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NIZMO · 09-09-2001, 09:48 PM

hello everyone im new and i need some help- is it easily possible to swap an S15 silvia engine into a 1993 240sx hatchback? any drawbacks? and id also like to know how much it should cost to import a japanese 180sx? thank you all very much

96SEChick · 09-09-2001, 10:12 PM

The S15 SR will work in a 93, but I've heard the wiring is TOTALLY different, causing a major PITA to connect.

Also, welcome to zilvia.net!  Everyone here is totally cool.

(Edited by 96SEChick at 11:13 pm on Sep. 9, 2001)

NIZMO · 09-09-2001, 10:49 PM

hey thanx for the welcome im just wondering because i know the power a sr20 can put out is limited to the 450-500 hp range whereas ive seen sr22's putting out 650+. how about a skyline swap? possible?

p.s. this is off the topic of this forum but does anyone know if you can put a RB26DETT in a 93 300zx? i am looking to buy one and i know theyre engines are strong but have trouble in higher hp ranges- people have been telling me the intake manifold is on the wrong side though thanx everyone

misnomer · 09-10-2001, 11:56 AM

I really hope this is a new post. . . Boards seem a bit screwy. . .

Anyhow, there have been skyline engine transplants into the 240sx, they've done it at unstable hybrids. Dunno much about the 300zx though

NIZMO · 09-11-2001, 09:40 AM

ok thanx im just wondering- im trying to figure if i could get 600+ hp out of a 240 for under 10 grand

09-11-2001, 02:59 PM

You can try. Remember that you also have to do the tranny work too, and it doesn't come out cheap all the time. If you wanna get the proper tranny for the RB26DETT, you'll have to get the skyline tranny, and skylines are AWD, aren't they? So... good luck!

*LanceS13* · 09-11-2001, 03:17 PM

There's a RWD Skyline also.  I assume that tranny would be used on the RB26DETT.  Or maybe the trannies might all be the same the AWD version just has a transfer case and different drive shafts.  I dunno...it would be a very interesting swap to say the least.

NIZMO · 09-11-2001, 06:22 PM

id love to try i just need to find someone who can actually do it- i dunno im just considering a 240 right now my main focus is the 300zx but im having this weird conflict because id like to have right hand drive car- i only have 20 grand to spend right now though- any suggestions?

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09-09-2001, 09:48 PM	#1
NIZMO Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hello everyone im new and i need some help- is it easily possible to swap an S15 silvia engine into a 1993 240sx hatchback? any drawbacks? and id also like to know how much it should cost to import a japanese 180sx? thank you all very much

09-09-2001, 10:12 PM	#2
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 44 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The S15 SR will work in a 93, but I've heard the wiring is TOTALLY different, causing a major PITA to connect. Also, welcome to zilvia.net!  Everyone here is totally cool. (Edited by 96SEChick at 11:13 pm on Sep. 9, 2001)

09-09-2001, 10:49 PM	#3
NIZMO Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey thanx for the welcome im just wondering because i know the power a sr20 can put out is limited to the 450-500 hp range whereas ive seen sr22's putting out 650+. how about a skyline swap? possible? p.s. this is off the topic of this forum but does anyone know if you can put a RB26DETT in a 93 300zx? i am looking to buy one and i know theyre engines are strong but have trouble in higher hp ranges- people have been telling me the intake manifold is on the wrong side though thanx everyone

09-10-2001, 11:56 AM	#4
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I really hope this is a new post. . . Boards seem a bit screwy. . . Anyhow, there have been skyline engine transplants into the 240sx, they've done it at unstable hybrids. Dunno much about the 300zx though

09-11-2001, 09:40 AM	#5
NIZMO Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok thanx im just wondering- im trying to figure if i could get 600+ hp out of a 240 for under 10 grand

09-11-2001, 02:59 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	You can try. Remember that you also have to do the tranny work too, and it doesn't come out cheap all the time. If you wanna get the proper tranny for the RB26DETT, you'll have to get the skyline tranny, and skylines are AWD, aren't they? So... good luck!

09-11-2001, 03:17 PM	#7
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 39 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There's a RWD Skyline also.  I assume that tranny would be used on the RB26DETT.  Or maybe the trannies might all be the same the AWD version just has a transfer case and different drive shafts.  I dunno...it would be a very interesting swap to say the least.

09-11-2001, 06:22 PM	#8
NIZMO Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	id love to try i just need to find someone who can actually do it- i dunno im just considering a 240 right now my main focus is the 300zx but im having this weird conflict because id like to have right hand drive car- i only have 20 grand to spend right now though- any suggestions?