# 90 240sx, full sr20det front clip **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [April 28, 2004, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915 "2004-04-28T00:02:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bronigs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/df705f/32.png) [@bronigs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bronigs)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/1 "2004-04-28T00:02:26Z")
If I had 90 240sx (non-hicas, fastback, 5-speed), and a sr20det full front clip. I wanted to know if I was to swap the KA out and put the sr20det in using all the parts from the clip would I have to buy all those extra things like the radiator, BOV and etc… Im on a budget so I gotta find the cheapest way to swap in the sr20 in the 240. Also besides the obvious modifications for like the A/C and heater, would there be alot of other things to modify. Also I’m planning on adding aftermarketing stuff when I have enough money. Just wanted to know around how much it would cost to start off with, I also want to do the swap myself. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/2 "2004-04-28T05:43:43Z")
A little introduction please. See the New Members Section. Also read the sticies posted in the How-to section which will answer the most basic of questions, you just seem to have asked. ---
**Author:** ![Racer\_XTREME](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e47c2d/32.png) [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/3 "2004-04-28T05:49:09Z")
> [@AppleSauce](#): > > The SR will also raise the front end of your car, adding to that monster truck look… … uh, gwah? the weight difference betweent the two engines is very little, like 3-4 lbs. ---
**Author:** ![boMex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@boMex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boMex)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/4 "2004-04-28T08:37:09Z")
The reason why the front end does sit higher is because most people who do SR swaps also chuck a lot of heavy stuff such as A/C and relocate the battery to the trunk, which is why the get the 4x4 look on their car. The weight difference between SR20DET and KA24E is only 3lbs. ([www.sportcompactcarweb.com](http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com)) ---
**Author:** ![MRWmotorsports](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f14d63/32.png) [@MRWmotorsports](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MRWmotorsports)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/5 "2004-04-28T08:48:13Z")
> [@AppleSauce](#): > > There are little things you’d still have to buy, but nothing major, if the clip doesn’t come with the dash you’ll need a 91+ tach, I think you use your stock AC, but since you have a 90 you’d need to take the SR power steering, lines + reservoir, you’re also not garantied to get a non hicas clip… > > SR, 240 and budget don’t really go well togethor, make sure you have at least $500 more than you think it will cost before you start… > > The SR will also raise the front end of your car, adding to that monster truck look… The SR power steering lines won’t help as the Japanese car is RHD so they go to the other side of the car on the steering rack. You’ll have to find 91+ S13 PS lines, or do without PS. Very good point though… SR, 240, and budget shouldn’t be in the same sentence unless the word “big” or “unlimited” is in front of budget 😉 -Martin. ---
**Author:** ![MRWmotorsports](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f14d63/32.png) [@MRWmotorsports](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MRWmotorsports)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/6 "2004-04-28T14:59:59Z")
> [@AppleSauce](#): > > Ignore Edit, Mr MRWmotorsports posted while i was writing mine, he sometimes has useful information as it appears he does here. “sometimes”… cool… I think. ---
**Author:** ![s14\_2Nv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s14_2nv/32/5476_2.png) [@s14\_2Nv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s14_2Nv)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/7 "2004-04-28T15:09:18Z")
> [@AppleSauce](#): > > Ignore these clowns and their posts, especially the one by gonad, the sport compact weight is bogus and has been found to be different by other people, also the sr sits futher back in the engine bay. The lift has been documented, to be as much as a full inch. > > Edit, Mr MRWmotorsports posted while i was writing mine, he sometimes has useful information as it appears he does here. These clowns? Both those “clowns” have sr 240s. I think they might know something about it. ---
**Author:** ![Sasha\_SG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sasha_sg/32/5477_2.png) [@Sasha\_SG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sasha_SG)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/8 "2004-04-28T17:59:21Z")
everyone just look at ed with pitty and walk away 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Pavel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a4c791/32.png) [@Pavel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pavel)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2004, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/9 "2004-04-29T05:27:47Z")
This is the funniest thing i’ve read in a long time. ---
**Author:** ![polex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@polex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polex)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2004, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/10 "2004-04-29T07:57:59Z")
So I take it that you are an angry alcoholic? ---
**Author:** ![MrSkinny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@MrSkinny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSkinny)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2004, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/11 "2004-04-29T10:25:03Z")
god. this post is funny. ---
**Author:** ![bronigs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/df705f/32.png) [@bronigs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bronigs)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2004, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/12 "2004-04-29T19:33:36Z")
its funny but it doesnt help me. I will put a decent amount of dough into the swap but I want to do it all myself for the reason that I want the car to feel like I personally made it how it is and also so I wont have labour cost too. Anyways I live in Montreal and I’m planning to do the swap in july, if anyone wants to point me in a good direction to where to by the engine, and all that stuff I need, I would appreciate it. Also I will buy all the raditor and stuff thats mention in the FAQ section of the forum. ---
**Author:** ![zipzip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/4af34b/32.png) [@zipzip](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zipzip)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2004, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/13 "2004-05-01T21:01:02Z")
The way i see it… is you have a front clip… nothing should be missing… thats why its a front clip…and thats why it cost that much more. you just basically ripping out everything inside one car… and putting it in another…its the same chassis… the only thing i can think of is extending the harness so it can sit in the right spot… or if your lazy i guess you could mount it under the steering column if it fits there LOL… correct me if im wrong here guys… but that seems logical, no? my knowledge only goes towards subarus and im learning a lil more about the 240 everyday… keep on reading/research. or give someone a few G’s to make/put one together for you… ---
**Author:** ![sidewaze](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sidewaze/32/5497_2.png) [@sidewaze](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewaze)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2004, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/90-240sx-full-sr20det-front-clip/80915/14 "2004-05-02T04:53:37Z")
> [@bronigs](#): > > its funny but it doesnt help me. I will put a decent amount of dough into the swap but I want to do it all myself for the reason that I want the car to feel like I personally made it how it is and also so I wont have labour cost too. Anyways I live in Montreal and I’m planning to do the swap in july, if anyone wants to point me in a good direction to where to by the engine, and all that stuff I need, I would appreciate it. Also I will buy all the raditor and stuff thats mention in the FAQ section of the forum. Hey man. As for the rad and other little parts you need. Contact my buddy Phillip at JDM-P, there is a thread in the Car Chat section, and he can get ALL the things you want for a kick ass price. He has a used JDM parts store that only sell’s hand picked parts that are in mint shape. Plus as a SON member you’ll save 15% off your first purchase over $500. Just say that Bruce (thats me 😃 ) sent you and that your with SON’s. Ok the pwr steering prob. You can, VERY CAREFULLY, hand bend the lines to fit to the SR pump from your stock rack. They are aluminum and do have some give. Just take your time doing it and you’ll be fine. Check the sportcompact web site as they put anSR in a 90 240sx. There will be pic’s there on how to bend the lines to fit. Click on swaps and look for Project Silvia. The other option is getting a 91 rack from a wreckers with lines and pump. Either choice will be fine and save you a few bucks. Welcome to the board and good luck. Easy 8)