ol_skl_jp Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 hey guys, im looking into engine conversion for a 240z, but running into dead ends when it comes to cost and difficulty. Im looking at an sr20. If anyone has done a conversion any help would be much appreciated, regarding engine mounts, electrics and even using my older guages. Cheers, Quote
RBZ 260 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 its been done few times... a guy called Nick aka 240ZR in the www.thgezgarage.com. hes from NSW and hes done a real nice conversion with the engine mounts and brackets... though theres many ways u can do this depending on your budget.. one of the guys ive seen he used factory sr20det engine bracket and mounts but he made a small extension bracket that was welded on the chasis rails. personaly i dont like that idea but it works and it was quick to do... unlike Nicks which is work of art... apperently no changes to the sump or anything else like on the rb conversion... not sure about the transmission mount but being the 240 it has simple transmission mount similar to the s13 and s14 s15 silvias... so wouldnt have too many issues... as for guages... speedo has to be recalibrated and u have to use rb20 speedo cable conection instead of the speed sensor that sr20's has.. u could possibly use the speedo cable carrier even from L series box cause nissan retained their basic style the same through the years... got to love nissan.. Rpm would be wrong cause the original is for a 6cyl not a 4.also s14 uses a pulse to determine rpm. but the do have a impulse loop that u can tap in and get it to work... again needs recalibrating etc..... maybe better getting autometer or vdo guages probably cost the same by the time u get around doing the calibration and conversion... but check the pricing first it may be worth while... if using factory loom and ecu... which i recomend its not hard to get it all to hook up... its a matter of a single plug being readapted to 240z ignition barrel... but keep in mind that the acc line and ignition have to have 12V when in start position... some datos break the acc and /or the ignitin when in start... it will save you days of trouble trying to start the engine... another good reason to use factory ecu is that u can use apexi powerFC ecu which are fairly cheap to get and they plug and play... depending or state regulations u probably have to run factory ecu for the emissions issue...also most of the polution gear has to be present and operational.. (dependign on state regulations.. SA and VIC it is required to run factory ecu's,James aka JP or drunkenmaster has just found that out the hard way in VIC) hope i helped.... and havent confused you.... all the best for the conversion Quote
Zeddophile Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 have a poke around here..... http://forums.hybridz.org/ Quote
ol_skl_jp Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 thanks guys you have been very helpful Quote
240ZR Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 hey guys, im looking into engine conversion for a 240z, but running into dead ends when it comes to cost and difficulty. Im looking at an sr20. If anyone has done a conversion any help would be much appreciated, regarding engine mounts, electrics and even using my older guages. Cheers, Hi, As rbz 260 sais, i have done this conversion so if you need any help you can contact me via e-mail (nixcars@exemail.com.au). I'm actually selling my SR20DET set up so you might be interested. Regards, Nick. Quote
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