S14 In a Pickle ...

[shiraazz]

I just found out that I rather replace the engine on my S14 auto. I have been calling around and found a blacktop without VTC (R 9000), is this the right engine, or is that the S13 version?

[rat]

yes s13 SR20

[Riekert]

That is correct.

The One with VTC is the S14 SR.

[shiraazz]

So what engine should I fit? I think I got a quote for 14k for the S14, is there any other engine that i can fit without changing the tranny?

[poizen]

So what engine should I fit? I think I got a quote for 14k for the S14, is there any other engine that i can fit without changing the tranny?

U can fit any sr but best stick with s14 one for the ecu and piping

[shiraazz]

I will have to get new pipes and ECU if i go with s13? and will the s14 turbo fit on the s13 engine IF i decide to go that route?

[poizen]

No not really just s13 has a diff intake and the s14 has vvt but it should all work and yes turbo will fit

[shiraazz]

Oh I see. Im starting to think the vtc is not worth the 5k extra, whats your take? Is it the VTC giving the S14 more power than the s13 or is it just the turbo thats the bigger factor?

[aep886]

Oh I see. Im starting to think the vtc is not worth the 5k extra, whats your take? Is it the VTC giving the S14 more power than the s13 or is it just the turbo thats the bigger factor?

both~!!! and it worth that extra 5k believe me

[djtreble]

The sr from the s13 also runs a smaller turbo and has a few different pipes, especially the intake. It also runs a different ecu, wiring and has no nats.

The s13 sr engine fits to the s14 box and engine mounts just fine but the vvt from the s14 sr makes a very nice difference mid range.

[Riekert]

Also why you changing the motor?

Isn't it a SR20DET ?

[phoenix s14]

Also the S14 head is a low port SR (intake ports completely vertical) and the others are high port heads (intake ports are I think @ 30Deg upwards and much longer).

The VCT head flows much better as stock and when moddified also flows better.

[shiraazz]

My mechanic is meeting with someone from a drifting club who deals with these cars, he claims that they can use another nissan engine (STI / Primera or something) instead, because they are stronger, firstly can it be done, and secondly, if so, am I going to be happy ????

[rat]

thats a fwd SR20DE

i would change machie

[Riekert]

thats a fwd SR20DE

i would change machie

Ditto