I know literally nothing about cars and I desperately need help rb20det to s13 swap

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OFWGKTA nik
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Car: 1990 240sx hatch

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I know this is gonna sound stupid but that's just my middle name. I barely know anything about cars I'm just getting into them I have a running s13 hatch (1990) and just bought a rb20det it includes complete engine, fuel rail, injectors, intake manifold, sensors, throttle body, alternator, turbo, 5spd rwd tranny, wiring harness, and ECU/ECM. I have no idea what all I need to just get it driving I already bought the mounts from McKinney but I don't know anything I need at all. I just want to get it in and running as a daily as fast as I can please help. I know there are many threads for this already but as I've said before I'm new to the car scene and kinda jumped in head first.


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PapaSmurf2k3
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Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
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That's quite the ambitious project for someone that knows nothing about cars. You might want to pay someone to do it for you.

Basically you'll have to remove your old engine, trans, driveshaft, wiring harness, ECU, and engine mounts, and replace them all with the stuff you've got (and you might need a new driveshaft). Sounds easy on paper but it is not for the feint of heart.

Dorito_Club7
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Car: 1995 Forest Green S14. Bone Stock

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Nothing like good 'ole youtube to help yah out!


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