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[JJe30]

Welcome to r3v.

[E30sx]

Welcome to r3v.

gracis man

[e30jake]

$ has alot to do with this. lol thats why im doing a sr20 cheap and having a nissan motor in a bmw is one thing but a honda motor! tisk tisk hah but it is a pretty awesome motor buddy has one in a ae86

This car sounds like the tits

[E30sx]

This car sounds like the tits

i like tits..

[TurboJake]

a part of it has to do with being somewhat unique. not everyday you come across a e30 with a sr20..lighter than a m20 or m42 i believe and more power, cheap, reliable, easy to work on (coming from a nissan guy)

I dunno who you're kidding, an SR in an E30 is actually a lot more common than you may think.

But, I won't argue against it, regardless of my vehement hatred for the SR.

Wilkommen.

[E30sx]

I dunno who you're kidding, an SR in an E30 is actually a lot more common than you may think.

But, I won't argue against it, regardless of my vehement hatred for the SR.

Wilkommen.

ehh its not that common.. ? i dont think..i havent came across many..But why do many folks dog on the sr20 on this site? just wanna know i come from the 240 world i guess were everyone loves the motor. and thanks!

[OniKyan]

I dunno who you're kidding, an SR in an E30 is actually a lot more common than you may think.

But, I won't argue against it, regardless of my vehement hatred for the SR.

Wilkommen.

I too hate SR20's. Just about any other 16v 4 cylinder would be a better choice. The Honda F20/22 would be far better, especially with a turbo.

With that said, I wouldnt hesitate to put an SR20DET into an E30 shell if I got both cheap. It would have to be REALLY cheap though.

[Kershaw]

how about a m40b16 swap?

awwwwyyeee

[325ix]

I dunno who you're kidding, an SR in an E30 is actually a lot more common than you may think.

But, I won't argue against it, regardless of my vehement hatred for the SR.

Wilkommen.

It isn't that common. There are a few guys running around but, it's not like your gonna find one at every track day or meet you go to.

[E30sx]

I too hate SR20's. Just about any other 16v 4 cylinder would be a better choice. The Honda F20/22 would be far better, especially with a turbo.

With that said, I wouldnt hesitate to put an SR20DET into an E30 shell if I got both cheap. It would have to be REALLY cheap though.

yes a honda f20 or 22 would be faster, but they're not nearly as cheap. and when you talk about putting a turbo on a motor that didn't come from the factory with a turbo scares me cause this is my daily as well. i need reliability and i want some power so thats why i went with the sr20.

[E30sx]

how about a m40b16 swap?

awwwwyyeee

greatest mottttorr evvvva!

[TurboJake]

I need reliability and i want some power so thats why i went with the sr20.

That's where I don't like the SR. It's only reliable when left stock. I've watched FAR too many SR humpers have their engines blow chunks all over the track for me to deem them ever reliable.

Most notable day, was at an AutoX that 4 SR's blew.

I understand the Nissan world having owned 3 maxima's, 2 200sx's, and a Pulsar GTI-R. The SR is just one of my less favorite engines. It's a good motor when stock, but they're WAY overhyped and overpriced.

Why have an SR when an S5X can be had for the same price?

[E30sx]

That's where I don't like the SR. It's only reliable when left stock. I've watched FAR too many SR humpers have their engines blow chunks all over the track for me to deem them ever reliable.

Most notable day, was at an AutoX that 4 SR's blew.

I understand the Nissan world having owned 3 maxima's, 2 200sx's, and a Pulsar GTI-R. The SR is just one of my less favorite engines. It's a good motor when stock, but they're WAY overhyped and overpriced.

Why have an SR when an S5X can be had for the same price?

sr's are simple and easy to work on, not saying s5x isnt or whatever i wouldn't know. and your saying you dont like SR's because when stock they are reliable? a stock sr can put down 250 to the wheel. for a e30 chassis thats ganna be able to move pretty quick for all stock motor. and built SR's can be just as reliable from past experiences its all about tune. as long as the tune is good and the motor is built your set. but im sure thats how it is for all motors. hah

[TurboJake]

and your saying you dont like SR's because when stock they are reliable?

No, I'm saying they're only reliable in my eyes when LEFT stock.

Built SR's CAN be reliable. Like you said it's mostly the tune (Like every motor), but they still like to throw rockers, rods, and shit right out the side of the block.

But, apparently I have to restate what said earlier. I'm not arguing against your decision or against putting it in the E30. Period, your car your choice. Merely just voicing that I really, really don't like the SR.

It is of next to zero addition to the conversation, but it is what it is.

[OniKyan]

TurboJake is right. The SR20 is a very poorly designed engine, regardless of the tune the head is always going to be trouble.

CA18DET > SR20DET.



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