r32 sr20 swap

[jdmjimmy]

anybody on here ever done this was thinking of just using the loom front to back as wiring is the only real problem easy part is swappin subframes engine+box was gonna use the 180sx rear subframe diff etc aswel to eliminate gay hicas...

[ontherack]

I have done the opposite RB engine in place of SR, the wiring going from RB20 to SR should be alright to do. You need to change the wires around in the plug that connects the loom in the dash to the ECU, there should be a guide on the net somewhere . The S13 subframe fits straight on I think, and if you went S14 then you would need off centre bushings.

If your RB20 is alright, not sure it would be worth the hassle or cost to do the swap.

[docco86]

ill sell ya a good 180!

[way2fastforu]

arent skyline subframes wider??if u used a 180 one ud have a narrow track width iirc

[jayk]

have a look on driftworks fourm 2 lads doing it there, lots of info you will need a ps13 subframe and gearbox mount pluse the prop shaft mite as well change the back subframe to a 180 one as well. the 180 dash fits in as well with out cutting will stop the shifter from hitting the shyline dash. have a look at http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/home.html loads of 4 doors and man engine swaps

[nissan_doctor]

arent skyline subframes wider??if u used a 180 one ud have a narrow track width iirc

The sub frames are the same width, its the bottom arms etc that are longer on R33/R34. Track of an R32 and an s13 is a couple of mil shy of identical.

S13 front and rear sub frames will bolt straight on to an R32 and then no further mods are needed to bolt the SR20 in place.

But as said unless you are heading into the realms of forged internals then both engines are just as strong and easy to tune. An SR20 is much lighter then an RB though and sits further back in the chassis so improving weight distribution.

[PeterT]

blasphame! skylines should ALWAYS have 6 cylinders! woohoo youl save 60kg, and get the most boring sounding engine note

ps, some 13's have hicas