: The swap has begun!
Loe Lyf 06-08-2002, 02:45 PM Well folks, the day has come! The DET is on its way in! So far, so good! Just a few problems:
1) How the hell do you remove the front bumper on an NX?? I've taken every bolt that the FSM says plus some, and it won't budge. (Or should I say "broke" every bolt):D
2) If you ever buy a BB DET, make sure the tranny is off!! I just spent over 3 hours trying to take that bad boy off and it was hell. Roughly 20-30 bolts hidden everywhere, behind brackets, under brackets, etc. And is it heavy?? DAMN!! Same weight as the engine I think!
Anyways, I'm taking a lot of pics and will post them when the beast runs. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress!
Later
FastNX 06-09-2002, 03:12 PM good shit, im sure you will enjoy it when it runs.
I tried to take the bumper off too and when i broke the first 2 bolts i said forget it.
When you took the PS and AC off did you notice *** car was faster?
Also how do you adjust the tension on the belt when the PS pulley is gone?
good luck, hopefully we will see it on the 20th!!!
Loe Lyf 06-10-2002, 11:59 PM I haven't run without A/C or P/S yet since the DET is not in yet. What I'm doing is recirculating a hose on the P/S so the bearing won't seize, so I will be running the pump, but not the actual p/s.!!
The beast should be done Sunday the 16th!(hopefully)
CanadianG 06-11-2002, 10:59 AM Lemme see it Lemme see it! hehehehhehehe
Hope all goes well Dave
Loe Lyf 06-11-2002, 12:23 PM Originally posted by CanadianG
Lemme see it Lemme see it! hehehehhehehe
You'll see it, relax!:D If you're lucky I'll let you drive it!:rolleyes: :D
CanadianG 06-11-2002, 02:04 PM uh :eek:h, I think I just sh!t myself thinking about pressing the pedal with forced induction on an SR20. sorry
Nope it was only hershey squirts!:p
bensa 06-12-2002, 11:39 AM What's happening on the 20th?
CanadianG 06-12-2002, 03:01 PM some dude with a VE is in town doing a dyno I think.
That's right. It's Jim Schumacher from Rochester NY, and he's put an SR20VE into his 1994 Classic SE-R. Yoshio, a local chip tuner is going to be tuning it.
We'll meet at the dyno, try not to get in the way, and then head out for food and entertainment afterwards :)
It has its own thread in the north forum, I'll update that when more details are finalized.
Loe Lyf 06-14-2002, 10:07 AM Wel, the DET is bolted up, just need to hook everything back up and put the driveshafts back in, and reattach the bumper. Hopefully all that will be done tonight so I can get an exhaust fabricated Saturday so I can drive to work monday quietly.
FastNX 06-14-2002, 10:14 AM WHAT!?!?!?!?!
man you really got to work on that thing! I can't beleive it's almost done! I hope you bring it out next thursday. Do you think you will be willing to part with the DE VC and TB by then?
Loe Lyf 06-14-2002, 10:24 AM I'll bring the car and the VC and TB up then too if you want?? What time is the meet anyway? I work until 5 in Cambridge so I won't be able to be there until at least 6.
I got that much work done on it because I took 1 week off work to do it. Have put close to 50 hours of work into it!:D
bensa 06-14-2002, 10:26 AM Dave!!!
Glad to hear that things are moving along! Can't wait to see your car in action :)
Wsspt Wsppt .... waiting to hear that :P
Loe Lyf 06-14-2002, 10:28 AM Bensa, are you coming on the 20th?
FastNX 06-14-2002, 10:30 AM What time is the meet anyway?
haha i wish i knew. Like everone else, i know practically nothing about this. I hope it happens thohgh. im not sure what will sound better, a boostin' SR20DET or a screamin' SR20VE
Loe Lyf 06-14-2002, 10:34 AM Originally posted by FastNX
im not sure what will sound better, a boostin' SR20DET or a screamin' SR20VE
A boostin' SR20DET:D
bensa 06-14-2002, 10:38 AM I'm with Dave on that one...SR20DET Wspt Wspt wspt!!!!
yeah I'll go to the meet providing someone tells me when and where it will be!!!
Originally posted by Loe Lyf
A boostin' SR20DET:D
Loe Lyf 06-16-2002, 11:41 PM All Done!!!!!!!!!
She runs good except for 1 thing:
My friend blew up my BB ECU!:mad:
He hoked up my tach wrong and it fried the ECU. I now have to spend an extra $300 for another ECU asap but am currently running the DE ECU but not driving under boost, so don't worry, everything will be fine. She actually runs perfectly with the DE ECU!
CanadianG 06-17-2002, 03:33 AM Dave did you need to do bearings?
List the extras that you put in please. I know u did the 6POC ACT what else? Is it top mounted?
Damn you'z a lucky mo' fo'!
Loe Lyf 06-17-2002, 06:05 AM I didn't do the bearings. I changed:
spark plugs
rotor
cap
driveshafts
clutch
thermostat
Motul Gear Oil
Castrol Syntec 5W30 motor oil
oil filter
motor mount inserts
ECU (if I didn't blow it up, getting a new one this week)
ball joints
custom exhaust fabricated from downpipe to cat for now
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