| Nis240 |
| Who was the first in edmonton to have an sr installed and running in Edmonton??? |
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| CrazyChemist |
| i'll be the last! I love my KA! but looking forward to a swap...can anyone help me with the parts? |
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| Inzane |
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Originally posted by Nis240
Who was the first in edmonton to have an sr installed and running in Edmonton???
Aaron I think.
... I think I was the first in town with GT3s! :D (ok, ok..... I'm grasping! LOL)
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| 240sx |
not sure if i have asked this yet
but is there anyone in edmonton who has
kept there ka24de and made it a ka24deT???
in edmonton that is |
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| 83b18b1slow |
mihn? (don't know the spelling)
car's gone at anyrate. :tear: never saw it, went to vancouver?
i'm not sure, that's just a shot in the dark. :unsure: |
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| nissanz32 |
| Aaron(srburg13) was the first to have an sr installed and running.There are/were a couple of turboed ka's running around edmonton. |
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| 1mns13 |
| Min, in spring 2001. Did it in his own garage. moved to Vancouver in spring 2002. |
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| Darkz |
quote:
Originally posted by Nis240
Who was the first in edmonton to have an sr installed and running in Edmonton???
installed and running? I think you should ask who has a clean installed, perfect running condition SR in this city. The first finished doesnt mean a good installation. does it still count? :wacko:
btw, sorry for the hate, I just cant get over those shops who brag their records, but f@cking doing stupid works, and worse thing is they dont even f@cking know whats wrong with their FINISHED cars. |
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| SRBURG13 |
YEah, MIN was the first, but he moved shortly after. Soooooo first done and currently living in Edmonton would be me.
There are a couple of Turbo KA's running around town. There is a snot yellow Coupe, and a Dark Green Coupe (kit, chrome wheels, stickers and shit).
I don't think there is ANY shop anywhere near here that has installed an SR and had it running "perfect". Any motor swap has its problems. Considering my motor came as a complete peice of shit, all bashed up and missing you name it, the installation went fine. Just tuning it was an issue, because the timing on the motor came off like 15 degrees. They figured it out, and it runs good.
Lol, you need to take it easy on that hate there Mike. |
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| Darkz |
quote:
Originally posted by SRBURG13
YEah, MIN was the first, but he moved shortly after. Soooooo first done and currently living in Edmonton would be me.
There are a couple of Turbo KA's running around town. There is a snot yellow Coupe, and a Dark Green Coupe (kit, chrome wheels, stickers and shit).
I don't think there is ANY shop anywhere near here that has installed an SR and had it running "perfect". Any motor swap has its problems. Considering my motor came as a complete peice of shit, all bashed up and missing you name it, the installation went fine. Just tuning it was an issue, because the timing on the motor came off like 15 degrees. They figured it out, and it runs good.
Lol, you need to take it easy on that hate there Mike.
PE tuning had one SR swap finished within a week, thats about 3-4 month ago, James did a very nice job, car started after the swap, no problem at all, and that 240 runs like camp, i swear no one had a clean swap except PE tuning in this city. |
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| SRBURG13 |
quote:
Originally posted by Darkz
quote:
Originally posted by SRBURG13
YEah, MIN was the first, but he moved shortly after. Soooooo first done and currently living in Edmonton would be me.
There are a couple of Turbo KA's running around town. There is a snot yellow Coupe, and a Dark Green Coupe (kit, chrome wheels, stickers and shit).
I don't think there is ANY shop anywhere near here that has installed an SR and had it running "perfect". Any motor swap has its problems. Considering my motor came as a complete peice of shit, all bashed up and missing you name it, the installation went fine. Just tuning it was an issue, because the timing on the motor came off like 15 degrees. They figured it out, and it runs good.
Lol, you need to take it easy on that hate there Mike.
PE tuning had one SR swap finished within a week, thats about 3-4 month ago, James did a very nice job, car started after the swap, no problem at all, and that 240 runs like camp, i swear no one had a clean swap except PE tuning in this city.
YEah, but that motor didn't come missing anything. And that motor is completely stock (so I hear), no intercooler piping to be made, no downpipe to be made, and no waiting for an ECU to be shipped for 6 weeks. No waiting for turbo for 3 weeks etc etc etc.
Was Theresa's a front clip or a motor set like mine?
Whether the motor starts when its put in has nothing to do with WHO put it in, has to do with the quality of the motor that comes. If the motor is mint, that has nothing to do with the person installing it. Not downing PE or anything, but its not hard to drop a motor in.
Define: Clean swap. I think my install is "clean". Its just that the motor I got was junk, and we are trying to work with it. |
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| redbaron303 |
Here's my third party opinion since I know both Teresa and Aaron.
It took PE Tunning a little longer than a week to get that swap completed, it was an afterhours job if I remember. It was also a front clip, complete with everything you need. There was some bad wiring or some bs that prevented the car from getting fuel properlly which the boyz @ PE fixed very well. When that swap was completed that car ran like a dream... I don't think I've heard another run quite like it, no surging idel or anything but when it was completed the car's motor was stock, no FMIC and gadgets like some other swaps done! The engine bay is also fairly tidy on Teresa's swap and I must it does look like it has been a clean effective swap, where the engine bay isn't a mess and the car seems to run good :)
Aaron's swap, I don't know how long it took and I know it wasn't cheap. That's because it was the "first" swap done in the city and he got a busted ass motor. HE has the FMIC and some "fun" parts in there too and IMO has the cleanest instal in the city, the tidiest engine bay. The car runs quick but every now and then will come up w/ an idle problem and such... but keep in mind it wasn't a clip Aaron had so that car's come along way since it seems pieced together from a bad motor to start with, and IMO I still think he's the fastest SR20 in the city.
They both have their pros and cons, and comparing the two is somewhat unfair especially given the time period between swaps and the knowledge gained over the last year on this swap. IMO though, Aaron's ride is definately 'nicer' but we're all enthusiasts here so no need to discriminate :) |
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| CRAZ1AK |
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Originally posted by 240sx
not sure if i have asked this yet
but is there anyone in edmonton who has
kept there ka24de and made it a ka24deT???
in edmonton that is
I'm keeping my KA. It's in awesome condition and I here you can get serious torque out of them. I'm saving for a turbo right now. www.nsport.com has some decent info on this. I thing you would have to take it to a custom turbo shop in town to get it done though. Are you keeping & turbo charging yours? PM me if you like. |
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| SRBURG13 |
Thanks Chris.
But as far as the "first" in the city, Min was first, but he did it in his garage (i think). So TECHNICALLY, i am the second man. But first to have it installed at a shop ;) (I have to have something to be proud of).
The swap itself done on my car went fairly quick. It was the waiting for damn parts that were broken on the motor that took so damn long. Like I said, the ECU TWICE, Turbo, endtanks on the intercooler, etc etc.
At first I blamed the installer for the shittiness of my motor, but now I realize that doing the swap is pretty simple (beside wiring, which I might add was done extremely well), my problems lie with the shittiness of my motor and the condition it was in. I wish I would have purchased a front clip.
I can understand that lookin in from the outside, my situation looks horrible, but it was a learning experience since I knew next to nothing about the SR and the horror stories I was about to incur.
BTW, the install itself was like $2000, not the extremely large number people think it was. The other extreme amount they charged me was for a tonne of misc. parts like clutch, flywheel, piping, gaskets, etc etc etc. Adds up fast. |
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| Darkz |
quote:
Originally posted by SRBURG13
Thanks Chris.
But as far as the "first" in the city, Min was first, but he did it in his garage (i think). So TECHNICALLY, i am the second man. But first to have it installed at a shop ;) (I have to have something to be proud of).
The swap itself done on my car went fairly quick. It was the waiting for damn parts that were broken on the motor that took so damn long._ Like I said, the ECU TWICE, Turbo, endtanks on the intercooler, etc etc.
At first I blamed the installer for the shittiness of my motor, but now I realize that doing the swap is pretty simple (beside wiring, which I might add was done extremely well), my problems lie with the shittiness of my motor and the condition it was in. I wish I would have purchased a front clip.
I can understand that lookin in from the outside, my situation looks horrible, but it was a learning experience since I knew next to nothing about the SR and the horror stories I was about to incur.
BTW, the install itself was like $2000, not the extremely large number people think it was. The other extreme amount they charged me was for a tonne of misc. parts like clutch, flywheel, piping, gaskets, etc etc etc. Adds up fast.
funny thing is, my bill came up for all those little crap more than 5000, and most of them are engine parts like gasket, water pump, all the crap, they told me they are responsbale for engine warrenty, because of my f@cking motor cost 7G alone, my bad coz i didnt do my last research on the net, normal price for a GOOD engine is 2-3GUS shipped. you guy can do the math, they did not change my wiring harness but instead using the old one hooking up with that shitty shippment's harness. car runs even worse than f@cking old NA, my total bill came up more than 10G + 7G engine cost, anyone with that amount of money should appricate good job, and i didnt get a f@cking thing.
the only good thing is my car finally get fixed in other place, and she runs more than i can hope of. period. |
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| Nis240 |
| $17 000. :o :o maybe i shouldnt do the swap. |
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| redbaron303 |
| DarkZ has a VG30DETT swapped into his NA 2+2.... |
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| CrazyChemist |
| i am helping my friend with his turbo this summer! He got all the part just waiting for the right time....should be fun...he has a 98 |
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| CrazyChemist |
| man i was hoping the swap to be like under 10G....6-7 max...but at this rate better buy ne a new car then! |
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| Nis240 |
quote:
Originally posted by redbaron303
DarkZ has a VG30DETT swapped into his NA 2+2....
Now it makes more sense. :D |
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| 1mns13 |
| Did Theresa's swap really go as easy as reported? I noticed she hasn't replied. PE took thier sweet time on thier swap. And they had a clip to work with. Did they fry her ECU once? , that is a rumor I heard. |
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| redbaron303 |
| It was a lengthy time on the instal. Never heard any rumour about frying an ECU, but they used a clip that's for sure. If I remember right they had problems w/ the fuel system or the fuel relay or some such bs, and it would turn over but not fire, then they fixed it and it runs awesome from what I've seen. |
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| Zazam |
| Hey Chris aren't you suppose to be getting a 180sx in? :unsure: |
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| redbaron303 |
| Nope... a Silvia. |
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| vspec |
| u guys ever heard nethin bout sumaru's auto, i hear they do good work especially on nissans. my bro bought a widebody 240z wif a chev small block from the owner, but this was like 6 or 7 years ago, and sadly my bro sold it :( |
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| Nis240 |
quote:
Originally posted by vspec
u guys ever heard nethin bout sumaru's auto, i hear they do good work especially on nissans. my bro bought a widebody 240z wif a chev small block from the owner, but this was like 6 or 7 years ago, and sadly my bro sold it :(
Sumaru was actually the first shop in Edmonton to do the SR20DET swap into SRBURG13's car. He does good work and will do anything to make sure you leave happy. |
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| DeathBy240 |
quote:
Originally posted by Nis240
Sumaru was actually the first shop in Edmonton to do the SR20DET swap into SRBURG13's car. He does good work and will do anything to make sure you leave happy.
Dont wanna flame them or anything, but based on MY experiences, I would not go back to Sumarus. I have heard good things from other people, however. |
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| Pro Drag |
We did 180Drifter's swap.
As far as I know the engine has never had ANY ill side effects.
Beware. ;) |
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| SRBURG13 |
quote:
Originally posted by Pro Drag
We did 180Drifter's swap.
As far as I know the engine has never had ANY ill side effects.
Beware. ;)
Ummm, I beleive you did SOME of the work, not all. Don and his bro did the swap themselves. I hear you only did the intercooler piping, and some ECU work (electronics/wiring). Don't try to take credit for ALL of it man.
Just so everyone knows, its not the installer that makes the engine work. Its the quality of the motor. All those engines out there that have been swapped and run wicked, doesn't mean they run wicked because of the installer.
Mine went brutal yes, like I explained, because of motor problems. The other 3 swaps that Neil Sumaru did are running well.
YEah, some horror stories about Sumaru's, but I doubt that it is from Neil or Reg himself........ but I can't say the same for some of the other workers there. |
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| Darkz |
quote:
Originally posted by Nis240
quote:
Originally posted by vspec
u guys ever heard nethin bout sumaru's auto, i hear they do good work especially on nissans. my bro bought a widebody 240z wif a chev small block from the owner, but this was like 6 or 7 years ago, and sadly my bro sold it_ :(
Sumaru was actually the first shop in Edmonton to do the SR20DET swap into SRBURG13's car. He does good work and will do anything to make sure you leave happy.
LMAO
From the ppl I heard, you are the first guy like their works. |
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| Nis240 |
quote:
Originally posted by Darkz
quote:
Originally posted by Nis240
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Originally posted by vspec
u guys ever heard nethin bout sumaru's auto, i hear they do good work especially on nissans. my bro bought a widebody 240z wif a chev small block from the owner, but this was like 6 or 7 years ago, and sadly my bro sold it_ :(
Sumaru was actually the first shop in Edmonton to do the SR20DET swap into SRBURG13's car. He does good work and will do anything to make sure you leave happy.
LMAO
From the ppl I heard, you are the first guy like their works.
After going back 4 times because of the timing chain he put in i did finally leave happy. Im not here to be talkin shit about shops but i have seen some of the cars that come out of sumaru and some are impressive and the people seem to like him so........... :mellow: |
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| redbaron303 |
I've had some great experiences w/ Sumaru's, but especially Neil and Damien whom now work out of their own shop!
I would recommend them, but you have to be adimant about what you want done and make sure it gets done. (At least when it was all sumarus). When I had my car modded by Neil, nothing but praise for him and the work he did (although the welding could use some work, but I hear he's been practicing).
I did have a tranny problem devolop on one of my cars because of a leak that someone at Sumaru's advised me not to fix because it wasn't pooring out... for $5.00 in parts and $40 in labour I would have had them fix it anyhow but I was none the wiser and now some syncros and other shifting problems have arisen. This will cost me a rebuilt tranny or new tranny (which evers cheaper) and for that I'm not pleased and still a little bit pissed.
They do good work and sometimes depending on who's doing the work neglect to do waht you ask. I will recommend Neil at his shop which is somewhat new, go check him out. |
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| Kwanjie |
| I think Acura does SR20DET swaps too! :just ask 1mns13 about it B) |
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| WookeysRX7 |
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Originally posted by Kwanjie
I think Acura does SR20DET swaps too! :just ask 1mns13 about it B)
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| Zazam |
| :kill: Yeah personally I will never ever go back to Sumaru's again! They funked up my camber problem worst than it was before and charged me an arm and a leg to do it. :kill: That's enough bashing for one day. |
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| SRBURG13 |
quote:
Originally posted by Kwanjie
I think Acura does SR20DET swaps too! :just ask 1mns13 about it B)
Yeah, cause sometimes they like touching things worth working on B) :P
I think that his buddy was working there, so he offered the shop space to help. |
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| Kwanjie |
| haha Aaron good one :D :bigthumbup: |
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| SRBURG13 |
quote:
Originally posted by Kwanjie
haha Aaron good one :D :bigthumbup:
I knew you would like that one ;) |
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| nismoracing |
| sr swaps are gettin too popular in this city now.. kinda too predictable for 240sx owners. but ill still take this swap over any honda swap |
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| DeathBy240 |
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Originally posted by nismoracing
sr swaps are gettin too popular in this city now.. kinda too predictable for 240sx owners. but ill still take this swap over any honda swap
I would have to disagree that it is predictable for 240 owners to swap an SR. How many 240s are there in the entire city, compared to the amount of SR 240's? I , for one, am not planning on doing an SR swap and I know other 240 owners that don;t plan on doing that swap. |
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| SRBURG13 |
| There are probably well over a couple of hundred 240sx's in the city, and about 6 completed and driving SR swaps. I think that it will get to about 10 people or so, and die off, caues these were the people (for the most part) that actually wanted to get such a swap done, not just to have one. Hard to explain what I mean. I hope you can understand. |
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| redbaron303 |
| Ya... I didn't even go SR20... just CA18DET :) |
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| 1mns13 |
| Chris, are you ever sure what you want? |
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| redbaron303 |
To be honest.... not really.
I figure I should try a lilttle of this and a little of that :)
You still know what my ultimate goal is though Jared, that classic Datsun Z that I'd like to pick up and complete.... problem is finding a good body here in Alberta, but I think I may have that solved for when I decide to get around to that one. It's gotta be perfect, can't be half assed! |
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| BlueTurboEGG |
I had the first turbo'd SR in town...
But the amount of work I put into it, it might as well be considered a swap... |
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| SRBURG13 |
quote:
Originally posted by BlueTurboEGG
I had the first turbo'd SR in town...
But the amount of work I put into it, it might as well be considered a swap...
So true, so true. |
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| flyingchicken |
I totally agree that it completely depends on the engine/clip that you buy, not just the actual installation. I'm so lucky that mine came in good shape... its true we had some problems with my ecu...but it was replaced quickly and its all good now...it runs perfectly. I cant wait to get it back on the road this spring! PE and Chris were great to me and I'd recommend them to everyone. Well I'm off to the Tokyo Auto Salon.... hopefully I'll come back with lots of stuff for my car! I'll post some pics of the show when I get back.
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Teresa |
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| nissanz32 |
| Flying chicken take lots and lots of pics and make sure to post them:bthumbup: Hope you enjoy your trip. |
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| SRBURG13 |
| Heck, have a good time. And pics would be nice :D |
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