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alkemyst · 09-19-2009, 07:45 PM

I need a clutch in my KA, was thinking doing a straight SR20DET swap instead...

If I did pick up a good compression SR20, I'd do the valve cover gasket, front/rear mains, water pump, etc...all the easy and cheap stuff to do when you have the engine sitting right in front of you.

I'd keep the sidemount, stock everything. Add in the mishimoto radiator and some fans.

I wouldn't mind spending $3k, but a full swap with front mount, bov, etc is coming up $6k at any shop (the labor is about $1500 so still $4500).

at a higher price I am really thinking of selling my car off and starting over. I love my car, don't get me wrong...but even if I sell my 98 SE at a freaking steal + that $6k, that puts me in the ballpark of many other cars made within the last 5 years.

What I am looking for is 0-60 around 5ish and a quarter in 13's. To me that's a really fun street car.

I have already done an 80mm catback, 3" cat and ran a 0/1 gauge wire to the back of the car. This will be my last addition to the performance of it for a daily driver. The rest would be just creature comforts.

You guys seem to be ninjas at finding cheap ways to make power and not headaches.

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09-19-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 54 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking to swap in a SR...what is the stock type performance really? I need a clutch in my KA, was thinking doing a straight SR20DET swap instead... If I did pick up a good compression SR20, I'd do the valve cover gasket, front/rear mains, water pump, etc...all the easy and cheap stuff to do when you have the engine sitting right in front of you. I'd keep the sidemount, stock everything. Add in the mishimoto radiator and some fans. I wouldn't mind spending $3k, but a full swap with front mount, bov, etc is coming up $6k at any shop (the labor is about $1500 so still $4500). at a higher price I am really thinking of selling my car off and starting over. I love my car, don't get me wrong...but even if I sell my 98 SE at a freaking steal + that $6k, that puts me in the ballpark of many other cars made within the last 5 years. What I am looking for is 0-60 around 5ish and a quarter in 13's. To me that's a really fun street car. I have already done an 80mm catback, 3" cat and ran a 0/1 gauge wire to the back of the car. This will be my last addition to the performance of it for a daily driver. The rest would be just creature comforts. You guys seem to be ninjas at finding cheap ways to make power and not headaches. Å __________________ 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.