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ShabamShabam · 02-12-2003, 01:03 PM

Yo, so I'm looking at this 1992 240sx coupe with sr20det redtop and s13 front end conversion. The guy just built the car for fun and to sell it. I'm looking into buying it, but i need a couple questions answered.

What kinda of regular maitenance does the sr20 need?

Should i be asking about tranny, whether its lsd or not?

what kind of inspections and registrations do i need to pass? specifically in PA and NJ if possible

Thanks, and feel free to direct me to any threads with any of these topics. I searched but this is more a vehicle specific kind of thing.

AKADriver · 02-12-2003, 01:15 PM

What kinda of regular maitenance does the sr20 need?

The same as any other Japanese turbo four cylinder. It's a stock engine, treat it like one.

Should i be asking about tranny, whether its lsd or not?

In this car, the transmission and diff are separate. Ask anyway, as one might have been added to the car, separately from the engine swap.

what kind of inspections and registrations do i need to pass? specifically in PA and NJ if possible

Check the web sites for the PA and NJ DMV's. You can safely assume the engine will not pass any visual inspection. A stock-ish SR in good tune should pass a tailpipe inspection.

wpayne · 02-12-2003, 10:00 PM

Nissan recommends changing the oil on it's turbo engines every 3000km (somewhat conservative). So about every 2000miles would be sufficient, that is if you just drive normally, no track, drift, etc.

Doesn't hurt to ask if it has LSD. If it does, then be happy.

As for registering, have no idea at all. Like AKADriver said, check with your local DMV.

91CRXsiR · 02-13-2003, 02:07 AM

i remeber when i was 19 and i bought a hy-brid car.. dang was i dumb.. don't buy a car w/ a engine you know nothing about.. you are gonna regret it.. do some research on it 1st... especially if the guy just built the car.. you don't know if the motor was installed right

like in my case it wasn't now i have mucho headaches.

ShabamShabam · 02-13-2003, 01:18 PM

aiite, thanks for replys. looks liek someone else may get it over me, but i'll keep all ur advice in mind while looking for a car.

planb · 02-13-2003, 09:48 PM

I agree with 91crx. Its not a good idea to buy a hybrid car if you couldnt do the swap yourself.

02-12-2003, 01:03 PM	#1
ShabamShabam Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Nj and Pa Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	newb looking at a silvia, need help Yo, so I'm looking at this 1992 240sx coupe with sr20det redtop and s13 front end conversion. The guy just built the car for fun and to sell it. I'm looking into buying it, but i need a couple questions answered. What kinda of regular maitenance does the sr20 need? Should i be asking about tranny, whether its lsd or not? what kind of inspections and registrations do i need to pass? specifically in PA and NJ if possible Thanks, and feel free to direct me to any threads with any of these topics. I searched but this is more a vehicle specific kind of thing. __________________ Vroom!Screech!Boom!"My car!!"

02-12-2003, 01:15 PM	#2
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Re: newb looking at a silvia, need help What kinda of regular maitenance does the sr20 need? The same as any other Japanese turbo four cylinder. It's a stock engine, treat it like one. Should i be asking about tranny, whether its lsd or not? In this car, the transmission and diff are separate. Ask anyway, as one might have been added to the car, separately from the engine swap. what kind of inspections and registrations do i need to pass? specifically in PA and NJ if possible Check the web sites for the PA and NJ DMV's. You can safely assume the engine will not pass any visual inspection. A stock-ish SR in good tune should pass a tailpipe inspection.

02-12-2003, 10:00 PM	#3
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nissan recommends changing the oil on it's turbo engines every 3000km (somewhat conservative). So about every 2000miles would be sufficient, that is if you just drive normally, no track, drift, etc. Doesn't hurt to ask if it has LSD. If it does, then be happy. As for registering, have no idea at all. Like AKADriver said, check with your local DMV. __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

02-13-2003, 01:18 PM	#5
ShabamShabam Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Nj and Pa Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	aiite, thanks for replys. looks liek someone else may get it over me, but i'll keep all ur advice in mind while looking for a car. __________________ Vroom!Screech!Boom!"My car!!"

02-13-2003, 09:48 PM	#6
planb Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree with 91crx. Its not a good idea to buy a hybrid car if you couldnt do the swap yourself. __________________

02-13-2003, 02:07 AM	#4
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 42 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i remeber when i was 19 and i bought a hy-brid car.. dang was i dumb.. don't buy a car w/ a engine you know nothing about.. you are gonna regret it.. do some research on it 1st... especially if the guy just built the car.. you don't know if the motor was installed right like in my case it wasn't now i have mucho headaches.