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munch13z
05-07-2009, 07:29 PM
i got a 1991 nissan hb.
and i want a new engine in it
so it sounds more intimidating and because i need a new one anyways.
so what would be good? and do-able.
dvdswan
05-07-2009, 07:35 PM
depends on how much money and work you are willing to spend on it.

same engine is just swapping it out. larger engine would include the tranny, radiator among other things.
VG30E
05-07-2009, 07:37 PM
you looking for HP or longivity what?

do a vk56 swap!!
dvdswan
05-07-2009, 07:58 PM
:ninja:that would be COOL!!!:thumb::thumb:
munch13z
05-08-2009, 10:48 PM
well anything under 8k..
so what would be better then...
vk56 or sr20det?
and if theres better options let me know
munch13z
05-08-2009, 10:49 PM
am looking for more power and more aggressive engine look and sound..
workin on a show truck =]
turtlehead
05-09-2009, 12:37 AM
2wd or 4wd?

is it v6 now or 4cyl?

auto or manual?
munch13z
05-09-2009, 12:53 AM
2wd
4cyl
manual
nickd
05-09-2009, 01:12 AM
sb350 with a bigg ass cam is the only way to go!
munch13z
05-09-2009, 01:39 AM
well wats da price on one of those
O.G.Tierdrop
05-09-2009, 02:47 AM
rb26dett...j/k...what about a ca18det? do you guys have those engines?
david29
05-09-2009, 02:53 AM
well wats da price on one of those
If you gotta ask, then that is not what you want.
munch13z
05-09-2009, 03:11 AM
so
sr20det? or vk56?
O.G.Tierdrop
05-09-2009, 03:12 AM
vk56 might not fit...i mean i dont know, never seen it done...you might have to refab you firewall...
munch13z
05-09-2009, 03:40 AM
then the sr20det would be the best way to go
Swschz
05-09-2009, 03:49 AM
maybe you should recon your current motor or drop another in thats the same and add some "go fast" bits.

any reason you want to swap it out for something else?

an engine swap is gonig to cost money no matter what.so maybe look at how much you can afford to spend,then decide how to spend it,expensive motor+ no fancy parts. or cheaper motor and dress it up some more.
munch13z
05-09-2009, 03:59 AM
yea i saw a sr20det for like 3000 with alot of upgrades..
and i liked it bt i just wana kno da options
im tryna keep it under 5k now so idk
O.G.Tierdrop
05-09-2009, 04:13 AM
i was quoted 1500 just for the labor, but i also have a few more thing that im gonna do to the sr before the swap...we are aim for 450 hp
mini702
05-09-2009, 05:39 PM
do u want bolt-in, some fab, or custom lots of work?
munch13z
05-12-2009, 11:06 PM
i was going more for some fab but if lotta custom work isnt too expensive then ill just save up some more
dvdswan
05-13-2009, 01:28 PM
sb350 with a bigg ass cam is the only way to go!

http://www.enginefactory.com/chevypro.htm
http://www.enginefactory.com/Clean%20Images/chevypro1.jpg
Monster2TG
05-13-2009, 04:47 PM
i was quoted 1500 just for the labor, but i also have a few more thing that im gonna do to the sr before the swap...we are aim for 450 hp


That is the plan:nana2:


The SR swap is pretty much straight forward with really minor mods to make it fit. But you will need to shorten your driveshaft or just get a one piece shaft made.
Thor
05-14-2009, 01:21 AM
If you want an aggressive sound then you want displacement :thumb:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/thorxr/Drag-N-Fly%20Shows/Dropsicles%202008/Dropsicles08004.jpg

Some cutting and welding is involved to do a V8 swap though
turtlehead
05-14-2009, 03:59 AM
That is the plan:nana2:


The SR swap is pretty much straight forward with really minor mods to make it fit. But you will need to shorten your driveshaft or just get a one piece shaft made.

or use the truck trans with the sr bellhousing.