Ve Install Day 1

98sr20ve · 07-26-2002, 11:14 AM

In memory of Greg Perry's write up on the turbo install I will try to give everyone a little info on how the install is going daily. As you know I broke my finger so I didn't take many pictures of the VE sitting on the pallet. Suffice it to say that it looks very much like a DE except it has no egr stuff under the intake manifold and has two cam activation switches on the side of the head. In the picture you may notice that the intake was damaged. Bigtom has sent one out to me overnight to replace the damaged one. To install the VE I had to take the AC bracket, intermediate shaft bracket, and dog bone mount off the DE and install them on the VE. Also, I removed the exhaust manifold before install to free up some room and make it easier to clean the old gasket off the engine. Very easy stuff. I moved the Front O2 sensor wires to the back of the engine bay by just opening up the wiring loom and cutting the electrical tape so that it was free to be moved to the back. I then re taped everything the way it was. I purchased a new front O2 sensor off of a non-turbo 300ZX, because it has a longer wire then most. If this scares you just purchase an O2 sensor for a 3.5 Pathfinder which should reach with no problem (I am not sure of this). My new header has the front o2 sensor down by the shifter and not by the radiator. We then just did the install like any other, from the bottom using a hoist to raise the engine into place. I need to say that I could not have done any of this with out the help of sr20sleeper and peanuthead from the forum, also my friend Jerry (95 M3) took off from work and helped all afternoon to install the clutch, flywheel and transmission and all those brackets I mentioned. It would never have gotten in without there help. Also, thanks to Bigtom for helping get a replacement intake so fast. Just so everyone also knows the shipping company admitted liability for the damage. These things sometimes happen in transit. Andreas did a great job removing anything that would/could have been easily damaged in the transit.

This shot shows the exhaust ports.

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This shot shows the cam switches and the block that is stamped sr20. How interesting.

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The new intake manifold just arrived. Took less then 12 hours form SR20Development.

Today I hope to connect the wires, distributor and the throttle body.

Sorry about the picture size but I have no way to make them smaller (to my knowledge).

JDM_2ner · 07-26-2002, 04:25 PM

That's great news Steve that everything is working out for you! You have to let us know your thoughts after the swap and test drive!

I can't wait until i can get my swap on too!

CNibbana · 07-26-2002, 10:47 PM

That's what I call wasting no time. Glad to hear everything is going well. Keep us updated.

slvrsentra · 07-26-2002, 11:28 PM

Good work seems your moving right alont pretty quickly. Also i cant get the pics to work i dont know if its just me or somthing.
GOOD WORK

CORY

nismo1028 · 07-27-2002, 01:39 AM

is this being installed on an OBD II car or OBD I?, sorry for the stupid question i just dont know what year your car is

JDM_2ner · 07-27-2002, 02:04 AM

slvrsentra, just highlight the link, copy and paste it in your browser. it should work.

slvrsentra · 07-28-2002, 03:55 PM

whooa cool stuff nice pics. Motor looks very clean

CORY

SERprise In WV · 07-29-2002, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 98sr20ve
In memory of Greg Perry's write up on the turbo install I will try to give everyone a little info on how the install is going daily.

<sniff> I'm honored, man. </sniff>

Seriously...way to go! Documenting the install is the best way to go. You'll want to travel down memory lane (or forget you ever laid eyes on that car) in a few months, and the pics will be nice to have around.

Thanks for keeping us updated on the VE swap.