# S15 SR20DET Black Top Potential

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**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [April 13, 2008, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-sr20det-black-top-potential/114663 "2008-04-13T19:56:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![RB\_240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a9adbd/32.png) [@RB\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RB_240)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s15-sr20det-black-top-potential/114663/9 "2008-04-14T08:18:31Z")

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> [@Think Bush will debate?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-bush-will-debate/16642/43):
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> Maybe if its installed already. 8 grand isnt much for a swap considering this guy wants an S15.
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> S15 engine really doesnt have much advantages over the S14 which is considerably cheaper. Sure you get a little more hp but the cost of driveshaft and/or rear diff to make the 6spd work negates the gain since you could put the extra cash into an S14 and it will be just as quick.
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> Do a search there is plenty discussed on this topic.

Thanks for the info. About the swap/build; i dident mean 8 grand total swap and build. I’m looking to putting 5 - 8 grand in the engine build it self.

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