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Post by **Import_Tuner** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

Ive recently purchased a 96 240 sx and im a little confused on some things. All I have paid attention to in the past is how popular it is in japan and how cool it looks and blah blah. Well now that ive got one all I hear about is engine swaps, a real s-14 and a 240sx, how peoples 240sx's are about to become silvias. I would be grateful if somebody would inform me of all this. Im so confused I dont even know how to word my question. Would it be wise to get an engine swap? if so what engine? Whats the difference in a 240sx, a silvia, and a s-14. Now you see how lost I am. Please help (I wanted to add the fact that i found a turbo that said in the description my engine prob wouldnt be able to take the power in the turbo, If i did get an engine swap which engine would be the best to get.) Contact me here or at my email [email protected] ... thanks again for anybody who at least trys to help

Post by **240Knightrider** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

correct me if Im wrong

s13:92-94S14:95-?Silvia=s15-has SR20DET engine only found overseas or in canada unless you make one here.

A 240SX is the same as all of these. Um yeah thats the name of the car. But a Silvia is a step up.I would keep the engine you got (ka24de) and eventually turbo that. But everyone has their own personal preference on that. yeah you gotta redo the internals of the KA24 before you can run the turbo at high PSI. There is no better engine it all comes down to what "YOU" like the most.

Post by **Import_Tuner** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

oh...i was told that the stock engine coudlnt handle a turbo but its hella expensive for a swap

Post by **240Knightrider** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

the stock cant really hold boost unless you want to blow it. Thats why you gotta change all the internals. Ex, Forged pistons rods, valves etc. The advertisments below have some really good parts for the KA. Look for KA24DE ARP head and Main studs. Really good site. I am sticking with my engine. Hopefully I get a loan and buy a new engine and redo the whole thing, and have some fun at the strip.

Post by **Import_Tuner** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

oh..so how much will I need to invest to get it into the 400 horspower range

Post by **Shift_Oversteer** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

---- search button ----

Post by **240Knightrider** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

----SHift_Oversteer---shut up and just answer the question.

Its gonna cost me $850 for a used engine with low miles. Im guessing another $1500 for the forged pistons, rods, and valves. Of course there are some other little things you gotta pay for. a turbo kit should run about 2200 for a decent one. But you want to run more horses so spend a little more and get a better one. Yotta get a fuel rail with better injectors. Just look around at the prices. Im guessing my setup will be a little over 6K

Post by **Import_Tuner** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

http://www.sr20detperformance.com/motors.html ... Thats a motor I found, do you think it comes with those parts, so all I have to do is put it in and start driving? It doesnt tell me if its got those things it just says its fully prepped and all that.

Post by **Onizuka** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

240Knightrider wrote:correct me if Im wrong

will do, there is so many things wrong with this thread

Quote »s13:92-94S14:95-?Silvia=s15-has SR20DET engine only found overseas or in canada unless you make one here.[/quote]

S13: 89(88 in japan)-94(98 in japan) in japan: CA18DET 88-90, SR20DET 91-98s14: 95(94 in japan)-98(99 in japan/australia) in japan: SR20DETs15: 99-01(never sold in US)(posibly a few 02 models) in japan: SR20DET

canada never got the SR

You dont have to "make" an SR, you can buy one from any number of stores that stock them in the US.

And yes, SEARCH, there is bountiful information on the boards, all you got to do is read. Check out the SR20 forums if your interested in that motor, or check out the KA forums if your interested in turboing the stock motor.

Post by **rico05** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

http://www.turbo-kits.com/240SX_turbo_kits.htmlJust buy one of those and be happy. Jeeze :rolleyes

Post by **240Knightrider** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

canada did get the SR, instead of trying to make me sound stupid do a little bit of research

Post by **240Knightrider** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

you can get the SR for cheaper than that but with that you might be getting a worse engine. Look on E-bay and a few other sites. I know ASAPmotors.com has the SR and the KA if you need them.

quote:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Originally posted by 240Knightrider correct me if Im wrong--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

will do, there is so many things wrong with this thread

What were the "so many" things wrong. I said the same thing just didnt have as much info. But is wasnt wrong.

Post by **Import_Tuner** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

Im leaning toward the SR but everytime I ask somebody this quesiton (If I buy an SR engine and get it installed will I need to buy more parts to make it run or will I just need to drop it in and turn the key on?) all I get is a bunch of people sayin to either look it up or go off on a different subject like they dont know the answer or are ignorant to say ... no just put it in and go or put it in and buy a bunch of stuff to make it work...lol can I get 1 straight answer?

Post by **Altiman94** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

if all the parts are included wiht your swap, it will start right up. You may want to upgrade your fuel pump, exhaust, and you may need to buy a downpipe and clutch. Fluids are a given.

Post by **240Knightrider** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

you have to get an intercooler. Most companies dont include the intercooler with the engine. Thats the main thing they dont include. You want to make sure it includes the ECU and Wiring harness. Everything else should come with it. If not then I wouldnt buy from that company.

Delta Force Babyoh yeah and S.W.A.T. is fun too.

Post by **masticatingcow** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

Import_Tuner wrote:Im leaning toward the SR but everytime I ask somebody this quesiton (If I buy an SR engine and get it installed will I need to buy more parts to make it run or will I just need to drop it in and turn the key on?) all I get is a bunch of people sayin to either look it up or go off on a different subject like they dont know the answer or are ignorant to say ... no just put it in and go or put it in and buy a bunch of stuff to make it work...lol can I get 1 straight answer?

Straight answer = YES. You really should consider replacing some parts (filters, fluids, etc.) and adding others (FMIC, etc)

Is that a helpful answer? No. It's not that people don't know what they're talking about... on the contrary, they're trying to get as much information to you as simply as possible so you don't make the mistake of anticpating a straight swap. That's all. When someone says LOOK IT UP or SEARCH, they say that because there is more information available to you if you search than any one person could provide. It's that simple.

Post by **marshun** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

well of course there will be some modifications that need to be done along the way. usually stuff thats unforseen.

Post by **goomba240** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

240sxknightrider?? J-spec tuner was right you were wrong. And you were way off on the S13 years and you didnt even list them for S15 and the end years of S14. Quit giving this guy wrong information and quit getting all pissy when someone corrects you. Make an SR? What are you talking about? I dont know of that many people that "make" SR's aside from Nissan. Also don't buy a motor from eBay. I would never trust them(I have many reasons). And Import Tuner I think you should read up more on the SR. Its not gonna just "drop right in" and you WILL need to buy parts to make it run. Unless you buy a complete front clip, but even then something will come up. Trust me. And I hope you plan on having a shop do yours(no offense but you dont seem to have to much experience with this sorta thing, and you will be kicking your self in the teeth when you finally get it in and you dont know what you did wrong, and will probally have to take it to a shop after that anyways.)

Post by **goomba240** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

Oh yeah and if you show me a CDM S15 I will give you 10 bucks.

Post by **Import_Tuner** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

Oh yea man...me and my friend get all of our stuff done proffesionaly but were taking every class in High School and were going to WYO Tech to get our education. We plan on opening a "Profesional" tuning and mechanical shop around our area. Im personally tired of seeing people waste cars that have high potential because theyre stupid. lol I wouldnt even try putting something on that is that hard. The only parts I can put on are the bolt ons and the stuff thats got directions. Plus I dont have the parts to put and engine in. After talkin with yall ive realized getting an engine swap at my age isnt smart. Thanks for yalls help I would like to end this thread so yall can talk about more practical things instead of trying to tutor me. lol Yall seem to know a lot so I dont have to wish you good luck in your futures (Except the dude whose got his years mixed up, hehe). peace

Post by **89240sx** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

I'm glad you decided to wait, ... my only suggestion for your new found car is that you try not to dog it out and keep it restored! very important!

If you want to do an engine swap later down the road you don't want to put a $2000 engine in a $100 car.

Post by **XCrunner19420** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:41 pm

Import_Tuner wrote:Oh yea man...me and my friend get all of our stuff done proffesionaly but were taking every class in High School and were going to WYO Tech to get our education. We plan on opening a "Profesional" tuning and mechanical shop around our area. Im personally tired of seeing people waste cars that have high potential because theyre stupid. lol I wouldnt even try putting something on that is that hard. The only parts I can put on are the bolt ons and the stuff thats got directions. Plus I dont have the parts to put and engine in. After talkin with yall ive realized getting an engine swap at my age isnt smart. Thanks for yalls help I would like to end this thread so yall can talk about more practical things instead of trying to tutor me. lol Yall seem to know a lot so I dont have to wish you good luck in your futures (Except the dude whose got his years mixed up, hehe). peace

Sounds like a hick with a dream.

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