toddk

I would love to put the SR20DET into the S13 but it's illegal and doesn't pass smog. What about dropping the VQ35DE into the S13? Any thoughts? Would it fit?

 

Joel

you can shoehorn it in, ive heard the wiring look is a nightmare though

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1992 180SX: cwest, vertex, wise, pivot, gemax, embleton, kyb, blitz, whiteline

240sxcoupe

anythings possible, just get the cash for it. but for now,

toddk

How tight would it be and why would the wiring be so bad? What would be the problems??? If you have every thing from the donor car? Any thoughts???

kaptainkrollio

you can pay off a smog guy if you get the sr20. there are so many ways to do it. cali is the worst and billyjuan gets by. wouldn't vq35 be more expensive than, say, a vg30dett?

 

azRPS13

What makes the VQ35 legal? Yes its an engine produced in the US, but doesnt cali Have a rule that the engine has to come from a car of the same make and model to be legal of the same or newer year?

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1990 240sx fastback: CA18DET-Walbro Fuel Pump, VLSD, Silvia 2.5" Exhaust, ACT Stage 2- 6 puck Clutch, KYB GR2, Intrax spring and HKS SSQV
Still to Come: FMIC (Iodized Black), S15 T28, Stainless steel Manifold, PS lines, HKS Hi Power, Brake Upgrade(Z32/180sx), and Suspension

toddk

I am not sure. I know it will pass emmissions though. How do kit cars get by??? Is it more an emmissions thing?

billyjuan

YEP lol

HEy why dont u just stay witht the KA24??????

240sxcoupe

hahahahah cali sucks even more, billyboy.

toddk

The VQ is just such a nice engine with lot's of potential and it is low emmissions. I would do the SR or the VQ.

 

vsp3c

vq is too much trouble.. stick with sr, ca, rb, or ka-t

drift240sxdragqueen

yea i heard that a certain car has to get a certain number. there isn't a range where if ur car hits it you pass. all cars got a certain thing. but iono if that is true

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kaptainkrollio

are you in cali? if not, dont worry bout it

Joel

Its quite a big engine physically. You may need to modify the bonnet im not sure.
If you can get one for a good price id say go for it!

Do you have a full wiring diagram for it? How are you planning to hook it up to an instrument panel? Engine mounts? gearbox? driveshaft? cooling system?
All things you need to consider.

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1992 180SX: cwest, vertex, wise, pivot, gemax, embleton, kyb, blitz, whiteline

toddk

I live in Kansas but plan to move to Cali. I don't think it would be too much trouble to swap a VQ in if it fits. What would be the most difficult thing to have to do?