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curtdragon · 11-04-2015, 10:26 AM

Maybe wrenching is fun but def not rebuilding shit that breaks for no reason... been there done that...

That's why have a daily driver and then you have your play car. You can build it yourself or you can have it done. I personally love the driving over the building for sure. There are other things right now that or better used for my time, like I said the actual driving of the car...

Now to the topic at hand, with any motor if it's not being manufactured anymore which the SR20 hasnt since 2002 then of course you're gonna have a lot less support than a motor that is in dozens of car today.

kashira kureijii · 11-04-2015, 11:33 AM

I'm pretty sure with pistons, crank and all the appropriate gaskets ready, you could do it in a holiday weekend, but I see where everyone is coming from on this. Basic rebuild with like lapping the valves and replacing the gaskets, putting stuff back together, can be done in a holiday, but something very precise like a meticulously balanced stroker build with all sorts of other variables in play, with machine work would take more time.
I can see where if you had a lot of other obligations you wouldn't really feel like it. I've really only built one engine with myself and some help, and have helped others do so. I suppose without help it would take quite a bit longer.

ixfxi · 11-04-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kashira kureijii

I'm pretty sure with pistons, crank and all the appropriate gaskets ready, you could do it in a holiday weekend, but I see where everyone is coming from on this. Basic rebuild with like lapping the valves and replacing the gaskets, putting stuff back together, can be done in a holiday, but something very precise like a meticulously balanced stroker build with all sorts of other variables in play, with machine work would take more time.
I can see where if you had a lot of other obligations you wouldn't really feel like it. I've really only built one engine with myself and some help, and have helped others do so. I suppose without help it would take quite a bit longer.

i have a partially rebuilt SR sitting here that i've been contemplating what to do. its a spare motor, head is fully rebuilt. the block needs to be serviced and i am looking to do it with OEM parts, not some high HP build or anything.

i've been holding onto this for maybe 5-6 months now. fact is, it takes more than a weekend or two... and its going to include cash, a fair amount of it.

so yeah, you're underestimating the time, money and/or skill required to rebuild an engine (properly).

zeitgeist · 11-04-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kashira kureijii

maybe your just old? I have a job and school, these count as responsibilities. I'm sorry your baby's momma prevents you from being a true enthusiast.

It doesn't take that long to build an engine bruh, you buy parts, put them in, and then put the engine in. If you have all the parts, you could litrerally do it on a holiday etc. No excuses man

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH.

I knew you were going to come back with a school and job. Wait until you grow up. As much as i like working on my car youll soon find out how much more there is to your small and limited world. There's a reason why all the older guys here agree. Weve all been where you are and done that. Besides if if werent for "old" guys like me, there wouldnt be these badass shops that design all these parts for you to buy.
And my profession isnt vehicles so it would take me 10 times the time it would take for a professional car buiilder to complete what i need. Btw im only 27

kashira kureijii · 11-04-2015, 11:45 AM

IN A PERFECT WORLD WITH EVERY SINGLE PART NECESSARY PRESENT, ALL MACHINE WORK DONE, AND THE PROPER SETUP, YOU COULD BUILD ONE ON HOLIDAY

Alright jeez I yield
resume old guard activities, and arguing about LS motors on a Nissan forum,

I don't wanna go up against everyone who knows more because it won't end well 4 me

KAT-PWR · 11-04-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

i have a partially rebuilt SR sitting here that i've been contemplating what to do. its a spare motor, head is fully rebuilt. the block needs to be serviced and i am looking to do it with OEM parts, not some high HP build or anything.

i've been holding onto this for maybe 5-6 months now. fact is, it takes more than a weekend or two... and its going to include cash, a fair amount of it.

so yeah, you're underestimating the time, money and/or skill required to rebuild an engine (properly).

It took me 2 full days to assemble my current KA with all the machine work having been done (rings filed) and an FSM at 17 with limited guidance, in a shop with all tools present.
If you take the time to properly prepare, everything can go fairly quickly if you don't dilly dally.
Now this is strictly building the engine.
Not including pulling, tear down, machine shop(most often the largest chunk of time), rebuild, install, running.
I didn't really read the other posts, so i'm not sure entirely what the discussion is...

JM216S14 · 11-04-2015, 11:56 AM

derek king · 11-04-2015, 12:17 PM

You guys know some real good info. Probably should post this thread to Wikipedia.

dbeiler · 11-09-2015, 08:11 PM

Kingtal0n · 11-09-2015, 08:16 PM

An engine needs to go together as quick as possible to reduce the amount of time it is open to the atmosphere.

dbeiler · 11-09-2015, 08:22 PM

Absolutely! Nothing is more damaging to a combustion chamber than air from the environment. My engine is fed only the best. Fiji air. I always check the expiration date beforehand just to be safe.

dbeiler · 11-09-2015, 08:32 PM

Just finished my LS swap, bruh. I'm halfway done upgrading to a solid rear axle. Which track bar bushings will get me the most 'Merica? Turbo lag, bruh.

fatduece · 11-09-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dbeiler

Absolutely! Nothing is more damaging to a combustion chamber than air from the environment. My engine is fed only the best. Fiji air. I always check the expiration date beforehand just to be safe.

Lmao

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Originally Posted by dbeiler

Where the hell did you find corbics picture?! I knew that foo had a slack jaw.

Kingtal0n · 11-09-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dbeiler

Absolutely! Nothing is more damaging to a combustion chamber than air from the environment. My engine is fed only the best. Fiji air. I always check the expiration date beforehand just to be safe.

open your engine up and let the atmosphere spend a few days with it.

Crazyced · 11-10-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

open your engine up and let the atmosphere spend a few days with it.

With or without cleaning the oil that's splattered all over the internals?

drewr4411 · 01-11-2016, 08:49 AM

Hey everyone.

Getting ready to do a motor swap in the S13 since my SR decided to drop a valve.

Who here has done the LS swap using the T56 or Z33 conversion kit. I more concerned about the Tranny situation, and it being cost effect over anything.

Now that the Z33 tranny conversion for LS is available that may be a better alternative. 350-370-G35-G37 tranny's are available for $500-$1,000.00 from those cars. Were T-56 go for $1500 + all day. if they both break the Z33 is a cheaper alternative. Plus It is more driver friendly then the heavy T56.

I would like people to chime in who have used the T56 and the Z33 tranny kits on their LS swaps.

Thanks,

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drewr4411 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2015 Location: VA Posts: 308 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Hey everyone. Getting ready to do a motor swap in the S13 since my SR decided to drop a valve. Who here has done the LS swap using the T56 or Z33 conversion kit. I more concerned about the Tranny situation, and it being cost effect over anything. Now that the Z33 tranny conversion for LS is available that may be a better alternative. 350-370-G35-G37 tranny's are available for $500-$1,000.00 from those cars. Were T-56 go for $1500 + all day. if they both break the Z33 is a cheaper alternative. Plus It is more driver friendly then the heavy T56. I would like people to chime in who have used the T56 and the Z33 tranny kits on their LS swaps. Thanks, __________________ 89 S13/2JZ Silvia(Project Phoenix) IG @awrperformance FB awrperformance

11-04-2015, 10:26 AM	#241
curtdragon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe wrenching is fun but def not rebuilding shit that breaks for no reason... been there done that... That's why have a daily driver and then you have your play car. You can build it yourself or you can have it done. I personally love the driving over the building for sure. There are other things right now that or better used for my time, like I said the actual driving of the car... Now to the topic at hand, with any motor if it's not being manufactured anymore which the SR20 hasnt since 2002 then of course you're gonna have a lot less support than a motor that is in dozens of car today.

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Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 41 Posts: 4,829 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	An engine needs to go together as quick as possible to reduce the amount of time it is open to the atmosphere.

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dbeiler Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lancaster county, PA Age: 33 Posts: 465 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Absolutely! Nothing is more damaging to a combustion chamber than air from the environment. My engine is fed only the best. Fiji air. I always check the expiration date beforehand just to be safe.

11-09-2015, 08:32 PM	#252
dbeiler Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lancaster county, PA Age: 33 Posts: 465 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Just finished my LS swap, bruh. I'm halfway done upgrading to a solid rear axle. Which track bar bushings will get me the most 'Merica? Turbo lag, bruh.