I've been doing research about JDM swap for a while and there are a few things I couldn't quite understand. I was wondering if I could get a cheap JDM motor from K. Watanabe and throw it on my 96 200SX without any problems. I see people on this forum getting engines for as low as $250+s/h, and I really like that price. I have seen a lot of people done this JDM swap on classics, but I can't find enough info for OBDII equipped B14s. I needed to make sure my car passes the emission test here (Utah) before I make any move. I have a Cali emission car too.

If you have any info, please let me know. When I'm clear with this, I am going to purchase an engine.

Oh, Does anyone have JDM P11 motor? I don't think they are as good as P10 motors (weaker cam profiles, roller rocker arms, etc), but I might want to go for a P11 motor since they are newer.

Thanks!!

Hey you should get in touch with Thomas. He blew his motor and put in a JDM one. That thing is STUPID fast too. You could contact him or Andreas Miko. He's the one who did the work. He's a great guy, and he'll be more then happy to give you any info you need.

I think that guy is right. But I dont know about a JMD 250 s/h cost. The compression will be different, but man it is worth it. If you are in Cali, you should have zero problem with finding these baby... as a matter of fact, you should able to find the VE, its better.
Any way, a guy name Chuck in the Texas regional forum just did it about 2-3 weeks ago.... He knows all the hard and tricky part. I think his screen name is Nismo200. Very cool guy.

I talked to Thomas. (thanks Matt4Nissan) He said there's no emission test he needs to worry about at where he lives. So what he did probablly won't work here. I have to figure out the way to pass the emission with JDM besides the 6 pack of beer trick.
And yeah Blackbird, VE would be very nice. But since my car is a 1.6L, SR20DE will make me happy enough for now and it's a lot less expensive, and better parts availability. Thanks for your idea too!

Why not put in a USDM SR20DE? If emissions is a big concern. Granted you won't get AS MUCH Hp but you would be clear as far as emissions go. There's a 98 motor in the classifieds section for sale right now :)

DAMN! I am an IDIOT:D

Originally posted by AaroNX
DAMN! I am an IDIOT:D

HAHA!!! Me too:p

Finding a low milege US spec SR20 is extremely hard. I never saw any motor on sale had less than 50K miles. Yeah, this will the safest and easiest way. Instead of getting a cheap engine and spending thousands of $$$ to make this JDM swap work, maybe I should get the US SR20DE. I see engines on sale in east coast, but I live in Utah. I don't want to be paying too much shipping, so I have to find the engine somewhere closer. This is just difficult. Thanks for your help once again.

AaroNX and kpw97, why you guys are idiots? I guess I am an idiot too?

I don't think emissions go up with a JDM engine, from what I know I believe it would be the same thing. You might have to get a few parts from a USDM engine though, like some parts from the head since the JDM doesn't come with some extra crap that we have here. I would say you should get a JDM, you might be able to get it cheaper than a USDM one, probably easier and it would be better.

If you are worried about emmisions get a JDM and just use the USDM intake manifold with the EGR stuff. To know why we are idiots click on the free turbo kit link in Matt4Nissans Sig.

Right now, I started to look for a US market SR20DE motor again. Motor probablly has less power, but less thing to worry about. Only thing is it is super hard to find a low mileage US motor.

p.s. I am an freak'n idiot too! :D

well thank you.I have see that (free turbo kits ) thing but never click on it till now .I was not an idiot but i guess thing change lol

Hey at least we are all idiots with SR20's:D

Man I've only had that in my sig for like a month now. lol. Don't worry I'm an idiot as well..:D

Well being in cali I know how the NAZI ass Emissions is..

buuuuut.

All you need to do is swap the motor with a JDM Spec SR20... Use your USDM emissions Eq.. and bam.. your done.. no emissions issues.. you pass sniff and visual.

easy.

Originally posted by Sub_Function
Well being in cali I know how the NAZI ass Emissions is..

buuuuut.

All you need to do is swap the motor with a JDM Spec SR20... Use your USDM emissions Eq.. and bam.. your done.. no emissions issues.. you pass sniff and visual.

easy.

you guys still arent getting it....he would have to BUY the sr20 emisssions stuff...hes got the ga16 in there as of now...And the way hes posting says BUDGET swap! Anyways Yos i hope you find a used engine for cheap bro!

JDM in my car and im loving it. .. no regrets on this one

go for it

ny ? let me guess nyc ?I would love to see that swap. I just did a det in a 97 and i also want to do a jdm in my 93 se-r

Originally posted by muleman
ny ? let me guess nyc ?I would love to see that swap. I just did a det in a 97 and i also want to do a jdm in my 93 se-r

yonkers actually...

check the members rides for pics of everything..

I'm an idiot!:D