SR20DET ready to go in???

[Tom Ngan]

Hey everyone,

All I have to say is WOW, this site has A LOT of information been fun sifting through everything, but now I feel the need to post up my plans hehehe.

I know this can be covered in a simple search, but I feel every person has different goals and needs, wants, financial abilities etc, so just wanted to hear some of your opinions. I bought my 2nd S13 coupe 2 months ago and the original owner had a SR20det that was from his wrecked hatchback ready to install into the coupe, plans didnt go through so he sold me the motor, the car and a whole wack of parts.

My GOAL is to have a completely reliable track car, run 13s 1/4 mile all day long without me taking massive downtime to repair stuff. Shooting for roughly 300rwhp or more. I currently have a brand new GT28R for the SR20, but I was thinking of upgrading to a GT2871R. Looking to run 12-14psi on the 28R and 10-12psi on the 2871R.


Currently the SR20 has:

94 SR20DET Blacktop

-75,000kms on it
-replaced turbo gaskets/hoses
-centerforce dual-friction clutch 1000kms
-modified aluminium radiator
-custom FMIC
-custom hotpipe/cold pipe
-new belts
-BOV
-Walbaro fuel pump
-Megasquirt custom Standalone system

I have already bought:

-Megan exhaust manifold
-Megan 3" downpipe
-Megan Racing pulleys
-Megan 3" Turboback exhaust
-Greddy Aluminum oil pan

I KNOW I need, but haven't bought yet:

-Nismo Motor/tranny mounts
-Nismo Thermostat

My BIGGEST concern would be the headgasket, SHOULD I replace it?
Should I get a Nismo FPR?
Should I upgrade my stock 370cc injectors?
Should I upgrade from GT28R to GT2871R?
Is there anything I'm missing?


I want to do as much as I can while the motor is out before I put it in, save me time/money later on. I'm not going to cheap out, but i'm not made of money either , Also I have no immedient rush to get it going.

Let me know what you guys think, sorry for the long post! Its my first one


Heres a picture! I'm excited can't you tell????