Sentra HOW-TO:1.6 GA16DE to 2.0 SR20DE/T Engine Swap

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Item:U12, U13 and AVENIR SR20DET/USDM SR20DE/JDM SR20DE

Description: 2.0 liter turbo motor or 2.0 liter Naturally Aspirated motor. Purchased From: Soko MotorsPrice: $250-1800

Item:SE-R 5spd Transmission Description:Has Limited Slip Diff. Paid to get it welded to prevent case from cracking.Purchased From: Price: $450+$50 for welding.

Item:OEM SE-R Axles Description:GA16DE Axles won't fit with SE-R TrannyPurchased From: Price:$60each

Item:Place Racing SE-R Motor Mounts Description:You need SE-R motor Mounts, these are polyeruthane filled. A cheaper option would be to find a set of OEM motor mounts and purchase the Energy Suspension Front and Rear MotorMount inserts (about $50). Purchased From: http://www.placeracing.com/ Price:$100-225

Item:Passenger Side Motor-Mount Bracket Description:The Stock Passenger Side motormount bracket on the U12 SR20DET will not work with SE-R motormounts. You need the passenger side bracket from a USDM SR20DE motor. Purchased From: Price:$40

Item:Rear Motor Mount BRACKET Description:the Motor Mount BRACKET from the GA16DE will NOT work. They look VERY similar, but trust me the 1.6 won't work.Purchased From: Price:$50

Item:Front Motor Mount BRACKET Description:The DET front "dogbone" mount bracket won't work either. JGY claims you can use the GA16DE bracket if you notch it and force it. Just get one from a USDM SR20DE. Purchased From: Price:$35

Item:SE-R Cross Member Description:Only needed if swapping from AUTOMATIC to MANUAL! If you are going from a 1.6 5spd to a 2.0 5spd no need to purchase this. There seems to be alot of confusion about this. Purchased From: Price:$35

Item:SE-R 5speed Transmission mount BRACKET Description:Only needed if swapping from AUTOMATIC to MANUAL! If you are going from a 1.6 5spd to a 2.0 5spd no need to purchase this. Purchased From:Price:$40

Item:SE-R Clutch Cable BRACKET Description:This is the bracket that bolts to the SE-R transmission and holds the clutch cable. Trust me, the 1.6 bracket won't work.Purchased From: Came with SE-R trannyPrice:

Item: ECUDescription: Either JWT reflashed ECU for SR20DET or Stock SR20DET ECU, or stock SE-R ECU w/SAFC or emanage. Stock SE-R/NX2K ECU for SR20DEPurchased From: Price:$50-550

Item:SR20DE Harness Description:The BlueBird wiring harness doesn't match up with your underdash harness. Save yourself headaches and just get the SR20DE harness! Purchased From: Price:$100

Item: Clutch - Clutch - ACT NX9HDSS or Heavy duty clutch of your preferenceDescription:Heavy Duty Pressure Plate - Super Street Disc/OEM clutch for NA applications.Purchased From: Price:$150-400

Item:SE-R StarterDescription:GA16DE Starter won't work. Purchased From: Price:$40

Item:Walbro Fuel Pump for BlueBird SR20DETDescription:Make sure you get the kit for the sentra SR20DET swap. Not needed for SR20DE swap. Purchased From: Price:$100

Item:Spark Plugs - NGK Description:New OEM Plugs, most people suggest getting the copper plugs over the Irridium plugs. NGK BKR6E for NA application, NGK BKR7E for tuboPurchased From:www.sparkplugs.com, I have had good luck with local motorcycle shops.Price:$10-40

Item:SE-R MAFDescription:Mass Air Flow Sensor - If you are going to use a B13 SR20DET ECU, then get the B13 MAF. If you are going to use a JDM U12 BlueBird SR20DET ECU, use the B13 MAF. If you are going to use a u13 BlueBird SR20DET ECU, then you need a JDM U13 MAF. Purchased From:Price:$50

Item:SE-R TPS SensorDescription:Throttle Position Sensor, my SR20DET Came with an AUTO TPS (6 wires instead of 3) Just find a USDM B13 SE-R TPS Sensor. Purchased From: Price:$25

Item:JDM BB o2 Sensor / Stock SE-R o2 SensorDescription:If you use a U12 BB ECU then you need the JDM U12 BB o2 sensor. If you use the USDM B13 SE-R ECU, then you need the USDM o2 sensor + adapter nut that the o2 screws into from a SE-R exhuast manifold. Purchased From: Price:$35

Item:2.5” or 3" Down Pipe Description:3" Exhuast pipe from turbo outlet to cat. You can get one made localy for about half the cost! Purchased From: Price:$200

Item:U12 SR20DET Plastic Intake Tube Description:May or maynot come with motor, This piece runs from the AirFilter and Maf to the turbo inlet. NA applications, custom intake or stock SE-R/NX intake tube.Purchased From:Price:$30

Item:NX2K Radiator Description:1.6 Radiator Won't Work, Inlet/outlet diameters on the radiator are too small. NX2K Radiator is 2 row, works very well with turbo applications.Purchased From: Price:$100

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