Anyone done an sr20 conversion im looking at doing one and want to know how much its gonna cost
Sr20 conversion?
- Thread starter alex loukas
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Nice car. Don't think anyone's done one of those conversions. I maybe wrong though. 
What do search though lol , i wanna do it
From what i was told the amount of hassel isnt worth the thrill!! If you were to turboed a 1.3 you will get good power all round which probably reach the same if not more power.. This is what a few people said to me which is why i botheed to go boost way!!
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h701micra
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For a time vs money approach a turbo'd cg will trump an SR20
SRs made 150hp new some more some less (I'm expecting the SR brigade to say but the srdet this and the n1 this, not interested, were looking at the generic and commonly used primera SR)
That said they make much less torque 110/120 iirc.
A turbo cg will make 150 in both of those abd it'll be a dyno run so a full 150 not a "150 when new" (the newer SRs are now 12years old)
SRs made 150hp new some more some less (I'm expecting the SR brigade to say but the srdet this and the n1 this, not interested, were looking at the generic and commonly used primera SR)
That said they make much less torque 110/120 iirc.
A turbo cg will make 150 in both of those abd it'll be a dyno run so a full 150 not a "150 when new" (the newer SRs are now 12years old)
h701micra
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it is possible you need, your best option is to buy a half car from japan, with wiring and ecu and gearbox, and you would need to shorten the drive shafts to make it work, use the engine out of an sunny gtir, from ebay i could get a hafcar deliver at my local hardbor for 25.000 nok and i wil considder that pritty cheap, you will also need to mowe the engine mounts a little forward and the middle gearbox/engine mount backwards i am going to do this so i can make a thread on it in the summer
Antony
Ex. Club Member
Gtir engine will not fit the fwd gearbox needed for the conversion.
This last post is horse manure.
Your best option is to try to find one already converted.
Second option is, learn to weld, have a fully equipped garage and lots of time.
Get a rear end smash primera or almera gti and strip it. Sell off everything from the bulkhead back.
Take your cg13 out and sell it.
To do it 100% you'll be best off getting shafts fabricated rather than cut n shut.
Chassis legs will need either notching or removing and space framing.
Electric water pump is almost always the best option for clearance.
If you want to run the sr20det intake setup and turbo, you'd be best boxing to firewall too.
Needs custom radiator, custom lower mounts, custom loom, custom gear linkages, custom exhaust etc etc.
Big job and unless you're building little bandit, not really worth it.
If you just want some extra grunt..... The Ga16 is an easier swap, can be turbocharged also and is cheaper.
Or, like a few have said, turbo the cg13de.
A reliable cg13 turbo with 130-150bhp can be had for £2k
You'll NEED.... Custom manifold, suitable turbo, intercooler and piping, moved radiator, downpipe and exhaust, stronger clutch, injectors, map sensor, throttle body with tps, wideband lambda kit, ecu capable of running it, mapping sessions etc.
Neither is easy or cheap.
This last post is horse manure.
Your best option is to try to find one already converted.
Second option is, learn to weld, have a fully equipped garage and lots of time.
Get a rear end smash primera or almera gti and strip it. Sell off everything from the bulkhead back.
Take your cg13 out and sell it.
To do it 100% you'll be best off getting shafts fabricated rather than cut n shut.
Chassis legs will need either notching or removing and space framing.
Electric water pump is almost always the best option for clearance.
If you want to run the sr20det intake setup and turbo, you'd be best boxing to firewall too.
Needs custom radiator, custom lower mounts, custom loom, custom gear linkages, custom exhaust etc etc.
Big job and unless you're building little bandit, not really worth it.
If you just want some extra grunt..... The Ga16 is an easier swap, can be turbocharged also and is cheaper.
Or, like a few have said, turbo the cg13de.
A reliable cg13 turbo with 130-150bhp can be had for £2k
You'll NEED.... Custom manifold, suitable turbo, intercooler and piping, moved radiator, downpipe and exhaust, stronger clutch, injectors, map sensor, throttle body with tps, wideband lambda kit, ecu capable of running it, mapping sessions etc.
Neither is easy or cheap.
Antony
Ex. Club Member
You aren't reading my post..... The engine doesn't fit in the bay between the two chassis legs.
The engine mounts are neither here nor there, the could be on the roof, but the chassis isn't wide enough.... It needs notching or cutting and a new piece welding in to strengthen it.
I'm not suggesting just lopping lumps out,
The fact that you are questioning this is an indication you're guessing..
The engine mounts are neither here nor there, the could be on the roof, but the chassis isn't wide enough.... It needs notching or cutting and a new piece welding in to strengthen it.
I'm not suggesting just lopping lumps out,
The fact that you are questioning this is an indication you're guessing..
frank
Club Member
are you sure ant ? i cant see any chassis notches there ? http://www.almeraownersclub.com/threads/stanis-sr20-micra-build.48943/page-5
Stani1029
Club Member
Just to clear this up, as above he said its not big but needed. Its actually not needed it could have been left but for that little bit or peace of mind and clearanve me and glen have done it. It could have been bent over slightly but that would have look like damage. Its about 75mm x 10-15mm out of a small lip not the box section of the chassis leg! Im surprised nobody has slated me chopping half the bulkhead out FFS! And antony youve not seen my car stop lying.
Not the best of pics but you can see a part of it to the left. If anyone wants a full pic ill happily provide one next time im at the car. I have nothing to hide
Not the best of pics but you can see a part of it to the left. If anyone wants a full pic ill happily provide one next time im at the car. I have nothing to hide
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Stani1029
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