Reliable 250whp ?

[Pockets88]

Hello all. First off let me say that this is a great website I've been lurking on it for about a few days now and reading upall I can find on where to buy engines, checking out what people haveposted (as far as dyno results w/ parts list, etc.) and seeing what I can find.

Now - granted, maybe I didn't use the right search words ? - but I couldnot find any topics on 'reliable 250whp' or anything similar. Again, maybe Iwas using incorrect search words. Anyways down to the nitty gritty

As of right now my DD car is bust Has a overheating problem, but sinceI have some outstanding bills to pay I'm using it as a excuse to call time out.Parents have been OK with it and have approved me using this time to savemoney and pay off a few credit bills and to get the car fixed, and then sold.

I plan to either buy a shell (or cheap broken down) Chuki or Pignose.From there possibly do a Silvia front end conversion for a Sil-eighty or justa nice body kit (not too flash, just enough of a "lip" with side skirts).

OR if that doesn't work, or I can get that raise at work ( ) thenI want to get this Zenki from a guy I know from some friends & the localcar club. He already has a KA24DET in it but I want to start from scratch.

Basically want a SR20DET where I can have some very mechanically-inclinedfriends check it out and do a partial or full rebuild (new seals/gaskets, etc).But I want to achieve 250WHP for now. Would I be able to do that, reliably,on a stock SR20DET? With the T25 turbo?

I'm thinking stock engine + 3" pipe (both down-pipe & cat-back) with CAI,FMIC (instead of the top-mounted intercooler) but I'm lost beyond that...Still trying to learn as much as possible

If anybody could answer that question, thanks Also if anybody has any suggested books/links to read up on, as far asbuilding up engines, building the SR20DET in specific, or anything similar.

I plan to use the car as a DD and maybe a occasional run @ the 1/4m.Don't really plan to drift, but would like to eventually learn to. I think thatit would mean better knowing the car, how it handles, etc. and could behelpful for defensive driving if I know how the car handles under all situations.

[idahotuner]

hey welcome to nico. we cna help you out more once we know what your plans are.

[adrianfromthecastle]

sr20det, divided elbow, 3" piping, s14 t28 @ 10psi, tomei exhaust manifold, fmic, and you got yourself 230-250 all day reliably

[BlacktopturboSX]

SR20, Tubular Ex. Manifold, 3inch Ex, Front mount intercooler, Electronic Boost Controller, Apexi S-AFC, Boost Up. Reliable 250-260

[Pockets88]

hey welcome to nico. we cna help you out more once we know what your plans are.

Plans for the car or how it is driven? If for the car...

For now I just want bout 250whp (ish!). I've only driven a boosted car once,a buddy's SRT-4 (with a missing 3rd gear). It was a blast, I'll admit Driven a few 240's (EX-gf's and a few test drives). I love the handling of them.I can't imagine what it'd be like with after market suspension work

If for driving... plan for a DD with some power in case I run into a race whiledriving home from work, or more likely, on the occasional trip to the 1/4m.I think the track is bout 1 hour or so away... Haven't been there yet, havefriends who have though. Not crazy on strip numbers or WHP for now.Just want reliable power that can get up and go for now while remainingwith a (mostly) stock engine.

Now can I achieve this goal on the stock injectors? And fuel pump?What about the stock radiator? Would the stock T25 be able to,within its effective range, be able to make that much boost or wouldI need a larger turbo? Looking for quick spool and not having to wait fora narrow mildly-high to high RPM range to hit full boost.

How much boost (PSI) would the stock T25 need for that? 12psi ? Or less?Also what exactly is a Apexi S-AFC? Like a piggy back ECU unit?It would be required for when I take my (eventual) car to the dynoto get tuned as well as put down a few runs for the numbers, right ?

Also what would be the required gauges for a boosted car?Boost, A/F, oil temp, etc... Sorry if its alot of dumb questions Again if I missed any topics already covering this, please point it out Planning on doing some more research tonight on this matter...

[idahotuner]

I plan to either buy a shell (or cheap broken down) Chuki or Pignose.From there possibly do a Silvia front end conversion for a Sil-eighty or justa nice body kit (not too flash, just enough of a "lip" with side skirts).

OR if that doesn't work, or I can get that raise at work ( ) thenI want to get this Zenki from a guy I know from some friends & the localcar club. He already has a KA24DET in it but I want to start from scratch.

if you want to get the one wit ha kat a lreayd then get it, if it is built then leave it alone, if you want a shell and do a swap then go with what the guys said up above. but as far as money is concenred, get financial stable casue a swap can run up to quite a bit of money. and if the Kat is al ready makign that power then go with it, you dont need an sr for those goals. if your set on the sr then get your money lined up and be prepared for some work and down time. compared to picknig up a car allready built for less possible. if you trust the build. decided which direction you want to go for sure.

[Pockets88]

if you want to get the one wit ha kat a lreayd then get it, if it is built then leave it alone, if you want a shell and do a swap then go with what the guys said up above. but as far as money is concenred, get financial stable casue a swap can run up to quite a bit of money. and if the Kat is al ready makign that power then go with it, you dont need an sr for those goals. if your set on the sr then get your money lined up and be prepared for some work and down time. compared to picknig up a car allready built for less possible. if you trust the build. decided which direction you want to go for sure.

Well a very good friend of mine has a buddy at work who is selling a240SX with a SR20DET already in it. Apparently the guy is noted forvery good upkeep of his cars. I'll probably be looking into it Friday and seeif its worth it (good deal on it 'cause we're both friends with my buddy).

If it is, I'll ask him to hold it til the end of the month so I can fix my car tosell it. If I do get it, I'll still be finishing off getting my finances in stablecondition prior. As well as checking out the engine & car body and seewhat should be done to it (if anything). I'll make a post in this 240SXforum on Friday if I plan to buy it Hopefully its a nice ride... with a SR already!

[idahotuner]

well that would proably be the best bang for the buck. to get one wit hit al lready isntalled, AND RUNING. buying somthing that isnt runnign culd be a PITA to figure out. make sure it is runnign and running good. along with some other things. check leaking oil and such.

when i bought my 240 it had an sr swap doen and my dad and my dad and i check it out i nthe dark. and i drove it home almost, got about 4 miles for mhome after drivign an hr an half. and i had an intercooler pipe pop off. i had no clue what was going on. and until i poped the hood. but after that little experience i have gone over my motor and it is really clean check out my build i nmy sig. therer is alot of use ful infor there. so there could be alot of stuff you dont notice, hopefully they wont lie to you. good luck man. and tell use what it has for up grades and we can go fro mtehreer to get you 250whp