Need help on deciding what motor to drop in b13

[blacky_s13]

Which one can i get the most power out of ???I kno the most common swap is the sr. But i would like to do something a bit different. good or bad reply's are welcome.

VQ35DERated at that 255 hp and 246 torqueBore and stroke are 95.5 mm and 81.4 mm.

VQ30DERated at 190 hp 205 torqueBore and stroke of 93 mm and 73.3 mm

SR20DERated at 140 hp 132 torquebore and stroke are both 86.00

KA24DERated at 155 hp 160 torqueBore and stroke of 89.0 mm and 96.0 mmCorrect info if its wrong

[nametakennow]

SR is the cheapest/easiest. Also easy to turbo (swap a DET instead) and get pretty big power out of. The VE is also an interesting possibility that isn't as common. Check out the Table of Contents, it should have a link to info on SR swaps and a GA->SR conversion.

VQ35 is being done as I type by someone here on the board. The thread should be on the first few pages. Look for it.

I've heard of VQ30's being done, but why 30 when you can 35? It may be a bit easier, but I don't see any extra value.

KA hasn't been done as far as I know because it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Yes, they came in Altimas, so a FWD one does exist, and yes, because the SR was available in other vehicles with the same chassis as the Altima, it's entirely possible, but it's not nearly as well supported in the aftermarket as even the VQ options, much less the SR.

Seriously take a look at the SR20VE if you're interested in being a bit unique. It's been done, but not a ton, and it'll make any VTEC Honda cry.

This is also hugely dependent on how much power you're looking for, how much money you have to spend, and what you plan on doing with the car. Max power is the VQ35, hands down, but the most fun to drive it may not be.

[blacky_s13]

Yea man that sr20ve is something else But i think i like the vq35 the most

[D3stro]

SR16VE or if you're lucky and find one, SR16VE N1 but only 200 of these were made. But damn! nearly 200hp on a 1.6 liters that must be fun in a b13.