# Question about sr install

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-sr-install/80371>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [December 17, 2003, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-sr-install/80371 "2003-12-17T07:45:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![420sx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/e274bd/32.png) [@420sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/420sx)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2003, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-sr-install/80371/1 "2003-12-17T07:45:12Z")

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Is it possible for a “back yard mechanic” to install a sr if he has never done it before, or should I just take it to someone who has done it before? Is it really hard? Thanks

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**Author:** ![Jay240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@Jay240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jay240)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2003, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-sr-install/80371/2 "2003-12-17T09:05:52Z")

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It depends on how much mechanical/engine know-how you have. There are many write-ups on the net of the process plus theres even an Install DVD for sale on Ebay. I’m not too sure what exactly a “back yard mechanic” is, but if you decide to do it yourself and get stuck, theres a number of people here that have done the install themselves and probably won’t mind giving you some help.

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**Author:** ![420sx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/e274bd/32.png) [@420sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/420sx)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2003, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-sr-install/80371/3 "2003-12-17T10:49:58Z")

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Thanks

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**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2003, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-sr-install/80371/4 "2003-12-17T11:55:20Z")

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The hardest part of doin the swap is getting your hands on a chery picker (engine hoist) other than that its pretty much drop in.

Another hard point is trouble shooting when it doesnt start.

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**Author:** ![420sx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/e274bd/32.png) [@420sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/420sx)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 5:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-sr-install/80371/5 "2003-12-19T05:09:32Z")

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I read that,I was just wondering how hard it is,because I’m going to attempt it next week.

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**Author:** ![Original\_Nutta](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/original_nutta/32/5474_2.png) [@Original\_Nutta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Original_Nutta)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-sr-install/80371/6 "2003-12-19T14:16:08Z")

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Go to Stephenson’s rental and rent a hoist for the weekend. It doesn’t cost much and you wont need it for too long. The tricky part may be the wiring, but you can get help on here.