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pooky

09-22-2005, 04:09 AM

anyone got any ideas? my car specs:-

Chassis - S13
Engine - SR20DET (S13)
Engine Wiring - SR20DET (S14) Microtech ECU
Interior Wiring - Complete S14 including meter

i just bought a complete S15 dasboard. complete with wiring and meters.
my problem now is how to conect the meter wiring. its quite confusing.
:bite: help :x:

projectRDM

09-22-2005, 07:37 AM

Read S13 FSM.
Read S15 FSM.

Enjoy.

MakotoS13

09-22-2005, 07:49 AM

too bad the cluster is gonna be on the wrong side.

teamcapsule

09-22-2005, 08:20 AM

too bad the cluster is gonna be on the wrong side.

Malaysian cars are RHD, so it's gonna be on the right side for him. :)

Ian

09-22-2005, 11:43 AM

does it fit inside the S13? i'm assuming that Nissan followed suit with the S14 when building the S15 and went a step larger...so the S15 should be substantially larger then the S13 shouldnt it?

sblack13

09-22-2005, 12:36 PM

here is local s13 with s15 dash

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8439/hin361hs.jpg
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7589/hin319jk.jpg

i think there were slight gaps.

ESPayne

09-22-2005, 04:10 PM

does it fit inside the S13? i'm assuming that Nissan followed suit with the S14 when building the S15 and went a step larger...so the S15 should be substantially larger then the S13 shouldnt it?

Actually, I'd guess it would be close to an S13. My S15 seems smaller than S14s.

pooky

09-22-2005, 10:29 PM

ive seen two cars installed already but their using s13/180sx door panels.
but they are using s15 complete front cut.

im just confused with the meter wiring.
ive download s13, s14 and s15 service manual already.
but between s14 and s15 meter, its quite different.
still triying to figure it out. :tweak:

SilviaDriver

09-22-2005, 10:38 PM

s15s are smaller than s14. there will be gaps on each side near the door

drift freaq

09-23-2005, 12:09 AM

I don't know about the dash, but I know about the gauge cluster. hehehehhehehe

pooky

09-23-2005, 01:57 AM

I don't know about the dash, but I know about the gauge cluster. hehehehhehehe
what is it that you know about the guage cluster, mind sharing? :drool:

Gnnr

09-24-2005, 12:19 AM

damn, now I've seen it all....I guess everything IS interchangebale with the S-Chassis....

jdm538

09-25-2005, 08:06 PM

what is it that you know about the guage cluster, mind sharing? :drool:

Maybe he is talking about the fitment of the s15 guage cluster into the s13.

Pank

09-26-2005, 01:22 PM

s15s are smaller than s14. there will be gaps on each side near the door

he's putting it in an s13, though.

pooky

09-26-2005, 07:45 PM

most probably ill just cut the s15 cluster wires and tap it into the s14 wiring. either that or ill have to use the complete s15 interior wiring and takeout the s14 wiring.

SilviaDriver

09-26-2005, 07:48 PM

he's putting it in an s13, though.

s15s are smaller than s14s. argument for post above mine

gaps on the side, for the original poster putting it into s13

pooky

09-26-2005, 08:02 PM

s15s are smaller than s14s. argument for post above mine

gaps on the side, for the original poster putting it into s13
u got any pics?

ThatGuy

09-26-2005, 08:11 PM

Proof that it can , and has, been done before. These pics are old, but it's a full S15 in a S13 set-up. Engine and everything.
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7616/hitoshikawazoeimg600x450107949.jpg
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/4782/hitoshikawazoeimg600x450107950.jpg
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/3484/hitoshikawazoeimg600x450107951.jpg

Not great pics, but it's all I got. :wiggle:

pooky

09-26-2005, 08:49 PM

but mine is quite complicated...

s13 engine
s14 interior, complete s14 wiring (s14 meter cluster)
putting in s15 dashboard

the stuff i bought,
-s15 dashboard complete (pillars, side step, aircond)
-s15 complete interior wiring (fuse box, relays and etc)
-s15 center console
-s15 meter cluster

pooky

09-26-2005, 08:52 PM

my car used to run with an apexi power fc, but the ecu blew... :-/ got water inside... thats why ive changed it to microtech, less complicated, less sensors... more tidy engine bay...

pooky

10-07-2005, 08:12 PM

here is an 180sx with s14 dashboard
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/boo2/9c134885.jpg

projectRDM

10-08-2005, 07:46 AM

^ That looks like an S15 center console too.

Johny5

10-08-2005, 09:06 AM

ooooh break me off a piece of that s15 console. any chance they make some with the e-brake on usdm driver side?

FRpilot

10-08-2005, 02:17 PM

now i want to put s14 dash in my usdm car! lol

slownslurious

10-12-2005, 10:18 AM

I wonder how many of the mounts line up for that... I mean if its purely a race car and you have no AC or ducting it would be simple, but in real life fitting all that stuff might be the real problem. All a dash board is pretty much is a empty plastic cover.

HyperTek

10-12-2005, 11:22 AM

theres a s13 on yahoo.co.jp with the s15 dash and even door skins..

pooky

10-13-2005, 02:49 AM

theres a s13 on yahoo.co.jp with the s15 dash and even door skins..
can u show the pics? or the address?

theimportguy

08-19-2006, 06:28 PM

here is an 180sx with s14 dashboard
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/boo2/9c134885.jpg
Do you have any pics that show how the S14 dash lines up with the S13 doors? This si soemthing I want to play around with in the future, and am curious.

Edit: Damn...didnt realize how old this thread was. But any help or pictures would be nice eitherway.

chmercer

08-20-2006, 01:31 AM

bump from the grave

the door panels wont line up

Ninjabread

08-20-2006, 08:49 AM

Man that s14 dash makes it look so much cleaner... But what a waster of money IMO, it has no functionality.

-Matt

theimportguy

08-20-2006, 01:10 PM

Man that s14 dash makes it look so much cleaner... But what a waster of money IMO, it has no functionality.

-MattIt does look quite cleaner...and I can actually see now from the pic posted, that the door and dash defiently dont line up.

kickeachverse

08-20-2006, 09:48 PM

Lovin the topic. I was actually thinkin of doin an S14 center console conversion into my s13 but after seeing pics of the whole dash conversion, it's making me want to do that.

Rittmeister

08-20-2006, 10:19 PM

Does an S14 center console fit the S13 without much work, or is there a lot of cutting/molding? Are we talking the console between the seats?

chmercer

08-20-2006, 11:36 PM

Man that s14 dash makes it look so much cleaner... But what a waster of money IMO, it has no functionality.

-Matt

no functionality? its a fucking dash.

stock s13 dash has no functionality either, better take it out and sell it or else youll be wasting money, if you run anything more than a dash bar and a steering column your a poser

Ninjabread

08-21-2006, 07:35 AM

lmao, I ment that the functionality is no different, a dash is a dash, so therefore, im MY OPINION it would be a waste of money. Unless there was a good reason, like say your dash was cracked and you got a s14 one for mads cheap...

-Matt

*EDIT* lol maybe I shouldn't be arguing with the ViceRoy Mafia haha!

sncs14

08-21-2006, 09:41 AM

mr_240sx

08-21-2006, 10:19 AM

so Matt have you found a car yet????

no good cars in ontario eh? shit im looking for a track/dd car and looks like ill have to buy from socal or down south somwhere.....

btw sncs14 our canadian customs arent that strict so viceroy might be able to get to him!! eheheheh

Ninjabread

08-21-2006, 10:47 AM

I was supposed to go look at a '90 today, but the guy had a new clutch installed and needed to have the pedal reajusted. And the guy in Barrie (TO) is being a douche and not taking me some pics his car. His is a 91 and he's a professional welder so he's replacing the front rails. The 90 has no rot from what im told, but we'll see. I might just keep saving and buy a silvia or a 180sx (have it imported) or buy a socal car like you matts... trying to find a 240sx in ottawa is a major PITA, but it will be worth it in the end.

-Matt

mr_240sx

08-21-2006, 11:33 AM

yeah dont think there are many left in eastern ontario with no rust.... im looking for an s13 chassis..... with good frame.... dont care if its got a motor or not or if there are scratches or dents, cause whichever car i get first thing its getting is body work and sr20 installed. so i need a good frame. anyways gl with your search

Ninjabread

08-21-2006, 11:35 AM

Yea, well right now im just looking for a running car with a clean frame... I got 3k in hand. Maybe ill post a WTB add lol.