Getting about time to make plans for my engine

[Redemption1978]

I have a 1996 Nissan Hardbody. I love the truck and drive the ever lovin snot out of it. Last year alone I put on about 45k miles.

Alas though I'm affraid I will need to start making plans to rebuild/replace the engine. I've taken great care of it but 300k+ miles is alot to ask out of any engine and I'll be hitting that mark shortly.

What I have is the 4cyl king cab and its great for driving around town but highway driving is less desireable. My options as far as I can tell are to rebuild my engine, or I could go get a v6 from a doner hardbody and rebuild it, but I have done a bit of looking around and find the sr20det engine quite appealing. I have seen some complete engines w/6 speed trannie for fairly reasonable prices and wanted to get some imput on the subject.

So the question is should I rebuild or swap? and if I swap what is the best option?

Its hard to decide but better now than when I'm on the spot and need my truck fixed and quickly.

[danielmid]

The sr20det with the 6 speed is a beast. The rear diff HAS to be swapped out at the same time due to the speed sensor being back there. Not to mention that the one with the 6 speed is from a 99-up silvia, wiring would be a be-otch. It would be easier to get a redtop sr20det and custom wire it in. You will also need a custom driveshaft, custom intercooler, upgraded radiator, custom downpipe and custom exhaust. Just for startersI've thought about doing this myself and looked into it

Daniel

[kc4x4]

you should do the vg30tt motor swap and that may make it alittle more fun on the highway