How hard is the swap?

Serban · 01-12-2002, 08:22 PM

Hey everyone, I dont usually check this section of the forum, so if my question has been answered before, please let me know where i can find it, if not, here it is...

What all is involved in doing a DET swap into a 240? I was looking on the auto trader, and I found quite a few under $4000, and I was curious how straight forward the swap is, and if there's a lot needed to get everything hooked up.

thanks

Matt · 01-15-2002, 09:53 AM

Ok I have been wondering the same thing. The way I figure is I could get a Late 80's early 90's S13 for $1000 or less. Then buy the motor for $2000. So that's only $3000 uninstalled. For a boosted 240. HOw hard is it??

TX180SX · 01-16-2002, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by Matt4Nissan
Ok I have been wondering the same thing. The way I figure is I could get a Late 80's early 90's S13 for $1000 or less. Then buy the motor for $2000. So that's only $3000 uninstalled. For a boosted 240. HOw hard is it??

You won't find a complete setup for 2000. The swap is fairly straitforward. Everything just drops right in. the wiring is also documented and available. You can buy a whole front clip for around 3000-3500 for a redtop and just swap everything over yourself and have a stock setup. This is the cheapest way. Otherwise the price can shoot up to about 5 grand on up depending on what you buy for it.

Digitek · 01-17-2002, 12:34 AM

The used 240sx from 1989-1990 (S13) for $1000 or less

sounds fine

the price for a redtop sr20det its kind of expensive..

I can get them over here for $950 with tranny

no ecu or harness...

the ecu can be found i guess for $250 (stock one)

just put a haltech or an SDS

id say SDS =)
http://www.sdsefi.com/index.html

for $1100 you get the whole harness plus camtrigger and no need for laptop its really easy to setup with a little screen to set up the values...check out the site.

I know all this *** my dad has all of the above and been working on it for like 3 months...ill post some pics soon we are almost done..all we need is a SX fuel Pump and we are out

any question I can help email me or msg me whatever...

laters

Matt · 01-17-2002, 06:59 AM

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You can buy a whole front clip for around 3000-3500 for a redtop and just swap everything over yourself and have a stock setup.

Would that be including the JDM headlights and all? That's another thing that I was wanting to do is that swap. Here's my main dilema. I want a fast straight line car. Something that's able to put stock to mildly modded V8's in their place. But I also don't want a big lead sled. I have been toying with the idea of either a swapped 240, or a 98 gsx.

TX180SX · 01-19-2002, 07:29 PM

If you mean the lights off of a Silvia........maybe. You would have to talk to the importer. I have heard of clips coming with the body panels just never inquired how much they cost.

CAMPPAIN · 01-27-2002, 10:09 PM

try venus-auto.com they quoted me 2700 for the whole clip with body panles and lights

Chris Bryant · 01-30-2002, 10:31 AM

"I want a fast straight line car. Something that's able to put stock to mildly modded V8's in their place. But I also don't want a big lead sled. "

You may also want to consider a KA24DET. The additional displacement creates more torque than the SR at lower rpm. Many kits are available, but you can also build your own - less cash, more effort.

Both motors have pros & cons - just want you to be aware.

Jason at www.unstable-hybrids.com has performed KA, SR and RB swaps. Drop him a line.

CB

PS. After seeing motors come in as "sets" and "front clips", I would recommend the front clip. Advantages: add battery and fuel tank to start it up - ALL the parts you will need - components typically better protected during trans-Pacific journey - sometimes you find "gems" still attatched (brakes,dash,steering wheel,gauges,etc) - you may get a glimpse of how the car lived and died via the chassis.