sr20 check list

[Options13]

ok so i have been doing ALOT of research, im just gonna clarify this with you guys

im buying an sr20det motor set on ebay, they have really good deals, and its just companies posting on ebay, so im not too worried.. comes with a warranty and all


this isn't the exact motor im getting, but this is pretty much the package im gonna get
89-93 NISSAN SILVIA S13 240SX BLACKTOP ENGINE SR20DET : eBay Motors (item 230429193079 end time Feb-04-10 14:05:23 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-93-NISSAN-SILVIA-S13-240SX-BLACKTOP-ENGINE-SR20DET_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a6a67377QQite mZ230429193079QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5f Accessories)
its comes with : MANUAL RWD TRANSMISSION, WIRING HARNESS, ECU, MAF SENSOR, & IGNITOR
im doing a SOHC to DOHC swap, so
ALL I WOULD NEED is to
-get harness re-wired for usdm
-DOHC ps lines and resovoir
-Sr20 Radiator
-Radiator Hoses
-heater hoses?? would i need vacc hoses too?
-DOHC CLUSTER
-255 Fuel Pump
-Front mount intercooler
-BOV
-downpipe
-3" catback
-test pipe, or may just keep my cat


if i am missing anything from my list, could you guys please let me know? thanks

[theslows13]

since you posted nicely, ill respond nicely.

list sounds good as a starting point. youll ALWAYS find small things you forgot, no matter how much you plan ahead.

throw a new clutch on it before it goes in.

new vacuum lines are a good choice, as are fuel.

[bl3ujay07]

^^^agreed. you will always find small things that you will need.

[kikcaffine]

Grab new plugs also, probably an s14 oil pick up, make sure the pan is DEAD flat with no bends otherwise just bang it out when its out of the car, oil filter, possible a water pump, some of the lines that connect the valve cover to the built in catch can, changing the oil/coolant lines that goto the turbo while the engine is out of the car would simplify life greatly for changing the turbo in the future. Maybe some rocker arm stoppers also?

[Darksun280]

I just started my project too. I didn't know I needed a new cluster guess I got more reading to do. Any one know a good site for source bolts for the S13 chassis I'm going to need the bolts that attach the rear end to the sub frame and the drive shaft.

[IketaniS13]

if i am missing anything from my list, could you guys please let me know? thanks

I would definitely replace both your front and rear main seals before you drop that engine and also replace the seal on the tranny where it mates with the driveshaft. I would also replace all the gaskets as well, manifolds, turbo gaskets etc. Spend the money on the maintenance parts first before anything else.

Search the forum and do your homework.

[Marc240]

Replace the water pump and gasket