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utahdrifter · 02-06-2007, 02:43 PM

i have done my research on swaps, but i cant seem to find anything on swaping crate motors, just regular swaps. i found this company that will sell me a S15 from the nissan factory with 0 miles on it for really cheap. so im thinking of putting that in my s13. ive already done some research, i know im going to have to get a SR tranny (probably a s13 5spd) and a SR wiring harness. and im going to get a front mount and 3" exhaust, but other than that what else do i need? or am i just better off just doing a normal s13 or s14 SR20 swap though R&D factory or UPFD?

irax · 02-06-2007, 02:50 PM

you are going to need alot of stuff,unless they tell you it will include all the sensors

crate motors come several different ways, from short blocks, to complete turnkey. If its turnkey then you wont need anything else. if its just a long block, there is going to be alot of things you will need. Is it worth it? thats upto you.

utahdrifter · 02-06-2007, 03:05 PM

if it is worth it? maybe but if the cost/hassle is going to be alot more than a normal swap its not really. because i can build up a red top for about the same price right? im thinking the s15 will give me about 250hp stock and a s13 mildly tuned would be about 230-250hp on the stock t25.

redsuns3838 · 02-06-2007, 03:01 PM

Like irax said it could be various crate motors. Depends on how much it costs but if you HAVE the budget, id say do it. If getting a crate motor means you arent going to get to fix your car up for the next 2 years because your paying off the motor, id say just get a S13 /S14 motor and rebuild it if you really want a "like new motor". But if you got the scrills, that would be pretty sick to have a 0 mileage S15 motor sittin in the engine bay..

s13gold · 02-06-2007, 03:09 PM

if u got the cash...do it....
if its cheap let me how to get the complete swap...
a 0 mile swap.

utahdrifter · 02-06-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by s13gold

if u got the cash...do it....
if its cheap let me how to get the complete swap...
a 0 mile swap.

if i do go with the swap ill let you know.
im leaning towards the s15 because with 0 miles you cant go wrong, and with a red-top i wont know what it has been though. id rather do all the trashing my self. you know what i mean?

ryangreg · 02-06-2007, 09:17 PM

where can you get a 0 mileage s15 motor? Do those even exist........if you dont want to divulge any ino, then from what country atleast?

utahdrifter · 02-07-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ryangreg

where can you get a 0 mileage s15 motor? Do those even exist........if you dont want to divulge any ino, then from what country atleast?

they are from the nissan factory in japan. i forgot what city its in but, these guys are legit.

utahdrifter · 02-13-2007, 09:23 AM

ok im going to go with the s15 motor, but know i need to know the cost of everything. like sensors, belts, everything. do any of you guys know how much all the extra parts will be?

McRussellPants · 02-06-2007, 03:51 PM

S15 swap is fairly easy if you use the 5speed.

remety · 02-13-2007, 09:30 AM

here you go brand new engine
http://www.tomei-p.co.jp/_2003web-ca...x-com-eng.html

utahdrifter · 02-13-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by remety

here you go brand new engine
http://www.tomei-p.co.jp/_2003web-ca...x-com-eng.html

ive already got the motor, im talking about everthing else. everything to get it running.

sean350z · 02-13-2007, 10:32 AM

If you're just getting a long block you'll need a lot more than just a harness, tranny, and exhaust. You're going to need a bunch of sensors, 4 coil packs, injectors, etc. If it's really so cheap do you mind posting what you are paying for it?? Factory coilpacks alone for an S15 are around 500 dollars brand new. You'll also need a 'QT' ecu for an S15 SpecR which are hard to find and would probably run around 200-300 used from Japan. Why wouldn't you just get a low mileage S15 SR20det with all the crap and a tranny? Most S15 engines here or anywhere used have low mileage to begin with.

jrocslider · 02-13-2007, 09:48 AM

haha damn... that tomei SR is $15,409.48 and the RB26 is $27,572.81

BALLIN!!!!

irax · 02-13-2007, 09:55 AM

those are just long blocks, does not include turbos or tuning.

georgesal · 02-13-2007, 11:19 AM

intake manifold, injectors, might as well go with a standalon (haltech), knock sensor, tps, sensor, harness, intercooler, turbo and wastegate, gasket, waterpump, pulleys, powersteeringpump, alternator, oil pressure sensor, hoses. and you mihgt as well buy the best money can buy if you already bought that $15,000 Sr

02-06-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
utahdrifter Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: utah Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s15 crate motor swap? i have done my research on swaps, but i cant seem to find anything on swaping crate motors, just regular swaps. i found this company that will sell me a S15 from the nissan factory with 0 miles on it for really cheap. so im thinking of putting that in my s13. ive already done some research, i know im going to have to get a SR tranny (probably a s13 5spd) and a SR wiring harness. and im going to get a front mount and 3" exhaust, but other than that what else do i need? or am i just better off just doing a normal s13 or s14 SR20 swap though R&D factory or UPFD?

02-06-2007, 02:50 PM	#2
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 41 Posts: 4,249 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	you are going to need alot of stuff,unless they tell you it will include all the sensors crate motors come several different ways, from short blocks, to complete turnkey. If its turnkey then you wont need anything else. if its just a long block, there is going to be alot of things you will need. Is it worth it? thats upto you. __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

02-13-2007, 10:32 AM	#13
sean350z Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: sean350z Feedback Score: 5 reviews	If you're just getting a long block you'll need a lot more than just a harness, tranny, and exhaust. You're going to need a bunch of sensors, 4 coil packs, injectors, etc. If it's really so cheap do you mind posting what you are paying for it?? Factory coilpacks alone for an S15 are around 500 dollars brand new. You'll also need a 'QT' ecu for an S15 SpecR which are hard to find and would probably run around 200-300 used from Japan. Why wouldn't you just get a low mileage S15 SR20det with all the crap and a tranny? Most S15 engines here or anywhere used have low mileage to begin with. __________________

02-13-2007, 09:55 AM	#15
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 41 Posts: 4,249 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	those are just long blocks, does not include turbos or tuning. __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

02-06-2007, 03:05 PM	#3
utahdrifter Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: utah Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if it is worth it? maybe but if the cost/hassle is going to be alot more than a normal swap its not really. because i can build up a red top for about the same price right? im thinking the s15 will give me about 250hp stock and a s13 mildly tuned would be about 230-250hp on the stock t25.

02-06-2007, 03:01 PM	#4
redsuns3838 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: dog town Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Like irax said it could be various crate motors. Depends on how much it costs but if you HAVE the budget, id say do it. If getting a crate motor means you arent going to get to fix your car up for the next 2 years because your paying off the motor, id say just get a S13 /S14 motor and rebuild it if you really want a "like new motor". But if you got the scrills, that would be pretty sick to have a 0 mileage S15 motor sittin in the engine bay..

02-06-2007, 03:09 PM	#5
s13gold Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CARSON Posts: 4,240 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	if u got the cash...do it.... if its cheap let me how to get the complete swap... a 0 mile swap.

02-06-2007, 09:17 PM	#7
ryangreg Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: exeter Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where can you get a 0 mileage s15 motor? Do those even exist........if you dont want to divulge any ino, then from what country atleast?

02-13-2007, 09:23 AM	#9
utahdrifter Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: utah Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok im going to go with the s15 motor, but know i need to know the cost of everything. like sensors, belts, everything. do any of you guys know how much all the extra parts will be?

02-06-2007, 03:51 PM	#10
McRussellPants Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 2,168 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S15 swap is fairly easy if you use the 5speed.

02-13-2007, 09:30 AM	#11
remety Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wake Forest Age: 36 Posts: 115 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here you go brand new engine http://www.tomei-p.co.jp/_2003web-ca...x-com-eng.html

02-13-2007, 09:48 AM	#14
jrocslider Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DownSouth Age: 38 Posts: 1,344 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: jrocslider Feedback Score: 4 reviews	haha damn... that tomei SR is $15,409.48 and the RB26 is $27,572.81 BALLIN!!!!

02-13-2007, 11:19 AM	#16
georgesal BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 842 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	intake manifold, injectors, might as well go with a standalon (haltech), knock sensor, tps, sensor, harness, intercooler, turbo and wastegate, gasket, waterpump, pulleys, powersteeringpump, alternator, oil pressure sensor, hoses. and you mihgt as well buy the best money can buy if you already bought that $15,000 Sr