I have been doing alot of reading up on this project and I think I am going to dive into it this fall. I would just like to get your opnions on what you would do if you were in my shoes. Here is the deal. I will have $10,000 to spend. That will include getting the car and everything. I would like to know what you you do with that amount of money. I have a few must haves. Most of which are in prep. for a larger turbo sometime down the line. I need a FMIC. I also need a boost controler and some good gauges. I want to do everything right the first time. I also need a fairly good suspension as I will be using the car for autoX, track events and the occasional drag race. I will sacrafice a little on the looks of the car to make this happen. I dont really care much about looks anyway. Plus it will be a great sleeper. I am going to be looking for a coupe for sure. I just like that body better.

im doing the same thing im going to get a 240sx coupe 89-94 the cheapest one i can find looking for a blown motor or tranny. then take it to http://www.heavythrottle.com/ to do the swap or get a front clip at http://www.venus-auto.com/ and do the swap myself and get the apex n1 springs sshocks or tein springs and shocks boost control from blitz plus turbo timer for about (500-600) if you look around. that should bring you around 8,000-10,000 good luck!!

it should be alot cheaper than that. Our sil-80 was originally bought for $600. All together we've spent around $10,000 includin gour Bomex body kit and the turbo upgrade.

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did you check out http://www.heavythrottle.com/ they just do more than the swap. i would do it myself but i lack the space to do the swap. look into the (sr faq) page and look into the (install info) link do you think it is to much for what they want to do. thanks for your reply.

Yes I have looked at them and that is where I plan on getting the motor from. I will be doing it myself to save money though. If I can do it cheep enough I plan on doing a turbo upgrade imidetly.

motor 2300
fmic 800
dp 170
exhaust 500
intake 100
radiator 350
fan 80
fuel pump 120
clutch 350
test pipe 60
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total 4830


Now for the guages and such.
Take one take all, up to you.
Prices are from wholesale hyperformance and are Greddy


boost guage 200
egt 200
water temp 150
oil press 250
fuel press 250

turbo timer 80
boost cont. 300
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total 1430

Now for the suspension
all cusco

coilovers 1800
sway bars 350
rear upper arms 500 f & b
pillow tension rod 240
front stb 150
rear stb 150
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total 3190

this can be very expensive
now there are other items like
lsd
short shifter
brake upgrade

all the prices are approximate
just remember this does nothing for fuel except the pump.
hehe maybe I just wanted to see what a nice well rounded package will run. I can still add more too. damn I need to hit the lotto. lol:D

here is the prices from heavy throttleWe are now scheduling installs into customer cars in Poughkeepsie, New York. We have a nice large garage at our new location, and we have openings for April and beyond. We are not a large shop, and we take our time to make sure your car is in excellent, reliable condition when returned to you, therefore we require 2 weeks to complete the swap. This includes a 100 mile break-in period. Engine and parts installs are guaranteed for 30 days against problems resulting from incorrect installation. Please note: Customer is responsible for paying transportation costs to return car for service under this warranty.

Below is a typical listing of the expenses you should expect to pay to have the engine installed. Many options are available: Exhaust, gauges, electronic controls, turbo / injectors / ECU upgrade, suspension work - you name it, we will find and install it.

Harness Wiring Service S13 $100 S14 $250

Project Car Pictures

SR20DET engine, including ECU, MAFS, CAS, stock clutch, 5 speed trans. $2400 (S14 $3500, S15 $4500)
Engine and trans delivery $80-150
Intercooler kit with piping $850-1000
Hot IC pipe $89
BOV or Recirculating Valve $120-220
3" Downpipe $139-229
K&N-style Cone filter with MAF adapter $55
Walbro Hi Flow Fuel pump $129
Electric Fan and Thermostat $139
Clutch Kit $309-349

Labor - Including Install of above - ALSO INCLUDES: turbo timer install, boost controller install, 2 gauges in pod install, exhaust install (parts extra) $1500

Total $5810 - $6260 (plus shipping on some items)


and from the sr faq:




How Much does it cost?



$2400 SR20DET engine and 5 speed transmission

$80 - $200 Shipping

$309 - $339 Performance clutch kit

$139 - $229 3" downpipe

$849 - $999 Intercooler Kit

$129 - $220 Blow Off Valve

$129 Hi Flow Fuel Pump

$390 - $650 60mm - 80mm full cat-back exhaust

$55 K&N filter and aluminum intake adapter

$50 Motor oil, PS fluid, transmission oil, coolant

$25 Radiator hoses and heater hoses

$20 Oil filters & plugs

$14 Heat wrap tape

Optional



$90 Trunk mount battery box and cable

$150 Boost and Fuel Pressure Gauges

$149 Electric Fan Kit

$50 - $125 Manual Boost Controller

$250 - $550 Electronic Boost controller

$90 Turbo Timer

$220 High-flow cat

$550 Lightened flywheel

$275 Lightweight Pulley Set



what you guys think?

Originally posted by LONEWOLF
im doing the same thing im going to get a 240sx coupe 89-94 the cheapest one i can find looking for a blown motor or tranny. then take it to http://www.heavythrottle.com/ to do the swap or get a front clip at http://www.venus-auto.com/ and do the swap myself and get the apex n1 springs sshocks or tein springs and shocks boost control from blitz plus turbo timer for about (500-600) if you look around. that should bring you around 8,000-10,000 good luck!! Buy the front clip and do it yourself.

Heavythrottle is over priced, they dont import the engines themselves (venus auto does), so youll pay middle man charges.

SO WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST? i know there overprice but i do not have the facilties to do the swap. i live in a apartment and i live in new york and unstable hybrids charge just as much. any other places you guys know about? or should i buy a front clip from venus auto and have it shipped to heavy throttle so they can do the swap? so all they doing is installing the motor into the car. you think they go for that?