My S13 SR20DET Prep

[Hijacker]

Cool, I'll do that. One more thing, should I cap off the little tiny port that sits under the throttlebody in the middle?

Yes. You'll have a vacuum leak otherwise.

[17wantinga240]

love the build man.

and how you supplied all the part numbers helped me alot on my sr swap that im doing.

cant wait to see your finished project..

[positron1]

I started on the turbo today by replacing the gaskets.

Tools needed: Socket wrenchSocket wrench extension10mm socket12mm socketTorque wrench

T25 OEM S13 SR20DET turboI removed the manifold, outlet, the heat shields and cleaned it up a bit.The 3-bolt turbo gasket. This is what they put it in but that's not the correct part number....anyone?The 2-bolt turbo gasket part #:14465-54C00.Take the 10mm socket and remove the three bolts here.Off.Remove two bolts here with the 12mm socket.Off.



Take the gasket...place it on...place the bolts and two washers back and torque it to 12-15ft.lbs.The 3-bolt is next.Place it.Replace the two long bolts and the one short bolt and their washers and torque them all to 4.6-6.1ft.lbs.

I also got the other gaskets on standby for when I get a turbo manifold and elbow.Turbo manifold inlet gasket part #:14415-17M00.Turbo outlet gasket part #:14445-26E00.

TO BE CONTINUED....

[triniprince572]

I am inspired now to get this swap done asap. LOL thanks..... I have a 1990 240SX as a project car and I now have the money to do this swap. The consistency in this thread is great. Pictures were great also Thanks,

[240sxHitman]

positronone, what are you doing as for your oil pan? putting a hammer to ur one you have now or buying a new Oem/greddy one?

[positron1]

positronone, what are you doing as for your oil pan? putting a hammer to ur one you have now or buying a new Oem/greddy one?

I'm gonna spring for the Greddy oilpan sometime soon.

[240sxHitman]

oh ok, I'm still trying to decide myself. i was gonna buy an oem pan but i might just hammer out the one that comes with unless the pan is damaged. I might also spring for a greddy one.

[positron1]

Posi, ditch the Permacool fan too. It's next to useless. Get an adjustable fan controller of your choosing, then go to a junkyard and get some Altima fans for ~$50

http://home.satx.rr.com/nissan...t.htm

"2.) The Permacool fans should not even be sold on the open market for how the performed. "

Bud, I meant to get back with you on this info. This info that you posted is what I was reading the morning that my old computer crapped out on me many many weeks ago and I was shocked by what I read. I also did some more reading on the various fan setups and decided to ditch the Permacool. I was literally within days of putting it on my Koyo so hats off to you for providing this info.

[Kalypso]

I was looking for this thread.

[HeckYes]

Put this in my "Awsome Thread" folder. Good stuff

[ophaschillm]

props man this is very helpful, im starting to do the same thing but not as all out. question, are the intake side hoses mostly 5/16"?
Modified by ophaschillm at 8:25 PM 4/6/2008

[positron1]

Yes, all the medium sized hose that I used on the IACV, coolant, water lines and some of the throttlebody are 5/16". The larger hose that I used on the turbo oil return and the valve cover T are 5/8". I don't know what size the small hose for the fuel pressure regulator is.

[homeslicej2]

Bud, I meant to get back with you on this info. This info that you posted is what I was reading the morning that my old computer crapped out on me many many weeks ago and I was shocked by what I read. I also did some more reading on the various fan setups and decided to ditch the Permacool. I was literally within days of putting it on my Koyo so hats off to you for providing this info.

Oh no problem man. I'm glad it helped you and I'm glad those guys did the testing they did to provide the 240 community with such valuable info. Sorry your computer crapped out on you though. IIRC the FPR hose is 1/4".

[tiger]

What color are you going to paint your valve cover?

[positron1]

What color are you going to paint your valve cover?

Red, I've always wanted a redtop.

[positron1]

I got bored so I decided to replace the gasket on the water outlet today.

Tools needed:Socket wrenchSocket extension10mm socketLiquid gasketRazorblade

Absolutely unecessary but I have idle hands sometimes.Water outlet.10mm socket removes four bolts on the water outlet here.Off.Take a razorblade and remove all traces of the old gasket from the water outlet opening on the block...and on the water outlet.Take the liquid gasket and apply a continous bead around the outlet, re-install, place your bolts back on and torque to .64-.85ft.lbs. You can use your telekenetic abilities and torque something to .64ft.lbs....you could blow on something and torque it to .64ft.lbs!

[duffman1278]

omg, your bolts are so nice and shiey ftmfw!

[ophaschillm]

thanks for the info on the hose sizes, i just realized you also did that engine removal guide on the other forum, very helpful, are you planning on converting to braided turbo lines?
Modified by ophaschillm at 10:29 AM 4/10/2008

[240sxHitman]

I'm actually about to do the same as you just did with the water neck. I just got mine I won off ebay.

I agree with Duffman, bolts look brand spanking new. By the way do you or any1 know where i can order oem bolts because I'm missing some
Modified by 240sxHitman at 6:28 PM 4/9/2008

[positron1]

thanks for the info on the hose sizes, i just realized you also did that engine removal guide on the other forum, very helpful, are you planning on converting to braided turbo lines?

Modified by ophaschillm at 6:52 PM 4/9/2008

Yeah, I plan to get a set of Circuit Sports turbo lines.

I'm actually about to do the same as you just did with the water neck. I just got mine I won off ebay. I agree with Duffman, bolts look brand spanking new. By the way do you or any1 know where i can order oem bolts because I'm missing some

Courtesy Nissan has all the bolts you need. I got some from them and the rest I'm piecing together from AutoZone, time to start using those reward points yo!http://www.courtesyparts.com/b....html

[240sxHitman]

they have stuff for the KA but I dont see Sr20 rwd.

[positron1]

Alot of the bolts are the same, what parts are you needing bolts for by the way?

[240sxHitman]

My sr didnt come with the OEM oil filter plate on the block, so im looking to buy that plate on ebay but it doesnt come with the bolts. so I need those

missing one bolt on the thermostat housing

I need the ones on the water pump pulley(unless they come with the new water pump i ordered) then i dont need them

the two bolts that hold the water lines to the block under the intake manifold.

need the some for the powersteering bracket but im sure i can take them from my ka once i remove it.

all i can think of right now, some i know i can use from the ka like the transmission bracket, slave cylinder stuff like that

[positron1]

My sr didnt come with the OEM oil filter plate on the block, so im looking to buy that plate on ebay but it doesnt come with the bolts. so I need those

missing one bolt on the thermostat housing

I need the ones on the water pump pulley(unless they come with the new water pump i ordered) then i dont need them

the two bolts that hold the water lines to the block under the intake manifold.

need the some for the powersteering bracket but im sure i can take them from my ka once i remove it.

all i can think of right now, some i know i can use from the ka like the transmission bracket, slave cylinder stuff like that

For the bolts on the oil filter plate, the SR throttlebody bolts are the same as these but I'm not sure if the KA24DE bolts are so...? Anyone else?For the thermostat housing, the bolts for the KA24DE are the same but I got some bolts from Autozone M6-1,0x20mm. These will also replace the coilpack harness and the four on the water outlet as well.For the water pump pulley, I just got a set of bolts and studs from West Covina but you could get them from a parts store as well because M8-1,25x20mm will work. They will also work for the intake manifold brackets and the two smaller bolts on the bottom of the alternator bracket.http://www.thenismoshop.com/ik...=1188For the water lines, M8-1,25x20mm will work if you go to the parts store. Two water pump bolts will work for this also.For the P/S bracket, do you need the bolts to hold it to the block or the bolts for the tensioner?

[positron1]

I replaced some of the OEM bolts on my engine with either new OEM or an equal grade parts store equivalent and I thought it might be useful for some people to know which sizes that I used and where to get them if they can't find any.

M8-1,25X30MM

I used these to replace the intake manifold bolts. I also used one to replace the knock sensor bolt.

M6-1,0X20MM

I used these to replace the bolts for the coilpacks...and the theromstat housing.They can also be used to replace the four on the water outlet and the one for the dip stick tube.

M10-1,50X20MM

I used these for the motor mount brackets to the block.

M6-1,0X10MM

I used these for the small bolts on the fuel rail...and the intake manifold runners.You can also use one for the coolant bleed screw on the top of the water outlet.

M8-1,25X20MM

You can use these for the intake manifold support brackets...



you can also use them for the water pump...the battery ground on the intake manifold, the two small bolts on the bottom of the alternator bracket...mounting the coolant and water lines under the intake manifold to the block...and for mounting the fuel rail back on the intake manifold.

M8-1,25These washers are for the intake manifold. They can also be used for the heatshields on the motor mounts.

Transmission mounting bracket bolts Part#:01125-S13002 I was missing one when I took out the KA.Got these from Courtesy Nissan http://www.courtesyparts.com/b....html 11340A

Waterpump hardware from West Covina, pump bolts, pulley studs and nuts.http://www.thenismoshop.com/ik...=1188


Modified by positronone at 5:42 AM 4/28/2008

[240sxHitman]

definitely gonna be useful. Thanks a lot.

[positron1]

What kind of turbo manifold is everyone running? Originally I was going to go with the all-purpose $150 cheapy brand that is available everywhere but I started reading everywhere about them cracking 6 months down the line so let's just do it right from the get-go yes?! Right now I'm leaning towards the Tomei(a little pricey but...), Ichiba, Peak Performance and I found one from DC Sports. HKS and JIC are definitely can't do's.

[duffman1278]

I've read about tomei's even crackins, basically because of all the weight. I was actually just doing research last night on this issue. From most of the responses, it seems as though your best bet to prevent cracking would be to have a flex pipe welded onto your downpipe, and put in some polyurethene hangers. I'm probably going to with the hangers for right now since they're pretty cheap.

Btw, for the coilpacks, I noticed your bolts didn't have sleeves, it was fully threaded, how are you going to pass this through the coilpakcks? The reason I say this is because the OEM bolts are partially threaded so that you can first thread through the coilpack, than be able to slide it up and down so that anyone that tighten or loose the bolt onto the valve cover.

[gemballamiragegt]

wow. great thread man. ill be using this once i get my sr.

[positron1]

I've read about tomei's even crackins, basically because of all the weight. I was actually just doing research last night on this issue. From most of the responses, it seems as though your best bet to prevent cracking would be to have a flex pipe welded onto your downpipe, and put in some polyurethene hangers. I'm probably going to with the hangers for right now since they're pretty cheap.

Btw, for the coilpacks, I noticed your bolts didn't have sleeves, it was fully threaded, how are you going to pass this through the coilpakcks? The reason I say this is because the OEM bolts are partially threaded so that you can first thread through the coilpack, than be able to slide it up and down so that anyone that tighten or loose the bolt onto the valve cover.

Flexpipe...elaborate? For the coilpacks if you're talking about what I think you are then I went and grabbed one and threaded it through to see if it would work and it did.

wow. great thread man. ill be using this once i get my sr.

Thanks!