SR20 swap still not running

[jscherf92]

Okay so after a head gasket swap, I put the motor back together, and the car wouldn't start, I thought low fuel pressure because it had spark and compression, fuel pressure gauge is showing at least 45 psi every time it primes.

Today I had my ACC relay start clicking repeatedly when I tried to start the car, and the starter wasn't doing anything. So a trip to the store, the starter tested working perfectly, and I replaced the relay so now it only clicks once when trying to start.

The starter has at least 14 volts on the main solenoid terminal and when the key is turned it has at least 14 on the smaller ignition terminal, yet it doesn't spin, it doesn't engage, it doesn't do anything.

I still have power everywhere else, the battery is charged at 100% and I really haven't touched any other components. I know air/fuel ratio is a common issue after a gasket job, and I am working on getting the brakes installed so I can try a push start but I dont know what else to look for.

Any tips would be appreciated, thanks

[KiLLeR2001]

Check your grounds. Motor should be grounded to chassis. Make sure the clutch pedal is contacting the interlock switch when the pedal is fully pressed down and the relay for it is plugged in (behind battery near fender).

[jscherf92]

Pretty sure thats the relay I jumped when I did the auto to manual swap but ill definitely check grounds, thanks

[ultimateirving]

Also, i heard something about locking up the starter when you swap the clutch. so if you changed that out recently, and i think if didnt remove the starter it gets stuck or something. Search some if you can, im at work and the details are hazy

[jscherf92]

I added four thick ground wires, something like ten gauge, and the starter works, however the motor still will not start. im gonna go through and test all of my plugs and injectors again, for right now i know i have a good, strong starter, good fuel pressure on prime, and good compression. As far as i know it has to be spark plugs (brand new), injectors (haven't had an issue before), or timing (possible but unlikely).

[Edwin562]

whats the gap on your SP?