# Silvia front end conversion?

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [July 14, 2004, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267 "2004-07-14T07:08:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![Aniki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bcef8e/32.png) [@Aniki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Aniki)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/1 "2004-07-14T07:08:37Z")

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Hey i was just wondering is the USDM frame the same as the JDM and would the silvia front end swap be a direct bolt on after changing the fenders roof and bumper? in other words would i be able to swap myself?

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**Author:** ![Jayamashey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jayamashey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jayamashey)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/2 "2004-07-14T07:18:56Z")

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You need the following:

- Fenders
- Hood
- Bumper
- Lights
- Grill
- brackets

All this is direct bolt on. However you will need to do some wiring for the lights.

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**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:** [July 14, 2004, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/3 "2004-07-14T08:52:36Z")

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Yes, it should be a direct swap, and you should be able to do it in an afternoon, 4 hours +/-

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**Author:** ![Doba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/4 "2004-07-14T09:10:01Z")

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yeah and its only about $3000 so have fun!!

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**Author:** ![Jayamashey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jayamashey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jayamashey)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/5 "2004-07-14T10:01:59Z")

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Not $3000 for a S13 - maybe a used S15

You can piece together used Silvia parts for $1500.

Or go aftermarket CF Hood, Bumper, Fenders for $2500 (usually less)

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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:** [July 14, 2004, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/6 "2004-07-14T10:10:24Z")

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> [@Jayamashey](#):
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> However you will need to do some wiring for the lights.

Wrong the lights jsut plug right into the Existing H4 Connector.

And the Fog’s Plug Right into the DRL’s Connector.

Piecing together isn’t that hard nor expensive.

Be ready to shell out ~$1000 for body work, allignemnt and paint.

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**Author:** ![Jayamashey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jayamashey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jayamashey)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/7 "2004-07-14T10:17:52Z")

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Gotta do some rewiring if you are an '89 or '90 (No DRL’s)

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**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:** [July 14, 2004, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/8 "2004-07-14T10:41:07Z")

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> [@Doba](#):
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> yeah and its only about $3000 so have fun!!

$1000 CAD at the most for body pieces.

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**Author:** ![Doba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/9 "2004-07-14T10:46:04Z")

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im talking about S15  
im thinking thats what he meant  
if you can get an S15 conversion for 1000 ill be impressed

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**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:** [July 14, 2004, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silvia-front-end-conversion/81267/10 "2004-07-14T10:57:12Z")

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> [@Doba](#):
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> im talking about S15  
> im thinking thats what he meant  
> if you can get an S15 conversion for 1000 ill be impressed

Okay for s15 that would be about right.