Motor Swap HELP!!!!

Post by **RPS13 Rocket** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

I am located and Indianapolis and I am a newb to the SR20DET swap. We have a place here called Santeca check it out at http://www.santeca.com Would this be a good place to get an engine or have them to do the install. I have swapped honda's but they seem a little more straight forward then this swap. Also would it be better to buy a clip instead of just the engine package???:help

Post by **S14lover** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

Ive heard having a clip gives you all the things that you would need for a successful swap i mean thats what im gonna do I checked out the website they look legit so go for it

Post by **eniety** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

No, it wouldn't be better to buy a front clip. Just buy the motor package FROM A REPUTABLE SOURCE. This way you know that you are getting everything that you need.

Post by **gmgs14** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

RPS13 Rocket wrote:I am located and Indianapolis and I am a newb to the SR20DET swap. We have a place here called Santeca check it out at http://www.santeca.com Would this be a good place to get an engine or have them to do the install. I have swapped honda's but they seem a little more straight forward then this swap. Also would it be better to buy a clip instead of just the engine package???:help

As far as Santeca goes, I saw their S14 with SR swap last july at HIN Chicago and it looked like a good install. Don't know how it ran but it was real clean and they were nice to talk to.

Post by **89sxRCR** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

eniety, why shouldnt he get a front clip? It all depends what he needs. If he also needs an auto to manual, a front clip would be best. If he wants jdm radiator, or other jdm parts (guages), or even replacement motor mounts Then go for the front clip. Mine cost 2500 complete, no shipping, which is a little less than buying just the engine complete from somewhere and shipping.

Post by **eniety** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

89sx, you may have gotten the entire clip for $2500, but most other people aren't going to find a clip for $2500. Plus shipping. Plus, he will be paying extra shipping because of the extra weight of the front clip. If he buys from a motor reputable place, then he should get everything that he will need.

Post by **ItzGenX** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

89sx where u get your clip?

Post by **89sxRCR** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

http://www.venus-auto.com located in sacremento... It all depends if he is close to or is willing to drive to a shop. I dont know about santecas prices but if hes close he might be able to forget about shipping. If you buy the motor 100% complete you still wont get a radiator, and all the other things i mentioned...

Post by **eniety** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

You will get motor mounts with the motor. Who needs the JDM radiator? Take the money you save and buy a Greddy 2 core radiator or something.

Post by **89sxRCR** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

You need it if you want the swap to go in smoothly. You can buy a new one by greddy, but then your paying more than the front clip price anyway with the install. Whatever fits your needs.

Post by **ItzGenX** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

front clip sounds good to me, that way nothing is left out at all. basically, getting a full frontclip is like investing in good insurance. sometimes there's the "what if" question and a frontclip doesnt leave much room for a "what if"

89sx, how much did your front clip cost? they dont have price listings on the web site, so i was just wondering. i want a s14 front clip.

Post by **89sxRCR** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

Oreo. I have no idea how much a s14 front clip is, call them. I have an s13. My specific reason for getting one was my auto to manual swap, thus saving me frequent trips to the wrecking yards (besides tach and power steering and ac...godam!)

Post by **hayai_saru** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

I've done 4 SR swaps so far...2 front clips, 2 non-clips. And I can speak from my own experience that the front clip is definitely worth the extra money. Plus the engine is protected inside the frame during shipping. I purchased a front clip and it came with radiator, intercooler plus piping, Razo pedals:D, Tokyo city map:D, aftermarket shift knob...etc. Seriously, you get all the little clips and hoses for a OEM clean swap.

Post by **ItzGenX** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

venus-auto.com s14 front clips go for $2800

Post by **T_love** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

$2800???? Is there a catch? who has bought a clip from them?

Post by **ItzGenX** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

89sx bought an s13 front clip from them for 2500. No catch. I emailed them and they replied in literally 6 minutes after I sent it reguarding the price of their S14 front clips. That was the response from venus--2800 front clip, no catch. Shipping will bump the price up though.

Post by **89sxRCR** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

all u got to do is scroll up.. I bought an s13 fer 25 and its great condition. no tokyo city map though

No catch, but if ur far away dont forget to tach on shipping

Post by **89sxRCR** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

wow damn that was wierd, like 2 seconds before me

Post by **ItzGenX** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

hey 89, just curious because i am thinking about getting a clip from venus now--was there much damage or anything missing out of your clip? that's all i wanted to know. if not, its "full speed ahead scotty".

Post by **89sxRCR** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

no, there was no damage. I live close by and the guy assured my that if i found something i could just drive it back (before i took the engine apart of course) Every Fc is different though, theres always the possibility of damage.

Post by **ItzGenX** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

alright thanks. i'll just talk to him first for him to assure me also b4 i order it ;D

Post by **T_love** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

I was set on getting an engine from dauntless but the clip prices seem to be very close to his. I might just end up getting a front clip from them.

Post by **T_love** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

Darn ikeep forgetting daunttless' name has 2 t's

Post by **ItzGenX** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

he sells clips? for how much?

Post by **89sxRCR** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

wow. Just check any of dauntts replies and check the link...man your new

Post by **MMalatesta** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

Where is the nearest place that sells SR Engines from IL????

Post by **Daunttless** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

Hmm, probably me.

Website · Post by **cpt276** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

I haven't heard a whole lot about these guys, but I just called SOKO in Franklin Park, IL. They carry s13 sr20det's. They're going for $1700 ea. And it sounds like they have plenty in stock (~10 or so). I asked if they get any s14 motors, but they don't, or rarely do. Just thought I'd share that info w/everyone.

Post by **SRdS14** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

i don't know how flashoptions is...but u can get one cheap as hell from them...but i have heard different stuff...

SEARCH flashoptions..anyways, just SEARCH.

Post by **pgt892** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 6:17 am

Hey RPS13 Rocket, I too am in Indy and know the guys at Santeca and they are good people. Not only are they good people but they do great work, I have seen their S13 converted Silvia in person and it is amazing. Also, one of the guys at the shop has a Pulsar GTi-R and it is really great also. They guys at Santeca will not do you wrong, they are a reputable shop who do it for the same reason we do, they are true automobile enthusiasts.

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