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240meowth · 01-29-2002, 10:32 PM

i'm tight on money, but i hate getting beat by civics... (yes i know, i can't drive worth crap, yadh yadh yadh), i need engine power!  i'm in CA where can i get a SR or CA for cheap? w/ tranny ovbiously

*Jeff240sx* · 01-29-2002, 10:57 PM

are you saying CA as California, or Canada?
I know in California, neither engine would pass the emmissions testing.
But, if you mean Canada.... by all means.
How cheap are you looking?
A s13 sr20 and a ca18det both are about $1800-2300 each from unstable-hybrids.
Also, occasionally, you could check ebay and I've seen some s13's go for under $1000, but they dont come with any sort of warranty like if you bought from a shop.
-Jeff

silk · 01-30-2002, 12:16 AM

actually, i saw 2 on ebay that actually had a warranty..i dont remember the shop i just searched nissan and ran into an sr that was at $400 with like 7 days left. but its up past a grand by now. im not sure what type of warranty, full, implied, limited, etc. but i doubt it would be something you could really trust if anything were to go wrong.

psidriven · 01-30-2002, 12:27 AM

where in ca are you?  there is a guy selling complete swap in the bay area for $1500.  check the parts trader.  just bought a black top front clip myself.  hoping to have it swaped by end of feb into 89 240sx.

Nismos14 · 01-30-2002, 07:15 AM

is the ca worth it if ur losing the low end and waitin for the turbo to spool and only getting 15- more crank horsepower? how is the low end in the CA?

iggy · 01-30-2002, 10:55 AM

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where in ca are you? there is a guy selling complete swap in the bay area for $1500. check the parts trader. just bought a black top front clip myself. hoping to have it swaped by end of feb into 89 240sx.
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hey psidriven..what part of the bay are you from? just wondering. and for 240meowth, try www.downpipe.com , they're pretty nice guys. thats where my friend got his redtop.

(Edited by iggy at 11:57 am on Jan. 30, 2002)

trashcan · 01-30-2002, 11:02 AM

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is the ca worth it if ur losing the low end and waitin for the turbo to spool and only getting 15- more crank horsepower? how is the low end in the CA?
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The CA is fairly torquey stock... Yes it is worth it. Its quite a bit easier to flow air in and out more quickly/efficiently in a turbo car than a NA car.. Intake/exhaust does more for a turbo car... and plus boost up is a very affordable option... My stock CA (internally) did fine at 0.9~1.0 boost for about a year.. (and is still fine) ..  And you do lose some low-end power when upgrading, but its definitely worth it.

Pat

240meowth · 01-30-2002, 12:56 PM

i'm towards the south send, torrance, in LA county, clue me in on some discout?

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01-29-2002, 10:32 PM	#1
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 38 Posts: 2,399 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i'm tight on money, but i hate getting beat by civics... (yes i know, i can't drive worth crap, yadh yadh yadh), i need engine power!  i'm in CA where can i get a SR or CA for cheap? w/ tranny ovbiously

01-29-2002, 10:57 PM	#2
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 38 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are you saying CA as California, or Canada? I know in California, neither engine would pass the emmissions testing. But, if you mean Canada.... by all means. How cheap are you looking? A s13 sr20 and a ca18det both are about $1800-2300 each from unstable-hybrids. Also, occasionally, you could check ebay and I've seen some s13's go for under $1000, but they dont come with any sort of warranty like if you bought from a shop. -Jeff

01-30-2002, 12:16 AM	#3
silk Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	actually, i saw 2 on ebay that actually had a warranty..i dont remember the shop i just searched nissan and ran into an sr that was at $400 with like 7 days left. but its up past a grand by now. im not sure what type of warranty, full, implied, limited, etc. but i doubt it would be something you could really trust if anything were to go wrong.

01-30-2002, 12:27 AM	#4
psidriven Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where in ca are you?  there is a guy selling complete swap in the bay area for $1500.  check the parts trader.  just bought a black top front clip myself.  hoping to have it swaped by end of feb into 89 240sx.

01-30-2002, 07:15 AM	#5
Nismos14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 1,213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is the ca worth it if ur losing the low end and waitin for the turbo to spool and only getting 15- more crank horsepower? how is the low end in the CA?

01-30-2002, 10:55 AM	#6
iggy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sac to the Bay Posts: 543 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from psidriven on 1:27 am on Jan. 30, 2002 where in ca are you? there is a guy selling complete swap in the bay area for $1500. check the parts trader. just bought a black top front clip myself. hoping to have it swaped by end of feb into 89 240sx. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> hey psidriven..what part of the bay are you from? just wondering. and for 240meowth, try www.downpipe.com , they're pretty nice guys. thats where my friend got his redtop. (Edited by iggy at 11:57 am on Jan. 30, 2002)

01-30-2002, 11:02 AM	#7
trashcan Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 52 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 Nismos14 on 9:15 pm on Jan. 30, 2002 is the ca worth it if ur losing the low end and waitin for the turbo to spool and only getting 15- more crank horsepower? how is the low end in the CA? </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> The CA is fairly torquey stock... Yes it is worth it. Its quite a bit easier to flow air in and out more quickly/efficiently in a turbo car than a NA car.. Intake/exhaust does more for a turbo car... and plus boost up is a very affordable option... My stock CA (internally) did fine at 0.9~1.0 boost for about a year.. (and is still fine) ..  And you do lose some low-end power when upgrading, but its definitely worth it. Pat

01-30-2002, 12:56 PM	#8
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 38 Posts: 2,399 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i'm towards the south send, torrance, in LA county, clue me in on some discout?