My SR20DET Build Cost

[freeagent3117]

Well ive been building my SR 1990 240sx Hatch for about a month so far. Its just about ready to be dropped in. Just waiting on a few parts. I just wanted to let everybody know how much its cost me. I did go cheap on some routes but this IS suppose to be a budget build and im already way over :picardfp: Just wanted to let some new peps what they are getting into when they think they can do this for around $3000k....

240SX SR20DET Build Cost

• $900.00 -1990 POS 240sx
• $234.00 -5-Speed Swap Assembly w/new slave and master
• $56.00 -Front and Side marker lights
• $198.00 -CX Racing FMIC kit
• $278.00 -3” Turbo back exhaust
• $80.00 -Water and Boost Gauges
• $65.00 -Battery Relocation
• $120.00 -HKS3 BOV and Hot Pipe
• $62.00 -U.S. Speed Sensor
• $50.00 -Shift Boot and Arm Rest
• $102.00 -Alum Radiator
• $82.00 -Walbro Fuel Pump
• $44.00 -SS Clutch Line
• $35.00 -Radiator Hoses
• $1835.00-Sr20det Engine w/Tranny from JDM Engine Zone
• $40.00 -Spark Plugs and Belts
• $48.00 -Shift Knob
• $10.00 -OEM Oil Filter
• $20.00 -Sea Foam
• $150.00 -XRD Stage 3 Clutch Kit
• $40.00 -Flywheel Resurface
• $380.00 -New T25 Turbo with SS lines and Gaskets
• $50.00 -Heater Hose Kit for SR
• $20.00 -Rear Main Seal

$4939.00 so far w/o motor even started yet......

[EsChassisLove]

Seems like you bought everything new.

Hell, just rebuilding my bottom cost me close to 3.

[ILoveMyRHS13]

What the hell were you expecting? Hahaha.

[GroundPerformance]

Actually it can be done as long as your more resourceful finding deals and other subtitutes without sacrificing quality.. I've done several SR and KAT build and didn't even spend as much as you have listed. 2 of which are fully built and 2 are OE SR rebuilds.. Without counting a shell cost below is what I have done before..

S13 SR20DET Build..
- Full S13 SR20 Motorset No turbo ~ $300 " Rod Knock "
- Replacement crankshaft ~ $50 " good used "
- Full OE Nissan Gasket set ~ $120
- Nissan Oil pump new ~ $120
- OE Nissan Bearings and Piston Rings ~ $200
- ARP Head Studs ~ $100
- Maching cost for block and head ~ $300
- Stage 3 XTD Clutch ~ $140
- FMIC Kit CX-Racing ~ $180
- Apexi Catback 3" ~ $120 "used"
- Generic downpipe 3" ~ $40 "used"
- Walbro Fuel Pump ~ $80
- Used S14 T28 Turbo ~ $300
- Misc hoses, plugs and others ~ 150

As you can tell this is just low 2k and and has better parts and practically new engine. This has motor has been done about 2 years ago and has heen sold to a friend of mine here which he ocassionally drives from CA to AZ.

Also I just recently picked up an NA S15 SR20 motorset for less than 300 and was also rebuilt to the same specs and added turbo. Were able to cut down cost since were able to use existing KA wiring and ecu and others. this setup is running strong now and still way below that price range. Shopping around for a good / rebuildable motorset is the key. Knowing to do basic rebuild goes along way. Buying good used quality parts is also better than buying new knockoff parts. this setup also I just sold to another friend of mine which is now running on his S14. We just put about 1k miles on it and now ready for dyno tuning.

[jr_ss]

has better parts and practically new engine.

NA S15 SR20 motorset

What exactly are your "better" parts? It's a factory rebuild...

And you bought a DE bottomend, which has shittier parts in it. No piston squirters, weaker rods, NA pistons with a narrower top ringland. Sounds like cheap ass, not budget build to me...

[GroundPerformance]

What exactly are your "better" parts? It's a factory rebuild...

And you bought a DE bottomend, which has shittier parts in it. No piston squirters, weaker rods, NA pistons with a narrower top ringland. Sounds like cheap ass, not budget build to me...

Better parts in general. Besided clean new OE bottom end parts are way better than running a motorset which all importers says " it has about 40k on it" lol exactly how can you tell.

FWD SR guys boost NA SR all day long with great results or you can certainly mix and match parts to what ever you want. Granted it doesn't have piston squirters and others as long you know what your limits are then your are fine.

[freeagent3117]

Better parts in general. Besided clean new OE bottom end parts are way better than running a motorset which all importers says " it has about 40k on it" lol exactly how can you tell.

FWD SR guys boost NA SR all day long with great results or you can certainly mix and match parts to what ever you want. Granted it doesn't have piston squirters and others as long you know what your limits are then your are fine.

You also dont have a shell on your list. so take off about $900 off my list and im not far off you and i have a lot of new shit. I like how you found a cheaper route, but im doing this pretty fast because I need a second car asap. And for all the people who got "JUNK" motors, well sucks for them. mines great and runs like a kitten. You only hear about the bad stuff man, ever watch the news? :cj:

[blades13.5]

Unmolested 240sx - $2,200
18" Katana Rims - $1,300 (Terrible offset)
2x10" Speakers + 1000watt Amp - $1,300
Window Tint - $300
2 way alarm System - $200
Sr20det w/ t3/t4 Turbo - $1,750
Intercooler - $300
5 speed conversion $120 *Used
Fake HKS blow off Valve $70
Greddy 3" Downpipe and sr drveshaft $100 *Used
Megan Racing type 2 Exhaust $280
Circuitsport test pipe $75
Agency braided clutch line $40
2 way carbonetics LSD $600 *Used
Power steering pump $80 *Used
Boost Guage $50
Isis Ruca, toe & control arms - $200 *Used
Isis manual boost controller $20
Warlboro Fuel pump $100
Five-O 55cc Fuel Injectors $340
1000cca Optima Battery - $210
s14 Power Steering Resivoir - $40
Z32 Fuel Filter - $12
ZGK Spark Plugs $40
Z32 MAF Sensor - $70 * Used
Z32 Tokico Brake master Cylinder - $280
Z32-S13 Ebrake Conversion Cables - $140
Z32 - 30mm Alluminum front Calipers, Stel braided lines - $150 *Used
Z32 Alluminum Rear Calipers - $120 *Used
Z32 Front Circuit Sport Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads - $280
Z32 Rear Rotors - $150
Z32 Agency rear Conversion Brake Lines - $60
Z32 Rear E-Brakes - $160
Z32 E-brake Conversion Brakects - $46
PBM 30mm Spacers - $195 *Used
RS Enthalpy Tune - $400 Terrible/Didnt work
Megan Racing Coilovers - $600 *Used
AEM Standalone EMS - $900 *Used
Zietronix ZT-2 Wideband w/ Dig Display +Sensors - $650
Escutcheon Cigarette Lighter - $14
2 Fard Capacitor - $50
Kicker Main Fuse - $40
S13 cupholders - $50
Stage 3 Spec Clutch and flywheel - $580

$14,712 (Not including shipping or any mechanical work done to the car.) and I'm just now about to get to rebuilding the engine a Z32 transmission swap followed by 5 lug hubs/New Wheels/Tires, Then Redo the interior, then body kit, then tube frame and Cage Then I'll paint it and i'll finally be done.

My Point: Buying New parts cost WAYYYY more. Do research and save money. Unlike me.

But hey, It's all how you look at it. 20 years ago, I could have bought the same car new, And I STILL would have paid more than I have. ( With no Mods... AND a KA.)

[Memberofthe600hpkaclub]

Haha I won't even post mines wayyyyy up there just motor and tuning stuff....o and BTW the oil squirters are pointless once u go aftermarket pistons and way up n power...mine are plugged on my ka

[jr_ss]

I'm on my 3rd SR setup and could've had a new BMW or something fancy with the amount of money I've dumped into it over the last 7 years. I've probably got close to 10k into the latest build, but I stopped counting a few years ago. It's a labor of love and funds pending, I will continue to do it throughout my existence.

[mewantkouki]

I like to think I was was pretty smart about my builds... aside from toasting one motor.

6k is what I was sitting at total. 350whp 325 ft/lb torque. Semi built head 2871r, full race goodies, hks cams.

[Corbic]

Well ive been building my SR 1990 240sx Hatch for about a month so far. Its just about ready to be dropped in. Just waiting on a few parts. I just wanted to let everybody know how much its cost me. I did go cheap on some routes but this IS suppose to be a budget build and im already way over :picardfp: Just wanted to let some new peps what they are getting into when they think they can do this for around $3000k....

240SX SR20DET Build Cost

• $900.00 -1990 POS 240sx
• $234.00 -5-Speed Swap Assembly w/new slave and master
• $56.00 -Front and Side marker lights
• $198.00 -CX Racing FMIC kit
• $278.00 -3” Turbo back exhaust
• $80.00 -Water and Boost Gauges
• $65.00 -Battery Relocation
• $120.00 -HKS3 BOV and Hot Pipe
• $62.00 -U.S. Speed Sensor
• $50.00 -Shift Boot and Arm Rest
• $102.00 -Alum Radiator
• $82.00 -Walbro Fuel Pump
• $44.00 -SS Clutch Line
• $35.00 -Radiator Hoses
• $1835.00-Sr20det Engine w/Tranny from JDM Engine Zone
• $40.00 -Spark Plugs and Belts
• $48.00 -Shift Knob
• $10.00 -OEM Oil Filter
• $20.00 -Sea Foam
• $150.00 -XRD Stage 3 Clutch Kit
• $40.00 -Flywheel Resurface
• $380.00 -New T25 Turbo with SS lines and Gaskets
• $50.00 -Heater Hose Kit for SR
• $20.00 -Rear Main Seal

$4939.00 so far w/o motor even started yet......


You have bought a TON of garbage you don't need.

My motorset was $1,700 in great condition, came with a new SPEC clutch and a specialty wiring harness. Why would you waste your money on a new T25 turbo? You don't even have a engine running yet... so how do you know the old one is bad?

[kevinzhou]

btw i dont think seafoam that motor is a good idea.correct me if im wrong but i heard it breaks down the seals

[D.Adams]

Well ive been building my SR 1990 240sx Hatch for about a month so far. Its just about ready to be dropped in. Just waiting on a few parts. I just wanted to let everybody know how much its cost me. I did go cheap on some routes but this IS suppose to be a budget build and im already way over :picardfp: Just wanted to let some new peps what they are getting into when they think they can do this for around $3000k....

240SX SR20DET Build Cost

• $900.00 -1990 POS 240sx
• $234.00 -5-Speed Swap Assembly w/new slave and master
• $56.00 -Front and Side marker lights
• $198.00 -CX Racing FMIC kit
• $278.00 -3” Turbo back exhaust
• $80.00 -Water and Boost Gauges
• $65.00 -Battery Relocation
• $120.00 -HKS3 BOV and Hot Pipe
• $62.00 -U.S. Speed Sensor
• $50.00 -Shift Boot and Arm Rest
• $102.00 -Alum Radiator
• $82.00 -Walbro Fuel Pump
• $44.00 -SS Clutch Line
• $35.00 -Radiator Hoses
• $1835.00-Sr20det Engine w/Tranny from JDM Engine Zone
• $40.00 -Spark Plugs and Belts
• $48.00 -Shift Knob
• $10.00 -OEM Oil Filter
• $20.00 -Sea Foam
• $150.00 -XRD Stage 3 Clutch Kit
• $40.00 -Flywheel Resurface
• $380.00 -New T25 Turbo with SS lines and Gaskets
• $50.00 -Heater Hose Kit for SR
• $20.00 -Rear Main Seal

$4939.00 so far w/o motor even started yet......


Lol at all the knock off parts. Good luck on that motor running for a long tim.

btw i dont think seafoam that motor is a good idea.correct me if im wrong but i heard it breaks down the seals

Someone lied to you. When I had my Sr I use to sea form it every other oil change nothing wrong with it.

[Synergy]

I'm on my 3rd SR setup and could've had a new BMW or something fancy with the amount of money I've dumped into it over the last 7 years. I've probably got close to 10k into the latest build, but I stopped counting a few years ago. It's a labor of love and funds pending, I will continue to do it throughout my existence.


Your the man. You sir are exactly like me. I think on THIS 240 I have 21k in reciepts. Plus this motor build which im picking up the reciepts for were looking at 25k. Ive had I think 7 now... Imagining the money is gross..

[KoukiMonsta]

If I did t do it for the love I would think how much it has all costed...multiple cars, motors...blah blah blah. Wouldn't trade it for no fancy Beemer tho!

[Synergy]

Well ive been building my SR 1990 240sx Hatch for about a month so far. Its just about ready to be dropped in. Just waiting on a few parts. I just wanted to let everybody know how much its cost me. I did go cheap on some routes but this IS suppose to be a budget build and im already way over :picardfp: Just wanted to let some new peps what they are getting into when they think they can do this for around $3000k....

240SX SR20DET Build Cost

• $900.00 -1990 POS 240sx
• $234.00 -5-Speed Swap Assembly w/new slave and master
• $56.00 -Front and Side marker lights
• $198.00 -CX Racing FMIC kit
• $278.00 -3” Turbo back exhaust
• $80.00 -Water and Boost Gauges
• $65.00 -Battery Relocation
• $120.00 -HKS3 BOV and Hot Pipe
• $62.00 -U.S. Speed Sensor
• $50.00 -Shift Boot and Arm Rest
• $102.00 -Alum Radiator
• $82.00 -Walbro Fuel Pump
• $44.00 -SS Clutch Line
• $35.00 -Radiator Hoses
• $1835.00-Sr20det Engine w/Tranny from JDM Engine Zone
• $40.00 -Spark Plugs and Belts
• $48.00 -Shift Knob
• $10.00 -OEM Oil Filter
• $20.00 -Sea Foam
• $150.00 -XRD Stage 3 Clutch Kit
• $40.00 -Flywheel Resurface
• $380.00 -New T25 Turbo with SS lines and Gaskets
• $50.00 -Heater Hose Kit for SR
• $20.00 -Rear Main Seal

$4939.00 so far w/o motor even started yet......

why not just buy a car with a stock running sr :P do that for 3k if you need a car quick

[zenki14]

little much :/ full running sr swap pbm hmic koyo rad greddy intake manifold tomei turbo manifold t28
$2500