S14 In a Pickle ...

[shiraazz]

Also why you changing the motor?

Isn't it a SR20DET ?

The previous owner f***** the current one up, it lost oil one time I drove it to JHB and back to PTA. According to the mechanic someone tried using the incorrect block with the head or something to that affect

[P3g4sus]

thats a fwd SR20DE

i would change machie

LOL

+1

[djtreble]

The FWD can be put in the s-body, they even sell the kit in the USA for it. The vvl head is a much more reliable one (less moving parts) but the costs involved in the swap far outweighs the rewards. The major obstical is the dizzy position.

If you need to talk to someone, speak to someone who specialises in these cars.

PS. waste of time putting a SR20DE in there, just find a notch top RWD SR and stop messing about with different versions unless you have a very good reason for going for a different version.

[shiraazz]

The FWD can be put in the s-body, they even sell the kit in the USA for it. The vvl head is a much more reliable one (less moving parts) but the costs involved in the swap far outweighs the rewards. The major obstical is the dizzy position.

If you need to talk to someone, speak to someone who specialises in these cars.

PS. waste of time putting a SR20DE in there, just find a notch top RWD SR and stop messing about with different versions unless you have a very good reason for going for a different version.

I rather have my car they way it should be. If that guy says I should put another engine in ..... this mechanic is peeving me off

[aep886]

rebuild your engine could be another good option if you know someone good that get the job done right^^

[shiraazz]

rebuild your engine could be another good option if you know someone good that get the job done right^^

Another thing I forgot to mention, the engine number is filed off, I dont know how the previous guy got it through roadworthy.

So I rather put another engine in

[Riekert]

yeah. take the plunge and get the notchtop. pull your motor and swap it. straight forward.

[aep886]

yeah. take the plunge and get the notchtop. pull your motor and swap it. straight forward.

+1

[aep886]

there are no short cut! do it right once... or sit like Riekert

[djtreble]

The FWD can be put in the s-body, they even sell the kit in the USA for it. The vvl head is a much more reliable one (less moving parts) but the costs involved in the swap far outweighs the rewards. The major obstical is the dizzy position.

If you need to talk to someone, speak to someone who specialises in these cars.

PS. waste of time putting a SR20DE in there, just find a notch top RWD SR and stop messing about with different versions unless you have a very good reason for going for a different version.

I rather have my car they way it should be. If that guy says I should put another engine in ..... this mechanic is peeving me off

I second the rebuild because then you know you are getting a fresh good engine. The hardest part is finding a reputable engine builder.

Pity you are in pretoria as I know of a very good engine builder here in cpt.

[Riekert]

there are no short cut! do it right once... or sit like Riekert

Hahahaha but yes... this man speaks the truth

[aep886]

Rebuild only if the block are in good shape... my bore was measure stock after 240k on it... so i did't bore and put bigger piston's

[aep886]

Rebuild only if the block are in good shape... my bore was measure stock after 240k on it... so i did't over bore and put bigger piston's

[shiraazz]

The FWD can be put in the s-body, they even sell the kit in the USA for it. The vvl head is a much more reliable one (less moving parts) but the costs involved in the swap far outweighs the rewards. The major obstical is the dizzy position.

If you need to talk to someone, speak to someone who specialises in these cars.

PS. waste of time putting a SR20DE in there, just find a notch top RWD SR and stop messing about with different versions unless you have a very good reason for going for a different version.

I rather have my car they way it should be. If that guy says I should put another engine in ..... this mechanic is peeving me off

I second the rebuild because then you know you are getting a fresh good engine. The hardest part is finding a reputable engine builder.

Pity you are in pretoria as I know of a very good engine builder here in cpt.

I might have done a rebuild if the engine number was not filed off.

Im forgetting that awesome feeling being behind the wheel of my SX .....

[shiraazz]

My car engine bay on 4 June 2011