Originally Posted by Rocketman

I just have a 89 shell and want to put the sr20det in it. I just have a few questions like.


1.What parts should I replace before I put the engine in(shell has about 200k miles)?
nothing really, unless there are suspension parts severely worn out. BUT, you will need to install 91-94 power steering lines and it would make your life easier to go ahead and put in a 91-94 a/c condensor and line set instead of the 89-90 ones now while the motor's out

2.I dont have any of the bolts or lines (the shell came with no engine) So what and how many would I need?
youre going to need simple stuff like 5/16" Fuel Injection Hose (not just regular fuel line), a 300ZX fuel filter (works well), an 89-98 5 speed transmission bracket, an 89-94 5 speed driveshaft and random misc 10-14mm nuts and bolts.


3.Where can I get a wiring harness for it?
the motor set that you order will come with a harness for the SR. in order to do the wiring conversion for it, you will need a few plugs off the american harness. if you are without, cophers is riddled with single cam chassis


4.What are some of the complicated parts of the install (so I know what to look out for)
[b]the motor is a straight bolt in affair. the main difficulties are things like cutting the holes in the battery tray and whatnot for the intercooler pipes, doing the wiring (have someone who knows how do it), and putting the driveshaft on... its not difficult... just a pain in the ass.

5.How hard is the A/C install?
depends on how hard you want to make it. ALWAYS use the SR compressor; reguardless what people say. it wont chew up belts. you can use the single cam condensor and lines, but you will have to have the JDM a/c line ends brazed/welded onto the ends of the american lines so they bolt right up. you can also put in a twin cam condensor and line set, but you still need to modify the line ends, but the twin cam condensors are usually in better shape

6.Is there any places around here where I can look or pick up the engine(I live in Tampa)?