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sr20det + ae86 info
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Mon, 04 October 2004 07:38
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im lookin around for a ae86 for a first car, cheap reliable & fun...
later on down the track ide like to do a sr20det conversion on it.. i know i get a newbie point for asking that question.. BUT im hard pressed trying to find any decent information about the conversion at all on the net, if anyone can offer some resources or anything to help- fire away!, as for now:
1) To install the sr i know you have to cut the firewall to make it fit... would this weaken the car's structural integrity ?
2) As for 'conversion kits', i havnt been able to find any info about these on the net, any websites, and what does the conv kit contain, just engine mounts .. ? ( ps how much would it cost too )
3) if i chose to fabricate my own engine mounts, what would be the best weld to use on it ARC/MIG/TIG ? I have access to ARC and MIG welders, as well as an whole array of cutting tools and the like, i suppose im asking what would be the strongest weld for the job, having a powerful sr rumbling under my bonnet.
4) when i put in the gearbox, ide have to cut up the driveshaft obviously to make it fit the thing is, would i have to replace the driveshaft itself to make way for more power ?
5) Would i really need to strip the car and spot weld it to toughen it up or is the chasis strong enough?
6) With the gauges, is there any conversion mechanisim so that the stock gauges can read info coming from a nissan engine ? or does that need replacing too ?
7) what is actully invoved in fitting a new set of disks & calipers to a ae86 from say a wrecked s15 ?
 Any other issues i should be aware of ?
Thanks in advance ( thumbs up! )
mod edit : "attn sex" is a really LAME thread title 
[Updated on: Mon, 04 October 2004 11:05] by Moderator
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Re: ae86 info
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Mon, 04 October 2004 07:42
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1 > no you dont, and if you did ti would.
2 > self fabricate your mounts
3 > the welder depends on the material you use. id use steel.
4 > the driveshaft should be OK i think. otherwise. cut and reweld it. muahahaha.
5 > with an SR pushing 200hp. its ideal.
6 > you would probably want to use a aftermarket gauge set.
7 > the s15 struts, or an adapter plate CNC'd up
8 > yeah, nissan engines are gay. hehe just kidding.
| escii wrote on Mon, 04 October 2004 17:38 |
im lookin around for a ae86 for a first car, cheap reliable & fun...
later on down the track ide like to do a sr20det conversion on it.. i know i get a newbie point for asking that question.. BUT im hard pressed trying to find any decent information about the conversion at all on the net, if anyone can offer some resources or anything to help- fire away!, as for now:
1) To install the sr i know you have to cut the firewall to make it fit... would this weaken the car's structural integrity ?
2) As for 'conversion kits', i havnt been able to find any info about these on the net, any websites, and what does the conv kit contain, just engine mounts .. ? ( ps how much would it cost too )
3) if i chose to fabricate my own engine mounts, what would be the best weld to use on it ARC/MIG/TIG ? I have access to ARC and MIG welders, as well as an whole array of cutting tools and the like, i suppose im asking what would be the strongest weld for the job, having a powerful sr rumbling under my bonnet.
4) when i put in the gearbox, ide have to cut up the driveshaft obviously to make it fit the thing is, would i have to replace the driveshaft itself to make way for more power ?
5) Would i really need to strip the car and spot weld it to toughen it up or is the chasis strong enough?
6) With the gauges, is there any conversion mechanisim so that the stock gauges can read info coming from a nissan engine ? or does that need replacing too ?
7) what is actully invoved in fitting a new set of disks & calipers to a ae86 from say a wrecked s15 ?
Any other issues i should be aware of ?
Thanks in advance ( thumbs up! )
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Re: SEX !!! - now ive got ur attn :-) ( sr20det + ae86 info )
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Mon, 04 October 2004 07:53
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1 > no you dont, and if you did ti would...
Would the engine be sitting at a good position without cutting the f/w to still mantain good car weight balence, and is the engine low enough?
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Re: SEX !!! - now ive got ur attn :-) ( sr20det + ae86 info )
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Mon, 04 October 2004 08:00
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bah! tricked by the title!!! jokes..
as i mentioned befor i am kinda kicking myself for not going with an SR20det or CA18DET..simply because you are going to put a front mount on and do a decent exhuast system..up the boost a little your laughing with over 250hp!!! and you have a nice shifting (kinda..) strong box that comes behind it..i'm all for it..where about are you located?
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Re: SEX !!! - now ive got ur attn :-) ( sr20det + ae86 info )
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Mon, 04 October 2004 08:15
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melborune mate
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Re: SEX !!! - now ive got ur attn :-) ( sr20det + ae86 info )
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Mon, 04 October 2004 08:19
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| escii wrote on Mon, 04 October 2004 17:53 |
1 > no you dont, and if you did it would...
Would the engine be sitting at a good position without cutting the f/w to still mantain good car weight balence, and is the engine low enough?
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bring it back and lower down, but dont cut the FW
its the best posi for ca/sr engines
ask simon.
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Re: SEX !!! - now ive got ur attn :-) ( sr20det + ae86 info )
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Mon, 04 October 2004 08:23
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Ask Adam id say.
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Re: SEX !!! - now ive got ur attn :-) ( sr20det + ae86 info )
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Mon, 04 October 2004 08:25
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yeah
adam (improved86) is probably better to speak to. 
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Re: SEX !!! - now ive got ur attn :-) ( sr20det + ae86 info )
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Mon, 04 October 2004 08:34
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thanks all!
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Re: sr20det + ae86 info
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Mon, 04 October 2004 13:18
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yes ask adam, i dont answer questions at 10:47 on a monday night
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Re: SEX !!! - now ive got ur attn :-) ( sr20det + ae86 info )
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Mon, 04 October 2004 22:59
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Hello Guest , Yeah i see mark thinks its much harder than his honda modifing i guess ? haven't heard from him in a while .
As for Daniel in La i think he just sold the one he did , worked it out quickly that guy smart man . The left hand drive conversion is very different from right hand drive . I would say its alot easier just looking at the pics those guy sent me .
Theres a whole lot of people in this country jumping on the sr ae86 bandwagon atm , seems to be two Drifto garages working on building cars atm . They must want to keep up with Simon 
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Re: sr20det + ae86 info
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Mon, 04 October 2004 23:45
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What about the wiring ? How difficult can that be... any pointers ?
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