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[AJ1356]

So here it is. I am picking up my S15 front clip this friday.and am planning to swap it into my 95 S14 the weekend after. I've done my research and calling around and stuff and this is what i have came up with. the engine fits no problem. the transmission mounts need to be moded a bit.. ( have not figured out where ) so if anyone knows anything the help would be appraiciated.the clip comes with the drive shaft. and since i am going to keep my S14 rear and diff ( i don't have the S15 diff) i'll use the S15 transmission coupling and and the S14 diff coupling and mate them to a costum drive shaft ( there is a shop close by here that makes costum drive shafts) does any one think that is a bad idea? I know i am not gonna have a speed sensor but apprently i don't care.( i'll set up an after market speedo) i am not worried about the wiring that much i have a complete harness and also i know a guy who is very good with wiring..anyways give me your inputs and also i am gonna be taken some pictures and hopefully be able to do a HOW TO for everyone. aj
Modified by AJ1356 at 1:02 AM 6/9/2005

[Silvia007]

What's wrong with the S14 SR20? Anyway, You make it sound easy... all the people who have attempted it said it was a major pain in the arse... well be "SURE" to do a write up and good luck!!

[AJ1356]

nothing wrong with the s14 sr20det. except i found this one for a realllly sweeeet deal ( 3300 out the door). mainly cuz noone want to deal with the hassle of no diff. yeah i do make it sound easy , and i hope it is that easy. the main reason why lots of ppl want the s15 diff is cuz of the speed sensor and also cuz the s15 drive shaft wont match the s14 diff. and the s14 drive shaft wont fit the s15 transmission. so the solution is costum drive shaft with the s15 transmission coupling and the s14 diff coupling. the only thing i have nto figured out is the relocation of the transmission mount.

[biglipzit]

are you doing an S15 front end conversion? If not does it bolt up to an S13 at all with slight mods? And would u let go of the bumper fenders and hood also the head lights if you are not gonna do the conversion and it can be bolted up to an s13?

[Florida240sx]

mmm 6pd transmission

[AJ1356]

nuh uh i am doing a kouki front. ( yes i am a traitor to the zenki) i think s15 front looks awefull on s14.the clip did not come with body panels , so sorry not bumper fenders or lights.

mmm 6pd transmission

yessss yummy ..

[AJ1356]

any other input folks?? advice??things not to do or do?

[Teerawood]

make sure the drive shaft is balanced.

[Florida240sx]

Take your time and solder wires together and wrap them well.

[IanS]

yah, the wirings a *****, dont cheat and crimp, and have fun with the abs, if you have it.

[AJ1356]

make sure the drive shaft is balanced.

The place that does the drive shaft theguy is gonna come to my place take the measurments and make the drive shaft all balanced.

good idea i 'll go and get one of those cold heat gizmos from autozone, and solderthe wires together and wrap the all . i don't have ABS so i wont have to worry about that

[kane2g]

I dont think ABS is connected to the ECU, so it just shares the wire loom with the engine harness.So cut the loom, take it out and make it a seperate harness.

[AJ1356]

Well actually i am going to get a hybred harness s15 to s14 from wiring specialties. i called them and hope for a call back , it would make life much easier. pay 300 and ust don't worry about messing anything up

[joe3180]

what bout the speed sensor? i believe it is in the s15 diff.

[AJ1356]

as i said earlier , to hell with the speed sensor ...lol... my plan is to go with an after market speedo, one that i wont have to hook up to the diff. either that or i am gonna jack a cop for his radar gun and get my speed that way ..j/k

[AJ1356]

i just remembered. kinda crazy and wierd i think... this would be the 4th sr engine i'd own. when i was in japan i bought a s13 red top and a s13 balck top. never got the chance the install either one then i bought a s14 black top again i never got a chance to install that cuz b4 i had a chance my car was rear ended and totalled, and now the s15 black top. well i hope 4th time is the charm and i get to finish this one.. crazy aint it i've own every generation of the SR

[kane2g]

too bad non were actually fired :PJ/PHope it all works out.

[AJ1356]

well the s14 black top is going in zenki s14 soon , the chasis and everything for that car is being preped. ( too bad it is not mine) yeah i do hope it all works out

[AJ1356]

UPDATE:Picked up the front clip yesterday, i am gonna start taking things apart and putting things together tonight. friday things are gonna start for good. one other thing i found out is i can use the differential from an s14 with ABS, seemingly they have the speed sensor inthe diff..

[savatoge]

I know someone asked you earlier if you had the bumper, fenders, and hood and you said that your clip did not come with them, but I just wanted to double-check with you...I'm looking for the bumper support and bumper reinforcement pieces, shaded in red in the picture here:http://img.photobucket.com/alb...1.jpgIf you have them, please let me know, as I am seriouly interested in finding these two components. If you don't have them, my apologies for cluttering up your post. Thanks.