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B11 Engine swap...

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#1 ·
I want to do a swap that will be cheap, and as easy as possible as It will be my first. I just want more power, and my old engine is getting worn out. Which one do you think I should go with? It would be for my 1983 sentra 4 door, with the 5 speed.

Also, can someone link me to the spot where I would find a tutorial or list of everything I would need for a ga16de swap? Or a turbo E15? Thanks
 
#2 ·
i've heard the GA16 swap and the CA18DE swap are fairly easy. the E15 turbo isnt worth the hassle it would be to get ahold of the parts as it was never sold in america. so unless you live in europe or have connections to someone over there, the E15 turbo isnt a viable swap
 
#5 ·
Ok thanks for clarifying. I looked at your car domain, would the suspension upgrades and front brake bolt on you did fit on my 1983 sentra? I know it's a whole other topic but I need to upgrade my suspension for SCCA solo.

So to everyone: If I don't go with the GA16, and just had my E16 cleaned up and refreshed for now what all can I do to add more power? It's stock currently to the best of my knowledge. I just don't think I want to take on that whole tranny swap, etc. If I found a parts car I might go for it though.:)
 
#7 ·
So if I GA16 swapped, then that would let me put the bigger brakes on because I'd be running Ga16 axles? I would just need to get B12 hubs for the front?
I may be able to take some pictures under my B11 and you can see if the sway bar would work.
 
#12 ·
Im about to do a similar swap.
Im putting a GA16DS into my B11 Sunny which had a E13 as standard.
Got the engine, gearbox and axles for $100 (NZD) so I thought that was pretty fair:)
My questions are:
Do I use the original gearbox that was bolted to the E13? Or will the GA16 box bolt in?
Do I need to upgrade the front brakes to something larger?
If so, whats my easiest bolt on option?
Are any mounts different between the 2 engines and gearboxes?
I would be really grateful for any info:)