replacement engines

[08sentra2.0sl]

hey does anyone know what engines can fit into a 08 sentra? i thinking maybe an 08 altima engine any help?

[nametakennow]

The MR20 (what you have) and QR25 are direct bolt-ins, which is probably obvious.

Aside from that, no one has swapped one yet. I'd be willing to bet that you could get a VQ35 from an Altima or Maxima in without too much trouble aside from custom engine and trans mounts, as well as axles.

[08sentra2.0sl]

Thanks for the input, do you or anyone for that matter know where i can get a qr25? hopefully new or refurbed?

[nametakennow]

Why are you looking for one, exactly?

If you're just looking for a replacement, stick to what you have - the MR20.

[08sentra2.0sl]

i wanna get some extra HP and the qr puts out as you know 60 more HP the the mr. and i also want to find a turbo kit for it and since theres more parts for the 2.5L id rather have that one.

[ProudNissanFreak]

Hmm, personally I wouldn't do a swap for only 60 horse increase, but if there are a wider variety of parts, I suppose so.

[nametakennow]

For what it's going to cost to drop a 2.5 in your 2.0, you might as well trade it in and have a warranty.

[08sentra2.0sl]

ya, I could thats an idea. however i did find a 2.5 for sale for 1500. plus insurance on a sl the the spec-v

[nametakennow]

Right, but $1500 for the engine, plus all the stuff you need from an SE-R or Spec V to make it fit, plus install costs. That's going to be a lot more than the trade-in difference.

Insurance really isn't going to be that different. They're both fairly low power econoboxes, certainly not sports cars.