# S15 front end conversion **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [October 1, 2007, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923 "2007-10-01T13:32:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sonny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/58f4c7/32.png) [@sonny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sonny)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/1 "2007-10-01T13:32:12Z")
iam planning on doing this to my s14 and i found a nice kit for 2k, has anyone ever done this before, and if so how much was the labour charge? iam afraid they’re gonna want like 1500 just to install, nevermind the paint job. thanks ---
**Author:** ![matty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matty/32/5043_2.png) [@matty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/matty)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/2 "2007-10-01T13:37:05Z")
thats actually about right its not a cheap swap ---
**Author:** ![PureEuroM3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3bc359/32.png) [@PureEuroM3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureEuroM3)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/3 "2007-10-01T13:44:00Z")
I was thinking of getting an S13 and buying an S15 front end. This would satisfy my turbo needs and a front end conversion. ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/4 "2007-10-01T15:33:13Z")
Tom, that 6 speed tranny won’t work from the S15 front just so you know. But you have a GTST now so it don’t even matter 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![sidewayz240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@sidewayz240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayz240)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/5 "2007-10-01T15:45:09Z")
> [@FS: Alpine CDA7894 \*$50.00\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-alpine-cda7894-50-00/14297/6): > > Tom, that 6 speed tranny won’t work from the S15 front just so you know. But you have a GTST now so it don’t even matter 🙂 Yes it will… ---
**Author:** ![rex\_thugs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rex_thugs/32/5598_2.png) [@rex\_thugs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rex_thugs)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/6 "2007-10-01T19:07:37Z")
yea it will i belive i saw it done its a bit larger thats all. ---
**Author:** ![agent240sx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ea924/32.png) [@agent240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/agent240sx)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/7 "2007-10-01T19:36:02Z")
It all depends on what you plan on using metal or fiberglass fenders and/or s15 rad support. The conversion on the s14 is actually easier in your case, less modding of rad support and if you decide to use s15 fenders WAY easier to mod. The following quotes I obtained for my s15 conversion on a s13 chassis (which is on hold atm while i get my car running 100%) Mind you these quotes are also with sideskirts, rear valance and a s15 spec R spoiler (modded) install Fiberglass fenders conversion with stock modified rad support + full paint job are around 2300-2600 Metal fenders (s15 fused with the stock s13) with stock modified rad support + full paint job around 2800-3000 metal fenders with s15 rad support with full paint job 3000-3500 For just the install with metal welded fenders i got quotes from 800-1500 for install Fiberglass install with “bolt-on” fenders (yeah right they ALL need work, some more than others) and modded stock rad support could be the easiest route and cheapest i’ve found was 2000ish with full paintjob with no other bodywork (rust etc) or and this shop has done 3 other s15 conversions. These are an average of quotes on NUMBEROUS shops i’ve got quotes from. A member on this forum got his car done (fiberglass fenders stock rad +paintjob) for just under 2000 and it turned out great. ---
**Author:** ![PureEuroM3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3bc359/32.png) [@PureEuroM3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureEuroM3)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/8 "2007-10-01T20:05:43Z")
> [@FS: Alpine CDA7894 \*$50.00\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-alpine-cda7894-50-00/14297/6): > > Tom, that 6 speed tranny won’t work from the S15 front just so you know. But you have a GTST now so it don’t even matter 🙂 But an S13 with S15 front end, SR20 and 6 speed would be baller…I could sell the skyline get all the above as well as some VOLKS! ---
**Author:** ![sidewayz240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@sidewayz240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayz240)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-front-end-conversion/109923/9 "2007-10-01T20:31:12Z")
The S15 6-speed will bolt up to any sr, its the exact same transmission casing. It basically worthless though if you plan on making serious power. The strength of the gears was sacrificed to fit in an extra speed into the same case.