what engine should i put in an s13

[thestig15]

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.

[Hijacker]

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

[bahlorm]

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]

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.