu]

Oh good seems like you're all set then. Oh yeah, measure and make your heater hoses beforehand. Your SR probably came with long ones that you can cut down anyway. Well I am actually using the JDM cluster, so I am better off with those sensors anyway. Oh, right, that's why I goofed up and used the SR harness...

[quiksilvia]

i bought the ht kit so i wouldnt have to deal with finding heater hoses. another one bites the dust...

[RobDET]

none of my transmission sensors worked with the ka harness. All the connectors were different for me.

S13RT -> S13

Even if you don't swap any others... Definately swap the Speed sensor for the KA one or your spedo will be off

[hokiruu]

none of my transmission sensors worked with the ka harness. All the connectors were different for me.

S13RT -> S13

Even if you don't swap any others... Definately swap the Speed sensor for the KA one or your spedo will be off

...even if I am using the gauge cluster that came with that transmission? Too late now anyway, i sold the KA transmission with the sensors attached.

[quiksilvia]

if u have the cluster then dont worry about it

[hokiruu]

Yeah, that's what I thought. Thanks.

[Onizuka]

when taking out the KA dont forget to empty ALL fluids (including the transmission fluid) unless you want a big mess. Also, dont forget to take off the whole shifter or it will get caught on the bottome of your car.

[RobDET]

it's not the dash... it's the plugs that don't work... you can cut them and stuff but it's easier to use the KA sensors... (the speed sensor might work the plugs are the same on that thing)

[quiksilvia]

http://www.cardomain.com/membe...age=3

update

[hokiruu]

You know to drop the SR engine and transmission together (attached), right?

[S13240]

It's not a must to drop them into the engine bay attached, but it just saves you lots of time and trouble.

[quiksilvia]

i never detached them, so yea i knew that.

[VitaminT]

I recently started my swap as well. I retained the KA lower harness and sensor, but I had 2 extra sensors in the KA transmission that were plugged on the SR. Is this correct?

[nlzmo400r]

good luck on the swap bro, u know where to come if u have questions

[Cattalbus]

okay so where did you order your motor from?

[quiksilvia]

venus-auto.com their shop is local so i picked up a clip. theyve been good. go to my sr update thread and see if u guys can answer a question for me

[VitaminT]

I was able to pick my clip up at Cardinal Performance in ATL, GA.

[Touring240]

yes be sure to empty the transmission fluid from the KA especially don't ask me how I know hehe

[Wuss]

2 stupid questions.

1. What exactly is the "lower harness"2. How do you empty the transmission fluid?

[Onizuka]

2 stupid questions.

1. What exactly is the "lower harness"2. How do you empty the transmission fluid?

1)the lower harness is the transmission harness, it is seperate from the main engine harness

2)there is a inverse square socket screw thing on the bottom center of the transmission, i just used a 1/2 inch drive socket wrench to undo it (make sure you have a pan or something to catch all the fluid!)

[nlzmo400r]

o yea, dear god have a pan ready, speaking from experience, i had a pan that was a lil bit too small. Its like peeing in a beer can, and the can fills up and you're still goin, not fun

[Rockenreno]

interesting analogy very effective

[nlzmo400r]

well i do what i can with what i got when i can do it