EyeStabPeople wrote:hey, searched, didnt really find what i needed.
was looking for some wiring advice on wiring the redtop into my S14, and what all i can and cant use, im getting a full front clip from an s13 and would like to use as little of wahts in it as possible.
#1 - can i use my stock S14 driveshaft with the SR?
#2 - need a page for wiring issues and trouble shooting and tips etc.
#3 - would like to know what i can and cant use, doesnt need to get in depth, just the basics
#4 - how much can i expect from parting otu the remander of my front clip?
and any other suggestions that you all think i may benefit from.
i am not an idiot, just looking for some basics with the swap, woudl liek to get it done quickly instead of wasting my time when i find out i can use something and have to get something else etc.
thanks!
1. If your s14 comes with an automatic transmission and you want to install a SR that comes with manual, then you will need a manual driveshaft. Swapping between manual does not require you to get new driveshaft. Even between s14 and s13.
2. issanni got that one. I remember reading from HT that if you want to use s13 engines in s14, you cannot retain the A/C. The whole A/C systems in the two cars are very different. In addition, you will need to remove the cruise control if you have that on your s14. S13 throttle body doesn't come with cruise control.
3. You can use the engine, transmission, ECU, starter, etc, basically anything required for the basic engine swap. Clutch slave cylinder can be used. You might be able to use the stock s13 SMIC and piping, but it requires some modification to the piping and body. Other than those, you cannot use anything from the clip unless you have a s13. Some people use the horn from the clip, but it's your choice.
4. You can probably sell the stock pieces if they are reasonably priced and cleaned. Things such as fuse box, stock sway bar and bushings, calipers, brake rotors and lines, etc, pedal assemblies, steering parts, interior pieces, spedometer, suspension assemblies, front subframe. Radiator with fan shouds and clutch fan, if you sell them cheap, people do want them. The clutch and brake master cylinders are also pretty useful. things like washer fluid pump and wiper pump can also be sold, if someone wants them.
If your clip comes with salvagable Silvia or 180sx body parts, then you can sell those too. If you get a s13 Silvia front clip, even if it doesnt come with body panels and such, you can still make some money by selling the headlight brackets if it comes with it. In addition, the radiator support can also be sold to people who crashed their front end.
If you are living in the States, you shouldn't get a s13 front clip. I suggest getting just the SR engine. This is because if you own a s14, you cannot use most of the parts from the clip other than just the engine and transmission. If you have an old s13 240sx, it would be a great idea to get a clip since you would want to replace some old worn parts on it.
The money saved from getting just the engine could get you an intercooler kit, which is one of the most effective kit.
The s14 stock 240sx radiator is larger than the s13 SR20DET radiator, so using the s14 stock intercooler can be considered one step better the original set up.
As you can tell, I am really bored here.
