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Muzzy · 01-31-2003, 12:29 AM

anyone ever have any problems when u first recieved your motor...like...broken stuff or stipped nuts or bolts of any nature??

jus wanna know wut im gettin into

Kamin · 01-31-2003, 01:29 AM

anytime you purchase a used engine you are taking a risk

one of, if not the, most important thing to remember is the place you get your motor, make sure its reputable, does pre sale inspections and has a good warranty.

not all engines are in perfect condition. but if the place you bought it from is run by good people, it will be in damn good condition when you get it.

i know that didnt answer your question much, but its good info you should know if you havent purchased the engine yet.

oh also, the compitance (or lack of) of the person/people who install it is MAJOR. ive seen swaps that look great on the pallet and for some odd reason the installers brain shuts off and they wind up damaging somthing that needs replacing.

veil_side_ · 01-31-2003, 09:50 AM

I don't know specific nightmares, but I've heard of cases where the turbo is in terrible condition. They are all coked up leaving you with 2 options, either getting a new one or rebuild which equals more money. Like Kamin said, any time you buy a used engine, make sure its from a reputable place. Other times its a bad fuel injector + boost = bad! Fuel Pressure Regulators going bad, electrical systems shorting out even causing fires. Remember, some of these engines have been sitting out for a while, if you buy a ~95 engine, this thing is atleast 8 years old. And who knows whats happened from ~95 to the present. I would find out if there is a warranty or gurantee from the shop.
Hope this helps. Remember, 90% of the stuff can be fixed, its just how much money you want to dump in.

Muzzy · 01-31-2003, 10:51 AM

u tryin to scare me off???

jk but i jus dont wanna get burned u know

veil_side_ · 01-31-2003, 11:11 AM

LOL. Not trying to scare anyone but its the reality of the issue. Whether they are great engines or not, some aren't always well taken care of and unless they have the history of the engine and the owner then you will never really know. True, KA's are around that have probably sat for a couple of years but they are pretty cheap and if something breaks, oh well, you can go hit the local auto parts store and begin your shopping. Another thing that I just saw on another post is legality. I'm not sure on the legality of it all but I'm sure that a KA24DE is much easier to pass emissions, inspection...etc. then it is to have a swapped SR. But like its always been. Its a matter of taste and $$$. If you have the cash and like the SR. Then go for it. If you don't want to go through the trouble of swap. KA-T I would think is it. Eh. Just my 2 cents.

Muzzy · 01-31-2003, 11:22 AM

are some parts from the SR20 interchangable with theSR20DET..i know the rods, pistons and stuff of that nature aren't but wut about basic things like distributor cap, camgears...u know basic stuff....jus wondering

Steeles · 01-31-2003, 11:27 AM

yeah the body panels were all dented and dirty someone had written all over it... broken glass and someone had cut off the back of the car swiped the suspension.... oh wait... there supposed to do that when shipping a clip... nevermind.. my oil pan was dented though... thats about it

**Phlip** · 01-31-2003, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by Steeles
yeah the body panels were all dented and dirty someone had written all over it... broken glass and someone had cut off the back of the car swiped the suspension.... oh wait... there supposed to do that when shipping a clip... nevermind.. my oil pan was dented though... thats about it

Don't mind him, it's after 12:00 noon on a friday, he's subject to be drunk, although I do find it kinda ODD that half the car was missing...

Steeles · 01-31-2003, 11:44 AM

drunk? me? ha maybe after work.... gotta find a right front hub for the car before I can get drunk. then we can go get drunk if you'd ever get time off to go with ya slave.

and yes half the car was missing... the back half. I got a clip remember... from the trannsmission forward was all I got

**Phlip** · 01-31-2003, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by Steeles
drunk? me? ha maybe after work.... gotta find a right front hub for the car before I can get drunk. then we can go get drunk if you'd ever get time off to go with ya slave.

and yes half the car was missing... the back half. I got a clip remember... from the trannsmission forward was all I got

I got your message, I'll call Jose and ask about the hub tomorrow when I call him about my brakes and some stuff I ordered for his phone, and if all goes well tomorrow morning with my lights, we can stop at the bar somewheres, I don't have to work...

And I am full aware that you only got half the car by design, I was making a bad joke at your expense...

Steeles · 01-31-2003, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by PHLIP
I got your message, I'll call Jose and ask about the hub tomorrow when I call him about my brakes and some stuff I ordered for his phone, and if all goes well tomorrow morning with my lights, we can stop at the bar somewheres, I don't have to work...

And I am full aware that you only got half the car by design, I was making a bad joke at your expense...

grrr call now! j/k cool preciate that homey. if you got time off you should roll wit me and Jason to Gvegas.

aand yes it was a bad joke so I made you look stupid for it

peace Im out gone to lunch

**Phlip** · 01-31-2003, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by Steeles
grrr call now! j/k cool preciate that homey. if you got time off you should roll wit me and Jason to Gvegas.

1. Jose is in class right now
2. Corey and I have to get my damn tail/corner lights working properly tomorrow... On second thought I COULD leave it with him and come anyway, no never mind, I'd rather be in on it...

Muzzy · 01-31-2003, 05:41 PM

TheSparo · 01-31-2003, 07:03 PM

isn't unstable-hybrids very reputable?

Muzzy · 01-31-2003, 09:22 PM

i think so but thet dont wanna give u a warranty...they wanna make more money off u from the install

nrcooled · 01-31-2003, 10:39 PM

Go through Heavy-Throttle. Jeff and Yuri will take care of you. I have never heard bad stories about any of their dealings. It is also where I got my engine

Muzzy · 02-02-2003, 11:17 AM

anyone else????

elevator · 02-02-2003, 04:32 PM

You already ordered it? If not email me and I can hook you up with a reputable guy who ships SRs from here.

Muzzy · 02-02-2003, 08:00 PM

no im not anywhere nar close to ordering it...im doin some rebild and replacement of stuff. clutch, wheel bearings, new u-joints, suspension...basic tune up and then some i guess

01-31-2003, 12:29 AM	#1
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR20DET Nightmares anyone ever have any problems when u first recieved your motor...like...broken stuff or stipped nuts or bolts of any nature?? jus wanna know wut im gettin into __________________ lemme have a dollar

01-31-2003, 01:29 AM	#2
Kamin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 42 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	anytime you purchase a used engine you are taking a risk one of, if not the, most important thing to remember is the place you get your motor, make sure its reputable, does pre sale inspections and has a good warranty. not all engines are in perfect condition. but if the place you bought it from is run by good people, it will be in damn good condition when you get it. i know that didnt answer your question much, but its good info you should know if you havent purchased the engine yet. oh also, the compitance (or lack of) of the person/people who install it is MAJOR. ive seen swaps that look great on the pallet and for some odd reason the installers brain shuts off and they wind up damaging somthing that needs replacing. __________________ -Joe

01-31-2003, 09:50 AM	#3
veil_side_ Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know specific nightmares, but I've heard of cases where the turbo is in terrible condition. They are all coked up leaving you with 2 options, either getting a new one or rebuild which equals more money. Like Kamin said, any time you buy a used engine, make sure its from a reputable place. Other times its a bad fuel injector + boost = bad! Fuel Pressure Regulators going bad, electrical systems shorting out even causing fires. Remember, some of these engines have been sitting out for a while, if you buy a ~95 engine, this thing is atleast 8 years old. And who knows whats happened from ~95 to the present. I would find out if there is a warranty or gurantee from the shop. Hope this helps. Remember, 90% of the stuff can be fixed, its just how much money you want to dump in. __________________ VeilSide? i've never bought anything from them and never will!

01-31-2003, 10:51 AM	#4
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u tryin to scare me off??? jk but i jus dont wanna get burned u know __________________ lemme have a dollar

01-31-2003, 11:11 AM	#5
veil_side_ Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LOL. Not trying to scare anyone but its the reality of the issue. Whether they are great engines or not, some aren't always well taken care of and unless they have the history of the engine and the owner then you will never really know. True, KA's are around that have probably sat for a couple of years but they are pretty cheap and if something breaks, oh well, you can go hit the local auto parts store and begin your shopping. Another thing that I just saw on another post is legality. I'm not sure on the legality of it all but I'm sure that a KA24DE is much easier to pass emissions, inspection...etc. then it is to have a swapped SR. But like its always been. Its a matter of taste and $$$. If you have the cash and like the SR. Then go for it. If you don't want to go through the trouble of swap. KA-T I would think is it. Eh. Just my 2 cents. __________________ VeilSide? i've never bought anything from them and never will!

01-31-2003, 11:22 AM	#6
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are some parts from the SR20 interchangable with theSR20DET..i know the rods, pistons and stuff of that nature aren't but wut about basic things like distributor cap, camgears...u know basic stuff....jus wondering __________________ lemme have a dollar

01-31-2003, 11:27 AM	#7
Steeles Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 7th layer of hell, special pit of anger Age: 48 Posts: 3,785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah the body panels were all dented and dirty someone had written all over it... broken glass and someone had cut off the back of the car swiped the suspension.... oh wait... there supposed to do that when shipping a clip... nevermind.. my oil pan was dented though... thats about it __________________ Keeping it Godzira bishes. So I murdered another turbo

01-31-2003, 11:44 AM	#9
Steeles Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 7th layer of hell, special pit of anger Age: 48 Posts: 3,785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	drunk? me? ha maybe after work.... gotta find a right front hub for the car before I can get drunk. then we can go get drunk if you'd ever get time off to go with ya slave. and yes half the car was missing... the back half. I got a clip remember... from the trannsmission forward was all I got __________________ Keeping it Godzira bishes. So I murdered another turbo

01-31-2003, 05:41 PM	#13
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	... __________________ lemme have a dollar

01-31-2003, 07:03 PM	#14
TheSparo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Athens/Chattanooga/ Cookeville/Morristown, TN Age: 39 Posts: 1,141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	isn't unstable-hybrids very reputable?

01-31-2003, 09:22 PM	#15
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think so but thet dont wanna give u a warranty...they wanna make more money off u from the install __________________ lemme have a dollar

01-31-2003, 10:39 PM	#16
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 46 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go through Heavy-Throttle. Jeff and Yuri will take care of you. I have never heard bad stories about any of their dealings. It is also where I got my engine __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

02-02-2003, 11:17 AM	#17
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone else???? __________________ lemme have a dollar

02-02-2003, 04:32 PM	#18
elevator Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 72 Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You already ordered it? If not email me and I can hook you up with a reputable guy who ships SRs from here.

02-02-2003, 08:00 PM	#19
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no im not anywhere nar close to ordering it...im doin some rebild and replacement of stuff. clutch, wheel bearings, new u-joints, suspension...basic tune up and then some i guess __________________ lemme have a dollar