front clip or motor set??

[drifter702]

what do you guys think i should go with. i have an s14 and im about to drop in the SR redtop, what do you think willl be better clip or motor set ??? i found a cheap motor set but its only ecu transmission and motor...and the clip comes with everything.. i dont know waht to do what you guys thing ??

[Fenvy]

front clip, that way you know you have EVERYTHING

sometimes sourcing down parts for an incomplete motor cost a lot

you can also salvage the parts off of the clip... I sold the stock brakes for 100, stock radiator for 50, stock clutch for 30, digital climate control 150$, gauge cluster 80$.... etc

these little things helps offset the cost of the clip

[240 Trainee]

I agree, I went with a motorset for my CA, should have gone a clip, and hope to for the next engine, if I can still find CA clips...

[GrilledCheese33]

clip, then you can switch the clusters and match miles, and sell al not needed parts to offset cost!

[get_up_mark]

if u buy a clip, u may also get minor goodies such as bov's and maybe a few minor nick nacks. also the clutch will be un touched so chances are u could get an aftermarket clutch. if you order a motorset and they see there's a nice clutch or other parts they will take them and give you stock.

[rico05]

Honestly, the clip is a pain because you have to get rid of the shell. My buddy couldn't get a breaking yard to take it (no scrappers local, just j-yards) so he ended up leaving it in his dad's back 40 under a tree. I got a motorset and because the place I got it from was so cool, everything but the intercooler was provided. I even got a brand new SR T25G and clutch! Although, places like Jarco are AMAZING if you get a clip. Theirs usually come with fuel pump and rear diff. It is also WAY more expensive to ship a clip (my motorset was $280 from Georgia to Texas, delivered to my door).

[240 Trainee]

Yea, I was convinced to get a motorset before, it didn't turn out well. I just like being able to start the engine, and see that everything is truely there. you can always sawzall the front clip and leave pieces in random dumpsters, lol. Or make a BBQ pit. hehehehe

[KaTdaToplesS13]

When i did my sr20 swap i bought a (95) front clip it also came w/ tein front susp, z32 calipers, some kinda after market antiroll bar and a bov, So sumtimes u get a buncha good stuff w/ur clip. Also for the peace of mind u get from not worrying about missing parts is worth it

[masticatingcow]

Agreed. Piecing together your swap can be a pain, from what a lot of members have said. If you can find a place that gives you EVERYTHING you need to do the swap in a motorset, then you're golden. Otherwise, go for a clip. Plus, like others have said, you might get lucky on the odds and ends that are included!