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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 01:39 PM
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1997 240SX, was wondering which would be a better engine, the SR20 S14 Blacktop, or a RB25DET? how much am i looking to spend on each swap? (parts and labor) thanks for all ur replys in advance!
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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The stock engine is the best one.. For what you spend on the swap you can have a strong and power engine right there. plus having the swap is a pain since normal maintenance Items are not sold here.
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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the thing is i found a 97 240, its just missing the engine and trans, everything else is in awesome condition and i can get it cheap, and ive always wanted a 240 deep down inside and i used to always want the S14 swap, but ive been hearing that a RB25 is a not so complicated alternative, so im just trying to get some more opinions, i really wanna go with the sr20 or rb25
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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i have 97 s14 i had both motors and i like the sr20 much better
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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also wheres a good place to go to get the engine put in?
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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Your garage
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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lol would a S14 blacktop be hard to put in for someone whos never done a swap before in his life? who wants to help?
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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Buy a few cases of beer, and invite your buddies over to help you out to do it..
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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I agree with jeff on this one, just make your friends help you, it's not the most complicated thing in the world if you have all the parts, so make sure you have all the parts before you start and your car is out of commission for a weak, that would be pulling a kyle.
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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do you know any good online guides that will show me where everything goes and how everything connects?



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