Purchasing SR20, need help on how to prep engine

[injen51]

i ordering this sr20det. http://www.jdmenginedepot.com/jdm_engin ... DET_Silvia ......The question is what should i do to prep this engine before puttting in. And what else do i need to buy to make this a daily driver? Please dont say use the search. I have and the answers are spread everywhere throughout forums. i just wanted a complete answer. If not to much trouble please help. Thank you.

[badbob2121]

heres a great build/prep thread (sorry for linking to another forrum)

its has great pictures and desciptions

http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/sr20d ... -prep.html

but seriously... search...

it will save you from the flame session

[injen51]

Hey thanks for the help. I actually found this thread and lost my mind. This guy replaces everything. I just want to know wanted to know what are some basic things i should do/ what i need before putting the sr20det in, like should i replace all the gaskets ect. Thanks tho

[badbob2121]

gaskets would be a good idea, same with cooling (water pump, thermostat), make sure oil pan is not dented, change your fuel filter/ invest in a new fuel pump, and just do a overall inspection of the motor...

if you have the funds a complete rebuild would be the best plan

and atleast clean and even paint your engine bay...

im sure im missing some, buts thats all off the top of my head

[injen51]

Ok cool. What if the compression test and leakdown are all good. wont a rebuild be sort of pointless?

[badbob2121]

well it all depends on your goals for the swap, what are your hp goals?

but a cylinder compression/ leakdown test would be essential before making the decision.

if your satisfied with a mild build ( i am for now ), then a current rebuild could be considered pointless

[injen51]

Ok awesome. Thanks for the help dude

[Khost26]

Alot of people say do clutch too, I didn't and I had to get a new one. I got it from the same place you're going to.

[Frenshawas]

ivw always changed my rear main seal,water pump, thermostat, plugs, clutch, upgrade to a walbro 255fp,a z32 fuel filter and for some reason my sr in my sentra didnt have a gasket between the turbo and manifold so check that out too. I hope u get it running and everything is