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alkemyst · 10-23-2008, 07:29 PM

It's coming down to the wire where I am going to either do a swap in my 240SX (should be CCNP by March and a lot more money coming in)...or with prices the way they are sell my 98 240SX and put about the same money into buying a low mileage 05/06 GTO.

I want something that I don't see everyday on the street and my 240SX has done that. However I worry about the interior failing with 10 years on it now...everything is still mint save just a small split in my drivers door panel.

Maybe my math is off, but I am figuring $10k to do an SR20DET swap with a bigger turbo, FMIC, clutch, injectors, tune/electronics, a couple seats....I see some guys are getting by for like $2000-3000 but I don't know how they are getting all these parts at that cost.

I am also debating just dropping in a S14 blacktop with a BB turbo and keep the SMIC shooting for less HP. I'd still need the clutch and a minor ability to tune.

I want to be in the low 13's or high 12's at the least.

The main thing I worry about the GTO is the extra weight.

Anyone have experience is going to or from one or something similar?

I have a full 80mm exhaust and 3" cat already on the car.

10-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 54 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0)	Debating LS2 GTO or SR20DET swap for my 98 SE. It's coming down to the wire where I am going to either do a swap in my 240SX (should be CCNP by March and a lot more money coming in)...or with prices the way they are sell my 98 240SX and put about the same money into buying a low mileage 05/06 GTO. I want something that I don't see everyday on the street and my 240SX has done that. However I worry about the interior failing with 10 years on it now...everything is still mint save just a small split in my drivers door panel. Maybe my math is off, but I am figuring $10k to do an SR20DET swap with a bigger turbo, FMIC, clutch, injectors, tune/electronics, a couple seats....I see some guys are getting by for like $2000-3000 but I don't know how they are getting all these parts at that cost. I am also debating just dropping in a S14 blacktop with a BB turbo and keep the SMIC shooting for less HP. I'd still need the clutch and a minor ability to tune. I want to be in the low 13's or high 12's at the least. The main thing I worry about the GTO is the extra weight. Anyone have experience is going to or from one or something similar? I have a full 80mm exhaust and 3" cat already on the car. __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.