Got my sr20 in finally

Post by **implict** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Well the beast is here.... I will show pictures tomorrow and man it looks great. A bit dirty but its gonan be clean. Flash options is very good. They were great on everything. Thanx alot flashoptions. Also gonan be doin the swap myself... looks hard as ****!!!!!! so many wires and ****. Every one that has done the swap themselvs plz gimme some tips.. thanx

Post by **implict** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

im also selling some stuff too.

Post by **BuudWeizErr** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Let me guess. You are selling a RHD dash, RHD master cylinder, RHD Brake Booster, RHD P/S lines, and RHD brake and clutch lines?

Post by **UsedToOwn240SX** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Congrat Implicit! How long did you have to wait since you paid for it? Did you have to pick it up at your closest port too?Keep us posted on your swap!

Post by **SmOkIneLf** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

congrats on getting the engine and i hope the swap goes well man

Post by **JedC** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Hey implict, I was wondering if you could enlighten us on your customs situation. Over the zilvia.net board i think, a guy was having trouble getting his motor that he ordered from flashoptions. How was your situation with customs and what all did you have to go through? Thanks, Jed

Post by **implict** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

customs was great... had no problem. Paid my 60 bucks, then went to airvan ( place where engine was freighted ) and paid 40 for some handling fees. When you send your 60 bucks you gotta send a copy of ur BOL ( bill of lading ). Then they will fax you some **** and release it..

Yes, im selling all that... i also have the discs for sale too.

Also i need all the help i can get on this swap. Like how hard and what not. Currently i have a SOHC in it.. Will post pics once the sun pops out ( mornin ) :ylsuper

Thanx to flashoptions!!!!

Waited for about 3 months to get engine. The messed up on my order thats why it took so long, but hey i got somethign extra added in the crate for free heheheeh well worth the wait..

Post by **timmybgood** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

if you're intimidated by the wiring, you can send the SR and KA harnesses to Afterdark Tuning or i'm sure numerous other shops and they convert it for you

and what would this free goodie be?

Website · Post by **mSgR20DET** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Congratulations on your motor, and what stuff did you get for free.

Post by **implict** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

well they gave me an aftermarket ecu. MINES.

Post by **implict** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

On heavy throttle, they said the sohc tach is diff and ****. i knwo that cause it can go higher in rpms... but since i got a tach with the motor...( a new gauge cluster kph ) wouldnt that work?

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

:thinker Why dont you people wait to get the motor started and running well before you start getting all giddy!!! wouldnt be the first time someone got all exited for haveing a physical motor, that they never can get running.....

You'd swear you just had your first kid, calm down.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

implict wrote:Yes, im selling all that... i also have the discs for sale too.

Also i need all the help i can get on this swap. Like how hard and what not.

If you want quality, have a professional take care of intalling.

Website · Post by **creophus** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

I H8 UR DSM wrote::thinker Why dont you people wait to get the motor started and running well before you start getting all giddy!!! wouldnt be the first time someone got all exited for haveing a physical motor, that they never can get running.....

You'd swear you just had your first kid, calm down.

Wow, you really rained on his parade. I'd be excited too if I just received my engine. Hopefully everything will go well with the motor and you won't have any probs implicit. Let us know how it goes.

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Its just funny to hear someone raving about a company, and screaming thank you, when you dont even know what you really got yet, ya know?

Hopefully he wont have problems...

Website · Post by **creophus** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Yep, I see what you mean. I've never done a swap before so I know I'll be excited too. I remember the first time I saw an SR20DET engine. I was like oooohhhh!!! I felt like an archeologist who had found a legendary artifact.

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Congrats on getting the motor.

Message me on AIM about stuff you may have for sale.

Post by **Movingviolation240** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

I H8 UR DSM wrote::thinker Why dont you people wait to get the motor started and running well before you start getting all giddy!!! wouldnt be the first time someone got all exited for haveing a physical motor, that they never can get running.....

You'd swear you just had your first kid, calm down.

I know what you mean, my 2nd CA was a lesson in that. I got it, pulled the pan off and valve covers to check it out, lookd damn good (cleanest motor I've ever seen for a swap actually) checked it for good compression. Stuck my GT2530 on it, spent a day getting it installed and looking NICE. Then I started it and guess what.... within 1.5 seconds (no bull) the number one piston shattered into literally 100+ parts. Rod got hung up on some parts and got bent, motor was toast.

All this happened to 2 very experienced installers who got the motor from a 'good' shop. Then I found out how much their customer suport sucked, it cost me $400 to ship a $800 pile of scrap iron around the country just to get my money back (2 months later).

I'm still not a big fan of FO and I've been watching this closely, hopefully you have better luck than I did from Soshin but don't count your eggs till they are hatched.

Paul

Post by **I H8 UR DSM** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

All im saying is that FO is a junkyard from everything i see...and they ship out motors...the more recommended places, ie. HT, ADT, have someone hand picking motors, and arent just taking the first one off the top of the pile to send someone...so the rate of good-bad motors is going to be higher.

When u get something 'cheap' your taking a chance its going to be good....that 'chance' is what saves you money....that 'chance' is what also leaves some people disapointed (not all)

JESSE

Post by **issanni** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

Flash Options isn't cheap, not by a long shot. At least in monetary terms.

Post by **slw240sx** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

where are the pics ?!?!?!

Post by **timmybgood** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

how is flash options not cheap? they have redtops advertised for $2100 including free shipping. that still sounds alitte shady to me. when i order my motor i think i'll go with either heavy throttle or afterdark

Post by **Infamous** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

id rather pay a lil more and have the piece of mind ill be getting a very good engine, and not a "bottom of the barrel" pick:D

Website · Post by **the_invisible** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

I know that when I do mine, the shop will inspect the engine first, compression test it and then run it at idle for an hour to in the clip to see how it runs before they take it out and do the install. Though, I have no idea where the gas will be coming from since the rear of the car is missing.

Post by **Infamous** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

the_invisible wrote:I have no idea where the gas will be coming from since the rear of the car is missing.

they probably have a fule pump, reg., and lines setup to do that type of testing:).

Post by **coca-cola kid** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

hi. I just bought my first sr20det , actually get it next sat. I too have a small problem... Ive changed engines before(not really engines, but V-8 boat anchor's. no offence to any one) but I've never done a swap like this before. I have a good friend who has done all the other work to my '93 240 who has a shop, and he is going to help me do this. Is there any thing I need as far as engine mounts or bracket's? The kit I have is supposed to be complete Eng, Trans, ecu,and wire harness. I have all kinds of info for the 240, through sport compact mag's as well just in case any body needs anything.

Post by **coca-cola kid** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

any body heard of tokyoautoparts.com?it's in Toronto

Post by **Onizuka** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

assuming the engine came with everything needed to make it run, all you would need is to get the wire harness re-cut. everything else pretty much fits right in. But you have to ask yourself, are you satisfied with stock???

Post by **issanni** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

timmybgood wrote:how is flash options not cheap? they have redtops advertised for $2100 including free shipping. that still sounds alitte shady to me. when i order my motor i think i'll go with either heavy throttle or afterdark

That's the trick...they say "free shipping", but that's free shipping from Malaysia to a US port. Then you still have to pay for shipping from the port to your house. So you're still going to pay a couple hundred for shipping. And judging from what a few others have gone through, you may have to pay a few extra hundred to get it through customs. But you've made a good choice to go with an accredited shop, so you don't have anything to worry about

Post by **Silviagirl79** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:25 am

iMPLICT IS YOUR MOTOR INSTALLED, WHERE ARE THE PICS

Got my sr20 in finally

Got my sr20 in finally

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