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curioushuang · 11-08-2001, 08:40 PM

Hey All you Nissan Lovers,
I have 5500 dollars allocated to my engine. I really want the s14 sr20det w/ 5sp tranny. Note, i have 5500 for engine and install. Is this possible? I am located in southern california, does anyone know any realiable places to get this engine swap done? Thanks
Andy

gregshin · 11-09-2001, 10:09 AM

Go to SP Engineering!

They are in the city of Industry. They did that orange RX-7 in turbo magazine 2 months ago and they did a SR swap on my friends S14. let me know if you need any more info

yenpit · 11-09-2001, 03:36 PM

SP Eng (877)605-8545 or 626-333-5398 John or Ivan

alchemist · 11-09-2001, 10:39 PM

boost dynamics has a s13 swap listed for 3500$ with install.....needs an intercooler though

curioushuang · 11-10-2001, 01:35 AM

What do you mean needs an intercooler? Doesn't come with the stock sidemounted one? Oh, and if i were to buy the jdm Apexi GTR turbo intercooler core with no piping, just the core,, will it be suitable for my 1996 240sx with the s14 sr20det?
Thanks

tristarx · 11-10-2001, 04:46 AM

SR20 Performance in West Covina, Ca can do the install.  Your Apexi core will work, just need custom piping and brackets welded to your intercooler to fit, and trim your bumper a bit with option to remove or grind away partial of your bumper reinforcement.

$5500 is doable with motor and most labor, with addition of custom intercooler piping and etc

Contact me for details if you are interested.

alchemist · 11-10-2001, 07:17 AM

http://www.boostdynamics.com/
go to installs.   I dont know anything about them though......although WEST mentioned them somewhere and someone from there is on this board......you know you can use any IC not just a JDM one

BoostDynamics · 11-10-2001, 01:02 PM

Yeah we can do the S14 SR install for that, with stock sidemount intercooler and install it would actually run around 4750 installed, the only problem with that is we are located in Kansas City, MO and you are in California.

I didn't know if you were up to a road trip or not but most people don't want to go that far for an install  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

xNotoriousGQx · 11-10-2001, 10:15 PM

Anyone know a place in nyc, ny that carry and intalls sr20det engines?

*Grant* · 11-11-2001, 03:51 AM

I heard V-spec Performance in Monterey park does it as well. I will try to find the number tomorrow

*ca18guy* · 11-11-2001, 09:42 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from curioushuang on 1:35 am on Nov. 10, 2001
What do you mean needs an intercooler? Doesn't come with the stock sidemounted one? Oh, and if i were to buy the jdm Apexi GTR turbo intercooler core with no piping, just the core,, will it be suitable for my 1996 240sx with the s14 sr20det?
Thanks

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The stock intercooler is obsolete if you ever plan to mod anything on your car. The thing is tiny and ineffecient.

Strider · 11-12-2001, 08:54 PM

have you heard any good things about SR20 Performance in West Covina, i'm like 40 minutes away from there and trying to get my swap now

tristarx · 11-13-2001, 01:47 AM

SR20 Performance is formed by 3 auto enthusiasts just like us. Age about early to mid 20's.

We drop by yesterday to check up on their installs, and they just fired up another S13 with black top SR20DET.

One thing they do in all of their install is they check for oil pump pressure before firing up, making sure the oil system is functioning to prevent engine damage due common frozen oil pump.

They are currently booked for a bit though because they are also Rotary enthusiasts so can be quite busy.

We highly refer them to do your install if you are around the area who are planning to buy motors and/or front clips from us.

(Edited by tristarx at 1:48 am on Nov. 13, 2001)

(Edited by tristarx at 1:48 am on Nov. 13, 2001)

(Edited by tristarx at 1:51 am on Nov. 13, 2001)

s14guy · 11-14-2001, 12:56 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from xNotoriousGQx on 10:15 pm on Nov. 10, 2001
Anyone know a place in nyc, ny that carry and intalls sr20det engines?
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If you need a sr swap in ny you MUST go to Heavythrottle.com they are planning on doing 5-10 this winter. They will install the bluebird motor and tranny and ecu w/ an upgraded intercooler for 5500!!!!!!

(Edited by S13Grl at 4:17 pm on Nov. 14, 2001)

*ca18guy* · 11-14-2001, 04:14 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from s14guy on 12:56 pm on Nov. 14, 2001  They will install the bluebird motor and tranny and ecu w/ an upgraded intercooler for 5500!!!!!!

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Not trying to be nit picky (well i guess i am <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> ) but the SR20 out of a bluebird (altima in japan) would be front wheel drive and unable to be used in a 240SX (unless you wanted to have a FWD)

mistert · 11-14-2001, 06:42 PM

i dunno about you, but i dont want a FWD sr20det from a bluebird <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

S13Grl · 11-15-2001, 06:50 AM

A few people I've heard around here talk about their SR20DETs refer to them as the bluebird motors. Now I know that a Bluebird is the Japanese Altima FF, so that would make sense (FWD SR20DET)

S13Grl · 11-16-2001, 09:53 AM

P.S. It's probably only considered a "bluebird" family motor because the specs are the same (displacement, power output)

**West** · 11-16-2001, 10:47 AM

#Moderation Mode

<a href="http://www.zilvia.net/forums/cgi-bin/topic.cgi?forum=1&topic=1033" target="_self">Moved here</a>

DragonReborn214 · 11-16-2001, 12:57 PM

Hey, I never realized how many sr20 tuners there were here in LA. I was going to go to Motorex to have my sr20 done, but I am going to check out these other places too. Thanks for all the info guys.

Takumi · 11-16-2001, 10:51 PM

Wasn't MotoRex going to make the SR20DET swaps smog legal if you get it from them? Has anyone asked them yet? I tried asking them, but I got no reply back.

BoostDynamics · 11-17-2001, 10:00 PM

Don't get me wrong, but from what I have heard and even seen on their website, Heavy Throttle is no longer doing SR installs right now, I know that one of the owners got a job elsewhere and had to move away so from what I understand they are only doing parts.

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11-08-2001, 08:40 PM	#1
curioushuang Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey All you Nissan Lovers, I have 5500 dollars allocated to my engine. I really want the s14 sr20det w/ 5sp tranny. Note, i have 5500 for engine and install. Is this possible? I am located in southern california, does anyone know any realiable places to get this engine swap done? Thanks Andy

11-09-2001, 10:09 AM	#2
gregshin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 338 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go to SP Engineering! They are in the city of Industry. They did that orange RX-7 in turbo magazine 2 months ago and they did a SR swap on my friends S14. let me know if you need any more info

11-09-2001, 03:36 PM	#3
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SP Eng (877)605-8545 or 626-333-5398 John or Ivan

11-09-2001, 10:39 PM	#4
alchemist Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 192 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	boost dynamics has a s13 swap listed for 3500$ with install.....needs an intercooler though

11-10-2001, 01:35 AM	#5
curioushuang Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What do you mean needs an intercooler? Doesn't come with the stock sidemounted one? Oh, and if i were to buy the jdm Apexi GTR turbo intercooler core with no piping, just the core,, will it be suitable for my 1996 240sx with the s14 sr20det? Thanks

11-10-2001, 04:46 AM	#6
tristarx Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 140 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR20 Performance in West Covina, Ca can do the install.  Your Apexi core will work, just need custom piping and brackets welded to your intercooler to fit, and trim your bumper a bit with option to remove or grind away partial of your bumper reinforcement. $5500 is doable with motor and most labor, with addition of custom intercooler piping and etc Contact me for details if you are interested.

11-10-2001, 07:17 AM	#7
alchemist Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 192 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.boostdynamics.com/ go to installs.   I dont know anything about them though......although WEST mentioned them somewhere and someone from there is on this board......you know you can use any IC not just a JDM one

11-10-2001, 01:02 PM	#8
BoostDynamics Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah we can do the S14 SR install for that, with stock sidemount intercooler and install it would actually run around 4750 installed, the only problem with that is we are located in Kansas City, MO and you are in California. I didn't know if you were up to a road trip or not but most people don't want to go that far for an install  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

11-10-2001, 10:15 PM	#9
xNotoriousGQx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 447 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone know a place in nyc, ny that carry and intalls sr20det engines?

11-11-2001, 03:51 AM	#10
Grant Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 聖地牙哥 Posts: 2,647 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Grant Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I heard V-spec Performance in Monterey park does it as well. I will try to find the number tomorrow

11-11-2001, 09:42 AM	#11
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 39 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from curioushuang on 1:35 am on Nov. 10, 2001 What do you mean needs an intercooler? Doesn't come with the stock sidemounted one? Oh, and if i were to buy the jdm Apexi GTR turbo intercooler core with no piping, just the core,, will it be suitable for my 1996 240sx with the s14 sr20det? Thanks </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> The stock intercooler is obsolete if you ever plan to mod anything on your car. The thing is tiny and ineffecient.

11-12-2001, 08:54 PM	#12
Strider Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SoCal, Corona Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	have you heard any good things about SR20 Performance in West Covina, i'm like 40 minutes away from there and trying to get my swap now

11-13-2001, 01:47 AM	#13
tristarx Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 140 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR20 Performance is formed by 3 auto enthusiasts just like us. Age about early to mid 20's. We drop by yesterday to check up on their installs, and they just fired up another S13 with black top SR20DET. One thing they do in all of their install is they check for oil pump pressure before firing up, making sure the oil system is functioning to prevent engine damage due common frozen oil pump. They are currently booked for a bit though because they are also Rotary enthusiasts so can be quite busy. We highly refer them to do your install if you are around the area who are planning to buy motors and/or front clips from us. (Edited by tristarx at 1:48 am on Nov. 13, 2001) (Edited by tristarx at 1:48 am on Nov. 13, 2001) (Edited by tristarx at 1:51 am on Nov. 13, 2001)

11-14-2001, 12:56 PM	#14
s14guy Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from xNotoriousGQx on 10:15 pm on Nov. 10, 2001 Anyone know a place in nyc, ny that carry and intalls sr20det engines? </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> If you need a sr swap in ny you MUST go to Heavythrottle.com they are planning on doing 5-10 this winter. They will install the bluebird motor and tranny and ecu w/ an upgraded intercooler for 5500!!!!!! (Edited by S13Grl at 4:17 pm on Nov. 14, 2001)

11-14-2001, 04:14 PM	#15
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 39 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from s14guy on 12:56 pm on Nov. 14, 2001  They will install the bluebird motor and tranny and ecu w/ an upgraded intercooler for 5500!!!!!! </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Not trying to be nit picky (well i guess i am <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> ) but the SR20 out of a bluebird (altima in japan) would be front wheel drive and unable to be used in a 240SX (unless you wanted to have a FWD)

11-14-2001, 06:42 PM	#16
mistert Pearl White Mike Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: memphis TN Posts: 908 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i dunno about you, but i dont want a FWD sr20det from a bluebird <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

11-15-2001, 06:50 AM	#17
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 40 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A few people I've heard around here talk about their SR20DETs refer to them as the bluebird motors. Now I know that a Bluebird is the Japanese Altima FF, so that would make sense (FWD SR20DET)

11-16-2001, 09:53 AM	#18
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 40 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	P.S. It's probably only considered a "bluebird" family motor because the specs are the same (displacement, power output)

11-16-2001, 10:47 AM	#19
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 40 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	#Moderation Mode <a href="http://www.zilvia.net/forums/cgi-bin/topic.cgi?forum=1&topic=1033" target="_self">Moved here</a>

11-16-2001, 12:57 PM	#20
DragonReborn214 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SoCal Age: 41 Posts: 462 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey, I never realized how many sr20 tuners there were here in LA. I was going to go to Motorex to have my sr20 done, but I am going to check out these other places too. Thanks for all the info guys.

11-16-2001, 10:51 PM	#21
Takumi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 40 Posts: 836 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wasn't MotoRex going to make the SR20DET swaps smog legal if you get it from them? Has anyone asked them yet? I tried asking them, but I got no reply back.

11-17-2001, 10:00 PM	#22
BoostDynamics Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't get me wrong, but from what I have heard and even seen on their website, Heavy Throttle is no longer doing SR installs right now, I know that one of the owners got a job elsewhere and had to move away so from what I understand they are only doing parts.