# who all has an sr20 swap? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [September 4, 2005, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514 "2005-09-04T12:13:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![standXalone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/standxalone/32/5536_2.png) [@standXalone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/standXalone)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2005, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/1 "2005-09-04T12:13:04Z")
just curious as to what you think about the engine/performance/maintenence etc. what are some common problems after doing the swap, and after getting the engine running decently. ---
**Author:** ![Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jedi_Car_Fan)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2005, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/2 "2005-09-04T12:52:08Z")
everyone has one and everyone has problems nissans = problems cheers ---
**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:** [September 4, 2005, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/3 "2005-09-04T13:05:12Z")
the more swaps you do the less probs you generally tend to have ---
**Author:** ![S13GG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13gg/32/5506_2.png) [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2005, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/4 "2005-09-04T13:30:54Z")
biggest problem; buying a motorset vs. 1/2 cut vehicle. still thankful I bought the 1/2 cut… ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2005, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/5 "2005-09-04T14:58:50Z")
i bought a motor set and never had any problems… by far the strongest running engine ive ever owned… if you do it right… you dont have problems… GT ---
**Author:** ![DTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DTS)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2005, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/6 "2005-09-04T17:48:37Z")
i had no problems using a motor set… ---
**Author:** ![slipperysilvia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slipperysilvia/32/5485_2.png) [@slipperysilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipperysilvia)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2005, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/7 "2005-09-04T19:18:38Z")
half cut is good if ure staying all stock…motor set it far better for most people who use the fmic etc. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/8 "2005-09-05T00:14:53Z")
SR20 \> \* really it is… so much easier to get a reliable and fast SR than it is to do the same with a KA. but it isnt cheap to make it fast. FMIC, 3" exhuast, fuel pump, boost controller and clutch are all required to safely and reliably put u in the 13’s. this is of course on top of making sure the engine is installed properly. and for this reason you had better have $6000 ready if you want to really enjoy an SR swap. not that you cant do it for less, but you should be prepared to surprises. ---
**Author:** ![Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jedi_Car_Fan)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/9 "2005-09-05T08:05:14Z")
> [@bing](#): > > better have $6000 ready if you want to really enjoy an SR swap. not that you cant do it for less, but you should be prepared to surprises. $6000 to enjoy it ? well $2400 for a motor set leaves $3600 for parts ? For $6000 I got a SR, Bolt ons, Clutch, Chassis, Suspension and Rims but thats me 😉 ---
**Author:** ![S13GG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13gg/32/5506_2.png) [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/10 "2005-09-05T08:27:10Z")
> [@GT](#): > > i bought a motor set and never had any problems… by far the strongest running engine ive ever owned… if you do it right… you dont have problems… > > GT fair enough, but of the 3 I’ve seen done from motor sets, 2 came with the WRONG ECU, 2 came with messed up throttle bodies, all 3 came without the tranny crossmember, 1 with no tranny slave, all 3 came without drive belts on the motor, accesory brackets missing or incomplete… At the same time my BIG JAP 1/2 cut had NO ignitor but everything else, blitz tuned ECU actually intended for the 1/2 cut engine, Blitz timer… I’m just saying a 1/2 cut avoids hassles of scrounging for obscure parts… ---
**Author:** ![Jesse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c77e96/32.png) [@Jesse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jesse)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/11 "2005-09-05T08:49:19Z")
i spent less than the price of an sr motorset and im faster than stock sr. ---
**Author:** ![S13GG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13gg/32/5506_2.png) [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/12 "2005-09-05T08:51:01Z")
> [@Jesse](#): > > i spent less than the price of an sr motorset and im faster than stock sr. where was this smack talk when I was around Jesse? hmmm? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/13 "2005-09-05T08:52:25Z")
> [@S13GG](#): > > [quote=GT]i bought a motor set and never had any problems… by far the strongest running engine ive ever owned… if you do it right… you dont have problems… > > GT fair enough, but of the 3 I’ve seen done from motor sets, 2 came with the WRONG ECU, 2 came with messed up throttle bodies, all 3 came without the tranny crossmember, 1 with no tranny slave, all 3 came without drive belts on the motor, accesory brackets missing or incomplete… At the same time my BIG JAP 1/2 cut had NO ignitor but everything else, blitz tuned ECU actually intended for the 1/2 cut engine, Blitz timer… I’m just saying a 1/2 cut avoids hassles of scrounging for obscure parts…[/quote] buy a better motorset… you are not obligagted to take waht is in front of you… GT ---
**Author:** ![Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jedi_Car_Fan)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/14 "2005-09-05T08:56:01Z")
> [@Jesse](#): > > i spent less than the price of an sr motorset and im faster than stock sr. arent you rockin a t28 now ? plus you got a safc… give me a safc and my stock SR will smoke you 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/15 "2005-09-05T08:59:46Z")
a stock SR only costs $2400 anyways… and jesse, you arent faster than a stock SR right now. and you have full 3" exhuast and a few other things, SR turbo etc. ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/16 "2005-09-05T10:14:40Z")
i think what bing is pointing out is the fact that in order to make an sr20det engine work really well you would have to spend around $6000 TOTAL to get it to an enjoyable point… engine 2500 clutch 400 fmic 1000 dp 150 3 inch exhuast 700 fuel pump 100 intake 100 fuel managment 400 extras i would certainly add but you dont need. manifold turbo extension injectors boostcontroler etc etc you ahve to remebmer everyone enjoys a car at different points… i personally had a retarded amount of money into my car and i still didnt REALLY like it… some people have near stock swaps and LOVE it. who knows personal preference when it comes down to it. GT ---
**Author:** ![Jesse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c77e96/32.png) [@Jesse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jesse)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/17 "2005-09-05T13:46:50Z")
when i say stock sr i mean factory stock, smic and all. ---
**Author:** ![standXalone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/standxalone/32/5536_2.png) [@standXalone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/standXalone)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/18 "2005-09-05T14:50:17Z")
that’s pretty much what I’m running now, a stock (minus a couple small things) sr20 blacktop ---
**Author:** ![S13GG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13gg/32/5506_2.png) [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/19 "2005-09-05T15:43:41Z")
> [@GT](#): > > [quote=S13GG][quote=GT]i bought a motor set and never had any problems… by far the strongest running engine ive ever owned… if you do it right… you dont have problems… > > GT fair enough, but of the 3 I’ve seen done from motor sets, 2 came with the WRONG ECU, 2 came with messed up throttle bodies, all 3 came without the tranny crossmember, 1 with no tranny slave, all 3 came without drive belts on the motor, accesory brackets missing or incomplete… At the same time my BIG JAP 1/2 cut had NO ignitor but everything else, blitz tuned ECU actually intended for the 1/2 cut engine, Blitz timer… I’m just saying a 1/2 cut avoids hassles of scrounging for obscure parts…[/quote] buy a better motorset… you are not obligagted to take waht is in front of you… GT[/quote] or find a better supplier, eh hem… People don’t know what can be damaged when getting a motorset, I’ve seen the container loads, literally engine ontop of engine, shitt happens. But I guess your always right…I was using it as an example 8) ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2005, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-has-an-sr20-swap/88514/20 "2005-09-05T16:44:33Z")
yes i am. locked GT