SR20 swap advice for n00b

[KoukiPuffs200]

Just recently got my 98' Kouki with a red top SR20 with single turbo swap, witch I'm excited to work on. I don't know much about the SR, let alone about turbo's. What would you recommend doing to it first i.e. maintenance, upgrading (turbo, tune, what psi to run for daily), what NOT to do. Any advice will help, I'm slowly but surely learning about Nissan motors.


Thanks Gents
Colin

[future]

So you swapped your sr to a single turbo?

Nice!

[240sxluver4life]

Research

best noob advice ever posted

[S-Nation S13]

1. Google (http://Www.google.com)
2. Search your question
3. Bam question answered

[snafupossum]

uber rare single turbo huh?

[faze2]

Search this site daily there's allways good shit on here

[trale]

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[KoukiPuffs200]

Witch I have been lol but any advice on turbo upgrades? I think it's the T25 I hear would be my best bet with a good tune? I'm just trying to avoid any bad/avoidable modifications that anyone has experienced with the SR.. I'm wanting to make around 300hp to the wheels, right now I think I'm at 200 roughly.

[freeagent3117]

A T25 wont get you 300 to the wheels. Maybe 250 max but not any more. The S15 T28 would be nice for your goals.

[KoukiPuffs200]

awesome. A good reply, instead of someone trying to get there post count up with "do a search" lol

[Kevin920415]

before you start upgrading for performance, what about doing maintenance? you already have alot of stuff to replace already:

spark plugs
spark plug wires
any necessary belts
turbo gasket & check your turbo to see how it's doing
injector O rings?
make sure your sr is getting all the boost so check for vaccum leaks& boost leak?
front & rear main seal
change all the fluids (engine oil, transmission fluid, diff fluid)

I guess zilvians are fed up with people asking such general questions that you can find on google.

I hope the list above will start you off.

Nissans are great!

[LongGrain]

^^^ sr's don't have spark plug wires.

your motor doesn't have a "single turbo swap"... it came turbo from the factory.

S14 or s15 T28's will get you 300 with supporting mods..

done

[KoukiPuffs200]

good stuff!

I didn't mean I had a "single turbo swap" I was just stating that it has a single turbo. I wasn't sure if there was such thing as a twin turbo SR; but obviously I do know now.. (;

[LongGrain]

oh boy. yea you really have some reading to do.

[KoukiPuffs200]

I'm well aware.. lol I just recently got into the tuner world with a 93' Fback with a KA24de and learned a lot form it, doing minor mod's (intake, maintenance, DCC, s14 seat belts, 4-2-1 header, HKS high flow exhaust, coils ) mostly cosmetics stuff. My friends are all mechanics a I never cared to learn until now. Ive learned a lot about motors from here and other sites and will continue to learn on.

[240ss]

check compression and do a boost leak test. bet youll find a leak somewhere

[Sileighty_85]

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[KoukiPuffs200]

^^^ WTF?! hahahaha!


I will! The guy that did the swap has done swaps 100s of times. It runs solid.

I'll search google how to look for leaks because I don't want to get yelled at again lol

[delado]

^^^ WTF?! hahahaha!


I will! The guy that did the swap has done swaps 100s of times. It runs solid.

I'll search google how to look for leaks because I don't want to get yelled at again lol

Just stop posting. STOP. No more posting.

[sam&cheese]

Is it some deep-rooted necessity in humanity to seek answers from other sources that for whatever reason we are unable to obtain answers on our own? What deep rooted psychological trauma have we incited that we have such a petty need? WTF bro for real?

[2stepGoesPowPow]

i just got my SR S13 last summer, first thing that went/was going when i got it was the turbo gasket, so if you start smelling lots of exhaust and are kinda confused, check if the gasket is hanging out the side like mine was. but check ur fluids, and one dumb thing that hopefully you already know, always use 93 octane lol

[2IL40via]

As previously stated, you need to run through the maintence and basic stuff. You wouldn't build a mansion on top of a 20 year old foundation without an extensive check first. I'd start with the fluids (Chang all of them). Work your way to checking compression/spark/ then on from there. Don't forget suspension either...its easy to over look it but a decent freshened up suspension will make a world of difference.

[KoukiPuffs200]

Yeah thanks a lot guys for the great info, truly. (: I assumed most this stuff but great to have reassurance! And I'm sure you're helping more people then me!

What way better to seek info then to ask first hand (derr)? Its been asked before and it will be asked again. Not asking a nuclear physicist question gives tool bags a good opotunity to flame, stop being a negative Nacy and stfu. Don't like the question? Then don't help me out!

[2IL40via]

But but but mommy.... tool bags are Soo useful . Don't pay any attention to them, every forum has their idiots

[blessedhellrider]

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[VinceDude]

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Girls who rock S chassis are cool but miss your ego is a blaze. People aren't born possessing knowledge about these cars. It's not encrypted into the human DNA to know everything there is to know about these cars so people one here need to get their heads out of their asses and realize this. Was his first post ignorant? Yes, it was but you don't walk up to every kindergartener you see and call them a dumb ass for not knowing the square root of 86. Why do the majority of long time members on this site always act like a bunch of pretentious :mrmeph:s just cause they possess more experience that most of us? So you've been to japan? *Applause* You must be a pro driver. Jesus lady slow your roll.

And koukipuffs just do your tuneup and alignment(if needed) first. You can mod after you get the necessities done.

[Kevin920415]

shit i got mixed up between ka and sr lol coilpacks i mean.

[NissanEnthus]

Girls who rock S chassis are cool but miss your ego is a blaze. People aren't born possessing knowledge about these cars. It's not encrypted into the human DNA to know everything there is to know about these cars so people one here need to get their heads out of their asses and realize this. Was his first post ignorant? Yes, it was but you don't walk up to every kindergartener you see and call them a dumb ass for not knowing the square root of 86. Why do the majority of long time members on this site always act like a bunch of pretentious :mrmeph:s just cause they possess more experience that most of us? So you've been to japan? *Applause* You must be a pro driver. Jesus lady slow your roll.

And koukipuffs just do your tuneup and alignment(if needed) first. You can mod after you get the necessities done.

Guess what OP you just called a 5 year old by this guy. But guess what Zilvia is not Kindergarden no one holds anyones hand here. The reason stupid threads like this get flamed on is because theres Fuckin YEARS of knowledge on here easily available. Why open up a stupid thread when you know nothing or atleast attempted to do research on what you drive? If you want to spoon feed a grown man go ahead if thats what your into

[freeagent3117]

just PM me if you have anymore questions. Zilvia sucks for asking questions.

[Sileighty_85]

Zilvia sucks for asking questions that have been answered and covered for over 10 years.

Fixed that for you.

[Nickys13]

^^^ sr's don't have spark plug wires.

your motor doesn't have a "single turbo swap"... it came turbo from the factory.

S14 or s15 T28's will get you 300 with supporting mods..

done

:werd: haha

[fliprayzin240sx]

Man, wussup with the sudden influx of Noobs in here? Seems like half the people in here signed up in the last month.

But like already stated, shit gets real old when you could have just searched for the answers. He'll if you spend some time to read the FAQ, you'd learn alot more about the engine than just what you were looking for. Just a matter of you spending some time and reading up on shit.

[KoukiPuffs200]

I WASN'T ASKING A SPECIFIC QUESTION. I was asking for advice on the sr20 you nimrods, completely different.. I should make a thread asking "how to change a tire" and watch the "guru's" heads explode. A bunch of Fing cry babies on here "we're tired of reading general questions" then maybe go out side for once and get off the computer. Instead of waisting a reply and saying "do a search, or this dumb I'm to Fing smart for this" how about actually replying with something valid. " hey, you should do maintenance first. Do a T28, only run 10lbs of boost for daily, don't put a flux capacitor in the bay it will over heat. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your car." and I'll be like thanks! In my opinion if it's not valid it should be deleted.. I'm tired of reading threads of people replying and not helping and waisting my time and the tread posters! If someone asks how do you turn off the car I dont call them dumb. I help or don't reply!

Good day to you sir! LOL thanks guys that helped

[andrew600]

Fixed that for you.

daily lulz covered. carry on.

[NissanEnthus]

I WASN'T ASKING A SPECIFIC QUESTION. I was asking for advice on the sr20 you nimrods, completely different.. I should make a thread asking "how to change a tire" and watch the "guru's" heads explode. A bunch of Fing cry babies on here "we're tired of reading general questions" then maybe go out side for once and get off the computer. Instead of waisting a reply and saying "do a search, or this dumb I'm to Fing smart for this" how about actually replying with something valid. " hey, you should do maintenance first. Do a T28, only run 10lbs of boost for daily, don't put a flux capacitor in the bay it will over heat. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your car." and I'll be like thanks! In my opinion if it's not valid it should be deleted.. I'm tired of reading threads of people replying and not helping and waisting my time and the tread posters! If someone asks how do you turn off the car I dont call them dumb. I help or don't reply!

Good day to you sir! LOL thanks guys that helped

Only crying and whining I see is you? If it weren't for your age (which I think is fake) I would have guessed your a 5 year old with this post. Your missing the point again because your a fuckin lazy ass who just sits in front of a computer and types "NOOB NIMROD" questions instead of reading and learning. I'm happy you got some answers (which you have no idea about) but that just means more "nimrod" question threads to follow. Wow you know how to turn off the car by yourself and you would be so awsome to help someone learn that?? Holy Shit please teach us oh wise noob. I cant wait for your "Tire Changing" thread knowledge.

[landins13]

Man, wussup with the sudden influx of Noobs in here? Seems like half the people in here signed up in the last month.

But like already stated, shit gets real old when you could have just searched for the answers. He'll if you spend some time to read the FAQ, you'd learn alot more about the engine than just what you were looking for. Just a matter of you spending some time and reading up on shit.

all the people who have been on here for more than a year or two either never post or only post to flame the noobs. once youve been on this site for more than 2-3 months you realize that its easier to search for the answer even if it takes days then it is to deal with the douchbaggery that will ensue should you ask a question thats been answered before.

Personally i only frequent the site about once a day anymore looking to see what deals the vendors are offering and maybe check out one or two of the better threads. You end up with three types of forum members, people who rarely post and use the forum as a tool for research, noobs who create stupid threads and ask stupid questions and the third would be the asshats who only come on the forum to swing from eachothers nuts and flame every post and thread.

It is the essence of Zilvia. if you want someone to play nice find a local forum for your area and ask for advice there.

[KoukiPuffs200]

If I wanted my own comeback, I'd wipe it off your mothers face. Bravo, to you for reiterating everything I said. I'll be sure to read more and stop waisting your time, with petty threads and leave it to the guys with technical questions.

[freeagent3117]

Fixed that for you.

just keep your cum filled mouth shut if your gonna just flame a noob. I dont have to make fun of people in the internet to sleep better at night. I open these posts to offer some help, not be a homo. :fawk:

[TheMountainGoats]

Just reading through your thread out of interest Koukipuffs in my own search for knowledge of my newly acquired Kouki
Sad to see that Zilvia doesn't offer more of a community through its vast knowledge but at least you know you are not the real issue here
We all started somewhere :-/
There is a clear difference between expecting to be spoon fed and just looking for a welcoming and guiding community wouldn't you agree?

[Sileighty_85]

just keep your cum filled mouth shut if your gonna just flame a noob. I dont have to make fun of people in the internet to sleep better at night. I open these posts to offer some help, not be a homo. :fawk:

el oh el your a newb, your opinion dosent matter.

Why dont you do some research and find out how much help ive offered this community Mr. 200 post

[NissanEnthus]

just keep your cum filled mouth shut if your gonna just flame a noob. I dont have to make fun of people in the internet to sleep better at night. I open these posts to offer some help, not be a homo. :fawk:

Wow you insult another guy with that, and you claim not to be a homo? I bet you sleep better at night thinking of that....

[bmhossain]

Reading and doing some reasearch is the best bet. If you had done any of that before posting here on Zilvia, you'd have realized that you were going to get flamed for such a post. It is for this reason I know you didn't do any reading before posting. Try hitting the FAQ section.

[iamthewinner]

Lmao at single turbo. That's a new one.

[SupaDoopa]

Search before you post. I think that's in the rules somewhere. It'll save you from getting flamed. Also, check the tech section. You can read peoples' build threads that should show HP/TQ outputs with their mod list and you can mix and match. Hopefully you learned from the experience and do some heavy searching.

[spools420a]

Guess what OP you just called a 5 year old by this guy. But guess what Zilvia is not Kindergarden no one holds anyones hand here. The reason stupid threads like this get flamed on is because theres Fuckin YEARS of knowledge on here easily available. Why open up a stupid thread when you know nothing or atleast attempted to do research on what you drive? If you want to spoon feed a grown man go ahead if thats what your into
Because he wanted to know knowledge from elder sr owners on what should be the first things to maintanence or upgrade genius,Whats so bad about that?And where ask is better to ask then on zilvia correct,Also welcome to the site thread starter not everyone has there high horse here and nissanenthus have you ever searched a thread for some info only to find the ass hats on that forum told the guy to search?it makes digging for info harder when asses say "search" I mean the thread is created already when people google "what to maintanance first on sr" then this thread pops up only to give no info and all the tool bags are saying "just search" makes the thread even more useless so just answer his funkin question and get off your high horses if you dont have usefull info dont post at all on other peoples threads,the thread is started it will be googled so just answer the funkin question thank you.

[NissanEnthus]

Because he wanted to know knowledge from elder sr owners on what should be the first things to maintanence or upgrade genius,Whats so bad about that?And where ask is better to ask then on zilvia correct,Also welcome to the site thread starter not everyone has there high horse here and nissanenthus have you ever searched a thread for some info only to find the ass hats on that forum told the guy to search?it makes digging for info harder when asses say "search" I mean the thread is created already when people google "what to maintanance first on sr" then this thread pops up only to give no info and all the tool bags are saying "just search" makes the thread even more useless so just answer his funkin question and get off your high horses if you dont have usefull info dont post at all on other peoples threads,the thread is started it will be googled so just answer the funkin question thank you.

Apart from your stupid response making no sense and sounding like a hypocrite for not posting anything for the Op. I will try to answer because you are just as dumb. You made a valid point in now if someone googles this crap of a thread will come up. 240s did not just come out yesterday and neither did modifying them or this site. All you got to do is learn to read and stop being a lazy ass

[freeagent3117]

Wow you insult another guy with that, and you claim not to be a homo? I bet you sleep better at night thinking of that....

him honk-ing on my boh-boh dont make me gay.:naughty:

[NissanEnthus]

him honk-ing on my boh-boh dont make me gay.:naughty:

Wow reallly nice of you to share what your daddy taught you growing up...Go bond with him so more


I can't believe this thread is not locked yet??

[oscarsx]

1. google.com
2. search "sr20 maintenance"
3. ?????
4. profit

half those answers are going to direct you straight to this forum, that way you don't have to make a new thread about shit that has been covered a zillion times. I don't blame you tho, I once in a while do make new threads and ask stupid shit too.. and when I say once in a while, I mean everyday.

[Rancimo322]

[QUOTE=LongGrain;4609813]^^^ sr's don't have spark plug wires.

your motor doesn't have a "single turbo swap"... it came turbo from the factory.

S14 or s15 T28's will get you 300 with supporting mods..

done[/QUOTE

the n/a sr uses sprakplug wire...