# First time install sr20 **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [July 20, 2006, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-time-install-sr20/98153 "2006-07-20T23:57:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Lucas180](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lucas180/32/5556_2.png) [@Lucas180](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lucas180)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2006, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-time-install-sr20/98153/21 "2006-07-23T12:42:10Z")
I am goingto be doing a swap before winter i dont want to get a clip becasue i just needthe engine really and it would be cheaper for me …what stupid problems am i going to run into…this will be my first time doing something this big on my car…kinda worried about screwing something up anyone have any tips? ---
**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:** [July 23, 2006, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-time-install-sr20/98153/22 "2006-07-23T13:09:56Z")
> [@alesserfate](#): > > I never did an SR swap before and I used a clip, I had no custom fabrication at all besides enlarging the airbox resonator hole so that the smic pipes can fit through, as for the heater hoses, remove the L shape bracket that goes across and you can use the ka hoses and fittings combined with the ones on the clip to make a C (without having to bend the hose) and you wont even have to do that custom, at first I was going to get a motorset, but in the end I was glad I got a clip, I got 180sx brakes with it and did not have to buy motor mounts because the ones on the clip were practically new, got a shortshifter with it, and i could tell what goes where, it was especially easy after you label all the vacum lines to assemble what goes where in your car. I say clip. lol dude thats custom work ---
**Author:** ![DTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DTS)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2006, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-time-install-sr20/98153/23 "2006-07-23T13:17:54Z")
> [@alesserfate](#): > > I never did an SR swap before and I used a clip, I had no custom fabrication at all besides enlarging the airbox resonator hole so that the smic pipes can fit through, as for the heater hoses, remove the L shape bracket that goes across and you can use the ka hoses and fittings combined with the ones on the clip to make a C (without having to bend the hose) and you wont even have to do that custom, at first I was going to get a motorset, but in the end I was glad I got a clip, I got 180sx brakes with it and did not have to buy motor mounts because the ones on the clip were practically new, got a shortshifter with it, and i could tell what goes where, it was especially easy after you label all the vacum lines to assemble what goes where in your car. I say clip. um you can do that by opening the hood of your caar dude… and i hardly recomend the reason you get a clip is because of 180sx brakes when 300zx brakes are better and cost 250 dollars, and a used short shifter is worth probobally 80 dollars max unless its a tomei or nismo… and both motorsets i have purchased had mint mounts on them which i used. ---
**Author:** ![alesserfate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f6c823/32.png) [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2006, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-time-install-sr20/98153/24 "2006-07-23T14:07:33Z")
awsome, i guess a motorset is better ---
**Author:** ![snowboard\_240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboard_240sx/32/5519_2.png) [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-time-install-sr20/98153/25 "2006-07-23T14:09:59Z")
i would rather have a clip…why u say? just cause…its better that way…u get everything turbo, maf, igniter computer, etc etc uncut wiring harness. I know you can buy motor sets like that but this way u see how everything is… 180sx brakes are also nice…same size as 300zx just single piston, but you can also get things that were allready mentioned. Usually aftermarket steering wheel, strut bar, coilovers, front end you can always sell off, maybe some gauges? mint rad support and mint front frame you could always swich in the process…another cool thing is u get the jdm non mph speedo…and the 9000 tach if im not mistaken on the sr? im purchasing a front clip when i get a car…i think its just a better way to go ---
**Author:** ![Fobwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ea924/32.png) [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2006, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-time-install-sr20/98153/26 "2006-07-23T14:47:33Z")
Just buy a 180sx. You won’t have to swap in anything, no custom work needed, etc. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-time-install-sr20/98153.md?page=1)