Things to do while my motor is out? (s13 blktop)

[Realnez]

Hey guys I just recently sold my ka-t and got a blk top sr20. I just got the motor today and would like to prep it before I throw it in. What Im installing/replacing before I put it in is;

Tomei 87 / 1.2 Metal Headgasket
Centerforce clutch
Nismo thermostat
Ebay exhaust mani
OEM waterpump
FMIC
Triple core alum rad
Samco hoses
3" DP and turbo outlet
Litened pullys



What I need to know is, what emissions crap should I replace and also what else would be ideal to change while I have the motor out, I tried to search a bit and didn't find too much so any help would be great.

[rokmplutonium]

Engine and tranny mounts. Steering bushing. O2 sensor, Might as well prep the engine bay.

[Wei240]

dunno, how much are you willing to spend,

i mean, you can take apart the blacktop and rebuild everything ground up, blueprinted, with forged goodies, phat turbo, etc etc etc

or just put it in as is...

you did post putting in metal hg, so that means you'll be able to go down to the bottom end easier, but how far are you wanting to go...

i dunno about the ebay manifold... i personally wouldn't put that in, unless they've been proven not to crack and actually improve over stock...

[Dousan_PG]

all the gaskets
clean the hell out of you engine bay
do the stuff above (i woulnt worry bout headgasket, changing in car is still easy
and um...yeah. just have fun.

[redsuns3838]

yea clean the engine bay and motor....replace vac lines maybe? and if you want now would be a good time to poly urethane your motor/tranny mount if you want the added stiffness.

other than that replace all the gaskets and id clean out the AICV since sometimes that can get pretty nasty. that can be a bitch to get to once the engine is in there.

[SC_S13]

you might wanna invest in a rocker arm stopper make sure the crank angle sensor is correct.

[HalveBlue]

-Replace all the gaskets.

-Check for and fix rust spots in engine bay.

-Check for and leaks coming from Brake Master Cylinder, Clutch Master Cylinder, and brake lines near wheel wells.

-Go through and double check all connections and sensors and make sure they're installed properly and snugly.

-Triple check to make sure there are no problems in the areas you won't be able to access once the engine is in (back of the engine near firewall and underneath intake and exhaust manifolds)

Good Luck!

[rokmplutonium]

Get a new flywheel

[NI_YON_Zenki]

Originally Posted by Realnez

Hey guys I just recently sold my ka-t and got a blk top sr20. I just got the motor today and would like to prep it before I throw it in. What Im installing/replacing before I put it in is;

Tomei 87 / 1.2 Metal Headgasket
Centerforce clutch
Nismo thermostat
Ebay exhaust mani
OEM waterpump
FMIC
Triple core alum rad
Samco hoses
3" DP and turbo outlet
Litened pullys



What I need to know is, what emissions crap should I replace and also what else would be ideal to change while I have the motor out, I tried to search a bit and didn't find too much so any help would be great.

_1st, why would you name off all these companies, reputable ones. then come off talking about an EBay manifold?

upgrade your brake system, spot weld as much as you can. get the paint right, reroute/hide wiring, go for a v-mount setup and play with it as much as you can, go look at some clean chassis' and get your own ideas. .. .

Lata

[loosesocksdiff]

Ebay Manifold? Goodluck on that one. That thing will crack on you in a week.

[Realnez]

ok no ebay manifold lol, Im kinda on a budget here so I cant really go crazy or I would be rebuilding with forged internals. I also just did a DOHC swap before I decieded to go SR and cleaned and painted the engine bay.

Thanks for all the ideas, keep em commin

[staygold24]

All gaskets, clean up wiring while you can and route it so it looks nice. Id get rid of oem catch can and get a different one as well.

Maybe go ahead and route the batter and fuse box if you like to the trunk or some other place.

Might as well toss in a swirl pot too, Im getting one soon.

Id check the oiling system too, the pan and pickup.

Since your doing the clutch MAKE SURE TO do the rear main seal at the same time.

[bigOdom1]

belts, hoses, plug wires, spark plugs and clean everything so you can see any leaks on install really easy. by the way my ebay mani has been fine for a year now at near 300hp/300tq no dampener on engine and shitty mounts if it was gonna crack it would have for a bill they cant be beat unless you got some spare change to spend on a really nice one

[s13gold]

clean up engine bay....but for sure do the head gasket cuz i just did mine and it was a biyotch and i had to tip the guy who helped me...took me 3 days...so do it now while its out.

[garbury]

hook up your oil pressure sender unit for an aftermarket gauge, I have had my gauge installed for over a year and still havent hooked up the sender unit.

[g6civcx]

If I had the opportunity to do that, I would strip the motor down to the long block and rebuild it back up. If you have money, you can tear down the block as well, but that's up to you.

I would definite rebuild/upgrade the intake and exhaust manifold. Completely redo the timing, water pump, and oil pump.

Also don't forget to redo your turbo coolant lines and heater hoses as well. Those are a pain to do when the motor is in.

[SlowCoupe]

Originally Posted by loosesocksdiff

Ebay Manifold? Goodluck on that one. That thing will crack on you in a week.

about 2 years strong with mine. bandwagon haters

[jkjunior]

plugs,waterpump, intake/exhuast mani gaskets, maybe fresh front cover/oilpump, clutch have a nice refreshed motor b4 install

[Realnez]

thanks alot guys this helps alot

anyone know the coolent line fitting sizes I need to run SS braided lines? or where to get a gasket set?

also whoever had the motor before me had a oil pressure gauge hooked up to the sender unit because I see the line was cut off also he has a thing for a coolent temp sensor too.

[g6civcx]

Originally Posted by Realnez

anyone know the coolent line fitting sizes I need to run SS braided lines? or where to get a gasket set?

Here's what you need to do. Search my thread on turbo coolant return line and you'll see.

Plug the coolant return line on the engine near the firewall area. Get an S14 waterneck.

Get Taka Motorsports S14 braided turbo lines. You'll thank me later.