S14-S14sr20det w/Apexi AX53b70 Kit Swap and Questions

[ZenkiSkidz]

Sup Zilvia!

Ill give you guys a little background on the car since im new here. I recently (2mos ago) purchased this 1995 S14 with a KA24de in it. Guy spent tons of money, built the suspension and gave it a fresh FULL paintjob, newer KA with all new gaskets etc etc. Car never had heat...so we pulled the thermostat..and in the process, where it bolts onto the Front Cover..the flange snapped. It also had phantom electrical problems and no egr so it got shitty (like 180 tank) fuel mileage. I just had a bad taste in my mouth from it.







I already had plans for this to be getting an sr20 next year...and i didnt want to put ANY money into the Ka.....so i bought this SR20det from JEI (Japanese Engine Import) in Virginia. Guess i might as well spend the money now rather than later lol.






Motor has: (as far as i know, i havent pulled the VC yet as im waiting for the rest of the parts i ordered for the swap)

Apexi AX53B70 turbo setup
Nismo Yellow 550cc (?) Injectors
Rocker Arm Stoppers
Stainless Lines
z32 MAF
Chipped ECU?
And it appears to have a newer HG.
There might be a set of cams under there but i dont know yet.

Anyway, i was tring to remove the 02 housing/outlet elbow but these two stupid nuts will NOT come out. There is literally NO room to loosen them all the way, and the one in the back can only be moved 1mm before it hits the outlet. Any thoughts? Does it look bent too anyone on here? Were thinking thats a possibility but i dont really know? I got a ISIS one because i was going to be buying a stock SR, but holy shit the quality of the welds, and smoothness inside is aboslute SHIT (imo not bad for the price but expected more from said company)







Also have a look at the ECU. Can ANYONE tell me anything about it? I opened it up and it has a daughterboard, but NO markings or stamps to tell me anything. Ive searched and searched but the ONLY person who had a picture of a DB that matched mine got blocked on here....hahah. I also noticed it doesnt have the knob to turn and check for codes, nor does it have the led like the previous KA box did.
Also might help to mention its a Zenki WC.







One more stupid question...How does this oil pan look? None of the scrapes besides the first "dent make any indentation in the pan itself. So if you think i should replace it please say so before I put this in.





If anyone has ANY suggestions as to what i should replace before i install that would also be a great help. Im doing rear main seal, injector o rings, water pump, VC and spark plug gaskets, new spark plugs (BKR7E gapped too??????), head studs (if not already done), and intake gaskets since i want to make sure there's no debris before startup.

Thanks Zilvia! and i hope i dont get flamed...I actually have good grammar! :sweatsnervously: