what engine should i put in an s13

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thestig15
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Joined: Wed May 28, 2014 12:07 pm
Car: 1988 S10
Soon to be a s13 owner

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Hey guys, im new here. Well this weekend i am most lkikely getting a shell of an s13 and i need to put an engine is it this summer. Im on a budget of about 1500 what do uou think is the way to go? I will be doing all of the work.


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Hijacker
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Joined: Wed Aug 13, 2003 4:57 am
Car: '92 240sx Convertible
'94 F-150
Location: Fredericksburg, VA

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For that price, drop a factory KA in it and save up to either turbo the KA or put in something else.

bahlorm
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Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2014 3:54 pm
Car: 1990 240sx with red top sr20

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Yeah its not too easy to do a full swap without plenty of money. I bought my 240 with an sr20det in it and I love this thing. But I hear the engines themselves are not cheap.

MJH240SX
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Joined: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:13 pm
Car: 1990 240SX Hatch, 2010 Mazdaspeed 3

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I would just drop in a good running DOHC motor and spend the money on suspension. Or do a rebuild on the motor for a simple turbo set up later on.


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