how much did you pay for your sr20det swap?

[thewanandonly]

planning to get one, and was wondering how much you people with the swaps paid total for the labor and parts? thanks.

[fireheadmt]

im up to about 3000

thats motor, trans, new wiring harness, spec clutch, stainless downpipe, fmic, walbro fuel pump, 300zx tt fuel filter, and power steering lines.

and, quickly running out of money with more work still to do.ha

[smokey240sx]

i spent about 3,500 for the complete swap.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

I spent about 3600, but it should be in by Friday (fingers crossed).

[Onizuka]

I did the work myself but as far as the motor and supporting mods, probably around $5000.

[TURBOHHH]

i put close 4500. but the price for sr motors has gone up at most places. and if you do find one thats selling them for cheap, get a warrenty or something, because you will get junk if you arent careful.

[Blown240sx]

$2300 for 40K motor with full 3 in exhaust and down pipe, and a Blitz Turbo Timer.

Bought mine a year and half ago. Early Bird gets the good worms

[thewanandonly]

thank you all for the replies. i think im going to get a sr20det swap now. what should i do and buy? im probable going to go to a shop for the swap. would they have the motor and everything? should i sho else where for the motor? thanks.

[Neil]

Get rid of the heavy restrictive O2 housing (aka dump pipe, or elbow) in favor of a Megan if yr on a budget. My vote goes to GReddy, since they have the divider for the wastegage, but theyre pricey. I owned an "hks style" SSAutochrome dump pipe and the flange was warped so bad it didnt even try to seal against the turbo. glad i spotted that before putting the motor in...

you obviously HAVE to get a downpipe... my Megan fits very well and I like that it has a flex joint. i also have a Megan exhaust manifold, i bought it primarily for looks and I'm pleased by it in that respect as well as in performance.

weather or not you buy a new dump or manifold, get new gaskets. It's a safe bet that the T2 flange gasket and turbo>dump gaskets are deteriorating. also buy new lock-tabs for the T2 flange hardware, you dont need them to work harden and crack and not be able to keep the nuts in place through heat cycles.

If you get a new manifold, get the S15 exhaust manifold gasket.

I'd also set aside some cash for a genuine GReddy oil pan and filter relocator kit, so you can run a bigger filter and actually have access to it (stock placement of the sr filter is such a *****!!). Stock the SR only holds 4 quarts of oil and has one of the smallest filters ive ever seen... I whole heartedly feel it's necessary to improve upon this capacity weather your an enthusiast or a grandmother.

edit: ahm.. p.s. doing my own labor w/ new clutch, exhaust manifolds, water pump, oil pan and filter relocator + new fluids and misc (couplers, t-bolt clamps, vaccuum hoses, bov) im probly at about $4500.

240sxmotoring likes to have at least 1 engine package in stock, and they'll do the labor and whatnot with a quick turnaround. Theyre kinda $$$ but they do really quality work. im having Jeff install a KAAZ this weekend just cuz i dont want to get messy with diff oil

[Blown240sx]

No Offense but If I was going to spend the money in his situation Megan Racing isnt the best choice but its whatever.

My Greddy and Jasma spec stuff is great and havnt had some of the problems that megan racing has such as warping and cracking.

Spend the money on parts that you want to be quality cause in most cases cheap price means cheap part.

[Nismo_Freak]

The 02 housing is not that restrictive. You might gain 2whp on a stock turbo engine.

[Neil]

No Offense but If I was going to spend the money in his situation Megan Racing isnt the best choice but its whatever.

none taken, ive been pleasantly surprised by my megan manifold tho. I scrape my exhaust a LOT which puts stress on the tubes especially where theyre welded to the head flange and I havent had any problems. I was a disbeliever and was positive it would crack within 6 months but it's still doin good. It was only a buck twenty, if it cracks im gonna order another one but have it jet-hot coated first. obviously jet-hot wont help external stresses from the exhaust scraping stuff but it'll help significantly with the extremes of heat cycling. plus the stainless quickly turned a weird dark grey splotchy color which doesnt look so hot.

[Blown240sx]

Ive got a Greddy down pipe and it took a long time for mine to start changing color. Its now a Goldish color and havnt had a problem from any of my exhaust system yet.

[Neil]

word, my megan downpipe is also very light gold but only near the entrance... I wonder if scotchbrite would help brighten up my tubular manifold?

[ILikeMy240sx]

Swap+supporting mods+1st rebuild+2nd head swap + other things......

TOOOOO MUUUUCCCCCCCHHHHHH

[2FastTwo40]

I got a 92' 240 fastback with the SR already swapped, 3in cat back exhaust, boost gauge with working a/c and power steering for $5800. These cars are becoming very popular so get it while you can. Before you know it they'll be hard to find and you'll have to sell your soul to afford one.

[Lroi]

I just picked up another s13 w/sr in it for 800.00 ....but it has a hole in the block ...good news is just bought another sr for 1k

[mackdaddy240]

$2000 sr20. Cheap header,dump pipe, downpipe, blitz boost controler, blitz blow off, SMIC, exedy clutch, brass copper radiator, fans, prom chip, vairous hoses/wires...... about $3000T25 is about to go so about to be $3500!!! ask least

[oneslow240se]

so far about $3,100 and motor isn't even in yet! still ordering replacement parts seals, gaskets etc...